Loyalty

Chapter 5

Tyler's POV
If i let ash stay this close to me i wont be able to stop myself from kissing her again, so i get up and go to make her a coffee.

I walk back in and she is still sat in the exact same place, "here you go" i say as i pass her the mug. "I'm um sorry about that" i say awkwardly "Tyler told you don't be sorry i kissed you back didn't i and its not the first time we've had a moment like that this week" She laughs.

"Yeah i know, i just don't want to ruin anything, anyway i better get going soon" I smile. "Yeah i'm kinda meeting someone in half an hour" ashley tells me while looking at the floor as if she has something to hide. "Who with?" I ask. "Ryan" she tells me.

I like they guy, earlier he was fine and didnt piss me off but it just kind of seems there will always be something between those two and i know ryan said he isnt a threat but just because he doesn't see himself going back there, Ashley might. I don't want to be caught up in the middle of that. Instead of replying i just smile and grab my coat and walk out, "bye" i tell her when she runs after me and stands at the door smiling.

Ashley's POV
I'm on my way to meeting ryan we are only going to a local cafe just for a catch up. It's weird how tyler just walked out when i said i was meeting with him. I thought him and ryan were both fine with each other, i guess it is weird i'm going to meet him but we will always be close.

I get out and walk into the cafe and see ryan already sat down, he looks up and see's me and smiles. I can't help but grin back at him, i walk over and he gets up and hugs me. "Are you alright?" He asks. "Yeah i'm good thanks, hows your car now?" I say, laughing slightly. "Absolutely fine, it wouldn't be though if you and tyler didnt stop" he smiles.

We order some drinks and as i'm about to pull my purse out, ryan moves my hand away "no i'll get these babe" he says. When he calls me that it reminds me of all the times we've had together and i know it's not intentional, it's a habit it still makes my stomach feel funny. "Thank you" I smile while nudging him. "Well aren't you two sweet the elderly lady says to us while giving up out drinks. "We aren't together, just friends but thank you anyway lovely and thank you for these drinks" Ryan says politely. He's so caring, and although we've argued in the past this side of him outweighs that and there's a part of me that wishes we were still together.

We sit back down with our drinks. "So whats going on with you and Tyler then?" ryan says, which shocks me.

Ryan's POV
She looks shocked that i just asked that. I know theres something going on. "Nothing really" she says looking sad. "He likes you ash, i can see that and although it hurts me all i want is for you to be happy and i know he can make you happy" i say while touching her hand. "He does make me happy but i dont know Ry, we've been on and off for so long and when i'm not with you i do miss you and yes tyler is lovely but i just don't know where my head is right now" she says looking disappointed.

"Right, you know we will always be close and i'm always going to do anything for you and you are a big part of my life, but you know that we haven't always worked and as much as i want to kiss you right now and try again i just don't think it's best for you. I'm thinking of you babe and your long term happiness, not just now" i say, it kind of breaks my heart that i'm saying this out loud and in the past i would never say this but it's taken so long for me to realise that maybe i'm not the best thing for Ashley.

"I always want to be close with you and i'm glad you've said that but right now i don't know, i know i have something there for tyler but he also doesn't understand that we will always be close and say if i got with him, i'd still want to hang out with you obviously just as friends but he wouldn't get that" She says while looking at the table.

"Okay well if you are unsure don't rush anything, all i'm saying is you need to think about what makes you happy and don't worry about me. I'm always here and if things don't work between you and Tyler well... um you know i will always like you" i say.

"Thanks ry, this means a lot. Anyway we need to stay close because i already miss your family so theres no way i'm not seeing you all!" She laughs. "And they miss you" i smile.

"Anyway i better make a move because it's getting late and I need to talk to Tyler before work tomorrow because he seemed off with me earlier because i was meeting you" she says as she starts putting her coat on. "Yeah of course, ash let me just say something" "ok" she replies. "Be patient with Tyler because i know exactly how it feels and although we say nothing is going on, he needs time to see that so don't be mad with him" i smile will hugging her good bye.

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Ashley's POV
I unlock my door and dump myself on the sofa. I think about what ryan said, he's really made me start thinking about what is right for me and what i really want and i know i'm not 100 percent sure right now, i still need to make sure Tyler is ok.

I call him
T - hi
A- hey, are you ok? You just left without kind of saying anything
T - hmm
A - Tyler i know it's probably because i saw ryan but honestly we are just close friends and i know it's hard to see that but i would tell you otherwise and i definitely wouldn't of kissed you back and enjoyed it
T - i guess it was because you both met but i was stupid and oh you enjoyed it did you? (Laughs)
A - yep but all i'm saying is, i need just a tiny bit more time to think about what i want because i don't want to mess you about.
T - ok and i appreciate that, anyway get to sleep and see you on set tomorrow.
A - byeeee
End of conversation

I grab myself a glass of water, take my make up off and get into bed. My mind can't stop thinking about that kiss with tyler and what ryan said. It's almost like ryan wants me to try this with tyler because he thinks it will make me happy and maybe for once i need to listen to advice.
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A/N

I'm back everyone! I know it took a long time to update this but i really enjoyed writing this chapter so I hope you like it! I will be updating again very soon.