Chances

"Why play if it makes you unhappy?"

I can't believe him. Coming back after leaving and expecting immediate forgiveness!! There's no way I'm going back there. Only one place to go.
*knock knock*
"Hey babe are you-are you crying?!?! Come in!"
I walked inside and swung myself on to him wrapping my arms around his stomach. I started sobbing all over his shirt. "Care to tell me what happened in the half hour since you left?" He pulled me off and grabbed my hands.

"My-my dads back..." his eyes opened wide and he walked me to the couch and we sat down. I put my head down on his shoulder and wiped away my tears.

"I guess I don't need to ask how you're doing. I can kinda tell.." I looked at him and giggled.

"I can't go back there max. I just can't." I started to cry again. What a baby.

"You can stay with me tonight, but tomorrow you need to have a civil conversation with him ok. He's back for a reason you just need to know what it is. Sounds good beautiful?" He moved my hair out of my face and kissed my lips.

"Why are you so amazing?" He got up and lifted me bridal style and ran up the stairs "show down!" I started cracking up. He ran into his room and plopped me on his bed. He rolled himself on top of me and began to kiss my neck. I saw where this was going so I rolled over to the other side of his bed. I think he took the hint cause he laid down right next to me without a word. "So how's football going quarterback?" I winked at him.

"Same as usual. Dads on my back yet he hasn't even been to one of my games. Seasons over in a month so I have that to look forward to. "

"Why play it if it makes you unhappy?"

"You're the first person to ever ask me that. I don't know. I like playing it but it's just not fun anymore." I gave him a confused look. I knew what he meant but I wanted to get him to smile. I put my forehead on his and our noses touched.

"You are amazingly smart and handsome and funny... don't make all of that seem like nothing. If football makes you upset then find something that brings out the good in you not the depressed side." I kissed his forehead and I rolled over to my side. He cuddle up next to me and wrapped his arms around me. At that moment I was in full comfort. I felt really bad for max though. He's so unhappy and I have no joy left to share. Maybe tomorrow will be different. I guess we'll see.
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Max's POV
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What a night. Poor ash I can't even imagine what she's going through right now. I opened my eyes and I honestly have never woken up to something more beautiful before in my life. I was staring at a sleeping Ashley. So peaceful, so beautiful. I went on top of her and started whispering in her ear. "Wake up sleepy hea-" BANG she thrusted her head up hitting my head.  "Agh!!" I flew back onto the bed laughing non stop.

"Jesus Christ max!" She looked angry but when she saw me laughing she couldn't help but laugh too. "You're a jerk!" She laughed slapping my arm.

"Ouch ok feisty. What would u like for breakfast my princess?"

"Actually I'm ok I think I'm gonna start heading back to the house. I wanna get this thing over with. " she got up putting in her shoes.

"Let me know what happens as soon as possible ok. Whenever you need to stay at my place just remember I'm always here." We kissed and she made her way down stairs and left.

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Picture is of Caroline