Hard to Love You

Chapter 16

" So you love me huh?"

Daniel had went into his room after sharing his date details and blushing the whole time. My dad hasn't left his room and I was beyond grateful for that. I don't plan on telling Daniel about what happened between dad and I. No need for him to worry about me. He needs to focus on himself and Veronica.

I was lying in bed with Tyler, my head still resting on his chest. I groaned and played with his shirt.

" Shut up," I mumbled.

Honestly, I do love him. Which is new and very scary for me. There has been people that I have known practically my whole life and still don't trust or love. But here is Tyler, a guy I would have lost my virginity to if Daniel hadn't walked in.

Tyler kissed the top of my head and he chuckled.

" I love you."

" Fuck you."

He laughed and played with my hair, twirling a strand around his finger.

" So if Daniel hadn't walked in would we have had sex?"

I groaned.

" I'm not talking about this."

He lifted my chin so I was looking into his eyes. There were a lot of brown specks in his green eyes and I was dazed by them.

" Ashley. We're together and we love each other. No getting around it. We can talk about sex."

" I'm not sure if I'm ready. I'm a virgin and honestly I'm surprised I told you I love you"

He smiled and kissed my forehead then let go of my chin so I could rest my head on his chest again.

" I'm surprised you're a virgin."

I hit his chest and he chuckled.

" That's good though. I love it when girls are virgins. Shows how they aren't easy and don't live in the moment."

I smiled to myself.

" But you did seem in the moment.."

" Don't push it Tyler."

He laughed and I smiled. We lied there in silence. My head rose and fell with the pace of his breathing. I traced my finger along his well built chest and stomach. He rubbed circles on my back with his pointing finger and I enjoyed the touch.

" How come you didn't tell Daniel?"

I slightly tensed and he deepened the circles so I could relax.

" I haven't seen him this happy in forever. Not since moms left. Just didn't want to be the one to take it away from him."

I felt him nod and he shifted to get up. I groaned and lied down gently, making sure not to twist my stomach a certain way.

" I'm spending the night," he said.

I raised an eyebrow and he took off his shirt and looked around. He found his sweatpants that I never got to washing and took off his jeans. I looked away and blushed. I heard Tyler laugh.

" Oh please sweets. You'll be seeing more than that later on," he said with a wink.

He had the sweats on and had no shirt on. He turned off the lights and found his way into bed next to me. He pulled the sheets over us and I felt his body pressed against mine.

" Daniels not going to like this," I warned him.

Tyler chuckled.

" I usually sleep in just boxers or nude. He's lucky."

My face heated at the thought of him naked and I quickly pushed the image away from my head.

I felt for my phone in the dark and sent Daniel a quick text.

Me: Tyler sleeping over.

Daniel: No sex. No moaning.

Me: No promises.

Daniel: Gross.. Goodnight. Love you.

Me: As somebody once said " It's just sex. No need to be ashamed" or something like that. Love you. Night.

Daniel: Don't use my words against me. Goodnight.

Me: Already did. Night.

I turned off my phone and sat it down.

" Put my phone next to yours sweets."

" Don't call me sweets," I said but I took his phone and sat it next to mine.

" You don't need to call your parents?"

He rested his chin on my shoulder and his lips were by my ear. He shook his head and I welcomed his closeness.

" Ashley," he said softly.

His warm breath tickled my ear.

" Yes?"

" I really do love you."

I took a breath in and closed my eyes.

" Love you. Goodnight asshole," I whispered quietly.

He chuckled then laid his head down on the pillow.

" Goodnight sweets."

***

I turned to get in a more comfortable position and nestled my head deeper in my pillow. I opened my eyes and saw Tyler sprawled out, one leg out of the blankets and his arm across his face. He was hogging up the bed and i realized I was on the edge of the bed. I nudged him and got closer to him. He looked so sweet and innocent. Like an over grown baby.

I lifted up my sweater up a bit and traced my arm across the cut. It was sealed and there was dried blood. It was at the first stage of scarring and I groaned. I pulled my sweater back down and looked at Tyler. I moved his arm and he didn't budge. He was breathing through his mouth softly, letting out a small whistle when he breathed out.

" Tyler."

He didn't move.

" Tyler."

Nothing.

I got annoyed and swatted his bare chest.

" Tyler!" I screamed.

He jumped and fell out of bed, pulling the sheets with him and getting tangled. I laughed and looked down at him. He was rubbing his head and looked at me annoyed.

" Wake me up nicer next time."

I grinned down at him and he scowled.

" I tried waking you up but you're a heavy sleepier."

He pushed himself up and rubbed morning goo out of his eyes.

" You, my Ashley, are annoying."

I flashed him a smile while he was stretching.

" And you, my Tyler, are an asshole."

He glared at me.

" I would kiss you good morning but considering you almost gave me a concussion that's going to have to pass."

I pretend to be sad and jutted out my bottom lip, making my blue eyes go big.

" Not going to work sweets. Where's your spare toothbrushes? I need a towel and washcloth too."

" The closet in the hall. All in there."

He left and I lied back down and turned on my phone. I had a couple messages from some friends and an app alert.

I played some games while I waited for my turn for the bathroom. I kept playing Flappy Bird and finally beat my high score. I celebrated with a victory dance of nineteen.

" Suck my-" I shouted but was interrupted by a tap on the door.