THE OLD MEMORY

Chapter 5: The lake

I ran into the lake after Maddox as a small smile began to warm my face. He splashed me until I was completely soaked. My mind started going back to a certain memory of Maddox and me.  "Maddox?" I called out to him. "Yes, Ashlin? Maddox looked at me". "Maddox, promise me that no matter what you'll...you'll always be there for me." "Maddox chuckled and hugged me tightly." Ashlin, sleet nor snow nor fire no bullet no shell no demon in Hell will break me from you, okay?" My mind began to take re-control as I realized Maddox was hugging me as I blushed. Ashlin? You alright? I looked at the sunset and gave a small smile. Yeah...I'm fine, I began to walk towards the bay with Maddox following behind me. We got dressed and began our long walk back home. By the time we got home, it was dark and the stars had come out. I had already climbed into bed and was already dozing off slowly as was Maddox in his room just down the hall. I began having another memory as I slept and my mind once again filled with color beginning to outline the memory. Maddox had been gone all day, I had texted him multiple times with no replies. I was beginning to get scared, I was waiting at the door pacing like crazy. He had told me he'd be right back but it had been hours. Suddenly the door knob began to make noise as I bolted to the door and opened it. "Hey Ashlin, sorry I'm la--" I cut him off by wrapping my legs tightly around him. He gulped and held me in return. I was almost in tears "Maddox...you said you'd be right back." "I know I know I'm sorry okay?" "Never leave again Maddox...don't leave me alone again." I woke up quickly as the memory darted away. I had tear stains on my eyes. I looked up and Maddox was standing at my door way looking concerned. He walked over to me and sat behind me curling me up in his arms, Ashlin whats wrong? Are you alright? He wiped my tear away from my cheek. Y-yeah just a dream I guess...that's all. I tried to smile but utterly failed which only worried him more. He hugged me tightly and laid with me that night until I fell asleep. I woke up again, only it was morning and Maddox was gone from my side. I looked around for a second letting my eyes adjust. M-Maddox? Where? I mumbled to myself as I began to get up from my bed. I put a small t-shirt on and threw some jeans on along with some old shoes I had brought with me from my trip. I walked out into the main living room not seeing Maddox anywhere...I thought for a second, "I'll be fine on my own for now" I made myself breakfast and ate at the little brown coffee table with only two chairs. After I had gotten done eating my Breakfast I opened my front door to an offal sight.