Illusion

Chapter: 9

*FLASHBACK*

"So when are we going to meet your boy toy?" Paytn asked. My friends and I were all at Annessa's house sitting around the fire.

"He's not my boy toy!" I defended. "And I don't know. I hope soon. You guys would love Ethan and Grayson."

"He probably is your boy toy. You just don't want to admit it!" Johordan teased me.

"I'll hit you. Stop it." I laughed.

"Do it." He raised a brow, making a face at me. I slapped his arm before he could move. "Ow! I wasn't serious!" He rubbed his arm.

"I warned you." I said.

"Well I wanna meet them. Especially Grayson, you and him talk everyday all day!" Nessa said and I couldn't help but smile.

"So.." I tried not to smile but it didn't work.

"Isn't he younger than us?" Paytn asked.

"Yeah! What is he? 18?" Johordan asked.

"Going to be.." I stated. Age is just a number. It's only almost 3 years. I'm 20 but I'll be 21 in March.

"That's-" Johordan stated but Nessa cut him off.

"Johordan, shut up. Age is just a number."

"Yes it is. And it's only not even 3 years difference." Paytn said and I nodded. "Well I can't wait to meet them."

*PRESENT*

"I can't believe these days went by so fast. It was so great to meet you Ashlea." Lisa pulled me into a tight hug.

"I know. I wish I didn't have to go yet. It was so fun. It was amazing meeting you." We pulled the hug apart and Lisa was smiling.

"I'm glad Grayson found you. You're a true beauty. I think he's got a keeper on his hands."

I smiled, "Thank you Lisa. It means a lot. I've got a keeper if I do say so myself." Grayson walked over to me as I said that. He smiled down at me.

"Well you let me know when you all land and everything." Lisa said, earning Ethan and Grayson to nod.

"We will mom." Grayson gave her a nod.

"Yes, as always. Love you mom! We'll come visit soon." Ethan hugged her.

"Yeah, love you mom." Grayson pulled his mom into a hug.

"You guys better get going before the plane leaves without you."

"Bye! It was nice meeting you!" I smiled as we made our way onto the plane.

The plane. Fuck the plane. Can I walk?

~

"Do you think that's enough food?" Mom asked. Her and I had went and bought ham and turkey at our local butcher shop. We got chips and dip, the sandwiches, Special K bars.

"Yes mom, Nessa is bringing cupcakes, taco dip and some other chips. We'll have enough food. We're not feeding a heard of people. It's us in the house, and our few friends. That's it."