Teaching the Blind Boy to Love Again

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

asher

We both pulled away after a while, and I smiled at Tyler. To be honest, this is the first kiss I've had with a girl that I've felt something. Before, I'd make out with a girl, to make out with a girl. I just had this gut feeling that Tyler was different.

I caressed her cheek and said those words I'd never said truthfully to anyone, "Tyler Crow, I like you."

"And Asher Smith, I like you, too."

I kissed her again and felt her smile against my mouth. However, this kiss was much shorter. Simple, yet sweet.

"Will you go out with me?" I whispered.

"Of course, Asher."                                                                                     

I then took her hand as we walked away from one of the best nights ever.

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A week had passed since the dance. Currently, I am getting ready for my date with Tyler. The whole week was full of laughter between us. Holding hands in the hall, a kiss here and there, and overall happiness. Our school wasn't the least bit surprised on Monday morning, seeing us walking in together. Apparently our make out session at the dance was at the top of the gossip mill. Now it was awaiting to be topped with the news of us as an official couple.

But, I don't understand why. At this school, we were considered "nobodies". I guess that doesn't matter though, when it comes to the latest gossip. Everyone's always so thirsty for it.

So what the scary guy has actual feelings for someone. Sue me.

I pulled a black button down from my hanger and pulled out some dark wash jeans, getting dressed and waiting for Tyler's arrival. I was excited. My mood went through a rollercoaster over the course of today.

"So, you're finally going on a date with Tyler?" my mom asked me excitedly at breakfast. I could practically hear the smile in her voice.

"Yeah," I smiled.

"When is she picking you up?"

When is she picking you up.

That sentence went through my mind over and over as I set down the fork I was using for my breakfast. The fact I was blind had slipped out my head since I was so distracted. But, now, hearing her say that really woke me up.

I. Am. Blind. I cannot pick up my date like a normal guy would.

All insecurities rang through me, as I became angrier and angrier with myself. All self-hatred I had once before, appeared.

I stood up from my meal and excused myself up to my room, slamming the door as I entered. I sat on my bed taking a pillow into my lap.

Poor Tyler.

*punch*

She deserves better than me.

*punch*

Can't even have her own date pick her up.

*punch*

I don't deserve her.

*punch*

I don't deserve anything.

Yes, my poor pillow got quite the beating today. My mom then walked upstairs and cooled me down quite a bit, and then continued on with both our lives.

This wasn't a rare occurrence. Before meeting Tyler, my self-hatred and anger issues were almost reaching their peak. She doesn't know that.

"Asher! Tyler's here!"

I grabbed my wallet and headed down the stairs. I bid my mom goodbye and greeted Tyler outside.

"You look beautiful," I told her, putting my hand on her cheek.

She laughed, "You don't know that."

"But I do."

"I could be in sweats right now, you don't know."

So I pulled her waist towards me, before whispering in her ear, "You're Tyler Crow. You dress up for everything."

She once again laughed and pecked my cheek before pulling away. We walked towards her car and both got in.

"So, where am I driving to?"

I listed off a fancy Italian restaurant.

"No! That's way too expensive Asher!"

"And I care because," I responded dryly.

She sighed in defeat and we made our way to the place.

Once we got there, a waiter led us to our reserved table.

"So, what can I get you to drink?" he asked a little too nicely for my liking to Tyler.

"So I might as well not even think about giving you a tip later tonight? You know, since you're flirting with my date?" I growled, glaring at the guy through my lenses.

"Sorry, man. I'm sorry. What would you like to drink?"

We told our orders and he quickly scurried away.

"So, protective much?" Tyler asked, and I could practically imagine the smirk playing on her face.

I laughed and held my hands up in mock surrender.

We ate our pastas and joked and laughed the whole time. That stupid waiter didn't mess again, however, at the end of the meal, he didn't receive full tip. Oops.

We rode home, singing terribly to songs.

We both laughed as we finished the song.

She pulled up to my house and we both got out.

"So, I'll text you-" But I cut her off by pushing her up against the door and kissing her passionately.

"I've been waiting to do that all night," I said breathlessly, pulling away.

She kissed me one last time with a smile against my lips and bid me goodnight.

God, Tyler, what are you doing to me?

A/N: First of all, I'd like to apologize for such a late update. I've been awfully busy and haven't had any motivation to write. What gives me motivation is you guys. So please, in comments, what did you think? I tried to make it extra long and give sides of Asher(:

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Sincerely,

KL xoxo