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#5

I slipped into a pair of white jeans and put on a long sleeve black mesh top. I had already straightened my hair. I smothered lip gloss on my lips and walked over to my dresser. I opened my jewellery draw and took out a jewellery set that Chase gave to me for my birthday. It consisted of earrings, a necklace and a small dainty ring that had our initials carved on the inside. I smiled to myself. He was perfect. Two years ago I would've laughed if someone told me that I would be dating Chase Hughes. At that time I didn't really like him that much, always made my stomach feel funny but I guess that changed because now it feels funny... in a good way. I stared at myself in the mirror. I looked okay. "Ding"

I glanced at my phone, there was a message from Chase.

Chase : Here

Me : Coming down now

I headed downstairs to open the door. 

What. The. Fuck.

"River right?" Standing at the doorway was Ethen... Hart.

"Where is Chase?"

"He sent me here to escort you." Ethen frowned as if I knew, "Didn't he..."

"No, he didn't" I cut him off. I huffed and locked the door behind me following him to Chase's car. He opened the door for me and I reluctantly got in. I wasn't used to being in Chase's car with someone else. It had always been just Chase and I. 

"How was your interview?"

"Fine." I muttered. I wasn't letting this guy ruin my night. The rest of the ride was silent.

"We have reached your destination, you may leave the car." He smirked/frowned.

"Thanks, bye." I waved back at him reluctantly and closed the door. He drove off into the distance. I had been dropped off on the side of a lonely road. I looked around and found a sign. Chase had to bring me here. I walked the trail in the woods to the lookout point. Chase stood there, a blanket laid out on the wooden viewing platform. 

"The Ash River." He turned to face me and smiled, "River Ash." He took my hand and led me up the steps.

"Hey." I whispered.

"Hi." He whispered back.

"It's beautiful," I glanced towards the Ash River that ran through our town. 

"Just like you," I could feel the heat rising in my cheeks. He turned to face me and planted a warm kiss on my forehead, "I love you River Ash."

I loved the way he said my name,  His lips latched on to mine.

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We laid on the blanket and faced the sky. It was beautiful. The stars glimmered like diamonds, his eyes glimmered like diamonds. He turned to face me and tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear. "One day, when we're grey and old you'll be reminiscing on this day, the day Chase Hughes brought you to Ash River."

"Tomorrow, Chase. Tomorrow i'll be reminiscing on this day. Why does it have to be 'one day'?" I sighed, "I'll be with you even when we're grey and old, don't wish. dream."

"You know, you're so philosophical Ace."

"I know." I whispered. I put his arm around me and I shifted closer. My head nuzzling on his chest. The scent of roses (chase) comforted me as I drifted into a light sleep.

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"Chase?" 

"Sshh Ace. Sleep." He whispered, as he placed me on a soft surface. I was pulled back into a trance of sleep.

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I could see a shadow at the door, large and broad. It leaned against the frame facing the opposite direction. A green light emerged from the darkness and I was taken onto a street. I was alone. The street lights cascaded down the street, that would've otherwise been lost in the pitch black night. The shadow was there again this time approaching me. Muttering, repeating the same word: 'same, same, same' again and again. He looked up, faceless. I could feel the hairs on my neck stand up straight. 'I was just the same.' the shadow screamed. I was jolted out of my sleep.

"River, I'm here. It's ok." Chase said stroking my hair, "River what happened?" My body shook from every sob, sweat collected on my forehead.

"I saw him Chase. I saw him."

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