Color

Chapter 4

Ashton's POV

"Well... Mikey always used to see in color.. And he used to be happy.. As soon as we see color and start dating and being happy, he sees in black and white, and now he's depressed. I think we have something to do with it.. Maybe it has something with us. I always thought about why people saw in color.. And maybe it was when they saw their soul mate, they saw in color. We're each other's soul mates.. But maybe I'm his."

I nearly spit out my drink, but I kept myself together. Michael always talked about how gorgeous she was beforehand, but I never thought about it after getting together with Emma. Michael and I had a conversation about it before I asked her out and he had said it was fine. I now know that I was the reason that he was depressed. The one thing I didn't get is why Emma was so upset. Did she like him or something? "Are you kidding me?" I asked, getting even more mad by the second.

She looked up at me, a confused stare. "What? That's just what I thought.. I didn't mean for you to get mad babe.." She said softly. I didn't want to be mad at her, but I was.

"Em, I can't deal with this. You obviously love Michael, and you guys have fun with what ever you end up doing but I'm done" I say, getting up and looking down at her. Tears were welling up in her eyes and a pang of guilt hit me.

"Ash.. Baby please don't do this... I love you." She said, breaking down into sobs. I shook my head, knowing she was lying. "No, goodbye. I'm sorry Emma" I said walking out. I drove off and with every mile, the regret kept building.

Emma's POV

I didn't know what to do, so I just sat there and cried my eyes out. The one person that finally took me out of the sea of depression I was drowning in, threw me right back in again without a second thought. I took out my phone and called the one person I could think of, Michael, and prayed he'd answer. At the last second, just as I would about to give up hope, he answered the phone.

"Hello?" He asks, tiredly. I obviously woke him up. "I'm sorry I woke you.. I-I just need you.." I mumbled, choking back sobs. He starts to wake up more, his voice now concerned. "What's wrong Em?" He asks softly, trying to calm me down. "A-Ash dumped me.. He left me at the restaurant a-and I don't have a ride h-home.. Can you come g-get me?" I ask and breakdown. "Shh.. Of course I'll come and get you... Where are you sweetie?" He asks gently. I tell him where I am and wait outside, trying to clean up my face but failing. He pulls up and gets out, walking over to me and wrapping his arms around me. "Shhh, you're okay.. I'm sorry he left you... I'm so sorry.. But I will never ever leave you."

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An hour later, I was in Michaels room with him. He had Disney movies playing, and loads of blankets for us. I had my head rested on his chest, watching Cinderella. "This is bullshit, you know that? Complete bullshit." I said quietly. Michael looked down at me, stroking my hair. "I really do wish love came this easily.." He agreed with me, yawning a bit. As Cinderella and Prince Charming kiss for the first time, Michael moves closer to me and leans in. "Mikey.. What are you doing?" I asked, confused as our lips were inches apart. "Something I should have done years ago.." He whispered. I didn't even think about pulling away as his lips pressed to mine.

Hmmmm! Emhael or Emton? I know they're terrible ship names but I tried! But yeah okay a lot happened in this chapter! Thanks for reading! -Joanie