Two Is Better Than One (L.h+A.i)

Chapter 20~

The next day was very tiring for me. The dream kept me up, and I felt the need to keep Ashton close to me. I felt like if I let go of him, he would slip away. So I kept my head buried in his chest, making sure to have a hand on his chest. But at the same time I felt safe. He had his arms wrapped around me tightly. I was thankful for that.

That morning though I was super excited. Today wad the talent show, I was excited to hear Ashton sing. I literally bounced around the house, making Ashton laugh.

"What's got you excited?" He asked in a laugh.

I smiled, shrugged my shoulders and leaned against the counter to sip slowly at my tea. He raises and eyebrow while walking up to me. He put his hands on both sides of me, on the counter. I looked up at him while sipping my drink. He smiles before leaning down and pressing our noses together.

"I love you babe!" I giggle and set my cup down to wrap my arms around his neck.

"And I love you!"

He leans down and gently grabs my thighs and picks me up to set me on the counter. While running my hands through his hair, I lean forward to press our lips together. His hands slip under my shirt, or his shirt, and caress the skin on my lower back. The fingers on his left hand run up the bumps of my spine, making me shiver.

Our noses bump together lightly as he deepens the kiss by licking my bottom lip. I feel my cheeks heat up before I open my mouth slightly allowing him entrance. His tongue brushes up against my gums, as he explores. I push my tongue against his shyly, and an unexpected moan comes from his throat.

I gasp and move closer to him by wrapping myself tighter around him. His hands slide up my back more, causing me to tug on his hair a little.

Sadly air becomes to much of a need and we're forced to pull back. When I open my eyes, Ashton's are blow wide, his lips are swollen red. I wouldn't be surprised if mine were the same. He presses his head to mine.

"We need to get ready for school." He speaks with his voice slightly deeper than usual.

I swallow, nodding in agreement. He backs away so I can hop off the counter. I wince when a spiky pain runs up my back. Tears prick in my eyes as memories of the other day flash through my head.

Instantly, like he can read my mind, I feel arms wrap around me. I start to shake a little as images of James pop in and out of my head. A few tears make their way past my eyes.

"Hey, hey look at me Luke?"

I lift my head, looking into his eyes when I can see them. "Y-y-yes?"

You little fuck, don't studder when someone talks to you.

Ashton cups my cheeks and makes me look up. I swallow. "Don't think about it. Think about whatever makes you happy."

My mind instantly goes to him. I wrap my arms around his neck, to pull him down. I bury my face in his neck as his arms wrap tightly around my waist.

"You m-make me happy." He nods into my neck. "Okay, then think about me. Think about my voice. You're so pretty, you know? And I love you so much. I'm so happy that I mustered up the courage to ask you to hang out."

As he speaks my breathing becomes normal, the tears stop, and my shaking body relaxes into his chest. We sway a little back and forth, he holds me close. Keeping one hand on the dip of my back. The other running up and down my back and side.

I take a deep breath before pulling away from his shoulder. I look into his eyed. "Thank you!"

He pecks my lips. "Anything for you. Now come on we'll go get changed so we can start the day. Okay?"