perfection of hope | ✔️

IX

[this chapter is quite long it's got 1995 words because a lot happens and i kinda wanted to just put it into one chapter so enjoy x]

today is Thursday and i'm going back home. i've spent everyday with my nona and mum doesn't want me to miss out on anymore school. Ace calls me every night and we talk for hours and i've been loving it. i definitely have a crush on him and oh god i hope it doesn't show. i finish packing everything and say goodbye to everyone and hop in the back of the car and Dave drives off. my mind instantly goes the conversation i had with nona before i left yesterday night.
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"so who's the lucky man?" the water in my mouth flies down my throat and i start coughing hysterically. once i've got a hold on myself i look up to her.

"what do you mean?" i ask her, laughing.

"i can see the love in your eyes that wasn't there before. so who is he? what's his name? is he a bad boy? if he's not a bad boy i don't want him, dump him." she rambles. i chuckle lightly.

"there's no love in my eyes nona, i like a boy yes. his name is Ace. he is a bad boy so calm down." i say, smiling.

"you'll have to bring him and show me him. you know your grandfather was a bad boy back in the day." my eyes go wide.

"no way." she nods softly.

"yes way. when we were in school he would always get into fights, pissing off the teachers, keeping secrets and he fought illegally. but then we got together and he stopped. he became the person you remember him as." she insisted.

"wow." she nodded again making a 'mmm' sound.

"love is love baby." she whispered softly.

"what do you mean grandma?" i ask, laughing softly.

"sometimes you need a bad boy in your life to make things interesting." she tells me with a wink.

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2 hours into the drive my phone glitches out and dies.

"wow just what i needed." i mutter. i plug it into the cord that's hanging from the car door. i lean back in my chair and close my eyes slowly drifting off.

a light shaking pulls me out of my sweet slumber.

"hermosá. wake up." a familiar voice coos. a deep groan leaves my lips which is followed by someone chuckling. i pry my eyes open and look into my favourite chocolate brown ones. my eyebrows furrow in confusion.

"what are you doing here?" i ask.

"wow great to know you're happy to see me." Ace replies sarcastically. my eyes widen.

"no that's not what i meant." i rush out.

"i know what you meant gorgeous, come on let's get you inside it cold out here." he says grabbing my bag and walking towards the house. i grab Ev and thank Dave, hopping out of the car. once i reach the door i unlock it and hold it open, stepping aside and gesturing for Ace to go in but he shakes his head.

"you first m'lady." a soft heat takes over my cheeks and i let out a small okay, walking into the house. going straight up into my room we walk in and Ace puts my bags down.

"hey why don't you go put some pyjamas on. i'll be right here when you come back." he tells me. i nod putting Ev down onto my bed and grab some clothes, walking into the bathroom. while getting changed i remember that i texted him saying i was coming home that how he knew. once i'm done i throw my clothes into my dirty clothes basket and quickly wash my face. opening the door i see my bags are gone and Ace on my bed holding Everest above his head giving his nose little kisses.