Ashley's POV
Today has been one of the best days I've had since I stopped therapy, despite the nightmares creeping back
"hey Ashley what do you want for dinner?" mom asked sticking her head out of the kitchen
"anything mom, I'll be outside if you need me" I replied, stepping out into the back yard
"okay" she shouted her response
I settled onto our bed swing, gazing up at the stars my mind drifted to what happened after dance class
Flash back:
The music stopped, and so did I, catching my breath. My eyes were shut, my back to the mirror, where Alicia was probably fast asleep by now.
My thoughts swirled like a storm, but one name echoed louder than the rest—
Aiden
I thought about him, tears threatening to run down my cheeks but only one traitorous tear managed to escape
"wow..." someone whispered and if not for the practically empty room I might have missed it. I slowly opened my eyes to face the intruder
I don't even know who I was expecting... maybe mrs J to double check if I locked up like I said I would.
Aiden?! My heart leaped at the sight of him
I quickly wiped away the stray tear before he saw it "Aiden... What are you doing here?" I questioned in the calmest voice I could master
"uhh n-nothing..." he stammered before clearing his throat "no wait I came to pick up Alicia " he took a step closer
"oh right, you took long I was beginning to think no one was coming" I said turning to go pick her up
"yeah sorry, I kinda got distracted " he admitted, following me
"it's okay I would have dropped her off home anyway" I replied while gently picking her up
"thanks" he said with a sheepish smile, scratching the back of his head when I turned to face him
"no problem" I replied nonchalantly and walked passed him then out the hall
"how were you going to drop her off anyway? Last time I checked you don't move with a car and you don't know my address since you've never attended any party Jake has thrown" he asked when he caught up to me
'Of course Jake throws parties by Aiden's ' I thought with an eye roll
I stopped mid-step but didn't turn to face him "move" I said simply
"what?" he responded confused
"I wanna close up?" I turned to face him with a raised eyebrow
"oh..right" he replied taking Alicia away from my hold. I closed up then we walked out the building silently even as I locked the main entrance doors
"I don't have a car" I lied breaking the silence
"oh" was his response when he unlocked his car
"but I would have still dropped her" I explained helping him with the door
"how?" he turned when he placed Alicia and shut the door
"walking?" I replied questionably
His brows lifted in surprise "wow, isn't that dangerous at such an hour?" he smirked tucking his hands in his pockets
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Teen FictionI frowned, thrown off "Do i...remember?" "Do you remember..." she starts but her voice falters. She glances down at the sand, biting her lip debating whether to even continue. She then takes a shaky breath and finally looks up. Eyes locking with m...
