I'll Take Care Of You

Chapter 20

"So have you guys picked a date yet?" Aunt Laura asked us that night at dinner. I looked over and smiled at Ash sheepishly.

"No, not yet." I said, turning back to my aunt. I mean we just got engaged, we still had time.

"We were shooting for sometime after we graduate." Ash said, looking over at me with a small smile. I looked back and smiled. That sounded about right.

"Well good. Don't rush into it. Just wait a year or two." Karen told us. We looked at her and nodded. I mean I wanted to be married to him, but I didn't want to rush things. I was fine with a long engagement.

Graduation day was finally here. I can't believe with all that has happened these last few months, I was able to be where I am now.

There weren't that many seniors here. I mean we only had a class of 300. I was glad; this ceremony will go by fast.

"Jennifer Cruz!" The principle announced. I headed up on stage and received my diploma. I looked out in the audience and saw my aunt and my future in-laws standing and applauding me. Then I found where Ash was sitting and blew him a kiss then winked at him. He was still clapping, but smiled and winked back.

A half hour passed and then it was Ashton's turn. He walked up on stage and got his diploma. Man, he made that ugly red robe look sexy. He turned and smiled for his family and then winked at me. I blushed but continued clapping, and smiled back.

Another twenty minutes passed, concluding the end of the ceremony.

"I give you West Heights' class of 2013! Congrats seniors!" The principle finished. We all threw our hats up in the air. There were cheers and applauds all over the gym. I looked around to find Ash, but seconds later I felt arms wrap around my waist.

"Congratulations baby." He said in my ear. I turned around and wrapped my arms around his neck. I kissed him softly on the lips then pulled away.

"Ditto." I told him. He smiled then grabbed my hand; leading me towards our families.

After our hugs and goodbye's, Ash and I headed to this graduation party at a guys house. He lived in a three-story mansion, and invited the whole senior class.

"Hey guys!" He greeted as we entered the house. "Glad y'all could make it." He told us. I am really bad with names, but I think his name was Tyler. Anyways, we smiled at him and walked towards the middle of the room. The party was in full swing. In the middle of the house, downstairs, there was a huge dance floor and a bunch of lights all over. On the second floor there was a DJ. Everyone was dancing to the beat.

"You want to dance?" I heard Ash yell to me over the music. I looked up and smiled at him; nodding my head. He led me out to the floor and we danced the night away. He had his hands on my hips and I had my arms on his shoulders. I will be honest, the way we were dancing, I felt like I was in that movie Dirty Dancing. Man, he had the moves! I'm pretty sure he was turned on with me grinding all up on him. I know I was.

We chatted with the other seniors and danced more. Around three in the morning, we made our way home. It was a fun night, but I was exhausted by we got home. As soon as we got in the house, I crashed on the bed. Not worrying about changing into my pjs. I heard Ash chuckle as he made his way next to me. I took my shoes off and then got under the covers and cuddled next to him. He kissed my head and wrapped an arm around me.

"Night JenJen." He told me.

"Night AshAsh." I mumbled then yawned.

"I love you."

"Love you too." I said back in a tired voice. A few minutes later I drifted off into a dreamless sleep.

The next morning I woke up to little kisses on my neck. I sighed and my eyes fluttered open.

"Ash..." I groaned. I had my back to him and he had this arm wrapped around my waist and was kissing up and down the side of my neck.

"Morning babe!" He said. I looked at the time and saw it was only nine in the morning. Ugh! It's still early. I turned around and faced him; his arm was still wrapped around my waste.

           "Morning." I grumbled, glaring at him.

He raised his eyebrow. "What?" He questioned.

"It's only nine. Why did you wake me up?" I asked, pretending to be mad.

"Because I wanted to do this..." He answered, leaning down to me. He kissed my lips softly, and I couldn't help but kiss back. I don't even know what I was trying to be mad at him about. Honestly, I didn't care anymore. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he deepened the kiss. He moved so he was on top of me; not putting all his weight on me. I ran my fingers through his hair. He pulled away after a few minutes so we could catch our breaths. He kissed down my neck to my collarbone. A few seconds later he looked back at me and we stared into each other's eyes.

"Did I tell you how beautiful you are?" He asked me.

I shrugged."You might've from time to time."

"Well you are." He said back with a smile.

I smiled back. "Well did I tell you how sexy you are?" I asked him.

"I don't believe you have." He said; smirking.

"Well you are." I answered back; smiling. He chuckled then leaned down to kiss me softly on the lips. A few seconds later we heard a knock on the door.

"Come on love birds! Breakfast is ready!" We heard Sky say. I rolled my eyes then pushed Ash off me. I stood up and held my hand out to him; pulling him off the bed. He leaned down and kissed me on the cheek, then took my hand as we made our way to the kitchen.