It had been two weeks since the last time Ashton and I had spoken or even texted. I didn't want to make the first move. It's too much of a risk. Getting rejected by a "celebrity" is just a teeny bit of an embarrassment.
I decided to go to Dunkin Donuts for a coffee. We didnt have Starbucks because it's a small town, but Dunkin Donuts is better in my opinion. There was a huge crowd by the bathrooms, but I ignored it. Sometimes people just need to go at the same time. I got in line and ordered my usual - an iced mocha latte with skim milk and extra whipoed cream (quite obviously in real life I love Dunkin Donuts). I also ordered a blueberry muffin.
I chose to sit outside, alone. "I can't explain my feelings right now. I think they match the song I Miss You by Blink 182 pretty well though. Nond of that matters now, of course.." I wrote in a text to Ashton. But before I sent it, I erased it.
"You look like you could use some company!" A cheery, Australian voice said, scaring the absolute shit out of me. I looked up and saw Ashton, a dimple piercing his cheek. E was smiling down at me, his curly hair poking out of his hood, falling perfectly just over his eyes. The only thing wrong with this picture was the sweatshirt. It was 108ºF outside right now and he was wearing a sweatshirt? Whatever.
"Yeah um..uh.. we haven't spoken in a while..." I spoke. Dammit I'm so awkward!
He giggled, "Yeah we haven't, can I sit down though? Standing is hurting my legs a bit." He teased.
"Oh! Uh yeah sorry you can sit there..so what have you been up to?"
"A lot, actually! The boys and I are talking to the boys of 1D about the tour details! Merch, dates, songs, everything! It's so surreal! And they are an amazing group of guys!"
I smiled. Seeing him happy and hearing the excitement in his voice was wonderful. I loved the way his eyes lit up while talking about the things he loved.
"That's cool!" I said. We sat in silence for a while, waiting for the other to talk. "Sorry," I blurted out. My words went to autopilot and I couldn't control what I said. "I'm sorry I fell in love with you. For feeling angry and trying to get revenge. For everything. It just ruined the relationship we had, not only as a couple, but as friends too.
Ashton shook his head. "You shouldn't apologize for feeligs or for falling in love. That's two things people always take blame for but they can't control it. You don't see weathermen apologizing for the weather. They might apologize for the wrong predictions, but never apologizing for something they are helpless over. So neither should you."
"Yeah I guess you're right.." Ashton had quite a way with words.
A group of 6 fans fans came over. 5 girls, one guy. They looked to be about 14ish. They were all brunettes with brown/hazel eyes.
The one with braces spoke up, "ITS REALLY ASHTON!!" She shouted. Ash giggled. "Canyousignthispleasepleasepleaseplease!!?!?!?" She said really fast and held out an iPhone case.
"Sure," he smiled, taking the case from her.
"Okay so my name is Victoria and I'm so happy to finally meet you! I love you so much and you're band's muskc is amazing and you're a beautiful creature and-" she stopped talking and took the phone case Ashton held out for her. She made an unhuman noise, hugged him and went bacl to show her friends in the group his signature.
The boy stepped forward. "Hey, I'm Cole and um.." he trailed off and scratched his head. "Could you sign this?" He pulled out his phone and gave it to Ash to sign. "And also if I could get a picture with you?"
They went through the whole signing and picture process. The freckles girl started talking when they were done. "Hey Ashton, I'm Jamie-Leigh... I didn't know you would even be here so I dont have anything you can sign but can I have a hug?" They hug and she went to the back of the group, staring in awe at the signed phone and phone case in he hands of her friends.
Victoria pushed a girl with almond eyes and long hair forward. "ELISE SAYS HI AND SHE WANTS A HUG AND A PICTURE OF YOU KISSING HER ON THE CHEEK!!!"
The Elise girl slowly walked up to Ashton, blushing wildly. She hugged Ash and took out her iPhone to take a picture with him. They exchanged some quiet conversation and she walked back to her friends smiling.
The girl with the blue eyes walked up to Ash. "Bruh just follow me on Twitter and dm me and that'll be enough." She told him her Twitter user and the group walked away, smiling and hattering about their treasures.
"That was something!" I said. I looked at my watch. "Um I have to get home.."
Ash stood up and I followed. "Have a good day, babe." He kissed me gently and walked away. And from where I was standing, I couldn't see the smirk on his face.
