I'll Take Care Of You

Chapter 23

 

            It's been two months since the whole Catherine situation ended. I am so glad Ash has been by my side the whole time. This year has had its ups and downs, but I knew at the end of the day, he would be there for me. I truly don't deserve him.

            "What do you want to eat?" Ash asked me as he looked at his menu. We were at Chili's for a date night.

            "Ummm, the chicken club tacos look good." I said, looking down at my menu.

            "Hmmm, they do sound good. I'll get that too." He told me, putting down his menu and pushing it out of the way. I closed my menu and put it on top of his. I took a drink of my Dr. Pepper then crossed my arms and laid them on the table. I stared at the square tiles that made up the top of the table. Ash stretched his arms out towards me and reached for my hands. He held them in his; rubbing with his thumbs on the back of my hands. I looked up at him and stared into his hazel eyes.

            "You okay?" He asked with worry on his face. I nodded and showed a small smile.

            "Just a little tired." I answered back. He brought my hands up to his lips and pecked each, then leaned over the table and kissed me softly on the lips. He pulled away and I opened my eyes to see a wide smile on his face. I smiled back in return. Man I loved him so much, and I could see he felt the same about me.

            The waiter came by and got our orders. After he left, Ash turned back to me with a frown on his face.

            "What is it?" I asked him. He was glaring in the direction that the waiter walked off to.

            "Nothing." He said.

            "No tell me. Please?" I replied; using my puppy dog face that always works on him. He sighed then turned to face me.

            "That waiter needs to stop checking out my woman, or else he won't live to see his next paycheck." He answered, glaring back towards the waiter. Awe he was jealous. That's cute. I couldn't help but laugh.

            "What?" I continued to laugh. When I was calmed down I spoke. "Awe, is someone jealous?" I asked, reaching over and patting his head. He moved his head back, trying to lick my hand. I pulled away quickly and giggled.

            "Shut up." He said; with amusement in his eyes. "I just didn't like the way he looked at you. That's all." He said. I shook my head and sighed.

            "Ash, you don't have to be jealous. You know all this is meant for you." I motioned to my body and then smiled and winked. He chuckled and then sat back in his seat and crossed his arms over his chest. His muscles showing through his shirt made me want to pounce on him.

            "Rawr." He said, looking at me up and down and then winking. I felt a blush appear on my cheeks.