Always

Chapter 18

Chapter 18
A few days had passed and school was a nightmare, we had finals coming up and to say I was going crazy, was an understatement.  I had been cramming everyday, before and after school and anytime Ashton or Lizzie would come over we would be studying.  Me and Blake hadn't had much time to hang out and I could tell he was upset about it.  He asked if I could go out tonight and I hesitated, thinking I should stay in and study, but honestly I needed a break.  So I agreed and we are going to go on a date tonight. 

It was super close to the weekend and I couldn't wait to sleep in.  I would still be studying, but I could do it throughout the day.  We only had one week left of school and that week is the week that consisted of finals so I only had a couple days left to prepare. 

I decided to stop thinking about that and focus on what Mr. James, my Social Studies teacher, was saying because it's a big possibility that this will be on the final.  I take notes and impatiently wait for the bell to ring.  I was sitting next to Conner, a very....agelastic kind of person.  Whenever I had something sarcastic to say I knew I couldn't turn to him because he would just look at me with a dull expression.
Time was moving so slow and I couldn't get out of that classroom fast enough when the bell finally rang.  I ran to my locker and grabbed some books to take home and then I turned to leave but bumped into someone.  I looked up to find Ashton. "Hi" he smirks and lets out a small laugh. "hi, I have to go." I say and rush to the doors.  I heard footsteps running to catch up and there was Ashton.  "Where are you going in such a hurry?" "i have to go home, study, then I have to get ready for a date, and then I have to go on that date." I laugh at what an idiot I am.  'nah you're just going to get ready for the date... and stay home' I mentally face palm myself.  I look at Ashton to see him clenching his jaw. He quickly covers that expression with a smile.  His beautiful smile. "hey, don't stress too much about studying. Ok?  You're gong to do great, you're like a straight A student." I smile.  He always knew how to make me feel better.  "thanks, that makes me feel a little better." I exclaim and wrap my arms around his torso and rest my head on his chest.  He puts his arms around my shoulders and puts his head on top of mine.  We stay like that for a few seconds, the I realize I really do need to go.  I pull away. "ok I really gotta go." I start to walk off. "bye Em, I'll talk to you later." "ok" I wave and walk off towards my house.

I spent a few hours studying and now it was time for me to get ready for my date with Blake.  I went in my closet and scanned through my clothes.  Nothing was catching my eye and I was feeling frustrated.  After about thirty minutes of trying to decide what to wear, I picked out a pretty, casual, floral patterned dress.  It was yellow and had white daises all over it and stopped just a couple inches above my knee.  I paired that with some blue vans.  I went to the bathroom and looked in the mirror at my crazy hair.  I decided I didn't feel like spending a lot of time doing it so I put it in two French braids and applied some mascara to my eyelashes so I don't look so.... dead. 

I hear a honk and not long after a knock on the door.  I go downstairs and open the door to find a very handsome boy standing at my door.  "hey gorgeous" she smiled and leans down to peck my lips.  "hey handsome." I smile and look at Blake. He is so cute.  We was to his car and he starts driving while I sing along to Shawn Mendes.  "where are we going?" I asked.  I had been in such a stressed state earlier that I had completely forgotten to ask.  "the beach." He smiles. "for what?" I ask.  "well, I wanted to have picnic and just talk.  Like when we first kissed." He smiled to himself and I had big grin on my face as well. "thats so sweet.  Its gonna be great."

We arrive to the spot he wanted and sat down after laying out a blanket and placing the basket of food on top.  He opened it and got everything out.  There were sandwiches, strawberries, and chocolate cake. "mhmm it all looks soooo good!" I was really excited about the cake.  "i hope it is." He smiled.  We ate and talked and laughed and he told me so many wonderful stories about his life and mine felt really boring compared to his.  He had done so much, gone to Europe, skiing in Colorado, surfing in Hawaii, and cliff jumping in Arizona. "so you tell me about exiting things you've done!" He asked curiously.  "well...." I couldn't think of anything. I had nothing. "hmm... one time, me and Ashton were riding our bikes and I decided it'd be fun if I stood on a trash can and jump on the back of his bike as he drove by, he knew of course, I wasn't trying to kill myself.  And when I jumped we both fell and got really scraped up and I broke my arm and he started crying because "he" had hurt me." I laugh at the memory. I look at Blake to see that he is laughing too. "wow.  Thats quiet the story there.  What else?" I thought for a few seconds. "honestly, all my stories consist if me and Ashton being stupid." I laugh, but he doesn't find this to be very funny. I stop laughing and realize his face has lost all expression and his eyes have darkened. "what's wrong?" I ask, concerned. "all you ever do is talk about him.  Its always Ashton this and Ashton that.  You're always with him-" I cut him off. "ok.... What the actual frick is wrong with you?!?  Do you realize that Ashton is my best friend and that we've grown up together and have spent every year together? I mean cmon Blake you are being an idiot." "me??" He shouts as he stands up. I stand up shortly after so that we are on the same level. "I'm not the one who spends every waking second with my "best friend" and having no time for my boyfriend when he wants to go on a date.  No thats not me.  Thats you.  I'd rather you just freaking admit you're in love with him, than lead me on.  It's wrong and it's a low blow." "ok I'm sorry I've made you feel that way, but like I said he's my friend and I will never put someone one I just met above that.  And I'm not leading you on, I like you. I did like you, but I just don't think I can do this." "what?" He asks, anger laced through his voice. "this is over.  I'm sorry, but its just not working out." I say and walk off  "thanks for the date, it was beautiful" I shout and start walking. 

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