"Love stories are not for the faint hearted. There's joy, pain, lust, loss, trial and error.
And I wouldn't have it any other way."
It was Tuesday, late december and I was late for the bus.
I was having a dream, a very vivid dream, which I blame for the fact that I slept through my alarm. The dream itself was not as alarming; for I have had it many times before. I would find myslef falling in a vast area with ground barely visible many stories below. This would go on for several hours until I reached the ground. But before I felt any pain I would wake up.
And today I woke up anxious and vaguely pissed.
I rummaged through my closet quickly, deciding on a thick wool jumper and jeans.
After giving myself a once-over I check the time.
6:25
I'm late.
Grabbing my key from off my side table I creep out of my room; the action of my door opening causes the light to pour out of my room, filling the hallway.
I skillfully tiptoe past my mother passed out on the couch and make my way out the door. Cold air nips at my uncovered face, leaving me with flushed cheeks and a red nose.
There are three things I know are true im life: death is inevitable, polar bears aren't white...
"Hey Delilah! Wait a second!"
...and that Ashton Irwin is annoying as hell.
I stop in my tracks and roll my eyes. He catches up to me, slinging an arm around my shoulder. He feels me tense up and quickly removes his arm.
"Oh shit, my bad 'Lilah." he mumbles an apology, scratching the back of his neck. I shrug it off and offer him a small smile, hoping to release some of the awkwardness.
Although Ashton doesn't understand why I hate physical contact, he respects it anyway and (most of the time) knows my boundaries. I guess thats what I love about him.
Ashton and I grew up together for the most part. We were both born in the same neighborhood in Hornsby, Australia. Our mothers both enrolled us in the same elementary school where we became quick friends. The rest, as they say, is history.
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Hey everyone short chapter, just getting started! Hope you enjoy the story so far!
