He's Still The One

Chapter 22 - Next to You

Ashley.

To say that I was shocked was definetly an understatement. I didn't even know he was out of the hospital, let alone here in Stratford. I thought he was on his way back to LA. How would you even act when your biggest idol shows up on your doorstep?

"How w-what w-why?" He laughed at my attempt to say something. It's not like your freakin' sunshine barges into your home everyday, right?

"Hi. Ashley, right? I forgot to tell you when we met I live across your house. You know, as a belieber, you should know that." He joked and at the same time winked at me. How can he be so calm? I don't even know what to do!

"Ashley, who's at - Oh hi Justin." My mom and Justin knows each other? What exactly is happening? Is there something I don't know?

"Hello Brenda. How you've been?" They are talking casually it's like they've known each other for years.

"Oh, I'm okay. Do you want to come in?" Mom even dared to invite him into our home. I was left at the door frame, slack jawed and dumbfounded at what has happened.

Minutes later, Tyler arrived, thank God for saving me out of my misery and confusion.

"Mom, I'm going. Tyler is already here waiting for me in the car." I shouted while walking to Tyler's car. She answered me with a smile, saying that I'll be a good girl and said a hi to Tyler in which Tyler returned with a smile.

I laughed at my mom's actions and went inside Tyler's car.

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Justin.

She looks so perfect standing there in her American Apparel underwear.

Wait what? Why am I singing 5 Seconds of Summer lyrics? Something is wrong with me.

But seriously though, she looks so pretty I couldn't take my eyes on her. I tried to act cool to hide what I am actually feeling.

"Mom, I'm going. Tyler is already here waiting for me in the car." She was standing in the door frame for minutes. I could tell she was in shock to see me.

That's why she looks pretty because she's going on a date. I mean, she looks pretty everyday, but tonight, she looks stunning.

I can feel a pang of jealousy inside me, wishing I was the one she taking hours to get ready to, the one who'll take her on dates and stuff like that.

But I as much as I hate admitting it, this is all my fault. At least I get to see her happy.

I was stuck in la la land when Brenda snapped me out of thoughts.

"You clearly are not paying attention, Justin." Brenda is like a mother to me. She took care of me and Ashley when were little.

"What were you saying again?" I grinned at her. She shook her head and proceeded to cooking something.

"I said, do you want to eat Spaghetti Bolognese?" She said smiling. She knew this was my favorite food of all time. I nodded my head like a kid. Eager to taste that Spaghetti Bolognese.

"So, Justin. What brings you here? Oh and by the way, How are you feeling?" What am I going to tell her? I don't even know honestly why I am here.

"Oh, gradually recovering, but I'm okay. I just miss the feeling of home, you know? Now I'm on a break because I can't perform if my health is not in perfect condition, might as well stay here in Stratford. I miss it here." I explained to her. She nodded her head, indicating she clearly get what I was trying to imply.

"Have you and Ashley talked?" I was waiting for her to ask me that. Okay, now I know why am I here. I wanted to know what happened to Ashley.

"Yeah, we talked briefly once but that was it. Is it really true she lost her memory? My mom told me because Ashley was one less lonely girl on my concert here, and she didn't know we were best friends." She sat down and started rubbing circles in her temples.

"Yes, it's true. I'm sorry if she doesn't recognize you. She was so disappointed when you left without even a warning. One thing led to another and the next thing I know, she lost her memory and couldn't remember anything. It took her a year to recover. But why exactly did you leave without telling her or even me?" What have I done? It took me minutes before I told her everything.

"I guess I got caught up with all that's happening. You do know that's my ultimate dream right? Now it's coming true, I got very excited that I forgot to tell her. I was planning on telling her before I left for Atlanta but I am afraid she won't be happy for me. But that wasn't the best thing I did. Everyday I regretted it. I am so sorry for what I did but I love Ashley. I have always loved her." I felt a tear stream down my cheek. She pulled me into a hug as I continued to sob.

"I know you do. From the moment I saw you two together, I knew you love her. Maybe it just took you a long time to realize." I could remember her and mom picturing us together when we get older having kids and a happy life. It did take me a long time to realize it. I realized it just because of distance. Distance really does define love.

"Okay enough with the drama. Let's eat." I admit I am quite hungry. I wiped my tears and dug in to the plate of spaghetti made by Brenda.

"This makes me remember my childhood. Do you remember you used to cook us this as soon as we arrive from school? Man, there's nothing like this in LA. Thank you, Brenda." I smiled at her.

It's really good to be home.

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A/N:

I hope this chapter does you much justice. I really like this chapter to be honest. It shows a side of Justin we don't see everyday in the media. But we all know, he's a good guy. It just takes the right people too see it.

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Spoiler Alert: Next chapter will be all about Ashley and Tyler's date ;)

Thank you guys. Love you and until next update,

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