Life As We Know It

Chapter 7

Riley's POV
I stare into his eyes a bit frozen. Well that is until he runs up to me and hugs the shit out of me. But I had no choice but to hug back. I missed Ashton a whole lot. He and I were close friends when I dated Luke. Michael and I were the closest but I still missed them all.

We pull away and are in complete silence until he speaks up.

"Riley how've you been lately?" He asks in a gentle tone.

"I could be better, but I guess I'm okay" I say while sighing.

"Uhmm I'll let you two be. It was great running into you again Ry" Annie says while smiling and walking away.

"Riley I know what you've been hiding." Ashton says frowning a bit.

"What are you talking about?" I say breaking eye contact. I couldn't look him in the eye and lie to him.

"Ry stop lying. Look at me" he says directing my face back into his eyes.

I stay silent. I can't admit it all. I know I'll break down and I'm sure of it.

"The baby, Delilah to be exact. Luke's baby. He says stroking my hair.

Then I lose it. I break down right there and then. I begin to lightly sob into his chest. I can't hide it anymore. He hurt me and had obviously moved on. And here I am STILL crying over him. I'm such a baby I swear.

"Shh shh it'll be okay Ry. It'll be okay." He reassures me while still stroking my hair. I look up at him and smile weakly. Then I look back at his shirt. I got it really wet with my tears.

"I'm sorry about your shirt." I manage to say.

"It's okay Ry, doesn't matter right now." He says giving me a sympathetic look.

"So where is she?" He asks obviously referring to Delilah.

"At my friend's house, I thought you were an ax murderer or something." I say while giggling. He chuckles softly and slightly nods.

"Mikey and Calum would love to see you again." He says softly.

I totally wanted to see them. I wanted to see my bestfriend again. And of course I wanted to see Calum. He helped me gain confidence in many ways.

"Definitely, I'd love to see them again." I say gently.

"Luke would too.." He says slowly.

"Oh not him, I'll break down again." I say softly.

"Too late." A familiar voice behind me says.