Hero.

Chapter 6

Sorry for making it sound like we rushed into it but we are dating now. Even though Ashton and I know each other for a couple months now. It feels like I can tell him, but then again, I don't want him to know. I don't want him to worry. He doesn't have to worry about me. And we've been together for two months now. So I don't think we can be called "official" yet. And my dad doesn't know. There's no way that I'm ever talking to him about anything. Once when I find the courage, I'm going to call the police. But I can't right now. I don't have the courage and I don't want anyone to know and make it a big deal for everyone. I don't know what happened to dad since he hasn't been home for a day. Maybe getting so drunk that he's going to hit me ten times harder. That happened before. And I'm lucky that I'm still alive.

Today I'm meeting Ashton's family. He's lucky to have a mother. At least a parent that loves him. My hand shake as he holds it. Trying to make me calm.

It's going to be weird and new for me to talk to a mother. Since mine left eight years ago. And poor Camden doesn't remember having a mother since she left early in his childhood.

I walk inside his house. It's so calming and relaxing and filled with happiness. Happy family pictures hanging on the walls.
While my house is depressing, dark, dull, making it hard to breathe. Since my house is living hell.

"Don't be shy, they'll love you."he smiles.

I take a deep breath.

"Why hello. I'm Anne-Marie, Ashton's mum."says a voice.

Which made me jump.

They laugh for a little bit as I chuckle.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you."she smiles.

"That's fine. It's fine."I say with a smile.

"I'm Alex,"I continue.

We shake hands.

"Very nice to meet you, I've heard a lot about you."she smiles.

"Oh, it's nice to meet you too."I nod. Blushing.

"Harry, Lauren. Come and meet Alex!"Ashton calls.

I see a girl walking. She looks around early teens year.

"Hi. I'm Lauren."she smiles while waving.

"Alex."I smile at her.

"I like your shirt,"she smiles.

"Thank you. I like your shirt too."I smile back.

Then I see a small boy slowly walking up to me. Looking around eight, nine, or ten.

"I'm Harry."he smiles.

"I'm Alex."I smile.

Such a cute accent.

"You are pretty."he smiles.

I blush.
"Thank you."

"Here, why don't you sit on the couch and I'll get you something to drink."Anne-Marie tells me.

"Thank you."I nod.

Ashton leads the way to the couch.

"Told you that they'll like you,"he smiles.

"I like your family."I smile.

"Yeah, they are great."he smiles.