Untied Ends

Chapter 4

{Ashton POV}

Today seems to be my lucky day. I met a really cool girl; which might I say was pretty damn hot. I also got her to go around the park with me, which wasn't really that difficult when both of us seemed pretty lonely.

We started with heading towards Tomorrowland, which is one of my personal favorites. The last time I went with my dad, we rode Star Tours multiple times and I was picked as the, "Rebel Spy", in the group more than once. 

That was probably the best trip I've ever had with my dad, or in general for that matter. It was just us two for three days because my mom was at her sister's helping with her pregnancy. 

By the amazed looks on Rylie's face as she saw the details in the architecture, I would have to say she probably has only come to Disneyland maybe once or twice in her life. Her eyes light up with everything that was new to her. She seemed to leave the modern world behind and focus on her own world.

I know you aren't supposed to judge a book by the cover, but I was doing that to Rylie; which isn't really fair but I don't know anything about her.

She seemed lonely, but brave about it. Every time she heard a loud noise that wasn't a part of the ride, she looked over her shoulder and then released a breath that she wasn't visibly holding. When she smiled, her eyes looked away. I know lots of people with depression or trust issues but they never looked away from a genuine smile; there was something off about her behavior. What could have happened to hurt her so badly that she can't look at someone with happiness?

{Rylie's POV}

Ashton seems like a great guy. He also seemed to know the way around the park and the crowds. I have been to Disneyland a few times but that was when my mom was around. The last time I came, I was four and it was just before she left us, left me. 

The few memories I have of her start to flow back as we enter the world of Tomorrowland. One of my fondest memories is of us riding Astro Blasters together and she was helping win against my older brother. This made me think of how alone I feel at home.

Home. It is a word that means different things to different people. To me this means a place that has a roof over my head for when I need to sleep. So I guess my definition is more closely related to house, rather than a home. I can't wait to be able to leave that place. The only thing that holds me back is my little brother, I can't leave him with my father; but I knew that he would be able to hold his own when I eventually leave.

All of these deep thoughts were hitting me like a train, making my gut feel terrible. When Ashton smiled at me, all I could do was smile and look at the ground.

I have to say that Ashton is cute. He isn't the person I would normally be seen with, he seemed like a player but I wouldn't know; this is the first time we've met. I am glad I met him though, it would have been awkward walking around lost without someone there with me in the parks.

The funny thing about him though, I felt safe with him. I barely know this guy but I felt safer with him than in my own family. He seemed to make me laugh and smile; which is a rare occurrence back home, anyone could tell you that. I was actually excited for him to be with me today, I just hope it lasts a little bit longer. But right now, it's our turn to get in the ride.

{Ashton's POV}

After the ride begins, I saw that it was time for the rebel to be picked in the group. I noticed that there wasn't any kids in the group, so it could be anyone. I am really excited, I hope either Rylie or I get picked for the rebel, it made the experience ten times better.

I felt a presence on my hand and I see that it was Rylie's hand. I look at her just in time to see her smile and squeal. She starts to get excited; which is about when I looked at the screen and saw Rylie was the chosen rebel in our midsts. 

"Look! It's me!" She was happy, which made me smile.

Damn it Ashton, don't fall for her. The next thing you know you will be needing to leave her because of mom's job. I was mentally slapping myself across the face for my stupid feelings getting a hold of me.

It wasn't that I didn't like her, it was the fact I didn't want to hurt her. She seems to hold up a wall against the world and I don't want to contribute to the building and reinforcement of it.

Damn it feelings, damn it mom.

{Rylie's POV}

"Oh My Gosh! I was picked! That was so so so so so exciting! Where to next?"

After that ride, I was pumped and ready to continue to the next one. Ashton just gave me a goofy look and said that I could choose. It took about ten minutes but we decided to head to Autotopia and then back to Buzz's AstroBlasters with our new FastPasses.

I don't know what it is about this guy but he was making my dreadful day turn around. I think I am crushing on him but I don't want to break him. He seems to hide behind the smile and sauve really well but I don't want to make him use it even more.

I guess I will have to be careful for the rest of the day.