Ashley’s pov
The sun had dipped a long time ago, moonlight flooding through the opened window. It was late, really late. I prayed silently in my head that mom and dad were sleeping soundly, if I got caught I’d be in trouble.
That I didn’t want. Dad was very overprotective. I was surprised he allowed me to be friends with Ryan and Blake. He didn’t trust any other guy that wasn’t Blake and Ryan come near me. It was annoying and not needed since embarrassingly I’ve only wanted one guy’s attention.
I sighed. I was curled up on the bed. My clothes were hidden by the thick blanket that enveloped me in it’s warmth. I didn’t want mom or dad bursting through my door to find out what I’m wearing. They would’ve surely known something was up.
A gentle cold breeze brushes against my cheek softly. I stared outside the opened window, counting the little white dots we called stars. I was a nervous wreck. I should never have agreed to go tonight. I should’ve stayed home and read. Raven would’ve surely kept me company.
A pebble falls on the wooden floor. My heart pummels knowing it was one of the boys coming to take me away. I contemplated for a few seconds, hearing the clicking of my old clock on the nightstand. My hands itch to grab it and hurl it outside the window. Maybe it’ll hit them on the head and I’ll have an excuse to not go.
“Ley!” A hushed voice hissed outside. I silently groan hearing Blake’s voice. Really Ryan, you sent him? I hated that I always felt uncomfortable with him after he had been with other girls. Girls that weren’t me. Seeing him and Stacy make out showed me that I’ll never compare to her or the other girls.
“Ley!” Another hiss, this time impatient.
I nibble on my lip then with a groan throw the covers off my body, revealing the clothes I had chosen to wear. Standing up from the bed, I walked over to the opened window and looked down at Blake. I could barely see what he wore but the moon casted a soft glow on his face that made me suck in my breath.
“Shut up, do you want my parents to hear you?” I hiss lowly,pushing my head out of the window and bracing my hands on the windowsill.
He shrugged and smirked. “It wouldn’t be a bad thing if you got into a little trouble Ley. Raven would be proud.”
always tease me about this? I move my eyes away from him to stare at Ryan’s car. Furrowing my brows I turn to face him again. “Are you alone, where’s
he told me to come pick you up.” He answers, seeming to not know that being alone with him for just a few seconds rattles my brain
already feeling the nerves bubble
sense his confusion, see how he doesn’t understand what he does to me. “Yeah.” He mumbles, uncertainty clinging to his voice. I sighed and
chosen to match it with a white tank top and
discarded near the opened closet. Nodding to myself I walked over and picked it up. I felt the
hurry up!” Blake
comfortable. Who
steps as I walked on the roof. I looked down at Blake. It wasn’t that high but I felt nauseous just thinking about missing a fall. What
for the ladder dad left there but didn’t spot it. I looked at Blake alarmed. “There’s no ladder!” I almost screech
in position to catch me. I scan over his body. Yes he had
head furiously, backing away. “Yeah no, maybe this isn’t meant to be.
down on me
admitted, looking at the lawn. It looked so far down to me. I was too high
the light of the moon showing how blue his eyes really were. From even up here, it was hard to miss. His eyes soften. I took a good look at what he was wearing in the moment, noticing that he loved dressing all in black. Black jacket, black jeans,black shirt,black converse. To some the color
never let you fall, I’ll always catch you. Trust me.” He said softly, his eyes
you’ll not
lights were off but the moon casted light enough to spot him. I squint. Was
to be asleep?” I question going into
a brow before biting into the banana. “The same could be said for you big
I breathed a sigh of relief only to stiffen when he continued.
” Only if-” He drags out, his eyes that were identical to dad’s flash with mischief. “You give me fifty bucks.”
I frown. “I was saving that to buy my books.”
He shrugged, taking another bite of the banana.” It’s fifty bucks or no deal.”
I dwell on it. Give him my fifty bucks and no books for me? Yeah no. It’s a good excuse to not go-
“Fine, I’ll give you the fifty bucks tomorrow.” Blake agreed, getting me out of my almost rejoicing moment.
“Deal.” Arden smirked.” Now jump Ashley, don’t be a pussy.”
“Watch your tongue Arden, I’m still older and I can tell dad!” I hissed and cross my arms. “And I’m not a cat.” I pouted.
I sighed then looked at Blake. I did trust him and that led me to walk over to the edge. Gulping in some air, I said a silent prayer. “Ready?” I asked him nervously, watching as he opened his arms to catch me. With a determined look he nodded.
Closing my eyes tightly, I waited a few seconds, letting the wind blow through my long tresses then jumped. My breath caught in my throat as I felt myself falling. Was this how it felt to die?
I feel arms wrap around my body, drawing me to a firm chest. “Oomph” I breathed out. “You can open your eyes now Ley.” Blake’s amused voice breaks me from my thoughts.
I cracked one eye open before opening the other. His piercing blue eyes instantly trapped me in a trance and I felt myself take in a sharp breath for the second time. “I told you I’d catch you.” He smiles.