When I checked the time the next morning, it was already 7:30.

"Fuck!" I exclaimed as I jumped out of bed.

I quickly went to wash my face and brush my teeth. I got out of there in three minutes (Yes,I checked) and hurriedly put my clothes on.

I grabbed my stuff and ran outside, checking the time on my watch.

7:40

Sighing in relief, I made my way downstairs, only to realise that I'd forgotten my cell phone in my room.

Muttering profanities under my breath, I ran back upstairs, dropping my bag in the process.

Today was just not my day. Scowling at the floor which now had the contents of my bag spread across it, I bent down to pick things up.

As soon as I put everything back in my bag,I got up in a quick movement which made me hit my head with something hard.

"Ow!" I groaned, rubbing my head.

I saw Aaron frowning at me with worry."Are you okay?" he asked gently .

"Yes," I replied and he smiled at me.

It was impossible to not return his smile, so I smiled back at him.

It was crazy how I could go from wanting to kill someone to wanting to grin like an idiot.

I suddenly remembered I had to get my phone. "Wait, I'll just be back," I muttered and dashed into my room to get my phone.

Except, I couldn't find my phone."Isn't this just fucking great!" I almost screamed.

I turned around when I heard laughing. "Looking for this, my love?" Aaron asked, holding up my phone in his hand.

Glaring, I grabbed my phone."Jerk," I replied.

"Aw, come on" he said, batting his eyelashes at me.

And then, how could I be mad at him?

He leaned forward to kiss my cheek.

And I was in a good mood. Just like that.

"Let's go to school now, shall we?" he said, holding out a hand for me to hold.

"Why haven't you gone to school yet?" I asked him, giving him my hand as he intertwined our fingers.

"Couldn't go without you now could I?" he grinned at me and I melted.

"You didn't have to wait for me, you -"

Always the gentleman, he cut me off, as usual.

"-Oh shut it, Ashy. Have you had something to eat?" he asked as we reached downstairs.

"No, we don't really have time," I said, glancing at the time on my phone.

7:55

"Shit! We have to be school in like, five minutes!'' I exclaimed in horror.

"Relax, we can skip first period," Aaron said calmly and made me sit down on a chair as he went to the kitchen.

I instantly got back up."No, we really should get going Aaron, we'll get detention! Besides I have to-"

He pressed his lips against mine in a mind blowing kiss.

That shut me up alright.

***

"So you guys are dating now, huh?" Trent asked, biting into his tuna sandwich.

I'd just explained everything to him. Since he had been with Cara in the kitchen when Aaron had admitted to us dating, he still didn't know about it so we'd decided to tell him.

"Yeah," I replied, staring at my food awkwardly.

"You're blushing."

"No, I'm not," I scowled at him, fully aware that I was, in fact blushing.

"Aww, my little girl is all grown up now."

I rolled my eyes but I felt my lips twitch.

"No, in all seriousness though, I'm happy for you," he replied, wiping his mouth with a tissue.

I smiled. I was happy too.

"Hey guys," a voice that I knew all too well said.

I glanced at Trent to see his jaw tightened. He had just been laughing and teasing me a minute ago and now he was tense and upset.

I was about to snap at her and tell her to screw off but Trent beat me to it.

"What do you want?" he asked, looking her straight in the eye. The look he gave her was so cold, void of emotion that I almost flinched.

I glanced at Kayla to see a flicker of hurt in her eyes.

"I..." she gulped,"I just wanted to see how you guys were doing," she replied meekly and for a moment I felt bad for her.

"We're doing great, thanks," Trent said stoically. "Anything else?"

"No,but-"

"Okay,bye," he said to her and turned to face me again.

I felt bad for Kayla. For some reason I felt really bad for her. Maybe it was pity or maybe I missed her.Either way I felt a pang of guilt.

I heard a sniff and after that she was gone.

Trent visibly relaxed but he still looked upset.

"You okay?" I asked, placing a hand over his.

He nodded. "I should get to class.See you," he said, got up and left.

I could've stopped him, would've stopped him but I knew better than to try to talk to him when he was in such a foul mood.

Trent just needed some time to cool off, on his own and that's what I'd give him.

I felt weird just sitting there at the table by myself, so I got up and headed to the library because I had nothing to do.

There was still time to go to class, Trent had gone off somewhere and Aaron was no where to be seen either.

As I stepped into the library, I looked around. Not many people were around. Heck, I couldn't even see the librarian.

Sighing, I made my way to the fiction aisle when I heard a sound.It was giggling.Or something like that.

Rolling my eyes, I ignored them-whoever it was-and scanned the shelves for a good book to read.

And then I heard it.Again.

Annoyed, I decided to give them a piece of my mind.

When I finally saw who it was though, my eyes widened in disbelief.

It was Elena, and she was kissing Cole.

I grinned. I knew something was up between the two. Deciding to save the torture for later, I left them to do their own thing and I walked to my class.

"Hey babe," a voice I'd grown too used to said and I immediately felt my face light up.

"Hi," I grinned, turning around.

"I missed you," he said, pulling me to his chest.

"I missed you too, but Aaron anyone could see us here," I stated, pulling away.

"Yeah?" he raised an eyebrow questioningly.

"Yeah."

"Guess I don't care," he replied and pecked my lips.

I stood there in shock.

"Cat got your tongue, Ashy?" he smirked.

"No, I-"

He kissed me again.

"Aaron!" I gasped. "You can't just do that!"

"What, this?" he asked and leaned in. Predicting his intentions, I stepped away."Can't keep your hands to yourself, Woods?" I teased him.

He smirked."I'll get back at you,you'll see," he winked.

"Bring it on," I smirked right back.

"My cockiness is rubbing off on you, I see," he chuckled.

"Nah, not really," I stuck my tongue out at him.

Real mature move there, I know.

He grinned."You're so adorable," he smiled at me .

My eyes widened in surprise at the sudden change in topic.

"Uh yeah,we should get going now," I said, looking down at my feet awkwardly.

Aaron laughed loudly at my awkwardness, catching the attention of many people.

I looked up at him with a scowl.

"Aww, don't be mad, Ashy bear," he smiled and wrapped an arm around my shoulder.

And I felt my heart flutter , just like that.

***