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~•~

"Aw. Ouch!"

"Stop being a baby!" I scolded.

"But it hurts." He grumbled. "Please be gentle to me."

"Then stop moving. It won't take too long."

"Deep or not?" Ashton whispered.

"Hmm... Nothing you couldn't handle." I whispered back.

I reached for another cotton ball and sat back on the taller stool than him. I squeezed small drops of ethyl then I gently held his chin up and dabbed it on the cut on his brows and lips. My hands we're slightly shaking because of our proximity, almost skins touching. His face centimeters away from mine and I could clearly see the freckles across his cheeks and nose. I could feel his warm breath on my face and his penetrating blue eyes watching me intently.

I heaved a sigh, trying to calm myself. My hand hovered on his busted pink lips. The beating of my heart tripled as the memory of his lips pressed on mine flashed through my head making my face flushed. I could still remember his soft lips pressed on mine. I know it wasn't the most ideal kiss I expect it would be. But it was enough to bring out collywobbles in my stomach.

I'm a bit embarrassed to bring out the subject because... haller this is Ashton we're talking about. Doubtlessly one of the school's heartthrobs! He was known from other schools too. It is not impossible that he was most girls' first kiss; and let's face it, that kiss meant something to me and nothing to him.

Out of the blue, a devilish grin curved on Ashton's lips. "You're quite gifted, huh." He said, his stares glued on my chest.

I froze.

Heat flushed on my cheeks as I looked at him with wide eyes and mouth agape. Seriously? All this time while I'm treating him he was looking on my boobs?! I looked down on my chest and my shirt was showing too much view than needed to Ashton. I abruptly fixed my shirt and glared at him and which he returned with a boyish grin.

A tingling sensation surged within me as I felt Ashton's fingers slowly glide up in my legs sending me shivers. His hand slowly travels at my back pushing me toward him. His other hand finds its way at the tip of my hair- mindlessly playing, twirling them. His gaze dropped on my lips. My eyes turned wide when I realized he was leaning closer... and closer... and closer... and

I smacked him on the head. He winced.

"Aw. So rough." He said, scratching the spot of his head where I hit him.

"Peeve closet perv."

"It was a complement!" He pouted. "And I was just teasing you."

'Teasing you' His words echoed mockingly in my ears.

He's not serious. With unknown reason, his words hurt. It seems like he pinched my heart without even knowing it.

I stood up and walked past him. I decided to leave him alone and went to my room. But before I could take three steps away from him, his hand was fast to coil around my wrist, stopping me. He stood up and went behind my back. My knees got jelly when I felt his toned chest pressed behind me and his arms wrapped round my waist, letting me feel his warm embrace. I shut my eyes as I could hear the loud beating of my heart.

Thank goodness my back is facing him or else he'll see how red my face is.

"I'm sorry, moo." His breath warm on my ear. "What you did earlier was brave. Your hubby is so proud." He stated, I could sense the smile on his voice.

I chuckled, but stop when I realized I should play mad at him. "Just so you know that your wifey is still mad at you."

He laughed; his chest vibrated on my back. He rested his chin on my shoulder and hugged me tighter. "Come on wifey, give you're hubby a break. I was just trying to show off and act so super hero-y in front of you."

I couldn't hold it any longer and I burst into a fit of laughter. Super hero-y, huh?

I like it.

"You don't have to impress me." I answered and elbowed him and dashed to the hallway up to my room.

~•~

"I think you should go home," I stated, staring out my window and watched the sun gnawed by darkness. "It's getting dark."

"Nah, I like it here." He said burying his face on my pillow and sprawled his arms and legs as if he owns the bed. I rolled my eyes at him and trudged my way up to my bed and grabbed my pillow off his face.

He grumbled in protest and sat up. He pouted when I opened the door wider and motioned for him to go out.

He flashed me a goofy grin and looked around my room. His eyes twinkled and his smile widen when he caught sight of the guitar hung on the wall by the cabinet.

"That's my sister's." I said, flopping on the edge of the bed. "She played guitar too. Just like you. If she's still alive for sure you two will get along." A sad smile lined on my lips. I drew out a sharp breath as Lucia and I's memories played through my head. Oh how much I miss her.

"I'm assuming you know her? Considering that we're all childhood friends." I said meekly. "It's funny to think how life plays out. Small world don't you think?"

When Ashton didn't reply, I looked up. The corner of his lips tugged southward. I watched him with furrowed brows as he gently traced the guitar by the tip of his fingers. Memorizing every detail. I gave him a confused look as he lightly strummed the strings and his eyes... watered?

"May I?" He grabbed Lucia's guitar hung on the wall.

He sat next to me and placed the guitar on his lap, readjusting the tone chords. He glanced at me and gave me a small smile. "Hope you don't mind if I'll use it for a while. I know she won't."

I nodded my head slowly. He drew out a deep breath as his fingers hovered on the strings and began strumming.

♪♪♪ It took one look

And forever lay out in front of me

One smile then I die

Only to be revived by you. ♪♪

My nerves froze. His voice is like an aircandy on my ears, so sweet I could listen to him for the rest of my life. I never thought Ashton can sing so good. A smile crawled up my lips as I watched him with admiration. His face lit up, a smile never leaving his face.

♪♪There I was

Thought I had everything figured out

It goes to show just how much I know

About the way life plays out♪♪

He stopped. He looked at me for a moment before continuing. My heart screamed a loud 'thug.thug.thug' as I didn't missed the genuine smile flashed on his face.

♪♪

I take one step away

And I find myself coming back to you

My one and only

One and only you♪♪

I see nothing but him. Like everything block out around me and Ashton and I are the only thing left in the room. I gripped the sheets underneath me to stop myself from giggling as the thought of Ashton serenading me, runs wildly through my head. I shook my head mentally. What am I thinking?

♪♪

Now I know

That I've known not a thing at all

Except the fact that I am yours

And that you are mine

Oh, you told me that this wouldn't be easy

And Oh, I'm not one to complain ♪♪♪

"Moo," Ashton paused, his eyes holding mine. "I like you. For real."

Five words and I stopped breathing. I feel like my whole world stop moving. An unfamiliar feeling exploded in my stomach. Like I'm having a stomach ache but more of churning and... flopping of birds? Weird.

I didn't respond. I can't respond because I don't know what to say. Dayym! What should I say?! Should I say thank you? My mind is like knotted wires. Jumbled. Unorganized. I blinked repeatedly, hoping my senses will come back to me this instance.

I opened my mouth but no words came out. "I... uhh... ahm.." I bit my lip to stop myself from saying anything stupid. Though I look stupid right now but come on! He caught me off guard. Ashton raised a brow, an amused look spread across his face. My nerves froze and my eyes widen in shock as he suddenly grabbed my neck and crashed his lips on mine.