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Chapter 14

Sky

In the middle of the movie, I glance at Ashton again. We’re not even cuddling. I’m wrapped around a pillow, and he’s leaning on a dragon plush. I clear my throat. “How long are you staying-”

“At least until the end of the movie unless you want to kick me out,” he huffs, pissy.

“You shouldn’t have an attitude after getting a blowjob.” I’m getting more frustrated the longer he’s quiet.

We just pushed so many of my limits, and I’m okay with it, I am, but this after just sucks. I don’t know what changed, but I don’t like it. Maybe it’s better that we’re pissy, it will keep me from actually getting attached to him, right?

Because this is not allowed to be the best night of summer so far. Bonnie’s supposed to claim that on the regular.

“It was a great blowjob,” Ash says, finally looking at me.

“So, what’s the fucking problem?” I demand.

“You really thought I would just leave right after?”

“We’re not a couple, and girls say you come and go. Literally. Why am I any different?”

He takes a moment and pinches the bridge of his nose. “I like you, Sky. I don’t want to make you feel like shit.”

I don’t want to say anything to that. Because anything I can say will sound either super shitty and mean or it will fuck my own marbles. I could tell him it wouldn’t be a first for him to make me feel like shit. I could say that I like him, too, or that I’m sorry for assuming, but none of it feels useful.

I grab our bowls instead. “Need anything from the kitchen?”

“Yeah.” He sits up.

I wait for him to fill me in, but he tugs me by the hem of my shirt and kisses me softly. He releases me just as easily. “Seconds of that, please.”

My blush doesn’t fade until I grab us some water. We clearly need it. We just need to cool down. That’s all it is. I offer him a water bottle, but he catches my hand with his. “And what I asked for?”

Hesitantly, I lean forward and kiss him. I sit closer, and we drink water while watching the movie. I should be watching the movie anyway, but I can’t seem to focus on it. Not with Ash right next to me.

I feel like I should be touching him, we should be holding hands, cuddling, talking, something, but nothing comes to mind, and everything feels wrong. But it doesn’t stop me from overthinking it or wishing I could read his mind for the entirety of the movie.

He stands and stretches at the end. “I should probably get home before your brother or dad gets here.”

“Yeah.” I nod, not bothering to say that Dad wouldn’t even notice.

“Walk me out?”

We find his shirt, and I lead him to the door. Before I open it, Ash lifts my chin. “I had a good time, Sky. Maybe next time, you’ll actually want to cuddle after.”

“Maybe next time, you’ll take the initiative,” I argue.

“It’s not like you were waving a neon sign asking for attention. Your ‘fuck off face’ is pretty convincing, though.” He rubs his thumb over my bottom lip. “I can’t read your mind. If you want something, you have to tell me.”

“Finally found one of your limits,” I say, avoiding the conversation.

Ash just watches me another moment before pecking my lips and heading out.

I force myself to bed and have the most useless sleep a person can get, filled with dreams I don’t want after plenty of tossing and turning. Ash sends me a text asking if I have plans for Friday night since he has a boxing match that he’d like me to photograph.

I agree, then text Bonnie, asking what she’s up to. I need a distraction from Ash. Unfortunately, my bestie is working until three. So, instead, I go on the bug hunt again. I take some photos, especially when I spot a rattler.

They’re a rarity since they blend in so well. Once its tail starts going, I take the necessary steps back, even though I feel like I get it. I wish I had something that would get people to back up as quickly as the snake does. “I get it. Thanks for the warning. Keep up the pest control.”

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