That was her magic
she was her magic
the sunset
even on those
darkest day.
-Atticus.

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It wasn't okay. I wasn't okay. I wasn't meant to see this. I wasn't meant to be here. Asher looked completely shocked but at the same time furious. He wasn't expecting me on his door steps, waiting for him. Even though he told me that I should wait. Maybe I should have left and come back tomorrow. My hands clenched and unclenched, I was at loss of words and so was he. He just stared at me still rooted in his place with a body clung onto him.

I didn't wanted to hear him speak, not I wanted to speak. The tension between us was so thick.

"-Asher... I-I am gonna puke." my eyes widen as those words left her mouth, Asher immediately moved away from her, making her body sway sideways, she tumbled and then leaned into the wall.

"Fuck." He murmured under his breath. And I glared at him. I rushed towards the girl and started patting her back. I glared at him. "You shouldn't have done that. She's sick. Open the door before she throws up all over your door." He narrowed his eyes at me before he pulled the keys out of his pocket and unlocked the door.
The girl moaned in pain and slumped against the wall.

"Take her in. Help me. "

"Wait," I stopped moving and looked up at him, "you, get out. I will take care of my guest."

"Oh, I know how well you would take care of her." My words dripped with sarcasm.

"Callister. "

"Stop with that." I almost yelled at him. I was annoyed. "The last thing she wants right now is your dick. So shut up. She needs something to eat or she would definitely puke on your face. So just fucking help me get her in." I spat and grumbled in frustration. The sudden adrenaline rush surprised both Asher and I, he looked taken back, he shook his head and cursed under his breath before he walked upto us, and in one swift motion picked her up. I sighed in relief and walked behind Asher.

He layed her down on the couch, it looked like he almost threw her on the couch. He was such a jerk.

"What's her name?" I asked looking at her, she looked flawless and so graceful. Her shiny honey blonde hair were a mess but they still looked beautiful, her long lashes rested on her cheekbones and her chest moved up and down as she slept through the chaos.

"Lily."

I nodded before I made my way to the kitchen. I was moving around like nothing happened and like I was allowed to move around this house freely. To be honest, I didn't know if he would let me stay.

With a glass of water, a few cookies, wet towels and two Advils I made my way out of the kitchen. I stopped, my jaw clenched as my eyes landed on him, his finger's moved along her hair, caressing her. I blinked and swallowed the lump forming in my throat. The first few buttons of his shirt were unbuttoned and his belt was on the table. For someone reason, I was wishing it was my hair his long fingers would run through and not anyone else's.

I've seen a vulnerable Asher in the past and he was the most beautiful and calming sight. But vulnerable Asher was mostly drunk, fucked up and stubborn too.

Ughh, what was I thinking. I should not have such thoughts. He clearly showed me that he has no feelings for me.

I cleared my throat as I started walking, he immediately moved back. He ran his hand through his hair and then ruffled them. Goodness, he needed to stop doing that. That thing was making me forget that I was mad at him.

I bend down in front of her and placed a wet paper towel on her forehead.

I looked over my shoulder to see him resting on the couch with his eyes closed. His legs crossed at the knees. I took in every little feature of his like it was the last time I was ever seeing him. My eyes slide down his unshaved jaw to his neck and down, suddenly my eyes stopped at something and I frowned.

Asher had a tattoo. I could see traces of black ink across his chest. I couldn't see much of it but it was a tattoo, for sure. I had an urge to walk upto him and look closely. Instead, I shrugged my shoulders and turned my attention back to Lily.

Was it something meaningful or was it just a random tattoo?

But Asher doesn't do random things until and unless he's drunk.

No, Sophie! He got it while he was drunk.

Maybe he has one on his butt too.

I giggle at that thought and immediately stopped as I realized that I was not the only one, in the sense, in the room.

"Why are you doing this?" My body tensed, he definitely heard me giggle. Oh, wait! Did I say that out loud??

He was behind me, watching me carefully, it felt like he was burning holes in my head through his gaze. I gulped.

"Because, I knew you would'nt."

"Again, why?" this time his tone was a little firm.

"Because she is sick. Now stop."

Asher doesn't speak much but when he does I always seem to tense up.

Suddenly, my eyes fell on something shiny. It felt like somebody poured a bucket of ice cold water over my head.

"She has a ring?" I couldn't hide the shock in my voice. I looked up at Asher with wide eyes who didn't seem so surprised.

"So do I." my hands clenched and a slighy ache spread across my chest.
I nodded trying my best to hide what I was feeling. The feeling of being betrayed, unloved and left behind all came rushing. I looked up at him my face void of any emotions, he looked so calm, so settled I wish he could be like this all the time.

Atleast he was happy now.

"When she wakes up make sure she eats all the cookies before you give her the Advil." I couldn't stay there anymore, it was getting hard to breathe, or I was trying to hard not to cry.

"Wait, cookies?? What cookies?" He frowned at me he sounded so desperate.

"The cookies Scarlet brought for you."

"You can't have those cookies neither you can give it to someone else." He stated and moved forward to grab them from the tray.

I quickly slapped his hand away. I shook my head, looking at him. "What are you, five?"

His jaw clenched and he moved back. "Fine." he looked annoyed.

I bite my lips trying not to smile and looked down at my shoes.

"I should go now" , I said as I turned around and picked my sling bag from the couch. I looked at Lily who was still sleep peacefully.

"Take care of her, if you need any help call m-"

I stopped and looked up at Asher who was watching me with his hands in his pockets and his eyes all over my body, "what?" those words left my mouth before I could stop them.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" My stomach twisted as soon as I blurted out those words.

Fuck.

He raised an eyebrow menacingly "Like what?" He stepped towards me and God, I knew it was the last time I was ever speaking.

I stayed rooted to my spot, "nothing, forget it, I should leave." I wanted to stay but I knew I couldn't do it was better to leave before he kicked me out himself.

He took another step forward and I quickly moved back

"Don't move, Callister." I stopped and looked up at him through my lashes.

"Like what, Callister? Tell me." I don't know what happened, to be honest, I didn't wanted to know not I cared as his hand circled my waist and his chest touched mine. I had no idea why I was dizzy, afraid and tensed when he held me tightly against him.

I gulped on the lump in my throat and tried to move away. "Tell me how was I looking at you and I'll leave you."

My eyes widen, my heart was in my mouth and my chest was on fire, "Like, like you wanted to eat me up."

"Maybe, I do."

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