Writing Is the painting of the voice.
~Unkown

‖Chapter 9‖

Ashers POV

I PULLED my black, long sleeve, button up on and buttoned It up. I rolled the sleeves up to my elbows and pulled my pants on. I ran a hand through my hair as I thought about Elly. I can't believe she just snapped on me. I know this was never going to happen, but to be honest I had two choices In mind. One, she would plant her lips on mine and hug me.

Or two, she would snap on me. I was leaning more towards the first choice, but hey, It's understandable. I left her. She has every right to be upset with me. I just cant wait to see this, Laiken guy. I mean, who names their child, 'Laiken?' I'm trying not to judge him, but hes with my sunshine. Elly Is my sunshine, not his...

I pulled my black converse on and ran a hand through my hair.

This Is gonna be hard.

I walked down stairs and Into the kitchen.

I searched the fridge for an apple and smiled when I found It. I grabbed the big, green apple and closed the fridge.

"Good morning, Asher."

I turned around and smiled at Hailand.

"Good morning." I said.

There was a small awkward silence that creeped up on us.

I rubbed the back of my neck as Hailand cleared her throat.

"Come. Come sit down." Hailand said motioning with her hand for me to sit.

I followed behind her Into the living room. I sat on the loveseat and Hailand sat In front of me. You could see It written on her face. That something Is called, determination. What she was determined about? I don't know, but In my all honest opinion It scared me.

"So..." I drawled off.

"You said you wanted to get to know Elly and Laiken. So, I did the only thing I could think of; Invite them both over for dinner." Hailand said.

A slight cough escaped my mouth and for a split second, fear was evident In Hailands eyes, but she quickly recovered It. She put on a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes and she stood up.

"Dinner will be ready at 7:30 sparp. No later. Don't be late." Hailand said walking off, to leave me wondering what that second of fear was about. Deciding I was seeing things, I went out back where I know Scott would be. He often came back here to walk around In the enormous garden. I am very sure this Is Ellys favorite place to be. It has vibrant blue roses, and the smell of water. I dont know why, but she loves the smell of water. Yes, after three years I still remember. I remember all the little details. What can I say, all those years of dating Elly, I observed her pretty much every move. Not In a stalkerish way, or anything. She just, whats that word?
Lurred. Yes, lurred me In, like a fishing pole. Weird simile, I know. I smiled at the roses and crouched down. I can just Imagine Elly dancing In this wonderland.

"Hey."

I swiftly turned on my heals and looked at Scott.

"Hey." I said.

"Stop thinking about her, you'll get'er again. Trust me. I can feel It." Scott said.

"Yeah man, don't make promises you can't keep." I said.

"Don't stress yourself over this. Remember, baby steps." Scott said.

"I know." I sighed.

"I just, she can't start over with someone new, because he will buy her food expecting her to eat It, not knowing shes way too picky. He won't appreciate the way she mumbles. He won't think the base line between her neck and face Is beautiful. He'll see the many knots In her hair and think, 'My God, thats a mess,' but I think my god It's perfect. He'll notice the way she wears the same few T-shirts over and over and probably pick on her about It, but I love It. I love the smell. I love her. I don't want his lips where mine used to go. I don't want his hands where mine are supposed to be.  I don't want him to hear her, melodic voice In the mornings. I don't want him to notice the way she smiles, when she should be braking down. I know I messed up, but thats my girl, and shes my sunshine." I said; my voice wavering.

Scott came up to me and embraced me. We may be men, but our pride was way gone when we decided to be men. So don't judge us just because we're grown men hugging.

In the end, we all just want someone that chooses us. Under no circumstances. They will except our flaws, and our grumpy moods. They will except our weird fetishes and stare at us the way Justin Timberlake stares at his wife. They will want to kiss us In public just to show everyone how strong their love Is for you. We just want what the fairy tales have. Is that so hard to ask for? Is that so hard to give. I just want my sunshine to be In my arms. I want to hold my sunshine. I want to give her a forehead kiss, and hear her little, cute, adorable, moans when I kiss the nape of her neck. I want her, and I want her all. Is that just so hard to ask for? I don't know how long Scott and I hugged, but I do know It was becoming just a bit awkward, so I pulled back. 

"I can't help but think about her, every single day, minute, and second. She Is the light that pours through my dark, rainy, days. She Is the reason for that bright spark that Ignites, In my orbs. She ponders through my heart, but yet...  She has no clue." I said.

"All you have to do Is explain to her why you left. She will forgive you, not as soon as you tell her, at least I dont think so, but It will take time and all that hard work you've done, will soon pay off. She'll come around." Scott said.

A/N
       Hey guys!

Any thoughts?

So, dinner with Laiken and Elly. This should turn out great.  I hope you all noticed that spark of sarcasm. Well, I go back to school Tuesday. What about you? I will hope for the best of all you who have to go tomorrow to that hell hol-- I meant school. Anyways, I wish you the best on your first day.

Good bye my loves!

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