Soulmates

Chapter 6

Emily's P.O.V.

I wake up in a familiar room to an empty bed. I pull the covers up over me since I was naked and see my clothes-well Ash's clothes scattered on the floor. So last night actually happened and I didn't just dream it. I smile and grab Ash's clothes getting dressed. I walk out of her room and into the small kitchen. I glance into the living room and see Ashton sleeping on the couch. Why is Ash sleeping on the couch? That reminds me of our first time.

I wake up in an unfamiliar room naked. It takes me a few seconds to remember that I spent the night at Ashton's house, and we went all the way. Speaking of, where is Ashton? I grab my clothes and get dressed. I start looking around her house/car shop for her. It only takes a few seconds to find her. I spot her on her couch sleeping. I smile and walk over to her. I lean down and kiss her cheek.

I grab a sticky note and a pen. 'If your reading this, it means your finally awake. Sorry I'm not here, I had to get home, my mom was worried. Thanks for everything yesterday, you were amazing. See you around. -Em' After reading the message I wrote, I added my number. I placed the sticky note on her refrigerator and left but not before glancing over at Ashton one last time.

Smiling at that memory, I decide to make breakfast and let Ashton sleep. About halfway through making breakfast, I hear Ashton waking up. Ashton sits up, yawns, and stretches. Her shirt rises exposing part of her six pack. Ashton looks over at me and I smile. She just stares at me, "I figured you would have left." Ouch...that hurt, but I deserve it. I decide to ignore her comment, "Come get breakfast." Ashton rolls her eyes but walks over and gets breakfast.

We eat in awkward silence for a few minutes before I can't stand it anymore. "Ashton..." I say, "About last night-" "It can't happen again" Ashton says interrupting me. I say, "Ash..." "You're my teacher...and I'm your student. For starters it illegal" Ash says, "And you could get in trouble or worse, thrown in jail. And as much as I don't like you right now, I don't want to be the reason you get in trouble or thrown in jail."

"But that's a risk I'm willing to take" I say, "Your worth the risk." Ashton groans and says, "Emily, stop. Whatever this is, its over." I lean in and connect our lips. I can tell I took Ashton by surprise, but she kisses back after a few seconds, but pulls away just as quickly. "No" Ashton says backing away and shaking her head. I stand up and just as I am about to walk over to her, her door opens and some guy walks in.

Ashton looks over and glares. The guy looks between us, a frown set upon his face. "Ashton" he says in a monotone voice. "Frank" Ashton replies in the same tone. I look between them and notice that the guy looks like an older version of Ashton. Frank raises an eyebrow, "Who's this?" "Like you care" Ashton says sticking her hand out. Frank hands Ashton an envelope, "You're not my problem anymore, have fun with your toy." "Get out" Ashton says.

Frank opens the door, but before he leaves, he says, "I'm sorry on behalf of Ashton." Ashton slams her fist onto the table, "Screw you Frank." Frank just smirks and leaves. "Asshole" Ashton says throwing the envelope onto the table. "Who was that" I ask. "Like you care" Ashton says, "You should leave also." "Ash" I say. "Just go" Ashton says. "Not until I know your ok" I say. "That was my dad" Ashton says, "He got custody of me when my uncle died last year."

I ask, "What about your-" "She died during my sophomore year" Ashton says, "My uncle got custody of me, then he died. I lived with my dad and his new family for a few months before we struck a deal." "Ashton...I'm so sorry" I say. "Save it" Ashton says, "You weren't here for me when I needed you the most." I say, "Ash that-" "Its Ashton" Ashton says, "Leave." I open my mouth to say something but stop myself.

I nod, grab my things, and leave. Now I feel like shit. My intentions were to never hurt her, that's the last thing I ever wanted to do. I just wanted what was best for her. I didn't think we should do a long distance relationship, but I shouldn't have broken off all communication with her. I thought I was doing the right thing. She was going to be starting her sophomore year of high school and I was going to be starting my first year of college.

Of course, I missed Ashton, she was and still is my first love. Leaving and not talking to her was the hardest thing I ever had to do. I cried myself to sleep every night. I tried dating a few guys, but it never went further than two dates because they weren't Ash. The whole reason I got a job at this school was so that I could see Ashton and apologize for everything and then we could pick up where we left off.

I may have messed up big time, but the one thing I got right was Ashton. I love her and always will. So, I will continue to fight and prove to her that we belong together. Because Ashton is my other half, my soulmate.

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