Thwarted hearts

Chapter 8.9

AUTHOR'S NOTE
It's a mini-chapter. :)

'Hey babe' Aspen whispers in my ear which tingles.
I frown up at him as he glances at the book I'm reading.
'Whatcha reading?'
'Your face'
He grins at that one.
'Is it nice?'

I blanch and he laughs as he leans against the seat I'm occupying.

'Where your boyfriend?'

I smile at him.

'Looking for your brain'

This time he just scowls at me. I sigh, put down my book and prop my elbows on my raised knees.

'Okay spit it out. What's got your knickers in a twist?'

Aspen sighs and then gently removes a strand of hair from my face.

'I like you Em'

I glare at him.

'Yeah' I agree 'Thats why you were holding that girl's hands during dinner'

And I get up, trying to escape the intensity of his gaze but he grands by arms and pulls me towards him until I hit his chest and suddenly I'm looking at him, his face above mine.

'Don't' I warn him.

I push him off and he grin.

'Do I make you nervous babe?'

I showed him the finger and marched off to the cabin, feeling exhausted.

I drop onto the bed and fall asleep.

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'Thats not how you kick a ball Jane' I call out to the 7 year old

I sigh and walk over.

I then proceed to show her how to lock the ball-with the side of the shoe or foot.

'Like this?'

'Yes' I nod.

I look up and catch Apsen watching me.

I trotted up to him.

'Hey' he says, nodding.

'Hi' my voice comes out shrill.

'Listen Em' he begins but I cut him off.

'Aspen do you like me?'

He blinks then smirks 'Obvio no. Look at your face. Now look at mine. What a difference!'

I was testing him. I wanted to draw a comparison between him and Adam and so far Adam was SO winning.

I don't get hurt really easily, so I just shrug and walk away.

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The next time I spend time with Aspen, I keep my words limited. Replying only if I need to.

Ignoring him basically.

'Emily'

He calls through the shut door of my cabin.

Laura isn't here. She went with Adam somewhere.

'Go away' I call out and slump forward onto the bed.

'Im sorry' he says and I believe him. He sounds so mournfully

But I swore. I'm not getting invoked in where I may fall in love. No. Never!

'Listen Emily I'm sorry. What I said- it's uncalled for ok? Can we e friends? I won't insult Adam. I promise'

He can't know. I groan silently. Why I hate guys. I hate the look of Pity in people's eyes.

But Adam isn't that bad. I can consider him as a liability issue.

I ignore Aspen's calls and drift into sleep.

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As time passes I realize something.
Apsen Wood is a way better person than I imagine.

AUTHOR- Yeah I'll tell u why in the next part :)