Ash Redfern and Mary-Lynnette
Mary-Lynnette knew it was the last day. The last time she could watch Jade and Mark be happy together and not be jealous, the last time she would feel like a whole person. Today was the last full day that Ash Redfern would be in her life for a whole year. Just thinking about the pain left a taste of gasoline in her mouth. For once Mary-Lynnette was awake before Ash. She had spent the night at the Redfern house. It didn't seem unusual to her parents considering the fact that she was best of friends with the sisters. Watching Ash sleep sure was something to see, she wondered what color his eyes changed to while he slept. He was breathing so softly. Mary-Lynnette wondered just how someone could be that perfect. His white hair was just slightly draped over his face. She knew it would only be a matter of time until he would awaken. The old wooden window was cracked open ever so slightly, just enough to let the smell of morning and the sound of the animals in. The birds were exceptionally loud. The smells of the rhododendron bushes were intense as the sun seemed to be baking the flowers. The light that seemed to drape over them was golden and glowing. She knew deep down that this would be the last peaceful and empty minded experience she would have for some time. She knew that for weeks and months from now she would wish to be at this exact place in time. Mary-Lynnette was wearing a pair of faded red shorts and a black tank top; the summer seemed to be exceptionally hot this year. Ash was wearing his usual gray shirt with the black iris on it. His breathing pattern started to shift and Mary-Lynette panicked at the risk of him catching her watching him. Before she had time to react he opened his eyes.