Chapter 4
"So Ashton, what brings you to Carling?" Landon asked as we headed towards the picnic table behind the art room.
"Right to it?" I smiled. "Lets say another failed relationship"
"Relationship?"
"My mother, She broke up with her ex boyfriend about a month ago, and she met this guy Tim, kinda a loser if you ask me. And suddenly she couldn't be in the same town as her ex, now we are here, But things with Tim didn't work out, I had to fight to get her to let us stay."
"Wow, does she do this a lot?"
He could read me so well. "Ya, 3 or 4 times a year." we didn't speak for a few minute so I changed the subject. "So, what brings you guy here?"
Looking into my eyes he smiled, letting whatever was on his mind go. "Carlise, got a new job" he smiled. "The hospital here, needed him."
"One of a kind that "
"He truly is" the way he said was in true admiration.
"what, happened to your family?"
A dark look flashed across his face. "what do you mean?"
"You're actual parents, I mean you don't have to tell me"
"Oh" relief flashed across his face. "they, passed a way a few years ago. My father was a good friends of , so he volunteered to take me in after it happened. He and Esme are my parents now, I don't like to say they replaced my parents, but they are my new parents" he smiled.
"I'm sorry, but what was with that look?"
"What look?"
"When I asked about your family. You looked, scared?"
"Why would I be scared?"
"I don't know. Tell me more about your family?"
"What do you want to know?"
"Who is your favorite sibling?"
"Is that real a question? My favorite sibling?"
"Yes, its a question"
"Okay" he laughed. "Nessie"
"Why?"
"What is this twenty question?"
"It could be" I winked.
"Fine, but answer for answer, and since I already asked a question you need to answer mine?"
"Okay hit me with your best shot Cullen"
"Favorite school?"
"Easy, Hankering Academy in Las Anglos.... Why Nessie?"
"She's the closest to my age, shes the easiest to talk to. Shes more like my best friend then my sister. Why Hankering?"
"Thats cute, I always wanted a brother or sister, but my mom didn't really want me so I don't see her ever wanting more kids. And because it was beautiful, the school was on a hill, and it was always sunny, I loved it. Whats the story with that Jacob guy?"
"He's Nessies boyfriend, him and Bella use to be really good friends, and he kinda fell for Nessie, now we can't get rid of him. Why so many questions about me family?"
"You guys interest me. I think I already told you that. Why, is there something your trying to hide from me? I though we were going to be friends?"
"We are"
"Friends don't lie to each other Landen"
"You're right, and I do have a lot I want to tell you" then he smiled. "But, I can't"
"Then I guess we can't be friends" I smiled right back.
"That's not fair. Give it time, we just met. I'm sure you haven't shared everything"
For the next few weeks I kept reminding Landen that he had a secret to share with me, but he played it off. One day we were sitting on my front steps, when my mother came home. One thing I had tried to do over the last few weeks was keep Landen from meeting my mother. I hadn't met Esme and Carlise yet, why should he get to meet my mom.
But she strolled up the pathway with a big smile on her face. "Ashie, whose your friend?"
"Hello, I'm Landen, Ma'am" Ma'am he called my mother ma'am I couldn't help but roll my eyes.
"This is Landen Cullen mom"
"Oh that Boy from Rockway you have the big crush on."
"MOM!"
"Oh look at the time, I guess I should go make dinner. Are you staying Landen?"
"No, Ma'am. Thank you anyway"
"Okay, then I will see you soon dear" and she scooted on into the house.
"I. Hate. Her" I said leaning on the railing.
"Why? Because of the crush thing?" he was smiling... Smiling. "Because it's okay, I sort of have a crush on you to" he winked, and just on time Edward pulled up with the car. "See you tomorrow, Ashton" he smiled and I stood dumb struck waving.
Landen Cullen, has a crush on me. Still in shock I hurried into the house and up to my room. After turning my computer on I searched the long list of MSN contacts. When you move a lot you make a lot of msn friends. Lily3 Popped up in the corner. Just the girl I was looking for. Lily had been one of my best friends in Rockway, we still talked but never visited I missed her.
Ashton...New town...Not so bad says: You'll never guess what just happened?
Lily3 says: Your mom broke down and she's making you move again?
Ashton...New town...Not so bad says: No, it's good news.
Lily3 says: She's moving you back here to finish school?... That's good news to me.
Ashton...New town...Not so bad says: No.
Lily3 says: Okay I give... what happened?
Ashton...New town...Not so bad says: Landen Cullen, just told me he has a crush on me!!!
Lily3 says: He what... Spill what did I miss.
Ashton...New town...Not so bad says: we were sitting out side and mom came home and shes like 'Whose your friend" and he introduced himself and shes like "Oh that boy you have the crush on" I was so mad. And I told Landen that I hated her and he got all sweet and hes like "it's okay I have a crush on you too"
Lily3 says: Omg. Ash you are so lucky, are you going to ask him out... Omg Ash are you going to date a Cullen?
Ashton...New town...Not so bad says: Lil, breath. This conversation happened like 5 minutes ago.
Landen. Bright blue eyes, that make my heart shake Just signed in.
Ashton...New town...Not so bad says: Lil, check out his msn name. Landen. Bright blue eyes, that make my heart shake.
Lily3 says: Ash, I think he loves you. Lmao.
Ashton...New town...Not so bad says: Shut up.
Lily3 says: I have to go, but I want an update. Love ya.
Ashton...New town...Not so bad says: Love ya.
Landen. Bright blue eyes, that make my heart shake says: Hello
Ashton...New town...Not so bad says: hi
Landen. Bright blue eyes, that make my heart shake says: Would you like to come over tonight?
I was speechless, go, to his house... Ashton...New town...Not so bad says: Sure :)
LPOV
I smiled at the screen. It really wasn't that hard. Just had to ask. "I told you she would come" Alice laughed sitting on the edge of the bed.
"doesn't count, Alice, you know everything" I turned to stick my tougue out, only to find my mother sitting next to her.
"don't do that Landed. I can't wait for her to come over Esme is going to love her."
"Mom!"
"Bella, you can't call me mom went Ashton is here."
"I know Bella,"
"LANDEN!! come down here I minute" Carlise called.
"Just a second"
Landen. Bright blue eyes, that make my heart shake says: I will pick you up, in an hour :)
Ashton...New town...Not so bad says: I'll be ready :)
"Coming"
