I Do Not Own South Of Nowhere, Nor Do I Own The Characters

Chapter Seven

I pulled into my driveway, backing up to the fire pit that I have behind my house. I got out of my jeep, letting Tommy out and knowing he will run back up to the house for his bone. I kept the stereo on as I unloaded the boards I took from Spencer's, and pilled them up beside the Fire Pit.

When I finished that, I drove back up parking my jeep. I turned of the engine and got out, walking inside tossing my keys on the table. I ripped off my tank top, as I walked into my bedroom. Taking off my bra, undoing my pants I through them all in the laundry basket. I walked over and got into the bathtub, filling it with very hot water. As the steam build up in my room, I slowly closed my eyes and relaxed.

I stood by the water and watched the sunset, slowly I felt a hand slide into mine. I didn't even think twice when I intertwine are fingers.

"When did you get here?"

"Just now, I'm sorry that it took so long Ash" I nodded and gripped her hand tighter, closing my eyes.

"He's gone"

"I know"

"It hurts"

"I know" I let a tear fall down my cheek, I turned my head as she wiped the tear away softly.

"Do you love me?"

"I do"

"Make the pain stop…Please" I felt soft lips on mine.

"Wake up Ash"

"What?"

"Wake up" I looked at her, she was fading away slowly. I screamed her name over and over again, but she was gone. I was alone.

"Ashley! Ashley!" I shot up and gasped for air, wiping the water off my face.

"Here!" I pulled my knees up to my chest as I sat in the bathtub, staring at my shaky hands.

"Ash, you okay?"

"Ya I'm fine"

"I wanted to know if your still coming tonight" I forgot that he aksed to go out tonight, I got up and wraped a towel around myself. I walked over and opened the door to face him, I shook my head.

"Not tonight dude, I had a long day I wanna rest."

"Ya, that's cool. Your okay right?"

"I'm fine Stephan, go have fun" He nodded and turned to leave.

"Stephan"

"Yes, Ash?"

"Some other time?"

"Of course" I turned into my bedroom, closing my door. I walked over and got into bed, snuggling up to Tommy.

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