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~*~ Roses and Kisses ~*~

Ashlyn laughed as she watched Reid try his pick up lines on a blond sitting at the bar. "Does he realize those lines suck," Ashlyn asked her brother while trying to control her laughter.

"I try to tell him every time," Tyler said shaking his head. Ashlyn and Tyler tried to gain their composure when they saw Reid returning to the pool table.

"Hey Garwin," a guy with long brown hair in a Spencer letterman jacket called out. "Ready to get your wallet emptied."

"In your dreams Abbot," Reid scoffed. Ashlyn left the boys to their game and went looking for Caleb.

Kate was the only one sitting at the table when she got there and just as she was about to ask where Chase and Sarah went "I love Rock n' Roll" began to play. She watched as Sarah to attempted act flirty and confident. Apparently it worked. Caleb walk onto the dance floor with her and soon they were pressing their bodies against each other's.

"You still have a thing for him, don't you," Tyler said softy.

"Oh, the price of being a twin," Ashlyn smirked. Tyler chuckled and wrapped an arm around his sister's shoulders. They always knew what the other one was thinking or how the other was feeling.

"Don't worry so much Lyn. He's not really into blonds."

"Oh really," she grinned.

"Yeah, Caleb has a thing for brunettes," Tyler told her while ruffling her hair.

"Hey," she protested. "Watch the hair."

Tyler just rolled his eyes and muttered, "Girls and their hair," while returning to the pool game.

"Hey," Ashlyn turned around and saw Chase walking up to her.

"Hey, how did foosball go?"

"Pretty good," Chase said. "I beat Caleb before Pogue got in the game."

"You beat Caleb," she asked amused. "I'm impressed."

"Well, than it was worth it," he said flashing an extremely cute smile at her. Ashlyn blushed and eyes darted down to stare at her shoes. "So would you-," Chase was cut off by an angry Caleb.

"Caleb," she began.

"Can I talk to you," he interrupted. "Please?"

"Ummm…Chase do you mind," she asked, turning to the boy in question.

"Oh sure, I'll talk you later." Chase kissed her cheek before heading back to their table and Ashlyn could have sworn Caleb's fists tighten, turning his knuckles white.

"What is it Caleb? Chase and I were talking," she asked slightly annoyed.

"What were you and Chase talking about?"

"That's none of your concern, Caleb," she huffed, placing both hands on her hips.

"The hell it isn't," he growled.

"Excuse me," she said barely keeping her voice down. "You are not my big brother or my boyfriend, so don't try to act like."

"Stay away from Chase," Caleb said.

"Just who do you think you are telling me who not to hang out with," Ashlyn hissed. Just then shouting from the pool table caught their attention.

Ashlyn spotted Reid and that Aaron guy headed out the back with Tyler behind them. She went and followed them out, leaving Chase and the rest of group behind. Caleb and Pogue came out to the back alley right after her and then Nicky, who promptly kicked everyone out. As soon as Aaron and his gang left, Caleb and Reid began to fight. Pogue and Tyler had to hold the two back before they killed each other from using. The fight quickly broke up. Tyler quietly warned Tyler not to mention her return to any of the adults otherwise she would have to leave again and told him that she would be staying at Caleb's. Tyler didn't ask question but nodded in agreement and went after Reid.

Ashlyn buckled up in the mustang as she and Caleb rode back to the manor. Caleb pulled up in front of the house and sighed, resting his forehead against the steering wheel.

"I'm sorry," Caleb softly muttered.

"I'm sorry, what was that," Ashlyn smirked. "I couldn't hear you."

"Brat," Caleb snapped. Ashlyn just stuck out her tongue at him and raced into the house and into the guest bedroom she had taken residence since that morning. She locked the door and started getting ready for bed.

Ashlyn was spread out on her bed reading when there was a soft knock on her door. She got up and opened it.

"I'm sorry," Caleb blurted out at once. He was probably afraid of having the door slammed in his face. She stepped back and let him in. "I wasn't thinking when I said all that stuff."

"Really," she scoffed, "Because it sure didn't seem that way when you were yelling at me, Caleb."

"Please Ash, you know I can stand it when you're mad at me," he plead.

"Caleb," she sighed. "I just need to cool down for now. Can we talk in morning?"

"Fair enough, night Ask," he whispered before closing the door behind him. Sleep didn't come easy to either of them that night. Ashlyn spent the night tossing and turning while Caleb continuously muttered apologizes in his sleep.

Ashlyn woke up the next morning to the smell of sizzling bacon and sweet pancakes. "Come in," she replied to the knock on her door. Caleb walked in carrying a tray containing eggs, bacon, toast, pancakes with syrup, and a fresh cup of coffee. A single white rose in a crystal vase completed the image of a picture perfect breakfast.

Ashlyn smiled, hopelessly trying to hold back a chuckle. "You're trying too hard Danvers."

"And you love every moment of it," Caleb said rolling his eyes.

"Damn right," she exclaimed. "You remembered my favorite flower?"

"Yup, color and all," he smiled. "Now, eat before it gets cold."

"Only if you help me," Ashlyn said returning his smile.

They shared the meal; eating in silence. When she was finished Caleb asked, "So am I forgiven?"

"You're almost there," she admitted.

"Well maybe dessert will put me over the top," he said. "Now, close your eyes and hold out your hand."

Ashlyn sighed and did as he was told. When she opened them there were three heresy's kisses nestled in her palms. "You remembered my favorite candy," she asked in shock. "Okay, this puts you over the top." She leaned in and kissed him on the cheek.

Well, that's the end for this chapter folks. Hope you enjoyed it. Until the next chapter…ciao.

xoxo

Kris