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Ashley

Ashley and Gary had returned to their cabin and Gary had suggested they watch a movie while they waited on their friends. He made popcorn and popped Easy A into the DVD player, but Ashley had paid no attention to the TV. Her thoughts were occupied on Dawn and Kenny. She felt Gary's strong arms pull her back into his chest. He laid his head on the crock of her shoulder. She sighed contently as he kissed her sweetly on her cheek.

"Penny for your thoughts?" Gary said brushing her hair away from her shoulder.

"It's about Kenny and Dawn," she replied as she played with the hem of her pajama top, "He's getting too attached to her, and I know that Dawn is still crazy for Paul."

"You're worried she's just using him Hun, because that doesn't sound like Dawn." He replied rubbing soothing circles on her back sensing the tension in her muscles.

Ashley groaned in frustration, "I know that Gary." She entwined their fingers and smiled slightly when he squeezed her hand in reassurance.

He kissed her at the top of her head, "Just talk with her Hun," he advised nudging her out of his arms, and helping her off the sofa.

"Gary what are you doing?" She asked her eyebrow cocked in question.

Gary pulled her into his arms and wrapped his hands around her small waist. Ashley blushed at their closeness. Their faces were so close she could feel his breath kiss her cheeks.

"Let's go take a walk to clear your head," He said brushing a stray lock of silver hair from her face, and tucked it behind her ear.

Ashley smiled up at him and wrapped her arms over his shoulders and kissed him. His lips moved tenderly taking her breath away.

When they separated they were both flushed and Ashley could feel her heart beating through her chest. Even after three years he still could take her breath away and leave her feeling frazzled.

"Alright a walk sounds great," She agreed already dragging a smiling Gary out the door.

(At the Park)

The couple walked through the small park Ashley smiled as Gary picked a flower and handed it to her.

"I can't believe our four year anniversary is next month," she giggled hugging him all her worries at the back of her mind.

He smiled and kissed her chastely on her forehead, "I can and I can assure you these have been the best four months of my life sweetheart."

The two stared deep into each other's eyes and Ashley smiled standing on her toes she wrapped on hand around his neck, coiling her fingers through his soft auburn hair. She kissed him lightly on the mouth.

"Whoa come on guys get a room," a soft voice teased.

The couple separated they laughed noticing it was only James, "Hey what are you doing out here?" Gary asked wrapping his arm over Ashley's shoulders to provide warmth.

James shrugged, "Sky asked me to drop him off twenty minutes ago. I'm looking for him."

"Do you need help looking for him?" Ashley asked ignoring Gary's annoyed expression.

James smiled a dimpled smile, "Sure thanks Ashley."

The trio walked through the winding pathways of roses bushes. Ashley giggled, "Drew would love it here," Gary laughed agreeing with her.

James huffed in annoyance and he placed his hand in his shorts pocket. Ashley glanced at him warily, "Wow you really dislike Drew."

James simply shrugged and looked away from her. Gary opened his mouth to say something, but Ashley gasped in surprise, "Esme?"

Gary glanced at his shocked girlfriend bewildered, 'Why would Esme be here at the park?' He wondered.

He turned in the direction Ashley was staring at and growled in anger, "Esme what are you doing with HIM," he shouted in anger his hands balled into fists.

Ashley grimaced and ran after her boyfriend her eyes projected worry. She abruptly stopped and turned toward James.

"James I'm going to need you to explain to Gary and Esme what you told me."

James nodded in agreement but winced as he saw Gary throw a punch at Sky. "Come on Ashley we better hurry!"

As Ashley ran she couldn't help but be aggravated by the nights outcome. She stopped and smiled slightly seeing Esme wrapped protectively in Gary's shoulders. She walked over and stroked her hair. She glanced at Sky and gasped inaudibly. The way he was looking at Esme reminded her of the way Gary looked at her.

Ashley shook her head bewildered it seemed Sky had fallen for their little Esme. The question was how does Esme feel for him? Ashley glanced back at her and smiled slightly she recognized the look in her eyes. Yep she was definitely hit by cupid's arrow. Ashley embraced the young girl before rushing after Sky.

"This summer has been one crazy mess after another," she grumbled to herself.