Man does my head hurt, what on earth have I done to myself? I should have stopped while I was ahead but no, I am a dumb ass. Also, why is it so bright in here? I know that I shut my curtains before going to bed, that is something that I never forget.

With a loud groan, I took my blanket and put it over my head. Now this is much better and they smell amazing.

Wait a whole second...They smell just like Ari, like absolutely identical. Why is this a thing? Now that I think about it this bed is also much more comfortable than mine too, my back would be in pain if it were mine.

I uncovered my head and took a look around. This is most definitely not my room, where am I? The more I looked around the more I realized I was in Ari's room. I had woken up in his house.

 What am I doing here? We didn't have sex last night, that I am so positive about.

 I was drunk but not that drunk, so why am I here?

It would probably be best to try to get up and at least find him. I need to know why he let me stay here last night.

Slowly I got out of his ever so nice bed and found the closest sweat pants that were near me. I didn't care if they were mine or not, they were on the floor and I was not about to put on any type of jeans right now.

I ruffled my hair and started out the door, I hope he is here. Once I opened the door I instantly smelled some delicious food, this is exactly what I need in my life.

 I found my way to the kitchen and what do you know, there he was. Looking like a whole snack in his grey sweats and no shirt.

I could wake up like this everyday if only he would let me.

"Uh, good morning?" It came out as a question before I could even save it. He sat the spatula down and turned towards me. Goodness gracious why does he have to look like this? I can't handle it this early.

"Morning sleeping beauty. How you feelin?'" He asked as he leaned against the counter that was behind him.

"Yeah I am good, I feel okay I guess. At least right now I do...Not to sound ungrateful but why--"

"Are you here?" He said before I could even finish my sentence. I guess he had been waiting on me to say something to him.

"Yeah."

"Well, you were drunk last night. I didn't want you going home alone and something happen to you, the last thing I needed was for you to vomit and choke on it. So I took care of you." He took care of me?

Ari took care of me?

Happiness filled my entire body up, I probably shouldn't get so happy about this but it is such a good feeling to have someone care even if he denies it.

The smile on my face couldn't help itself and this smile made Ari smile back at me. What is happening here?

"Thank you Ari--"

"Don't mention it. Food is done and I expect you to eat it, I know that you probably are hungry." Well he was not wrong about that.

He gave me plate with some bacon, eggs and a biscuit. This is everything I need in my life, a good breakfast with my future man.

We both sat at his table in silence. It wasn't an awkward silence or anything, it actually was really nice. I don't want this moment to end but I know that things are just going to go back to how it was before yesterday.

It is Sunday so maybe he doesn't have to work, maybe we can hang out for a bit and talk about things and actually get to know each other.

"Why are you staring at me?" I was? I hadn't even realized that I was.

"Oh uh..sorry I was miles away." I mean what was I supposed to tell him? That I want to over stay my welcome?

"What are you thinking about Ashton?" Aah! He wasn't' supposed to ask anymore questions!

"Nothing, nothing at all." He was staring at hole right through my face with those eyes that could make any man or women kneel before him.

Like me.

"Hmm. I somehow doubt that."

"Alright, I was thinking about how amazing this food is. Thank you for it." Nice save Ash, you got this.

"While I do appreciate that compliment, I know the food is good. I made it." What a cocky little shit he is. "But I know that isn't what is on your mind. Do you really think you can lie to me Ashton? I can see right through you." I died.

At this moment if someone were to see me they would see my ghost just chilling out right above me shaking it's little head in disappointment.

"Me?" What am I doing with myself? Why did I say that? Why am I this way?

"You are too adorable puppe." He has me blushing a million times over my already red blush, if that even makes any sense? You know what, I am going to change the subject and never come back to the previous one.

"Ari..Why do you call me pet in bed but outside of it you call me puppy or whatever it is you are saying." I still have no idea if that is what he even saying to me.

He laughed at a little and just looked me in my eyes. "Cause when we are in bed you are my pet. And outside of it you are my puppe. Anymore questions Ashton?" I mean I have more questions but I'm not gonna let him know them.

"Nope all good now." I said with a smile as I took a bite of my bacon.

"Now back to the conversation before." This guy is unbelievable!

"Thanks for meeting up with today Ash! You are much better friends than the other people I hang out with, that's for sure." Jacely got a hold of me and asked if I could go shopping with her after we all got off of work.

I think she messaged every one else first and then me since they all apparently told her no. I am surprised that Lydia told her no, what I am not surprised about is Ari telling her no. 

He doesn't really seem like the type to do any shopping unless it is for him or he has no choice.

"Yeah anytime, I wouldn't be doing anything anyways. I usually just sit in my apartment or go to dinner by myself." I sound like a hopeless swine.

"You and Ari don't hang out?" Pssh, do we hang out? As if.

"Not really, unless he wants to. I last seen him on Sunday and we did have a nice time together but that is the last that him and I actually hung out together." Her face said it all, she seemed pretty pissed.

"Are you kidding me Ash?! Don't let him control when you two see each other, aren't you guys together anyways?" I wish.

"No, not yet. We are kind of just friends that occasionally sleep together." I think it is time for me to shut my mouth now.

"That is unacceptable Ash! I understand that Ari has had a pretty shitty time with relationships but he needs to understand that not everyone is like that!" Wait, what is she talking about?

"He what?"

"He hasn't told you yet?" He hasn't told me anything!

"Well no he hasn't." Please tell me everything.

"He will when the time is right, it is a very sensitive subject for him that almost nobody knows about." Damn it Jacely!

As we continued our shopping trip all I could think about was what Jacely told me about Ari, what did she mean?

What kind of past did he have? Is it as bad as mine or even worst? I want to talk to him about it but don't want him and Jacely going at each other's necks because I couldn't keep my little mouth shut.

I wonder if he got hurt. I mean who would want to hurt him? I bet he was so loving before and whatever has happened to him has made him this stone that doesn't want anyone in his life.

Sunday was so amazing for us and it really gave me hope that something could really start between him and I. Ari let me stay as long as I wanted and all we did was relax with each other, we did a little talking a little show watching. But it was nice.

It was nice to have some company and not be stuck in the past with my memories.

Ari hasn't really seen me since Sunday though, we have texted here and there but that is it, I don't understand why this is a thing for us. We have a great time and then we just ghost each other, well me.

 I am the one who get's ghosted if I am going to be honest.

I just need to know more about him, I need to know what he is thinking about. It can be so hard to read him because he will say one thing but his eyes say another.

"Earth to Ash! Were you listening to me?" I didn't even hear a single word that was coming out of her mouth if I am going to be honest.

"Yeah of course."

"Well like I was saying we should all get away this weekend, go on a trip to a cabin or something. It could be good not just for all of us but it could help you and Ari." Why is she so concerned with him and I?

"Jacely, why are you wanting us together?" I didn't mean for it to come out of my mouth but it did, and here we are.

"Ari deserves love after what he has been through, he needs some one there who will help him. And I am sure you need someone as well Ash." Well she isn't wrong about me at all, I do need someone.

"I'll go this weekend if Ari goes." I am going to find things out about him this weekend and he is going to like it.