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"Life isn't always a fairytale. But it can always feel like it . . .ย  ."

One of the many sayings that replayed in my head. My mind tends to drift away sometimes, away from reality and words like such will consume my thoughts. I wonder though, if instead of them just being a saying, it could possibly be a memory. I've heard those words before, I could hear it and feel it in my heart.

Mum, is that you?

"Do you believe in fairytales, Zeus?", I looked towards my new friend who I laid against over the cliff by the waterfall.ย  We both had gone for a ride through the forest and found ourselves resting here, where I gazed out at the far view of the academy across the river. I owe Nicholas a thanks. If it weren't for him, I would've never known this place existed.ย ย 

Zeus sighed and I groomed my fingers through his silky crest as a smile graced my face.

"So do I, Zeus", I said, "So do I."

My classes were over for the day and I couldn't be even more releived. I needed some time away. I wanted a time with Zeus. A time for recollection.ย 

I exchanged the Pentamarone, which I borrowed from Peter Harrington yesterday,ย  into my backpack with my sketchbook and positioned it onto my propped up thigh. The pencil lead lingered over the blank paper while I thought about what to sketch first.ย  A smile tugged at the corners of my lips when I realised the familiar position I currently sat in. It was Nicholas's.ย 

ย A notification popped in on my phone.ย 

It was from Ashton.

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Ashton:

Baby where are you?

I still haven't gotten my extra kissesย  ๐Ÿฅบ


An amused laugh left my lips.ย 

He's unbelievably adorable.ย 


Me:

Coming to your room right now ๐Ÿ˜˜


I smiled to myself after tapping send.ย 


Ashton:

Better come quick. I'm missing my girlfriendย ๐Ÿฅบ๐Ÿฅบ๐Ÿฅบ


I almost snorted. He's such a puppy dog. Cute.ย I found it really cute. I found it cute to be receiving messages like this. It felt somewhat normal. It felt normal to be exchanging such messages with someone who's supposedly my boyfriend. My boyfriend. I actually had one.ย 

"You know what?", I breathed as I looked back at Zeus, "I think I'm going to let life go it's way . . . and see how it goes."

As I rode Zeus back to the stables, I felt an overwhelming urge to succumb to this feeling of freedom. The wind blew in my hair, natural scents filled my nostrils as we hurtled through the forest and the enchanting view of the castle-build academy laid just ahead.ย 

Then, thoughts started to cloud my head.ย 

"The daughter . . . she's alive."

"The Valiente's kept the name Reale away from you. Kept it hidden. They kept your past a secret, Kristine. They know the truth. They know who you are. They lied to you."

"I meant the kiss."

The kiss.

Nicholas offered to follow me last night . . . and I rejected. I didn't kiss Luca back, but nonetheless, it felt so wrong. It felt like a betrayal. Like I cheated. I did stab him for it, though. Literally.ย 

I sighed, closing my eyes for a second.ย 

I should've killed him.

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I surprised myself when I was able to find my way to Ashton's room door. I actually remembered the way. My hand reached up, fisted and knocked on his door. After battling with my thoughts at the waterfall, my emotions were all tangled. Nervous, yes. Shy? Maybe a little. Ok, a lot.ย 

Barely five seconds passed before the door was pulled open. All my thoughts faded into nothing when Ashton came to view. A wide smile plastered itself on my lips when I saw him. Gorgeous as always with that charming smile of his.ย 

God, why does it feel like forever since I last saw that smile?

At that single moment, I forgot about everything. There was nothing holding me back. Nothing is ripping me away from this sudden need of tasting the sweetness of honey and vanilla on Ashton's lips. So, I initiated the kiss first. Standing on my tiptoes, I wrapped my arms around his neck and slammed my lips onto his.ย 

Ashton's hands found my waist and he pulled me in closer as he kissed me back with so much yearning.ย 

I felt missed.ย 

Suddenly, I could feel Ashton tugging me with him into his room. Without breaking the kiss, I allowed him to lever me in and gently push me against the door.

I have no idea what came over me. Every part of me was drawn to Ashton. I was drawn to his lips. And I love the way he kisses me. Makes me melt every time. Slow. Soft. Heavenly.ย 

My hands travelled up to claw at his hair when his tongue entered my mouth, leaving me greedy for more. However, he was just as greedy. His hungry kisses were leaving me breathless and gasping for air. He kept on delving in for more and more, my head started to spin.ย 

A tingling feeling filled my stomach when he nipped on my bottom lip with his teeth. He kissed me again and I smiled into the kiss when his thumb caressed the skin of my neck so tenderly, making me want more of his touch. I pecked his lips and received a slow, longing kiss in return. Ashton pulled away after and nuzzled his head between the hollow of my neck and shoulder like a puppy loving affection from its owner. He trailed butterfly kisses down my neck before leaning back to meet my eyes.ย 

I grinned from ear to ear. "Missed me much?", I asked while catching my breath.

"You kissed me first", he breathed.

"Touchรฉ."

Ashton grinned back and then we returned to kissing. Our mouths moved against each other in sync. He laid a few more affectionate kisses down my neck, along my collar bone and touched his forehead with mine.ย 

"Hi", I beamed, breathlessly and chuckling softly while looking up at him.ย 

"Hey", he smiled.ย 

My lips met his again with more need and he kissed me back with just as much wanting. I felt the sensual drag of his hand down my back at the same time he deliciously nipped my bottom lip. In return, I drew his into my mouth, sucking on it softly that made him groan in response. My mouth brushed his neck and Ashton shivered against me at the sudden touch. I took my time kissing down his throat, nipping, tasting his skin and followed by another groan, his hands had slid down to my backside. He pushed me into him, encouraging and panting softly as I continued my exploration, searching for his sensitive spot which eventually I found. His hand slipped under my top, it glided over my bare back when I kissed a place below his ear. The single swipe of my tongue had him on edge, his fingers clawed me through my jeans. I ended with slow kisses up his neck, over his jawline and a kiss on the lips.ย 

"Damn, baby", Ashton panted and nestled is face into the crook of my neck, kissing it once more before placing his forehead on mine.ย 

"You wanted extra kisses", I winked up at him.ย 

He groaned and kissed me again. "Fuck, I'm officially attached", he whispered against my lips and I laughed. "I love your laugh." Ashton smiled and pecked my cheek. "Do you have plans for today?"

"Hmm . . . I'm having dinner with Charles tonight. Oh, and I have this psychology assignment to complete -"

"Great, you're free."

"What? No -"

He dragged me across the room and I found myself being gently pushed down onto the soft mattress of his bed. Ashton hovered over me and took my breath away with the force of his lips crashing down on mine.ย 

"You just - want to make out - don't you?", I asked while kissing him back, grinning.ย 

"Yes."

I chuckled and Ashton swallowed the sound of my giggles into his mouth, kissing me in a way that had me insanely aroused. My fingers raked through his hair as his hands travelled all over my body, slipping under my clothes to caress my bare skin. The feeling of his fingers up and down my bare curves . . . touching my abdomen . . . the brush of his thumb just beneath my bra . . .

The session came to an abrupt end when my stomach rumbled, a little too loudly than I would've liked at this moment. My cheeks were scorching when Ashton bursted into laughter, rolling over onto his back with his arms clutched around his stomach. I glared at him as he continued to laugh his arse off.ย  However, I couldn't deny his laugh was really something. Something amazing to hear.ย 

"Hey, it's not funny." I faintly smacked his chest. "I didn't get a chance to eat lunch today", I told, flustered.ย 

"Aw babe, why didn't you tell me?" He sat up to cup my cheek and genuinely looked concerned for a mere second before he snorted. "You're so cute."

I groaned. In sincere honesty, I was embarrassed.ย 

"Come on. Let's go get something to eat." Ashton jumped off the bed and pulled me up with him. "What do you feel like eating?"

I raised and dropped my shoulders. "Anything."

His eyes squinted before giving me a playful smirk. "Including me?"

It was my turn to laugh. "You're really full of yourself, aren't you?", I asked and wrapped my arms around his neck.ย 

"Yes." He kissed my neck. "Now, come on. Let me fulfil my role of being a good boyfriend by feeding you."

He's already fulfilled that role many times.ย 

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"I don't think I'll be able to eat dinner", I said with a hand clasped onto my stomach. "Or anything ever again."

Ashton chuckled and rubbed a hand over the back of his neck. "Yeah, I don't want to be responsible for that."

"Well, you are one that made me try literally everything back there."

"And you're welcome", he smiled proudly, "Everything I had you try is on the list of foods you must eat once in a lifetime."

I glanced at him sceptically. "The food was really good, but I doubt that's true."

"I doubt it too. Just trying to make it all seem worth it", he replied, if I'd known any better I'd say that Ashton actually looked nervous. Nervous of my thoughts. My reaction.ย 

I smiled to ease him. "It really was . . .worth it. Thank you."

He only winked. "You're very welcome, lovely."

Today, Ashton took me to explore the food streets of London and I was grateful for it, grateful to have tried something different. Determined, Ashton bought me a wide range of food to try which was definitely a serving of fresh fish & chips, steak pies and my first ever Bubble & Squeak burger. I offered to pay but that was before I realised I didn't bring any money with me, which is the first time ever. I was too lost in Ashton, apparently.ย  However, he was more than happy to spoil me by paying for every single dish. I'd find a way to pay him back.ย 

"Wait a minute, we forgot dessert", Ashton said and my eyes widened.ย 

"Are you trying to put me in a food coma?"

Ashton laughed. "Just one more. I promise."

A while later

"How the heck will I stuff that into my stomach?!", I wildly asked as Ashton held up in front of me a bubble waffle filled with mixed berries, icing sugar, cream and Nutella sauce.ย 

"We'll share it. Ladies first ~", he said with a sweet smile and extended the dessert to me.ย 

I huffed through my nose and took the holder from his grasp. I tried my best not to shift uncomfortably under Ashton's stare while he watched me take a bite off the waffle. I've never liked people staring at me while I ate, but I'll take Ashton as an exception.

"Well?", he asked with a knowing grin and an eyebrow quirked up.ย 

My mouth was too full to speak, so I nodded while wiping my cream covered lips with my fingers, licking them off after. I swallowed before saying, "You did well choosing the mixed berries. It's heavenly with the Nutella."

"I always make the right choices when it comes to desserts", he replied and I tried not to think too much of the small smirk that crept up his lips as he glanced at me back and forth, lightly shaking his head after a while smiling.ย 

"Hm", I hummed, "I'm surprised you didn't order the caramel one though."

"I thought you didn't like caramel . . . ."

"How did you know?", I asked with an eyebrow raised and plopped a blueberry into my mouth.

"Uh . . .", he scratched the back of his neck, avoiding eye contact, "I may have interrogated your sisters about your likes and dislikes."

I drew in my bottom lip, laughing softly. "I see . . . . I shall interrogate Teressa then."

Ashton smiled at that and gestured towards the waffle. "Are we sharing or what?", he asked with a smile lingering on his lips.ย 

"You want some? Here." I held out the dessert to him and when he took a step closer, I pulled it back to me and took a bite for myself.ย 

Ashton chuckled in disbelief. "Real mature."

"It's all about theย clichรฉ isn't it, love?", I smiled smugly with my head cocked to one side while looking up at him dreamily.ย 

"Did you just call me love?", he suddenly asked with a baffled expression, his eyes locked with mine.ย 

I paused. Staring at him, blinking at him slowly. "I . . . call pretty much everyone that. It comes naturally . . apparently", I said and grinned, "But only with those I like."

Ashton stared at me unfazed before giving me a lopsided smile. His eyes flickered up to the clear sky for a second before aligning them with my mine, a glint glaring brightly in his ocean blue orbs. When he opened his mouth to speak, I was in no way expecting him to say, "If . . . you don't consider me like everyone else . . will I eventually earn getting called yourย love?", his lips curved into one of his teasing smiles.

I gulped. . .ย your love?

He . . wants me to call him my love.

It's like making a claim over Ashton Lennox.ย 

Just mine.ย 

Only mine.ย 

I like the possessive sound of it.

I may as well just play along with his teasing games.ย 

"Why don't just call you mine then?"

Ashton seemed surprised by my answer but I knew by the way his lips tugged at the corners and the brightness in his blue eyes, he was pleased with it. He shook his head lightly before bringing a hand to his nape as he looked down at the ground.ย 

"I'll die countless times if you do", he said softly without meeting my eyes.ย 

I gulped, once again.ย 

"Ok, can I have a bite now?", Ashton asked with that smile still on his lips.ย 

"Oh yeah, sorry here." For the second time, I held the waffle out to him and repeated my previous actions. Ashton just sighed and chuckled at my playfulness. "Sorry", I said through a mouthful of cream. "I swear,ย won't do it again. Here." I waved the waffle out for the third time.ย 

My eyes widened for a split second when Ashton suddenly grabbed my face and crashed his lips onto mine.

Ashton Lennox kissed me in public.

His hands held my face gently as his lips devoured mine and my eyes fluttered shut with my free hand clutching onto his t-shirt.ย 

How does this feel like a first kiss?

It felt like the saying,ย sparks fly. And there's no doubt there was.ย 

I could feel his tongue peek through his lips, licking off the cream and Nutella from the corners of my mouth. When he pulled away, his hands remained on my cheeks as I looked up at him hazily.ย 

"I . . .I . . " Clearly, I was at a loss for words. "I . . I offered a bite of the real thing . . .", I mumbled without meeting his eyes, noticing that people were looking at us.ย 

"Sorry, those girls over there were staring at me and it freaked me out", he told breathlessly and I couldn't help but laugh. When Iย peered over Ashton's shoulder, I caught a group of high-school girls whispering among each other while staring our way with envy dripping down their faces. "Also . . . there are so many guys around here that are totally gawking at how pretty you are", he said which caused me to blush. "A boyfriend's got to make a move when he has to, right?", he smiled.

I chuckled at that. "Nice move, Mr Lennox."

"I know", he grinned with high pride and dusted off his shoulders. "You might want to tell the guys to step up their bae game."

That cracked me up.ย 

Bae game, seriously?

I've lost count on the number of times I've laughed today. A feeling inside of me has awakened and everything just seemed so much clearer. My life really was taking a turn for the better. I have the proof right here, right now.

"God, I'm in love with your laugh." Ashton hooked a hand around my waist and reared me in closer.

I met his soft gaze, grinning slyly when I teasingly asked, "Is that all you're in love with?"

I may have asked it in a non-serious manner, but I was anticipating his reply and when he returned that charming smile of his, my knees went weak. I'm unsure how falling in love works, but I'm aware that I've definitely fallen for that smile. Then again, who hasn't?

Ashton gave me a one-word answer, the way he said it and the way he looked at me as he did . . . . almost gave me a literal heart attack.ย 

"No."

Then, he winked.ย 

Great, something else I've fallen for.ย 

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"What's next on our reading list?", I asked while scanning the high bookshelf.

"You chose this time, mi amor (my love)." Xavier came behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist before faintly kissing a spot just below my ear.

"Hmmm . . . ." I thought for a moment, placing my hands on Xavier's. "Are we reading another romance?"

"I think that's all we ever read", he chuckled. I couldn't help but tremble slightly when I realised how close his mouth was to my neck, literally breathing over my skin. Of course, Xavier noticed. He kissed the crook of my neck, once, twice and thrice with more affection. "What are you thinking?", he asked, his hot breath fanning my neck.

"What do you mean?", I asked, unable to hide how breathless I sound.

"You have your thinking face on", he said, kissing my neck once more.

I chuckled inaudibly and leaned my head back onto his shoulder. My head turned sideways and I realised how close our faces were. A single movement would cause my lips to graze his jaw. Xavier's thumb swiped soothingly over the back of my hand as he stared back at me with fond eyes.

"Just . . . thinking", I murmured and blinked, "What's your favourite romance -" story?ย  "sub-genre?"

Xavier raised an eyebrow at my unexpected question and thought for a good five seconds before replying, "Realistic . . . . ."

"So you like a love story that's realistic?"

"One . . . that's realistic . . but at the same time - not."

Surprisingly, I was more than satisfied with his answer.

The corners of my lips tugged into a brief smile before I looked away and Xavier adjusted, tightening his hold around me.

"Why?", he whispered-asked in my ear and I could feel his grin against my skin.

"Do you have some . . secret relationship with my ear, Xavier Valdez?", I smirked.

His grin widened and sensations shivered through my body when Xavier nibbled down my ear before tugging

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