Aurora Collins

His face gave away nothing, except for his eyes widening and his mouth parting slightly.

He fidgeted a little and I could tell I put him in a awkward position.

"You don't have to say anything back. I just simply wanted you to know." I smile at him and he places his hands over mine.

His eyes were filled with appreciation and muttered a a quiet thank you. I know that Aaron hadn't had the smoothest journey with love and life and I'm in no position to rush anything this time.

"Although I'm not ready to repeat those words at the moment, I want you to know that I'm glad your here with me and it's not anyone else." He says and leans forward, placing a soft kiss on my forehead.

"How does lamb salad with fregola sound?" He asks with a smile.

"Never had it, but I'll try it." I laugh and pick up my menu.

The rest of the night was a blur, something out of a movie you could say.

Just the thought of how Aaron changed from high school to this moment baffles me.

He used to be that ignorant, cocky boy with his posse who everyone feared and now, in front of me is a humble, kind hearted, healing man. Although he is still a jerk when he wants to be, he's changed.

The night was magical to say the least. We talked, laughed, ate, and then he drove me home.

I open the door to the house trying my best to be quiet. I giggle to myself after a few too many glasses of wine.

I tip toe upstairs and into my room. It's past midnight.

I take my time changing and collapse onto my bed.

You know that feeling when you're tired but you can't exactly sleep cause you're over the fucking moon?

Yeah, same!

My room is dark and I'm laying on my back staring at the ceiling. A thousand thoughts running through my mind.

Where do I see myself in ten years?

Having a family with Aaron.

Woah, that was definitely the alcohol talking. But just the thought....

It definitely made my heart race.

Who knows how life will be in the future? You just have to let life play out.

Marriage.

Kids.

Growing old.

Exciting isn't it?

My phones screen light illuminates the dark room from beside me. I blindly reach to grab it and put it in front of my face.

The light nearly blinds me and I put the brightness down.

Stupid face recognition won't work in the dark.

I focus on the notification that made me touch my phone.

Good night love x

A goodnight text from Aaron. I start smiling like an idiot and start squirming from happiness.

I put my phone down and finally fall asleep with a stupid grin on my face.

"Aurora? I thought you stayed over at Aaron's." Charlotte says upon entering my room.

"Gosh, I'm not that much of a whore." I joke and sit up from laying down.

"So how was it?" She says eagerly and takes a seat on the corner of my bed.

I squeal and come closer and tell her everything. She sits dazed for about ten minutes and I finish off with a deep breath.

"Wow." She sighs. I nod in agreement.

"Sounds pretty amazing." She laughs. "Aaron went all out."

"I agree. The dudes a jerk, but he's my jerk." I say dreamily and collapses backwards.

"Ugh. You guys are so cute. Makes me gag." She says and fake gags.

I burst out laughing and pick up my phone.

We fall into silence after that, just on our phones when Charlotte clears her throat.

"Um kind of off topic but it's slightly urgent," Charlotte pipes up suddenly.

I furrow my eyebrows, "What?"

"I have to go back to Florida, you can stay but I personally have to get back soon." She says and plays around with her fingers.

Now I'm even more confused. "Didn't you want to stay? I mean you were trying to convince my to stay." I ask.

"I thought my boss was going to let me have a few more weeks off but she needs me back, ASAP." She says without making eye contact. My suspicion grows even more.

"You sure that's why?" I remark and study her movements.

"Well yeah, my boss may be nice but not too nice." She laughs awkwardly.

I can already see her nose growing but don't make a comment. Speaking of Florida, I should leave too. I can't stay here forever. I've got stuff over there and people there.

As for Aaron, we can fly out to see each other or something. I'll have to talk to him about it.

"I should head back too. I'll book us two tickets soon." I assure her although I know something fishy is going on.

"You sure? You can stay with your father and your family." She ask with a genuine face.

"Don't worry about me. Go pack." I send her off with a smile. "Thanks Aurora and I'll pay you back for those tickets once we're in Florida." She promises.

"And you know I won't accept it." I laugh.

She shakes her head and exits my room. I close my door and lean against it.

What if it has something to do with Daniel? Well mostly likely that's the reason, she told me things haven't been smooth sailing recently.

Hm, looks like FBI Aurora has to come out.

I grab my phone and hit up Daniels phone number. He answers on the third ring.

"Hey Aurora?" He says unsurely as to why I would call him. Why am I even calling him?

"Hey Daniel! What's up?" I say enthusiastically. And put one leg over the other.

"Nothing." He says grumpily.

"Whatcha been up to lately?" I try again.

"Nothing."

"How are you and Charlotte?" I get to the point exhaustedly.

"None of you business."

"What are you guys? Boyfriend and girlfriend?"

"Nothing."

"Well why is she so sad? Did you do something?" I ask exasperated.

"I don't know. She's confusing." He says back with a sigh. I open my mouth to respond but he cuts me off.

"Why am I even talking to you about this? As if you'll get."

I get infuriated. "I knew you weren't good for her! You bloody bastard! You broke her heart!" I scold him.

It's quiet on the other line for a few seconds before he speaks again.

"And she broke mine." He says nonchalantly, kinda sounding bored.

This only made me more furious. I bet Charlotte hasn't done anything but be good to him. Daniel being Daniel the player messed it up.

"Sure she did. Now she's leaving to Florida. Have fun trying to win her back." I say stubbornly.

"Oh I will." He says cockily and hangs up. I stare at my phone in shock and close my eyes.

There's definitely something weird going on. I'll just ask Seth or Aaron later, Daniel being the douche won't tell me anything.

Deep breaths. Imagine you're strangling him. Calm yourself.

"I need a hot shower." I mumble to myself. But first I need to book those tickets.

I take out my laptop and book two tickets leaving for the day after tomorrow to Florida and take out some fresh clothes.

I lock my door and hop in the hot shower.