Ashley's Pov.
It's Friday now and we are currently loading up the bags in the bus compartment.
Everyone is in a great mood and honestly so am I. I don't think I would have been on this trip if it weren't for Aaron.
Funny enough, he hasn't made any effort to talk to me since he confessed paying for the trip.
I tried talking to him a couple of times to actually take my time and thank him but he was too busy occupied with something.
Much rather someone.
Even now as I glance over at him he is laughing at something Kailani said.
It's been like this the past week and gosh is it annoying.
Why am I annoyed? I have no idea.
Even when we make eye contact, there's some sort of layer on them, so stiff that it almost breaks me.
Almost.
But I can not and will not let some dumb feelings ruin my time with my boyfriend.
Speak of the devil.
"Hey, babe," He ruffles my hair.
I plaster a smile on my face and turn around to engulf him in a hug.
"Hey."
As I'm pulling away, my eyes briefly meet with Aaron's but once again he looks away.
"Okay so I got you your favourite candy bar and chips for the trip so you don't have to stay hungry," Tyler smirks pulling out a paper bag full of food I suppose.
My face brightens up. Nothing is better than food.
"Thank you! I could kiss you right now,"I say.
"Then do it," He says smirking.
Without thinking I pull his lips into mine and kiss him so hard.
He freezes for a second before melting into me, slowly devouring my mouth.
I wonder what it would feel like if Aaron's lips were against mine. Would he act possessive like this?
Whoa. I pull back from Tyler shocked at my thoughts.
I shouldn't be thinking about Aaron, not when I'm with Tyler.
Tyler looks at me, one brow raised.
I dismiss him by smiling sweetly and entering the bus.
Everyone else is already seated in and the only available space is at the back right next to Aaron's.
Dread fills me but i shake it off and sit next to the window, Tyler slipping in shortly.
Ofcourse Kailani sits right next to him.
I choose to ignore them and instead focus on the person I've wanted for a long time.
it feels different, though. I don't know what it is, but I expected to be much happier with him, but all I want to do is to shove Kailani out of the seat and talk to Aaron.
I'm sure I just miss being free around him, being myself, or maybe it's the crazy talks or the inside jokes..
Whatever it is, it sure as hell is confusing my feelings because you are not supposed to be thinking of another man when you are with the 'love of your life.'
"Want to watch a movie babe?" Tyler asks, snapping my out of my thoughts.
"Yeah sure, what movie?"
"Hmm, how about Tangled?" He asks and my heart shatters abit as the memory of watching this same movie with Aaron plays in my mind.
Aaron looks over and his eyes meet mine for a second as we both drown in that memory.
Even a second and it made me realise that he still cares.
And that realisation, for the first time in days, brings happiness in my chest.
"How about we watch something else? I don't really feel like watching a Disney movie right now," I reply because that will forever be a thing for me and Aaron.
"Sure babe," He smiles and I cringe but hold my face.
What is happening to me?
I wish I knew.
***
After 6 dreading hours spent in the bus, we finally reached the hotel.
The bus ride was a nightmare considering mine and Tylers seat was right next to Aaron's and I could see and hear everything him and Kailani were doing.
We started getting off the bus one by one and taking out our luggage to go check in the hotel.
The hotel was exquisite to say the least.
The entrance was huge and well decorated and the layout of the hotel was modern and so beautiful.
This is going to be a blast.
We all check in at the reception and are given our room keys.
Everyone has to share a room with someone with the same gender but obviously after lights out everyone will go to their partners room.
I got a room with Kylee, while Tyler got a room with Nick, Kylee's boyfriend. Kailani's is with Melissa and Aaron got a room by himself.
I look around and I don't see Tyler so instead I link my arms with Kylee and go explore the hotel.
My eyes widen as I see a huge pools with so many slides and activities to do.
Kylee and i let out an audible squeel as we both know we are going to have a blast here.
"Girl, I am so ready for this," Kylee says and I nod in agreement.
Off to the side is a hot tub fit for a few people but the perfect place to come with your lover.
From the hotel you can see the mountain and its honestly a breathtaking view.
We continue exploring the hotel then eventually make our way to our room.
Since half of the day is over as its already 2 PM the teachers decided to let us enjoy the day in the hotel.
Ofcourse kylee and I decided to make use of the big pool so we quickly got changed into our swimwear.
I put on a red bikini while Kylee put on a black one-piece.
"You look so hot babes, Tyler is going to die when he sees you. Looks like someone will be loosing their V card tonight," She winks at me.
I roll my eyes in response but feel flattered ofcourse.
I've been eating better and so my body looks pretty decent and healthy.
"You too girl. Now let's stop wasting time and go to the pool, I'm sure everyone's there already," I say.
***
We arrive and sure enough half the school population is there already.
My eyes scan for Tyler but they land on Aaron and Kailani instead.
They're in the pool, laughing and splashing water on eachother which makes my jaw clench.
It's as if my actions have sound because Aaron's eyes meet mine suddenly and I feel my face flush, as if I've been caught in a crime.
His eyes slowly move down deciphering every bit of my body making my knees feel weak.
I feel lost at control under his stare, which is as though he's devouring me just by looking.
I feel a wave of shame at what him staring at me does to me and look away and finally spot Tyler who waves me over.
His eyes scan my body but there's no heat behind them, like Aaron's. There is want behind them but not need like in Aaron's.
Ignoring my thoughts I walk over to him where he's seated on a beach bed by the pool and sit myself beside him as Kylee goes to where Nick is.
"Hey, why aren't you in the pool?" I ask.
"I was waiting for my princess, but now that she's here... I'm more than ready to enter," He winks which brings a smile to my face.
We start walking to the pool, hand in hand.
There's alot of noise all over and shouting from people in the slides yet its as though my brain mutes out everything because the only thing I can see or hear is Aaron and Kailani giggling with eachother.
I hear a sigh coming from beside me which snaps my out of whatever trance I was in and I turn to look at Tyler.
He looks kind of sad so I ask him what's wrong.
He clears his face and shakes his head dismissing me.
I ignore it and we make our way to the slides.
There's one where two people can go in at once which excites me because that means Tyler and I can go together.
I give him a bright smile showing my happiness and he mirrors it with his own.
The slide is a long one but we get seated in the floater thing and the worker pushes us.
I let out a loud squeel as water splashes all over and we go down super fast.
By the time we reach the end of the slide, both Tyler and I are laughing hard which catches Aaron's attention but I do not spare him a glance.
Instead I pull Tyler in for a kiss and say, "That was so fun! We need to try out the rest of them. Let's go!!"
Tyler smiles at me, obviously agreeing with whatever I say as I pull him to a different slide.
The whole time I feel Aaron's eyes burning holes in my head but I ignore it because I just want to have fun without letting my feelings get in the way.
Today is going to be fun.
I'll make sure of it.
***
Hey guys! I am so incredibly sorry for not updating in over a year.
So much happened which I know is not an excuse, but I'm back and ready to finish this book!
I'm so very sorry to everyone and I hope yall forgive me. I love you all so much and I'm so glad to be back.
Also I'm sorry if anything is off, I haven't written in a year....
Anyways, I hope you have a great rest of your day/night.
Bye! â¡
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