Oh my god! Did I talk in my sleep? Did she hear me? Does she know about my dream? Wait. She just told me she loves me too!!  I should say something. Right? Yes. I should.

            “Ash?”

            “Spence, I have loved you since the day I met you. I just wanted to make sure I was going to stick to being a good person. I didn’t want to get involved with you and then fall back into my hole of drugs, alcohol, and women. I wanted to make sure I was good enough for you Spence.” At this point I was in tears and when Ashley looked up into my eyes fear covered her face and her deep brown eyes were filled with concern. I instantly cupped her cheek and our eyes locked. I tried to convey everything I was thinking and feeling to her through my eyes. I knew she understood. In that moment we were so connected. I felt a jolt of energy pass through me when she put her hand on top of mine and we both jumped. “Wow. That was weird. Did you feel that?” I nod and grab her hand and intertwine our fingers.

            “Ash, you have always been good enough for me. You just didn’t know it yet. I had to wait until you had it all figured out and would let me in. I can’t say I enjoyed waiting and watching you still go out with other girls but I would wait forever just to have you be mine. You are so amazing and you just needed time to figure out that you are good enough for the best.”

            “Spencer Carlin, will you be my girlfriend?” I grab Ashley in a big hug and tackle her to the bed and with me on top of her I kiss her lips lightly. I pull back and look her in the eyes. “You haven’t really answered my question.”

            “Ashley Davies, it will be my honor to be your girlfriend.” She leans up so we are sitting side by side so close that we were almost sitting on each other’s laps. She puts her hand on my cheek and tucks a strand of my blonde hair behind my ear. Blue locks with brown once again and I swear Ashley could see into my soul. It was like I was sucked into those eyes of hers like they were tar pits. Only I’m enjoying this much more than I would a tar pit. I see her look down at my lips as I unconsciously lick my lips as I lean closer to her.  I can feel her breath on my lips and I find myself waiting for something to interrupt our moment because that is how my life seems to go. I’m waiting for it until Ashley grabs the back of my neck and pulls me into her. The moment our lips touch I forget about anything. I’m lucky that I can remember my own name. Our lips slide over one another’s and part slightly. I feel her tongue sweep across my bottom lip and I feel heat spread throughout my body. I allow her tongue to slip into my mouth and our tongues slowly massage the other. We express all of our feelings in this slow sensual kiss. We weren’t in a hurry. We both wanted to take our time to enjoy the kiss we have both waited so long to share. I don’t know how long we had been kissing because time seemed to stand still but I soon realized that oxygen was becoming an issue. I reluctantly pull away from Ashley and we both try to catch our breath.

            “I… uh… wow. I don’t even know what to say.”

            “Wow. I made Ashley Davies speechless.” She playfully slaps my arm as I giggle. “Wait. How did you know I love you?”

            “It’s not like I can’t tell when I look into your eyes.” I blush and look away. She puts her finger on my chin and lifts her head until I was looking into her beautiful chocolate eyes. “Did you know you talk in your sleep?”

            “I knew it! You heard me! Oh my god this is so embarrassing.” I put my head in my hands to try and hide the blush forming quickly on my face. Again Ashley lifts my head up so she is looking into my eyes.

            “You don’t ever have to hide from me. I don’t want to miss any blush because you are so cute when you do.” Our eyes lock again and this time I know the temperature raised at least ten degrees in the room. Ashley’s eyes just got like five shades darker and I think she just growled.