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Chapter 4

Ashley woke up before her. He looked over to see his Lizzy. She had not had a good night. She had waken up screaming in the night. She was saying "Daddy. NO!" he rocked her back to sleep as she cried. He hated to see her like that. He decited to get up and surprize her with breakfast. He kissed her forehead and sneaked his way out of the room. She woke up to the smell of pancakes and bacon.
"Ash it smells good! My fav." He pulled out the chair for her and she sat down. He put the plate down in front of her. Smothered in peanut butter and syrup.
"Oh Ash you remembered that I love p.b. on my pancakes!"
"Of course i do. And you know I like them that way too." He smiled and sat down to join her.
"Look Ash. I'm sorry about last night."
"Oh lizzy you don't have to apolagize. no reason too. you just had a bad dream. It's all over now." she smiled and they finished her pancakes.
"Wow Ash that was really good! Thank you again Ash. i don't know what i'd do without you." he looked at her with that gorgeous smile. "I love that smile." she thought.
"Ditto."
"Look i'm really tired still. Is there anyway I can go lay back down on the couch?"
"Oh it's ok. No problem." she fell asleep quick. she woke up again. It was already 5:00. She was asleep for a long time. you would expect something like that considering she never felt safe enough to sleep. She woke up to hear water running.
"Ash! you here?" someone walked out of the bathroom. Except it wasn't Ash.....

Chapter 5

She laid there in total shock. She couldn't move an inch.
"Daddy?" The figure got closer to her. All she could see was those evil eyes.
"Nooooo!" Her eyes shot open there was Ash holding her. She was shaking. She tried to push him away still thinking it was her father.
"Lizzy! shhh. Shhh it's just me. you were dreaming again." she looked up at him totally embarassed.
"I'm sorry... I thought..."
"Shhh it's ok. Look at me Lizzy." She looked up at those gorgeous blue eyes.
"Your safe. He doesn't know where you are. And we are leaving tomorrow morning. And we'll be in Florida. The place weve been dreaming about going to. I already packed your things and called Christina. So everything is fine. Your trembling sweetie. You shuold go lay down."
"No Ash. I don't want to go back to sleep."
"Ok you don't have to. I'ts ok. You were asleep for a long time."
"Yeah." she tried to stop crying, but they just kept coming. Ash was getting teary eyed as well. He held her as her warm tears fell on his chest. She stopped crying. She relized all he had was a towel on.
"Om ash your a little naked!"
"Oh yeah...so." she laughed at his awnser. she couldn't help but gawk at what was there in front of her.
"well, not too shabby Ash!" He blushed.
"well you know! Me and my superior strength and endurance help out a lot." He said in a husky voice.
"Ha! There's that smile! i got it out of you!"
"You always do."
"You know what else i can do to make you laugh." He smirked
"No Ash! you know I can't stand when you tickle me." He started tickling her. She knew exactly what to do. she tickled his sides. The one spot where he was very ticklish. He yanked away from her. He stood up and the towel almost fell. They both froze and started to laugh.
"I guess i'd better go put some clothes on."
"Good idea!" He came back out with jeans and a wifebeater. lizzy looked at him and relized that she was very attracted to him. "No." she thought."He's like a brother to me."
"So chicka what do you want to do?"
"Hey let's watch a Adam Sandler flick! that boy crackes me up!"
"It's already late are you sure? Were going to have a long day tomorrow."
"Yeah, it's not like i'm going to sleep anytime soon." so he put on the movie.
"Ash, could I sleep in your bed with you?" He was caught by surprize.
"Huh? Are you sure?" her face fell.
"You make me feel safe. It's ok if you don't want me too."
"It's not that at all. Sure Lizzy. I only sleep in my boxers. Are you ok with that?" at first she hesitated, but she knew he would never try anything. she trusted him.
"Yeah. It's your bed. Well I only sleep naked are you ok with that?" He laughed
"Really?"
"Yep."
"See there's the Lizzy I know. You seem a lot better."
"Yeah. Well talking to someone helps." She was going to tell him it all tonight. She didn't feel ashamed no more. It wasn't her fault. This was Ash.
The movie ended. Ash started to yawn.
"Yeah i'm getting tired now."
"You wanna go to bed now?"
"Yeah." They went into the room.
"Do you have a long shirt I can wear Ash?"
"yeah here you go. You can change in the bathroom." The shirt smelled like Ash. He smelled so good. The bathroom was in good view from his room. She had left the door open slightly. Ash didn't mean to, but he looked over not expecting it. She had her bra and panties on, slipping on the shirt. He couldn't help, but to look."Wow" He thought.
Lizzy got about the same surprize. Ash was just slipping in the bed. She got a pretty good look at him. Her mouth dropped. She slipped in the covers carefully next to him. She looked over at him he was smiling.
"You can close your mouth now." She blushed bigtime.
"Lizzy. You look like you want to tell me something."
"Damnit Ash! How did you know?"
"This is me your talking to Lizzy." she saw the sincerity in his eyes. And was able to just spill it to him.
"I know. that's how I know I can tell you.Ash my dad didn't just hit me. He'd come into my room....and rape me." His face turned pale. He sat up in bed. He looked at her and she could see tears filling his eyes. He sat there not saying a word. She could see the anger and hurt all at the same time. He couldn't believe it.
"Oh god Lizzy. I had no idea. I can't believe this. Ohmigod no wonder your so shaken up." Tears slowly fell from both their eyes.
"I'm so sorry I didn't tell you sooner."
"Oh Lizzy don't apologize for it. I'm sorry you had to go through it alone. You know you don't have to now right?"
"Yes Ash. I know. Thank you. For everything."
"Come here." he opened his arms and she held on tight. He stroked her hair. She looked up at him and he kissed her forehead. "Goodnight Lizzy."
"Night Ashley Angel." She instantly fell asleep. He stroked the side of her face. She fell asleep smiling.
"I love you." he whispered as a single tear ran down his cheek."And I hope you will love me the way I love you...someday."

Chapter 6: Safe at Last

"Wake up Lizzy! we overslept! Christina is already here."
"Get your lazy butt up." it was a female voice. Finally when her eyes adjusted she saw Christina.
"I'm going to hop in the shower!" Ash shouted.
"So....?"
"What?"
"Where did you sleep??"
"Oh me and Ash slept in the bed."
"Ohhhh really!"
"Cmon Christina it's Ash."
"Did you tell him?"
"Yeah. I really am ok. i'm ready to move on with my life. He really helped me. Just by knowing he's here for me. Gave me hope."
"I'm telling you Lizzy! you and him. Are just perfect for each other. And cmon Lizzy you know he's a total hottie! Don't tell me you haven't noticed!"
"Yeah! He's VERY attractive. He's funny and caring. He's just a great guy."
"See."
"But no christina. He's my friend."
"Ok i'm sorry. I won't pressure you about it. But one day lizzy it will just hit you. I'm telling you. Your going to see how much you LOVE him. And your going to want to be with him." She smiled.
"I do love him. Just not in that way." Right then they looked over and got a glimpse of him in his towel."
"Woh! Lizzy did... you... see.... that?"
"Yeah. He slept in his boxers last night."
"you lucky dog you! what were you wearing?"
"One of his shirts."
"Ohhhhhhh ok.... How sweet!"
"Your just not going to give it up are you?"
"Sure not!" A part of Lizzy did think of him that way, but she didn't want to ruin their friendship." Lizzy got ready and Ash came out of the room. He still had to do his hair. She was ready before him.
"Cmon Ash we gotta go." He rushed out of the bathroom and grabbed his keys. they stormed out of the house. Ash was driving really fast.
"Woh there cowboy! Slow down."
"i'm sorry! We are going to miss it!" They finally got to the airport.
*Boarding flight 109*
They barely made it. They were out of breath, but they made it.They got to their seats and got situated. Lizzy sat in the middle of Ash and Christina.
They plane took off.....

"Guys are we all set on what's going to happen when we get there? Christina is going to acting classes. I'm going to try to get somewhere and get a job. if that doesn't work out i'll go to college. What about you Lizzy?"
"I'm pretty much on the same page as you Ash. i'm going to get a job, go for some auditions,and if nothing happens i'm going to go to some classes. Then Try again, just with more training and experience."
"Lizzy you are already talented. I'm sure you'll get somewhere fast. It glows all over you. You just like "Take me! I'm here and ive got talent." Ash shouted.
"Well Ash I can't even explain in words about you. Ever since ive known you music has been your life. It owes you a lot. You have so much potential and your extreamly talented. You got the look baby! I'm telling you. Girls are going to be drool over you big time."
"Oh really? Are you saying that cause you drool over me? " She thought he was joking, but he looked pretty serious.
"Yes ASh. You are VERY goodlooking. And....I can't believe i'm saying this, but VERY sexy." He looked pleased. He just smiled. Christina laughed.
"What?" They both asked.
"Oh nothing!" The rest of the ride was pretty quiet. Lizzy was dozing off. Her head started to lean. Ash gently pushed down her head on his shoulder. She fell asleep. Christina saw the perfect oprotunity to get some awnsers.
"Hey Ash. I have some things to ask you. Don't worry i'm not going to say anything to Lizzy."
"What are you talking about?"
"Ash, do you love Lizzy?"
"Of course. That was a stupid question."
"No Ash. Do you LOVE her. Ash it's written on your face everytime you look at her. It's obvious you do.so...do you?" He stared into space.
"Since the first time I saw her Chrissy. I love being around her. I love her vibrant, loving ,caring, nature. She's absolutely gorgeous. Her eyes are so sincere. I love her smile. Everything about her. Even the way she walks. Pretty pathetic huh?"
She giggled. "Ash not at all silly. I think you guys belong together. Don't worry Ash. She'll come around. I know she LOVES you. i don't know what her trip is." He looked at her.
"I will wait forever if I have to."
*fasten your belts were landing.....*

**Two months later**

Everything went according to plan. Christina still goes to college. They all had jobs and equally split the rent between the three of them. They had a two room apartment. Lizzy and Christina shared a room and Ash had his own. They quickly adjusted to thier new home. Even though Lizzy was ok now she's still thinks about her dad once in a while....

"Wake up Ash! Your gonna be late for work." He came down stairs his hair all messed up.
"I'm not going to work today. I stayed up too late last night. I was writting a song and it took longer than I thought."
"Well Ash I have some good news! It should wake you up." She pulled out a piece of paper from the newspaper.
"Look. There's auditions for a guy between the ages of 18-24. It's for a new guy group. Ash you should audition for it!"
"I've done so many auditions."
"Cmon Ash don't give up. At least try."
"I guess i could try out with the song I just wrote."
"I have a gut feeling about this Ash. So..? Are you?"
"I guess it can't hurt. when is it?"
"Tomorrow at 12:00. I'm off today and tomorrow. I can go with you if you want me to."
"That would be good. Thanks."
"no problem."
"Well i'm booked with classes and work. So good luck Ash. Not that you need it. See you guys later." she kissed ash on the cheek and left for class.
"So... What do you want to do today?"
"I don't know. Just be lazy."
"Sounds good to me."
"Well you might want to take a shower Ash."
"Good idea. Why? You want to see me naked don't you?"
"Well ya know..." she was joking.
"I could show you if you want me to. Have you ever seen a guy naked?"
"No."
"Don't you get horney?"
"ASH! You crack me up!"
"Maybe....i'm only human." He didn't know what to say.
"What about you Ash?"
"YES. I am all the time. I'm a guy."
"Have you ever seen a girl naked?"
"A couple. But their nothing compared to..."
"To what?"
"Nothing. I'm going to go now."
"To me?"
"Well...ive never seen you. Naked, but With your clothes on I can only imagine."
"Your so honest. So blunt."
"Well, i'm gonna go now. No peeking."
"I can't promise you that."
"So I'M blunt huh?" He went into the bathroom.
"What the heck was that?? That's not like me."Lizzy thought. The water stopped running. ASh walked by. He went into the living room and passed her. He gave her a smirk and went to get dressed. He came out fully dressed."
"Trying to tease me or something?"
"Maybe."
"Seriously now. What is your song called?"
"It's called "wish you loved me. Would you like to hear it?"
"YES! My own private concert." He came out with his guitar.
He looked at her and closed his eyes looking once in a while looking at her. " I never thought i'd find someone like you. You make me feel so alive. When I don't want to be lonely. your there for me.When I fall But... *chorus*- You don't love me. the way I love you. you don't want me, but i want you. Ive waited all my life. For someone like you but you don't know. how I feel.I wish you loved me. The way I love you.*end chorus* "Loneliness is no stranger to me. I know it all too well. The feeling of being without you. Makes my soul cry. Have Many tears to dry.can't you see? I need you next to me.And... *repeat chrous* She had tears in her eyes. and held him in her arms. He had to fight the tears from spilling out.
"Oh Ash. that was so beautiful. Their gonna love it. I believe in you Ash."
"And I believe in you. your gonna make it Lizzy. I know it."
The rest of the day they just laid around all day. Christina came home and went straight to bed.
"Well. I'd better go to bed cause I have to have my voice tomorrow. I'll wake you up when I do."
"Ok.And Ash...."
"Yeah?"
"I loved it."
"Thank you." Little did she know. It was about her.

***Go onto chapters 7,8,&9***