Chapter 2

As soon as our eyes meet, it’s like something magical happens. It’s the only way that I can describe it. His eyes are so vivid and deep that it feels like I could get lost in them forever. 

I knew I have always had a crush on Ashton, but what I feel right now is so much stronger.

“I’m so sorry,” He apologizes as a small smile clings to his perfect lips.

“I would be in the pool in the back,” Harper excuses herself, and Ashton nods, not giving her his full attention. She looks annoyed that Ashton is talking to me.

This is the first time I have been so close to him, or to even talk to him. It feels unreal, almost as if it’s too good to be true and I’m dreaming.

“Come with me to the kitchen so I can get you cleaned up?” He asks, and I nod slowly. He chuckles when he realizes that I am staring at him too much, and my face gets red from embarrassment.

He reaches for my hand and leads me through the crowd of party-goers. When we finally reach the kitchen,