"Ashton!"
I looked over to my sister, who's eyes were filled with tears.
She ran over and hugged him.
He ran his fingers through her hair.
"Hey, Bella. I missed you."
"They said you were dead. Where were you?"
He took a look at me, who was now tearing up, and back at her.
"I'll explain later. Your sister needs some help."
He stood back up and grabbed me in a hug.
I buried my face into his shoulder.
"Ashton...I-I thought you were gone."
He wiped my tears.
"I'm not. I'm right here."
We sat down with our ice cream and started talking.
"So when are you gonna explain all of this to us?"
"Back at your house. I don't wanna say anything out here."
"Why not?" Bella asked.
"Just cause."
"Ashton you can't expect us to-"
"You'll be mad. No more questions...please."
"Okay.."
The drive home was awkward.
"So, why didn't you bring a car?"
"I'd rather walk. Plus, it's not that far."
I nodded.
"So, Bella, how's school?"
"Uhm..."
"Ash, she doesn't go to school."
"What? She should be in school."
"I can't risk being caught."
"Oh come on, Sky. It isn't that risky. Tons of parents never come down to schools. You'll be fine."
I sighed.
"But we don't have the money."
"I'll pay for it."
"No, Ashton-"
"Skylar, I insist."
"Fine. Bella, better set your alarm for Monday!"
"Yes!!!"
