Cactus

Chapter 13 Jealousy

(Ashley's POV)

I buried my head into Mitch's chest after all that happened.

I cried as Mitch held me tightly, comforting me.

Now I just don't know....was I sad because I was dumped or because I was scolded by Avi...

Must be the break-up because that's more important to me, wasn't it....?

"I'm sorry..."  I mumbled into his chest.

"For what?"  He chuckled slightly.

"For causing trouble."  I said.

He didn't reply me anything, and just swayed me side to side.

"Chocolate bars?"  Mitch asked warmly.

I eat chocolate bars when I'm upset.

I nodded with my head still in his chest.

He let go of me and went to the kitchen.

(Avi's POV)

I sat on my bed, thinking back.

Today I've done a lot for a person that I don't really care about....

I just don't understand, this is so confusing.  

The way I felt when Nick touch her, it's as if someone took my heart out and smashed it.

And when Nick accidentally hit her, it's like he was hitting me too.

This is just so weird...

I wonder what she was doing now in the living room, is she crying?

I walked out of my bedroom and hid in the hall way, peeking into the living room. 

Mitch and Ashley cuddling on the couch, empty chocolate bar packages left on the table.

 "Can I tell you something...?"  Ashley mumbled to Mitch.

"Of course."  Mitch said, leaning his head against hers.

"I....I.."  Ashley got up from the snuggle and looked at him.

"Hmm?"  Mitch asked confusingly.

"You know."  She blushed.

"I won't know unless you say it.  Come on, say it."  Mitch chuckled.

Say what???  Say what???

"You know how uncomfortable I can get."  She blushed even more heavily.

"Since Avi moved in, you've been acting tough, like you can do all the things alone, like you don't need company.  It used to be just around him, but now...it's not anymore.  Those words used to come out of your mouth easily back then."  Mitch said along with a sigh.

She's been acting tough around me...?

Ashley looked down at the leather of the couch.

"Ash, it's okay, he's not here now, so please...?"  Mitch gave her the eyes of a cute puppy.

"Fine..I-I love you.."  Ashley said, small but genuine.

Love as....friends?

I couldn't help thinking, maybe Mitch was Ashley's crush that she can't be with.

"I love you too."  Mitch said, pulled Ashley in and kissed her head, then she laid back on his chest.

Holding her tight, Mitch lay comfortably cuddling her.

This burning feeling.....what is this.....??  Jealousy..?  Was I jealous?

I thought about my feelings as I stepped back a little, all of a sudden, a cracking noise came from where I was stepping.

"Crap."  I mumbled under my breath.

"Avi?"  Mitch called, turning his head.

Oh no!!!!