SONG: FOR THE FIRST TIME BY ROD STEWART

"Someone who overthinks is also someone who over-loves."

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John's P.O.V.

"Damn it! I shouldn't have kissed her." I spoke to myself after throwing myself on bed.

*Tring Tring*

"Yes Adam? Shouldn't you be doing something right now? It's almost night." I sighed.

"Yeah but your Elliz Ellis couldn't stop thinking about you and Ash."

"Me and Ash?" I asked.

"Yeah, I mean you two look good together."

I was about to offend him when Elliz Ellis said from behind, "Stop beating round the bush and tell him what I told you to."

"Oh... kay..." He said. "So... today when Ashleigh was unconscious-"

"No relationship talks Adam."

"Wife's orders. Can't disobey. So gotta speak. You like it or not." He said.

"Fine!" I sighed, throwing my one hand in the air

"So, did you look at yourself when she was unconscious? You were walking around impatiently here and there."

"So what? She is a friend."

"Are you sure? I mean uh-"

"Adam if it was Elliz Ellis instead of Ash, I would be equally worried." I said.

He remained silent for the next few seconds. "ElLiZ...." he called her.

"What?" She said from behind.

"The boy's got a point. If it was you instead of her, he would be equally worried." He told her. I smirked in pride for leaving him speechless like that.

"Oh god. Give me the phone." She told him. Be prepared. You're gonna talk to the boss now. The lady is smarter than you think she is.

"So John-"

"Hi Ellis Ell-"

"Not here for hello's and hi's."

"Oh okay." I said, as if I was being punished by my teacher in kindergarten.

"You would be equally worried of it was me instead of her?"

"Yes." I said proudly.

"Fine. Agreed." She said.

"Huh?" I heard Adam say.

"Alright now tell me... if I was unconscious, would you pass me breath like that, orally?"

I opened my mouth to say something, but not knowing what I should, I keep it shut.

"Tell me."

"Uh no. But won't Adam be there to do that?"

"Why?" She asked.

"What do you mean why? Because he loves you. Isn't that obv-" and before I could continue speaking I realised what I just said.

"Very well then. Guess you got the message. Byee John." She laughed. And then hung up. Is she right? Am I really in love?

"No Jonathan. No. Just shut up. That was just humanity what you did!"

And with that, I decided to sleep.

*Next Morning*

I love you Candice Hemingway...

I woke up with another dream. Me, Ash and a beach.

I smiled. "I love you Ashleigh Bradbury."

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*Previous Night*

Ash's P.O.V.

How could she break my trust? How could she? She was the only one I told the truth to. How could she so that to me?

I threw myself on bed real hard. So hard, that I literally almost broke my arm. I plopped my head on the pillow and cried. I kept on crying for hours and hours until I fell asleep.

"I love you Edward. I really do." I cried, trying to pull him into a hug... but he didn't let me. I fell down in the sand on the beach, not being able to stand. As if I was weak and had cried too much.

I woke up with a dream again. What is going on in my life? Out of nowhere, I started getting weird dreams about me and Jonathan. I have no clue.

The words "I love you Edward" kept ringing in my head, as I kept changing my side, trying to keep myself in a comfortable position.

The first time I had met Jonathan, I still remember the way he was flirting with me. I still remember his warm hand. And then, when he took me to the hospital. And we laughed, and then he took my hand and I slept. I still remember the dance, and the pancakes, and how he threw my nailpaint out of the window. But then he got me a new lipstick. I still remember the way he made his puppy eyes to convince me. I still remember the way we had fun with the cake batter. I still remember how he went shirtless... and then he slept outside. I still remember how he got scared of me tickling him. I still remember how he drank my coffee. I still remember how I had hugged him that day. I still remember how he kept staring at me today. I still remember how he got me up when I was unconscious. I still remember he passed me breath orally. And though I don't remember how his lips felt, I could still imagine them on mine. Does it mean I am in love?

"I love you Edward."

Those words hit me again. Yes... I am in love. I am in love.

And with that, I fell asleep... waiting for more dreams.

*Next Morning*

As I woke up, I realised it was Monday. I looked at my side to watch Katie sleeping, when I realised, she is gone...

It struck to my head that I had to go to work. Right at the moment, John called me.

"Did you see the doctor? Or at least did you talk to him? Did you eat something? Did you talk to the staff? I hope you aren't coming today."

"Oh god John chill. Breathe. Breathe. Brea-"

"Shut up and answer me."

"Alright. Yes I saw the doctor." I lied. "Yes I ate." I lied again. "No I didn't talk to the staff, because the doctor said I could go to work since it was just some sort of weakness. So yes I am coming. Sorry." And... another lie.

"But-"

"Relax John. He knows better."

"Yeah right."

"See you then." I said, and hung up.

After I got ready, I left for office.

John was right there.

We both went in to do our own work.

*Few Hours Later*

"Jonathan are you done?" I asked him. Everyone had started leaving.

"Umm... nope. I may need some more time." He said, still looking at the screen of his MacBook.

"How much?" I asked.

"Maybe another hour?"

"But that will be too much. Everyone has already left." I said, leaning to the door of his cabin.

"I know."

"Can't you continue tomorrow?" I pouted.

"There's no tomorrow boss." He winked.

"Hmph." I sighed, taking a seat at the front of his desk.

"Guess am gonna wait for ya."

"No. You don't have to do that Ash."

"I have to." I said.

"Why?"

"Okay." I deeply inhaled. "Lets face this."

He finally took his face off the screen to look at me. I am sure he thought I was gonna confess.

"Probably uh-"

"Probably what?" He asked.

"Probably I enjoy free rides."

And we both broke into laughter.

"Phew. Done!" He said.

"F.Y.I." I cried.

"What?"

"You took an hour and a half."

"Well. I am dedicated to my work." He shrugged.

"I thought you were a lazy butt."

"I sure am." He laughed. "But once I begin... there is no end to it." He said, packing his stuff.

"Speaking of lazy." I said. "Today I don't feel like doing anything! Wu hu hu! Wu hu hu!" I started singing, as we left the cabin.

"Wait! We don't need Bruno Mars stuff in here."

"Why? I like him!" I pouted.

"Holy shit!" He said.

"Wait! Did you just call Bruno Mars shit?!?!"

"By any chance, do you happen to have an umbrella?" He said, ignoring my question.

"No, why?" I asked, ignoring my question myself.

"Look at that!" He said, pointing at the glass doors of LUMA.

And I did. It was raining!!!

"Omg yessss!"

"Wait what? Whyyy?" He asked.

"Cause it's the first rain you dumb-bum." I said, sounding hellish excited.

"So what?"

"I... am gonna go and get wet!" I said.

"No. Look. You'll catch a cold. Don't."

"I won't. I promise." I said, with a smile on my face and my eyes stuck outside. For the first time had it been that I had John in front of me, and my eyes were stuck somewhere else.

"Seriously. You promise?" He said, irritated. Obviously, it is not a thing which can be promised.

"Okay... I don't promise... but you should live every moment of life as if it is the last one. After all, there is no tomorrow, remember?" I smirked, dropping my bags and removing my heels. I ran towards the door, when he grabbed me by my waist and pulled me back with both his hands.

My back touched his chest and his chin touched my head. I wasn't that tall without my heels.

He whispered, "Now listen, I am done with your philosophy. All I know is that you aren't going out there. Wait for the rain to stop. You get that you nincompoop?"

"No I don't! John... lemme go." I said.

"Not happening!"

"Mr.Jonathan Hunt!" I shouted.

"Mhmm."

"You have two options. Either leave me, or I drag you in the rain with me. Because all I know right now is that I am going in the rain. No. Matter. What!!!"

"Oh really? Show me how you do that." He smirked.

"Watch!" I said.

"Watching."

I extended my hands towards his waist and tickled him. He immediately let me off and yelled an "ugh."

"Too weak Mr.John. You gotta grow a bit." I said, grabbing his hand and dragging him outside. After all, he had been given the choice of letting me go. He didn't choose that. So, paytime!

"What the heck are you up to?" He yelled.

"You don't know?" I smirked, continuing to pull him.

As we went out, raindrops fell in his eyes, causing him to pinch them.

"Oh god. I hate you!" He said.

"You hate me or God?" I laughed.

"Not funny!"

"Stop making a mountain out of the mole." I laughed again, enjoying the water.

"I am not doing that. Every time I try to open my eyes, there is this goddamn water that prevents me to."

"Well. That's the best thing about rain. It doesn't allow you to see the ugly beauty of the non-green world. It wants you to find inner peace."

He didn't say anything for a few seconds. Then, he finally spoke up.

"Uh- okay I am actually impressed. But umm-"

"Shut up. And enjoy the rain!" I said.

He pinched his eyes again. So all I did was that I pushed this man towards the wall, right beside the glass door of LUMA. I was leaning over him. And he? He was obviously struggling for his eye. I tried to wipe his eyes, since we were under a roof now.

"See. It's not that cold." I said, trying to wipe his eyes.

"No it isn't." He said.

"Then stay."

"Hmm."

I blew some air in his eyes. Finally, he opened them. And as he did, I saw his blue eyes looking back into mine. He kept staring into them, until few seconds later, when his eyes turned towards my lips.

We got closer ever second. The tips of our nose touched each other, and then, before we realised, we were kissing.

It was different. It was awesome. It was all I wanted. And it was all I needed.

After that was an awkward silence that followed. I broke it.

"Uh. I think I should lea-"

"I love you." He smiled.

"Huh?"

"I love you Ash. I really do." He cupped my face in his hands.

I really didn't know what to say. The man I admired, just confessed.

Then suddenly I saw flashes. They were weird as usual.

John rode a bike. I sat behind him. And then we kissed. And then we were on the same beach I saw yesterday. And then John said, "I have AIDS."

That brought me back. Probably these flashes were because I loved him. These were hints. They made sense.

That's it. I have to tell him.

"John?"

"Hmm?" He said, running his fingers through my hair.

"I- I have AIDS."

Author's Note

Heyy Guyz! They kissed!!!😲

What do you think John will say? Will he be fine with the fact that Ash has AIDS? Yes? No?

TPWK.
Vreha x