"What are you thinking about?" Asher asked me breaking me from my thoughts. It's been two days since he learnt who his mother was.

Two days ago he said he needed some time and space. I understood. I would need it too, if I was in his situation.

So I kept my distance from him for two days. Asking Jake and Tyler to take my job for the time, telling them that I need a break.

I really needed one.

Today, Ash came knocking at my door requesting me to spend some time with him. He really need not request.

He told me, he just wanted to live a normal life without any drama. He said, he just wanted to be a normal teenager who worries about his place in the social ladder.

But he had bigger things to worry about. For instance, about his life which is in great danger.

So to bring a little bit of normality back I suggested we watch a movie.

He instantly agreed. But within twenty minutes after the movie started, I was lost in my thoughts.

Now his words brought me back to reality.

"Nothing of importance. I was just ranting in my head."

He sighed before pausing the movie and turning towards me.

"Is that rant related to me?" He asked gently cupping my cheeks and bringing my face closer.

"Yes." I told him truthfully. He gave me a small smile before closing the gap between us.

I melted into him as he kissed me with so much passion and... Love.

He was gentle. His touch sent me into oblivion, making me forget every other thing in this world except for him and his lips, that were pressed to mine.

He slowly pulled back, when we needed to breathe and rested his forehead against mine.

I looked at him as he closed his eyes and smiled. I could feel his minty breath on my face.

I did not know what caused me to do this, but I lifted my hands to his face and brought my lips to his. He responded immediately.

This time the kiss wasn't so gentle. It was heated. I let out a moan as he deepened the kiss and slipped his tongue into my mouth.

I knew I should stop this from escalating so fast, but the moment his tongue touched mine, I was a lost cause.

"Break it up, kiddos" I heard a voice which brought us back to reality. Our heads snapped towards the tall boy leaning against the door.

"I did not sign up for an adult movie, even though I can watch you guys all day, I can't let you do it on the couch. On the living room. I have a thing for hygiene, you know" he ranted.

"Shut up Jake." I told him. I'm great full that it's dark and they cannot see my red face.

What. The. Heck.

Elina James never blushes. I repeat, NEVER.

But I just did. I don't know what this boy is doing to me. But he sure is melting my heart that I thought was frozen long back.

You would think I got used to this weird feelings I get, or how my heart races whenever he touches me. But I did not.

Every time he does something like kissing me, I doubt that I am going to have a heart failure due to how fast my heart beats.

I look at the guy sitting beside me and smile. Cindy is right after all.

I did fall in love with her son.