letters from the sky;

Ok, that’s a, uhm, a bright insight.

Like I always say, just being your friendly neighbourhood Ashton.

So,

Maybe they're dead.

You can tell people that you at least gave it a shot.

But that's the thing, I didn't.

-Before Gabriel could reply, the elevator dinged, and the doors slid open. A couple stood outside, their eyes widening and their cheeks blushing at the scene before them. Gabriel chuckled quietly and cleared his throat, slipping his hand into Ashton’s.- Sorry about that, guys. We’ll get out of your way. -Gabriel flashed them the typical Gabe smile that he assumed could charm the wits out of people and pulled Ashton out of the lift. He squeezed her hand, leaning in and stealing a small kiss.- You’re a bad hostage if you don’t wanna be freed. Oh well, that means you’re mine then.

[Ashton's view quickly turned from Gabriel to the elevator door. She gasped at the sight of the couple and moved herself away from Gabriel, covering her face that now had a blush to it from the embarrassment. Following Gabriel, she turned around to face the couple] It won't happen again. [She called out to them before turning back around, roughy shoving Gabriel for what happened back there.] Maybe I'm just lazy. I have no complaints whatsoever. Just as long as it's with you.

-Gabriel turned his head to press a kiss against her temple, smiling to himself. Well, now his life was really turned around for the better. He pushed away the growing worry over his brother, adamant about making the most of his time with Ashton. They reached the apartment complex where he lived and clamored into the elevator to go up to his floor. Gabriel smirked and gently pushed Ashton against the wall.- You’re my hostage now. You have to kiss me to free yourself. -He said quietly, his eyes twinkling mischievously down at her.-

[Glad that she didn't have to sleep in some abandoned warehouse for the night, she was grateful that Gabriel was there for her. She promised herself that she wasn't going to mess things up between them. In the elevator, staring up at the numbers increasing, she was slightly surprised at his action of pushing her against the wall. But she knew where he was going with this. She looked at his lips before moving to his eyes, a smirk pulling at her lips.] What makes you think I want to be freed? [She asked him, her voice a low whisper]

Thanks Ash. I am pretty lovable, aren’t I?

Like a baby panda.

I know. And I love you for it.

Aw. I love you too, kiddo.

I'm just watching out for you.

[she sighs and runs a hand through her hair] Okay. But if something goes wrong, I want you to get out of there as soon as possible. Don't stick behind to prove your point.

Right. But I have to confront him It’s my resolution.

Maybe you should get a new resolution.

I mean…it’s fine. I’ll just ask him to stop…if he doesn’t I understand.

You've tried telling him to stop and that hasn't helped you. Just ignore him, please. He'll go away and find someone else to pick on.

But he shouldn't be doing this to you. You've done nothing wrong to him and yet here he is, bullying you like it's okay when it's not.

I am going to slaughter that bastard.

He can’t make me feel worse than he already has…right? I mean…since the break I’ve been avoiding him…and I don’t have the black eye he gave me anymore…and I’m good…no he can’t really hurt me…much…[frowns]

I mean, I guess you're right. And it's good you've been avoiding him He gave you a black eye? When was this? I thought he stopped bullying a long time ago.

Uh…I think so…I’ll see when I see him I guess…

Just be careful, okay. I don't want you getting hurt by that douche.

Are you sure?

You can do anything you set your mind to. I'll even back you up on it.