Ava’s POV I spent the whole day thinking about Mason and was unable to stop myself from thinking about him. The day went by quicker than I expected it to and we both walked to our respective rooms.I woke up early and had thought I was going to be earlier than Mason but I got downstairs to see him up already, he was on call with our parents.“Oh, she’s here.” He announced with a smile in his voice and I walked to the laptop screen to see Danny and my mum.I had no idea what they’d talked about for them to be grinning from ear to ear but I joined in and the call went on for a while before they had to go.We both sat on the couch to watch a movie and for the first time, we didn’t argue on what to watch. Instead, we enjoyed watching what the other chose.After the movie, we got ourselves engaged in a conversation and I found myself talking more than I usually do when my phone rang, making me stop talking.I took a peak to see that it was Nicole and with a smile, I excused myself to a
Ava’s POV The night passed with Mason and I talking about things before we finally decided to go to our respective rooms.I had the best time with him and I also looked forward to spending more time with him.The day went by really quickly and we both decided to go out and get some snacks for ourselves in the afternoon.Grabbing a sweater, Mason and I walked to a small, traditional restaurant for burgers and fries. Everyone there was nice and we’re both used to the misconceptions of us dating.Laughing, Mason and I spoke and he told me a little bit about his childhood but I noticed he never mentioned his mother. I’d wanted to ask when I remembered what Danny told me.I already knew what happened with his mum and asking him more questions might only make him uncomfortable and that’s the last thing I wanted to happen to him.Things between us have been going on smoothly. Shutting my mouth, I decided to keep mute about his mother and concluded he was going to talk about it whenever
Ava’s POV I couldn’t ignore the melodious sound of the guitar playing and when I went to the balcony to check, there he was.Mason was the one playing the guitar and the way he held it was as though it was a really special guitar, his fingers trailing off the strings made my jaw drop in awe.Putting one foot in front of the other, I wanted to go near him but I knew how Mason could be. Going near him might just set him off and he’ll probably get mad at me for ruining his music.Turning, I tried to walk away when my dress got stuck on the door knob and I tripped, causing Mason to stop playing and making him turn to me.Why do clothes and door knobs usually pick out the wrong time to flirt with each other?I turned to look at Mason and I’d expected him to get mad at me and fume in rage about how I’d ruined his session but the glint in his eyes was one no one could ignore.He laughed at me instead and although I was embarrassed, hearing him laugh made me burst out in laughter.Tuggin
Ava’s POV We finished talking and we both went to our room but I wanted to sleep when the rain started and it came with a huge thunderstorm.I hate rain.Leaving my bed, I wrapped my blanket around my body as I got out of bed and walked down to the sitting room and even though staying there alone would be scary, I couldn’t sleep in my own room alone.I laid on the couch when I heard footsteps and I looked to see Mason making his way down the stairs but he never lifted his gaze from his phone.A small smile escaped my lips as I laid down more comfortably, I’m not alone anymore and I’d be able to sleep well now.Even though I already knew he came downstairs because of me, he didn’t say a word or vocally announce his presence.His eyes fixated on his phone and he was smiling at something on the phone, my stomach churned and I had no idea why I felt that way.“Ava?” Mason called as he tapped me lightly and I opened my eyes to see him in front of me, I was already dozing off and ready
Ava’s POV Ignoring Mason didn’t go as I’d planned it, I didn’t think ignoring him would be so difficult but it was, because the moment I saw him, I felt myself calm at just the sight of him and I knew that I wanted to spend the rest of the day with him.I shouldn’t even be mad at him, he was only trying to keep me safe and away from predators, he’s older so he knew better.The crippling feeling of guilt soon starts to eat me up and I couldn’t help but just try to apologize and hope he accepts my apology.“I’m sorry for acting like a jerk the other day,” I apologized and Mason’s head sprung up as he lifted his gaze from his phone to meet mine.“It’s fine…”“No, No, it’s not fine because you were only trying to look out for me and I spoke to you rudely which I should've done so, no, it’s really not fine and stop acting like it is!” I immediately cut in before he could say another word.Anytime I try to apologize for something stupid that I’ve done he always makes it seem like I shoul
Ava’s POV The day went by quickly and we both agreed on taking an evening walk. The walk was slightly silent and I knew he was curious and wanted to know why I was so scared of thunderstorms.“So, in case you’re wondering what my stupid fear of Thunderstorm is,” I started and although the topic was uncomfortable to talk about for me, I wanted him to know why I got so scared.“You don’t have to talk about…”“I lost my dad in a thunderstorm,” I continued, he’d wanted to tell me not to talk about it but I wanted to, at least to him, “he’d gone somewhere and had even promised to be back in an hour.” I added.The memory of my father leaving the house that day was still fresh in my head and I still couldn’t get over the call of my dad being found dead.“That’s why I get paranoid when waiting for people, you know, when they leave and it starts to rain heavily? I’m always unable to take it and most of the time, I’ll always think of the negative side because of what I’ve been through.” I e
Ava’s POV The day went by quickly and we both agreed on taking an evening walk. The walk was slightly silent and I knew he was curious and wanted to know why I was so scared of thunderstorms.“So, in case you’re wondering what my stupid fear of Thunderstorm is,” I started and although the topic was uncomfortable to talk about for me, I wanted him to know why I got so scared.“You don’t have to talk about…”“I lost my dad in a thunderstorm,” I continued, he’d wanted to tell me not to talk about it but I wanted to, at least to him, “he’d gone somewhere and had even promised to be back in an hour.” I added.The memory of my father leaving the house that day was still fresh in my head and I still couldn’t get over the call of my dad being found dead.“That’s why I get paranoid when waiting for people, you know, when they leave and it starts to rain heavily? I’m always unable to take it and most of the time, I’ll always think of the negative side because of what I’ve been through.” I e
Ava’s POV Everything that happened last night at the restaurant couldn’t leave my head no matter how hard I tried. Cocooned in my blanket, I’d made up my mind not to go downstairs for the rest of the day.“Ava! Breakfast is ready!” That would be the third time he’s calling out to me but his face is the last thing I wanted to see this morning.“Ava? I swear I’ll break the door down if you don’t answer me now and have breakfast.” He threatened and I could tell that he was already by the door.“I’m sick, carry on and I’ll join you later.” I lied as I called back to him. I wasn’t sick, I just didn’t want to be in a close range with him.He confuses me a lot and I have no idea what to do about my feelings for him. I didn’t even feel like this when Xander kissed me so why am I feeling like this now after our little eye contact and hand holding?Just hearing him talk makes my heart race, his smile makes my breathless, and the sound of his laughter makes my stomach fill up with a weird h