As I approached Asheres room I threw the door open, not bothering to knock “Ash?” I called out, walking in and closing the door behind me.

“Did anyone ever teach you manners?” He said coming out of his bathroom, stopping short when he saw me. His hair was wet and all he was wearing was a towel tightly wrapped around his waist, he was breathtaking. “Oh it's only you, I should've known,” he smirked.

“I have to hurt you.” i said “It's the only way to get you out of this mission.” My hands started shaking, I've never felt like this before. 

His smirk turned into a concerned frown. “What are you talking about?” he asked, walking to stand in front of me. “I have to go, i'll be fine don't worry.”

“No, you don't get it Ash i can't let you go it’s suicide mission.” I walked further into the room, putting space between us.

He turned around to face me “What is this about?” he asked, confusion evident on his face.

_I don't want you to die. I love you so much it scares me and I can't lose you._

“I just think they'll be better off.” Asher and I both knew I was lying. Ash has always been one of the strongest in our class, under Florian and myself he was 3rd ranked. 

“You're lying to me now, huh?” he squinted his eyes accusingly. Ash has always had a way at knowing when I'm lying, even when it isn't obvious. “It's okay to admit you're jealous.” he smirked.

“Im serious Asher you cant go, i cant let you.” my panic was rising, i knew there was nothing I could say to get him to back down. silence filled the room for a few moments.

“What’s this really about Declan?” He came to stand only a few inches away from me. He was obviously worried.

My mouth opened and closed a few times, I really was trying to talk. I wanted to tell him why I was so panicked. “I can’t tell you.” my voice came out as a whisper as I lowerd my head to look at the ground.

He let out a defeated breath “I thought you’d say that.” he walked back towards the bathroom“I’ll see you when I get back alder.”

I stood frozen. My mind was at war with itself. _It’s only a few words why can’t you just say it? _

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I took a deep breath. I didn’t have anything to loose, except Asher. “I love you” I finally looked up to see Ash frozen in place.

“What?” His back was still facing me and his breathing had sped up.

“I’m in love with you Ash” I let out a shaky breath as he turned to face me, I couldn’t quite read his facial expressions so I kept going. “I’ve loved you since the moment I laid eyes on you. You and your stupid, perfect red hair,” I chuckled “ It’s always been you.”

”why are you telling me this now?” his voice came out as a quite whisper.

“Because i had to.” A tear ran down my face. When did I start crying? “I knew I’d regret it if I didn’t say it now. If you don’t come back I won’t have anyone, you’re the only person here I love.”

I barely got to finish my sentence before Asher was frantically crossing to room to get to me, but when he did it was like the world no longer existed. His hands flew up to my face as he kissed me with more passion than I’d ever imagined. And I **_had_** imagined this moment thousands of times.

It was messy and desperate. The way his mouth moved on mine like we were running out of time, because we were. We always were. We clung to each other like our lives depended on it. Eventually when we had to pull away for air he held me close.

“I love you so much” he wispered. Kissing me again, slower this time and much shorter. That was when I knew I was a doomed. Asher hale would be the death of me.

Ok so this is a small part of a book I’ve been working on. Obviously I tweaked it to fit the prompt but I’m absolutely obsessed with Asher and Declan like it’s unhealthy. Tips are much appreciated, I’m a newer writer so I still haven’t found my style🙏🏻

-Lex🩵