Who: Ashleigh Barton and Ed McMillan What: She's ready to give "them" a try. Where: Ed's apartment. When: October 11, 2005 - late afternoon (Backdated... again.) Rating: PG-13? Not too high, I don't think. Open or Closed: Closed.
Walking out of Ollie's bedroom had been one of the most difficult things Ashleigh had ever done in all of her life. In that moment, she'd wanted nothing more than to turn, run back into his arms, and spend the rest of eternity in that bed with him.
She'd left, though. There'd been a slight hesitation just as her hand rested on the door knob but the mere thought of Ed had given her the strength to go on through.
After getting home, she spent over an hour in the shower, thoroughly washing herself as she shed silent tears for what she'd lost. It was crazy when you thought about it but Ashleigh had always been far too tender hearted. Leaving Ollie hurt... even when she was doing it so that she could finally be with Ed.
The outfit she chose was modest. A pair of cut off jean shorts and a red tank top. It was nothing like the outfit she'd been wearing when he'd gotten back into town. He'd told her that he didn't need that to be sexy... and, for once, she was going to trust him rather than think about all the times he'd over looked her... regardless of what she was wearing.
Ed's apartment was only a short distance from her dorm and, once she was dressed and ready, she ran directly over to his place. Literally.
She was still a little winded when she finally knocked on his door but she didn't let that stop her from stepping into his arms and pulling him into a very deep, demanding, emotional kiss the second he pulled the door open.