She nods her head in reply, scooping up her purse and heading back towards my front door. “She’s totally into you Chase, believe me I know that look in her eyes, I had it for you too. So you either just pissed her off by being seen with me or you made her so jealous she realizes she just needs to be with you now no matter what.”
Well I guess taking Ashley out did help me a little bit. Gave me a woman’s perspective on the whole situation. Plus she’s being really cool about it.
“I’m ready to go home then Chase. You can call me if you need any more help in the girl department. I promise it won’t be awkward at all.”
I lean over and give her a quick peck on her cheek. “Thanks Ash, I appreciate it.”
After taking Ashley home I head back to the apartment and hope maybe I’ll run into Leah again but no such luck. I’m sure she probably has Caleb tucked in bed now so I don’t want to bother and I head home.
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So Leah is definitely avoiding me since the party. I can totally tell, she’s so cute in how she thinks she’s getting away with it too. That’s okay I’ll give her a little bit of space. Maybe she just needs to figure things out in her head, what she really feels.
Me and the guys were playing another gig at a bar a little on the outside of town. It was nice that I was able to earn my money this way while in school but I was definitely looking forward to graduation. I wouldn’t miss playing in some of these bars.
I was setting up some equipment when Mark came up to me, slinging an arm around my shoulder. The guy had a permanent smile plastered on his face ever since he started dating Remy. She was a pretty cool chic but she wasn’t Leah. “So dude gotten anywhere with Leah?” I shake my head at him and pull out my guitar. The guys have been hounding with me questions about Leah and how I’m gonna win her over ever since I started talking about her. Teddy thinks I need to just screw her to get her out of my system and then I’ll be good. The wisdom of Teddy. Obviously with all of the relationships he’s not had, I don’t think I’ll be taking his advice anytime soon.
“Well Remy says Leahs been all depressing around work and she thinks it’s all because of you. Of course she won’t say anything but Remys convinced. I think you need to make the first move buddy.”
“Since when did we start acting like a bunch of girls Mark and gossiping about our love lives? I think I can figure it out bud, thanks.” Mark backs up with his hands held out in front of him in defense, a grin still plastered on that smug face. “Alright, alright. Just trying to help.”
I was starting to wonder if my judgment had been off on Ashley changing much since we broke up. She had given me some good advice about Leah but she kept dropping by the apartment lately for little things like she thought she lost an earring and she dropped off some cookies thanking me for taking her to the party. I’m sure if Leah noticed her it definitely wasn’t helping me out.
I pulled into the apartment complex, tired after our performance and ready to drop into bed. I was really looking forward to the upcoming holiday break, no school, no gigs and getting spoiled by mom. Nothing better than that.
“Hey Chase. Long time no see.” I turn and see Ally and her boyfriend Skylar that I’ve met a few times weaving through the parking lot. Doesn’t seem like we have much in common, not the type of guy to go out and shoot hoops with or something.
“Yeah well I thought maybe you were avoiding me too.” I shoot her a knowing smile which she returns. “Oh yeah you caught onto that, huh? Leah thinks she’s so sly sometimes. But you’re really not doing her any favors by playing along, if you’re really into her your gonna have to push your way in. She can be so stubborn sometimes.”
“Well I’ll see what I can do. I just need to convince her that dating me is a good idea.”
“Oh it would definitely be a good thing,” she replies with a wink. “You think you could do me a favor though?”
“Of course Al anything.”
“Me and Skylar are going to his families for Thanksgiving. Leah is refusing to go to mine even though she’s always been welcomed as family there, so her and Caleb are staying here. Another example of her stubbornness. You think you could stop by and check in on them. I know it will break you twos vow not to converse with each other but I’m just worried about them being alone on the holiday. It’s so depressing.” I’m sure with Allys bubbly personality, she’s never been depressed in her life.
“Not a problem. If I know it’ll make you breathe a little easier, I guess I can do it.” Ally rolls her eyes at my teasing tone. “Oh yeah I wouldn’t want to put you out or anything Chase. I’m sure she’s probably gonna pop in a frozen dinner for her and my little man when they could have a big home cooked meal with my family. Thanks Chase it means a lot.” I wave at her as we both head into our own apartments and I go to crash into bed with the usual girl running through my dreams.
Chapter 15