Chapter 36

                                    

                                          
Once I had settled on the train I began to relax. Although I had a long journey to endure until I got home, the thought of what was waiting for me when I got there kept me happy.
                          
I tried to sleep to pass some time but whenever I did I only slept for around 5 minutes so I didn't bother trying any more.
                          
I listened to music but I got bored of that after a while. I began getting impatient and frustrated at the little space I had and the heat. I just wanted to get home!
                          
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I must have ended up falling asleep because the next thing I knew was the feel of someone nudging me
                          
'Excuse me Miss, this is the last stop'
                          
I just smiled and got up and collected my bag.
                          
As I stepped out onto the platform I looked around for Ashton but couldn't see him anywhere. I turned around but still couldn't spot him.
                          
'Fancy running into you here' I heard Ashton's voice say and I spun around to see his wide smile looking down at me
                          
'Ashton' I screamed and jumped into his arms
                          
I stayed hugging him tightly for a while before pulling away and kissing him
                          
'I've been so excited to finally see you again' he said smiling at me
                          
'Me too. I've missed you so much'
                          
'Not as much as I've missed you babe' he grabbed my hand and picked up my bag with the other and we began walking 
                          
'So what have you been up to?' I asked and turned to look up at him. I was so happy to see him again and have his hand in mine. 
                          
'Been getting a bit more work recently so I've been very busy with all of that really' he said 
                          
'It'll be worth it all in the end babe' I smiled 
                          
'So go on, tell me what it's like having your own place and being independent' 
                          
'It's kind of like being at home seen as I was alone a lot of the time here before you came. I get kind of lonely to be honest, I miss just being able to see you whenever' I said looking down 
                          
'Well I'm here now princess' he said and lifted my face up and kissed me. 

                          
We got into a taxi and I sat smiling at him as we headed back to my house. 
                          
'I really have missed you so much' I said, resting my head on his shoulder 
                          
'I've missed you too baby' he kissed my head and put his arm over me. 
                          
'So tell me about your new friends' he said 
                          
I knew exactly who he was referring to. He meant Ashley. 
                          
'Well my closest friend there is the girl in the room next to me, Hazel. She's not on the same course as me though' I said 
                          
'What about that boy that is on your course?' 
                          
'He's not really a friend, he's actually really annoying and arrogant' 
                          
'But that's what you said about me when we first met' Ashton said. Did I sense a hint of jealously? 
                          
'I always liked you deep down though. This guy is an idiot' I replied 
                          
He just raised his eyebrow and turned to look out of the window 

                          
I didn't want him to be hurt, but I also didn't want him to get the wrong idea so I wasn't sure what to say. 
                          
If I brought it up again to comfort him, he might think I'm going on about him, but if I don't he might see that as a reason to worry.