Home Is Whenever I'm With You (Chad+Ashley)

[Ashley Marie Danforth]

She sat down and nodded thanking Chad for pulling out a chair for her. Her eyes grew weary and he then grabbed her hand. She smiled and squeezed his hand tight.

Chad, I missed you so much her eyes began to water. She laughed at herself, Oh great, now I'm crying in front of you

She and Angel had broken up after he left for a movie of his 3 years ago. She found out he cheated on her with his co-star while they were filming in Miami.

After Angel cheated on her she gave up on trying to be with anyone. Chad was always in the back of her mind. He was the only one who treated her well even though he did fall into Gabriella's cheating trap.

I haven't gone a day without thinking about you she looked at him looking down and then back up at him, unsure how he feels about her after all these years.

[chad michael danforth]

He half smiled at her as she began to cry. Aww.. hey.. He let go of her hand and used one hand to caress her face. I missed you too. There's no need to cry. Like I told you, I'm right here. I'm just sorry we went four years without seeing each other. He wiped one of her tears with his hand and smiled to reassure her everything was alright. He didn't know if Angel had hurt her, but he figured so. To Chad, Angel was the type of person who will never realize what he has, even after he loses it. He, however, didn't want to bring up Angel. At least, not now.

Even if he had the busiest schedule ever, he found time to talk to or think about his friends in Albuquerque. Ashley was always in the back of his mind. How could she not be? She and him had such a vast history together. Ever since high school, they had pretty much been inseparable. Granted, many obstacles would always come up in their relationship, but they always found themselves back to each other, whether in good terms or bad. You know you were always in the back of my mind, Ashley. He looked at her with the most sincere look to make sure she knew that he was being serious. Chad was full of jokes and laughter most of the time, but when it came to Ashley, he knew he had to be serious when the time came.

[Ashley Marie Danforth]

Ashley placed her hand on the hand he placed on her cheek. She closed her eyes and remembered all the lovely times they had together. She missed him so much, she never thought she would again but seeing him again after 4 whole years she had fallen in love with him like the first time they met.

What happened to us Chad? Where did we go wrong? she couldn't help but think Chad cheated on her because she wasn't good enough or she did something wrong. Im sorry I'm throwing this all on you right now. You just got off a plane this isn't the best time she quickly got her act together and took a big sigh.

Im sorry for everything Chad she took his hand off her cheek and held it on the table.

[chad michael danforth]

He let out a sigh. Sweetheart, you didn't do anything wrong. It was me. It was all me. You know I make decisions without thinking. I thought you had left me, and so when Gabriella comforted me, I just.. He stopped talking and looked down at the table. He felt ashamed because this was yet another time that his decisions negatively affected someone else. He did love Gabriella at the time, but it hurt Ashley for him to be happy with someone else. He knew that, yet he didn't do anything about it. His inconsiderate actions years ago still had consequences today. He had hurt the girl he could always count on, because of a misunderstanding.

We had to talk about it sometime. Maybe right now is the best time. I don't think I could wait any longer to talk about it... and if I know you, you wouldn't want to wait either. He took her other hand from under the table and held it. He didn't want her to leave, and he was unsure if he was making the situation any better. And don't be sorry. That's the last thing I want you to be. He looked at her tear-ridden face and all he wanted to do is wipe the tears he caused off of her face. Ashley, if anything, I'm the one who should be begging for your forgiveness.

[Ashley Marie Danforth]

She took a breath and looked at Chad, no matter how much she wanted to be with him she knew that maybe his feelings have changed since the last time they met. She just wanted to kiss him and start everything over but she was terrified of vein rejected once again from someone she cared most about in the world.

Chad I know 4 years have been a while, but my feelings have never changed about you she moved closer to him

I really hope you feel the same, and I understand if you don't want to even think about being together again- she rambled taking breaths in between every other word.

Maybe I should hear what you have to say before I go on she looked into his eyes

[chad michael danforth]

Chad was now right next to Ashley. He listened to her express her feelings for him. The more she talked, the more he was sure of his feelings regarding the situation. When she looked into his eyes, he drew even closer, and put his forehead against hers very gently. He could hear her breathing softly. He looked into her eyes as they were right next to his, and he gave her another smile. He whispered, Tell me, how I'm supposed to breathe with no air...
He then gave her a small, but affectionate, kiss on her cheek as another tear fell down her face. He reached into his pocket and took out his wedding ring. There's a reason I never got rid of this, Ash. He put it back on his finger and went back to holding her hands. You know you're my girl. You've always been it and you'll always be it. So.. He held her hands a bit tighter, trying to prepare himself for what he was about to ask her. I would be honored if you'd take me back. As your lover, as your husband, and as your best friend. He awaited an answer from her, and every second felt like a year in his mind.

[Ashley Marie Danforth]

Ashley listened to every word Chad said, waiting to hear the words she's been wanting to hear for 4 years. His whispers made her body shiver and she closed her eyes as his forehead touched hers.

His kiss made her feel safe, and she never wanted to leave this moment.

When he pulled out the ring, she instantly recognized it and watched him place it back on his finger. She used her free hand to wipe some years away and looked at him with surprise.

Funny thing is-[/] she pulled a chain out from under her shirt to show the wedding ring he gave her attached to her necklace.

As he asked her to be together again she literally wrapped her arms around his neck and finally she spoke Yes, a thousand times yes, Chad she began to cry.

I can't believe you're really here. I love you so much she said in disbelief and happiness

[chad michael danforth]

When Chad saw Ashley had her wedding ring the entire time, his face lit up. This meant that she never really truly forgot about their marriage. Chad had always had his wedding ring with him, no matter if he was on good terms with Ashley or not. He felt it was a symbol of an important relationship, and whether or not it lasted, he still wanted the memory of it. He saw her expressions as he asked her to get back together with him, and then felt her arms hug his neck.
As she agreed to get back together with him, any nervous feeling Chad about the relationship had suddenly disappeared. He looked directly into her eyes, and noticed they were completely filled with disbelief. He also questioned if this moment was really happening. It had been 4 years, 48 months, 1461 days, since she had held him like this. I love you too, Chad said softly, as he got closer to Ashley. You don't know how long I've waited to say that to you again.

[Ashley Marie Danforth]

Oh just kiss me Ashley said as she put her lips on his. Where they were didn't mattered, she knew their relationship wasn't one to waste time. She didn't want to waste any time not being his.

After she kissed Chad for a good minute or dodge looked up to see the entire airport watching them.

She looked at them and waved. Oh hi she giggled and unwrapped her arms from his neck.

We're back together! she shouted to the crowd an kissed Chad happily

[chad michael danforth]

Chad was caught off guard when Ashley kissed him, but he returned the kiss. He had wanted to kiss Ashley as soon as he saw her today. When she stopped the kiss, his eyes were still closed and he had a goofy smile on his face. He quickly snapped out of the trance when he saw multiple people at the airport watching Ashley and him. He didn't feel embarrassed, but more or less confused as to why these people decided to take time out of their lives to see them kiss.
When Ashley announced their relationship to the entire airport (most likely), he laughed along side her, and received another kiss from her. He held her hand and lifted it up along with his and yelled, "I love Ashley Taylor, and that's never going to change!" There was a rush going through his body. He was happy to tell the world he loved Ashley. Hell, if he could, he would climb the tallest building in New Mexico and yell it at the top of his lungs. Even a playoff game never made him feel the way he felt he did now. He kissed Ashley quickly in front of the crowd again. The crowd was silent, but afterwards, there were scattered claps and cheers that could be heard throughout.