Meet Wes Davis and....

Ashley Cross.

        Wes Davis and Ashley Cross had found each other in high school and it was love at first sight. After graduating high school they had been forced to go their seperate ways due to the universities they had chosen were in two different states. They stayed in touch, though, via their phones, and Wes had visited her whenever he had had a chance. 

        Ashley had graduated from college a year early and instead of heading back to Pleasantview she had chosen Bridgeport. It was hard times in Bridgeport, though, and although she had aquired a Master's Degree in architectual design, employment was scarce in her profession of choice and she couldn't aquire a job. For the time being she  had had to settle for a part time job as a spa receptionist at Wiki's Fabulous Books and Bath. She found a one bedroom apartment and settled in.

         Nine months later Wes had paid her a surprise visit by showing up at Wiki's. She had known that he would be coming to Bridgeport, but not sure of exactly when. He had called her boss and had aquired the time that she would be clocking out and he was waiting for her, sitting on a bench next to the main entrance. When she walked out he stood up and stepped out in front of her to greet her. Startled, she had nearly slapped him before recognizing who he was.

        

        

           "Whoa, babe," he said throwing up his hands. "It's just me."

         "Wes?" Ashley asks.
         "Yep. In the flesh." He winks.

         Nearly in tears she engulfs in a tight hug, nearly squeezing the life out of him. "It's so good to see you."

        

         "I have missed you, too, hon." Nearly in tears himself he accepts her embace and returns his own.

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         On their way home to Ashley's place Wes began to feel a rumble in his stomach. He hadn't eaten anything since this morning and with the excitement of seeing Ash again after so long, he had just spaced out eating anything. He didn't want to imposition her with cooking just after work, even though he knew that she would do it for him anyway.

          "You wanna stop and grab a quick bite?" He asks.

          "Hungry, are you?" she said smiling that same smile that he had fallen iin love with in high school.

          "Starving," he said.

          "Your treat?"

          "Of course."

          "Ok," she said. "I know the perfect spot, too. Right on the beach."



         About ten minutes later they were pulling into the Bradley's Deep Fried Diner parking lot.
         Wes had Bradley's Double Deluxe Burger with cheese and jalepenos, and Ash, being a light eater, settled for a small fry and strawberry milkshake.
         "You were hungry, weren't you?" she laughed. Wes had demollished the burger even before she had finished her small fry.
         "Yes, I was." He left the waitress a three dollar tip on their way out.
         Instead of heading home as planned, Ashley took Wes by the hand and led him down to the ocean.

         "I like to come here and eat sometimes just so I can come to the water and feel the breeze and hear the waves." She said squeezing his hand.
       "It is very nice," he agreed.



          "Ash, I am so happy that we are back together again," he said stroking her cheek. "You have no idea how..."



         "Shhh," she put a finger to his lips. "I do know, Wes. Kiss me."
         He kissed her and then they stood there, embracing each other for what an onlooker would think forever, but to these two, forever wasn't long enough.

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         By the time they had arrived home it was nearly midnight and the were both exausted.
Wes excused himself to the bathroom to get a quick shower while Ashley checked her messages.



         The first message was from her best friend, Jessie, reminding her of the party tomorrow night. It was Jessie's boyfriend's birthday and she was throwing him a big party to celebrate number 25. Oh, I'll be there, she thought. And I will show off my man, too. She smiled at that.
         The second message was from her mom. Her mom called every day to just check on Ash, and talk lady talk. I'll call you tomorrow, mom.
         The third message was from Bridgeport's High Design, Inc. A Mr. Troy Brass was calling to let her know that he had set up an interview with her tomorrow morning at 10:00. Her heart beat was racing with joy up to the end of the message.
         "YES!!" She shouted. "It's about time!"
         She had to tell Wes of this great news.



         "Wes....they called. Finally, they called me..."



          "They? Who is "they", babe?"

          She explained the message to him.

          "Oh, Ash...that's great!" He said as he hugged her. "And you'll get the spot, too."

          "I love you, Wes."

          "I love you, too, babe," he said.

          Shortly after they went to bed.