Something Worth Fighting For by McNiel Ashley

Author:McNiel, Ashley [McNiel, Ashley]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-01-20T00:00:00+00:00

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“I should go to my dad’s.” I told Atlas when we were in my car safely back in Jacksonville.

“What? Baby...”

“I need to at least go see him. You can come with me if you want.”

“Will you come home with me?”

“Atlas, I’m not sure that’s such a good idea...”

“Don’t let this ruin us, please.” His hands were tight around the wheel.

“It won’t.” I said but was honestly unsure. “I need to get clothes and check on him.”

“Move in with me.”

“What?” I looked at him my mouth hanging open. “Have you lost your mind?”

“Move in with me. I want to be able to come home to you every night. I want to know that there’s someone waiting on me. You can still check on your dad. You’re there almost every night anyway. Let’s do this right, move in with me, Ellie.”

He had a point that I couldn’t argue with I was always over there. “You have to promise me something.”

“Anything.”

“No more drinking in excess. I won’t do that again.”

“That’s easy enough. Is that a yes? Say yes.” Atlas glanced over at me staring out the window. “Ellie?” He prompted.

“Yes, but this is all or nothing.”

“I wouldn’t want anything less.”

We drove with me humming to the radio, all the way to my dad’s house. “Are you going to tell him about Micah?” Atlas asked we pulled to a stop in his driveway.

“No, he doesn’t need to worry about me.”

“Fine by me.”

“Ellie Belle is that you?” Dad called from the porch.

“Yeah old man, it’s me.”

“Old man, huh? Got your boy with you?”

“Yes sir, I’m still around.” Atlas laughed.

“Well shit,” Dad smirked as I came up the stairs, “Missed you, Belle.” He hugged me tight as I tried not to wince.

“Missed you too, Daddy.”

“Atlas, good to see you.” He shook Atlas’ hand.

“You too, sir.”

“I think you can call me Ben by now, I’ve told you half a dozen times. Atlas in my house, it’s okay.” Dad led us inside crashing down onto the couch.

“Yes, sir... Ben.” Atlas laughed. “That’ll take some getting used to.”

“How was Texas?”

“Beautiful, I have never seen a sunset like that except maybe Hawaii. But it’s a battle.”

“How’s your family?”

“They’re great, they were excited to meet our girl.” Atlas wrapped his arm around my shoulder.

“Who wouldn’t be?” Dad smiled at me.

“My thoughts exactly.” Atlas agreed.

“Ellie, Keller showed me a video of you on YouTube.”

“What?!”

“Yeah, you were singing in a barn. You’re damn good.” Dad nodded as I glared at Atlas.

“I might have sent it to your brother.”

“I’m going to kick your ass.”

“The boy has a point, you’re talented.”

“Don’t gang up on me. You’re not taking his side, I’m not happy about this.” I crossed my arms like a petulant child.

“When are you not pissed off?” Dad teased as Atlas looked up at the ceiling trying not to laugh.

“Bite me.” I stuck my tongue out at him.

“Now, now.” Dad scolded me.

“Ellie and I were thinking about moving in together.” Atlas blurted out, getting rewarded with another glare.

“Is this true?” Dad looked to me. I nodded, biting the inside of my lip.

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