Chapter Title: (173) Ensure You Remain As Naked As Possible-01

"We don't have to do this." They found their little shore where he gave her a promise ring. Aiden led them there intentionally, not only for the privacy but for the symbolism of it all. He was quiet, nervous, thinking he was in trouble and wanted every shred of the upper hand he could get. They were sat beside each other on the sand, Marley cross-legged as she broke the silence. "Marley-" "Aiden." He ran a hand through his hair, his eyes on the lake. She watched him with concern as once again they were back in his past, back to where she should know by now to expect and make peace with the mention of. She rested a gentle hand on his bicep. "The whole tour bus thing...you don't have to not go have fun with your friends because of me." "We have plans with my brother," Aiden said, turning to look at her. "And how many times do I have to say it until you understand?" He cupped her cheeks and stared into her eyes, "There is nowhere else I'