The Opening Act

Chapter 2- Part 2: Confessions

Grace's POV:

"Okay show me the melody" I asked handing Luke his guitar. He had a wicked grin on his face. "Calum and Arianna went for some ice-cream" he said, still grinning. "Okay, get to the point" I was starting to get annoyed. "That means there's enough!" he blurted. "Enough what?" I was confused. "Weed!" shouted Michael as he threw a stash of weed in my face. "Michael! what the - Oh." I said looking down at the bag. I couldn't believe it. These bastards!

Ashton walked in. "So are you down?" he propsed. "Hell yeah!" I chuckled.
We hot boxed in the bathroom for the next hour. I was so baked all I remember was me and Michael making fun of Luke's quiff. I don't even know what exactly was so funny about it but we had a good laugh. Usually when I'm high as shit I like to lay down with my eyes closed.

"Did she faint?" Luke asked. "No, let her sleep!" Michael demanded. I wasn't sleeping, I was just enjoying myself. I had so many ideas and thought I had to organize in my brain, and right now felt like the perfect time to do so.

Ashtons POV:

Smoking pot was never something we did often. So I enjoy it as much as possible. Luke and Michael are completely vulnerable when they're high, and messing around with their tiny heads is a little game I like to play when I'm tripping. It's the only time I get to hear all thei hidden secrets. Call me evil if you want, but it's really amusing.
"I think Cal likes Arianna." I blurted. "Nah" Luke giggled. "I'm so serious. He took her out for ice-cream today!" I continued. "Oh no, the ice cream date. He always does that to every girl he likes. Sucks to be you Michael" Luke couldn't stop laughing. Sucks to be you eh? It can't be. Michael likes Arianna? "Shut up Luke! Don't you see he's playing those little mind games on us again!" Michael snapped.

Graces POV:

Oh my goodness. Calum and Arianna on a date? why did Luke say "Sucks to be you, Michael" ? I have so many questions in my head right now but if I 'wake up' I wont be able to hear the rest of the conversation. "I'm gonna get some coffe, anyone coming?" Ash announced. "No, you go ahead" both said simultaneously. I heard Ashton's footsteps fade out.

"Man, do you really think Cal likes Arianna?" Michael whispered. "Probably. You know Cal's ice-cream dates usually mean something" Luke said. "Fuck. I need to make a move quick" Michael growled.

I can't believe this. Arianna is out with Calum while Michael, her dream man, is here dying with jealousy. No, fuck that. We shouldn't be thinking about eve dating each other. We're co-workers, we can't risk something bad happening from this. For the sake of our own career, this can't happen. "Speaking of moves, why haven't you made a move on Grace yet?" Michael asked. There was an awkward silence for a moment. "I- I don't think she likes me" Luke replied.

I felt like my heart just pooped itself. This is way too much to handle right now. He likes me now? "She's always mean to me. If anything, she might like you." Luke mumbled. "What no! what makes you think that!" Michael excalimed. "I don't know, you guys are always together, always playing video games and going out for pizza and shit." he whined. "Well yeah, she's like my best friend man. Don't we do that too?" He ranted. "I don't know. I'm not planning to make any moves on her anymore, I'm Luke Hemmings, anyone would want me. Why should I waste my time on someone who constantly yells at me and doesn't even like me being around. I tried Michael." He pouted. "Stop being a fucking pussy" Michael growled. "Man, you've only known her for a month, she'll give in eventually." he added.
I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I didn't even know how to feel about Luke liking me. I mean, I like him too, but my career comes first. I promised I wouldn't do this to myself. I promised I'd put any feelings aside because my career always comes first. Plus, i'ts only been a month. I'm sure its only a phase. I hope it is.