Ice {Lashton AU}

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Luke's POV

I jumped up the next morning and raced to get my uniform on. It's not that I was late, I was just just extremely eager to get to work with the thought of Ashton showing up. I may or may not have checked my appearance in the mirror multiple times before starting the walk to the diner. The sun decides to make a come back and was shining along with my mood.

The doors of the diner were unlocked so I knew Calum was already there.

"Oh Caaaaal!" I sung out as I walked into the kitchen. He was busy putting everything into place and gave a small groan at my voice. I wrapped my arms around his waist from behind and buried my face into his neck. The dark boy sighed.

"Hello Lucas."

I giggled and let go of my best friend. I started doing the usual chores of setting up for the day. I worked a little harder, making sure everything was spotless. Calum noticed my preciseness and rolled his eyes, but didn't say anything. Unfortunately, the work was quickly completed and we were left to do nothing.

Calum scrolled through his phone but I couldn't stop fidgeting. I kept tapping my fingers against our small table we had in the back, or pacing the kitchen. I constantly checked the dining room to see if anyone showed up and we didn't hear them come in. I started to get discouraged when I heard the bells clash with the front door. A grin spread across my face as I shot to the front.

The smile quickly disappeared when I saw it was just some teenagers. I sighed and walked over to where they say an took their orders. When I returned to the kitchen Calum looked up at me and saw my distraught face.

"Hey, there's still the whole day left. He could still come!" He said, taking the order out of my hands and went to fill it. I nodded glumly and plopped down on a chair.

Calum is right. I don't need to overreact this much when it's just the beginning of the day. It's just that my usual insecurities slowly began to take over my thoughts. Maybe Ashton thought I was too awkward, or I was too tall. Maybe I'm too skinny and my hair is too dumb. No matter what, I could never compare to Ashton's looks.

Gosh he's probably straight anyways.

I can't sit here and tear myself apart over someone I don't even know. But I wanted to be fascinated by him. I wanted to always make him smile and cheer him up. I wanted Ashton to be the last thing I see before I die.

For the rest of the day I would jump up every time the door opened, only to be disappointed. Calum would keep encouraging me or tell really stupid jokes to make me laugh. But he could only distract me for so long.

The time came to where we had to close up. And after Calum locked the doors and pulled down the blinds I gave up. I half assed washed the tables down and stacked chairs sloppily on them. I took out all my anger with floor as I harshly swept it with the broom.

"What did the poor floor do to you?" Calum smirked. I shot a glare over at him, making the dark boy raise his hands in defense. I jumped when I felt arms twist around me. Calum pulled me away from the broom and into his chest, drawing small circles on my back.

"Hey he never said he was going to come today, right? But if he never does then it'll be okay, okay? And then I'll kick his ass." He chuckled while he held me. I laughed into his shoulder and he pulled me back so I could see his face.

"Now let's go get drunk."

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Calum drove us to a club after changing at my apartment. I could already feel the buzz from the thumping music coming from inside. I started to go to the end of the long line that had formed on the side but Calum dragged me the opposite way. The bouncer raises an eye brow when we walked up to him.