Kids in the Dark ✘ ashton au (completed)

"To burn out forever or light up a spark."

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Elizabeth

I didn't know what to expect to see when Ashton arrived. I was expecting him dressed exactly like I saw him the day before, black skinnies and a red flannel to accent the band tee. It just seemed like his everyday demeanor.

But he had to be different and he had to look attractive in every way possible. It seemed like he was trying to make me fall to my death.

He walked into Waffle House with grey sweatpants, a maroon T-shirt, very tight might I add, and a maroon beanie sitting on top of his mop of curls.

I could tell he charmed every girl, old or young. It was a spell that he couldn't contain and he was oblivious that he was casting it.

he didn't seem to notice all the girls gawking at him as he slid into the seat across from me. Score one for me and zero for the typical blonde cheerleader in the corner.

"It's a pleasure to see you again," he smiled, picking up the menu.

"I saw you yesterday," I chuckled.

"Shut up I'm trying to be a freaking gentlemen."

I laugh obnoxiously before covering my mouth in embarrassment. He ordered some waffles and leaned back, studying me.

"Why do you always stare at me like that?" I ask.

"I don't know really. It's a simple habit of mine to take in every detail of someone's face. Usually if they're beautiful," he answered, nonchalantly.

Before he could see my embarrassment, our food comes. I noticed our waitress wink and slide her number to Ashton.

Note to self, get rid of the female population that are attracted to Ashton I thought.

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"So, would you like to tell me why you were at Waffle House in the next city over, with a backpack and suitcase?" Ashton asked. After eating and begging Ashton if I could pay for him, he paid and we left the heavenly place. We walked to a nearby park after he put my stuff in his car.

"I don't want to talk about it here," I whispered, gesturing to everyone else at the park.

"Alright then. We are going to the getaway then."

He stands up and turns my way with his hand out. I hesitantly take his hand in mine. We weave our fingers together and head back to his car.

I stared at our hands as we walked and watched his thumb trace circles on the back of my hand. It relaxed me from reality.

He opens the passenger door for me to get in then softly slams the door before slipping into the drivers seat.

He pulled out of the packed parking lot with ease and heads towards our getaway. His music library is playing softly in the background and I squeal when I hear my favorite song.

"Turn this shît up please!!" I beg him. He laughs at my excitement but turns it up, keeping his eyes on the road. The first few beats of Weightless by All Time Low spills out of the speakers.

"Manage me, I'm a mess. Turn a page, I'm a book half unread. I wanna be laughed at, laughed with, just because," I sing, bobbing my head to the beat. I could feel the stares I got from passing cars but I didn't care.

"I wanna feel weightless and that should be enough."

I continued singing and playing the air guitar, unaware of Ashton recording me with his phone.

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When we arrived at the detention center, aka the getaway, there were a few stragglers here and there.

"Most of the people that stay over the weekend are either going through something like you at the moment or have no place to go," he explained, walking me to the renovated building. Ashton lamely named it 'the Gaskarth building' after Alex from All Time Low.

"Well I think that the creation of this place is really amazing. Maybe someday you should expand it nationally," I smile, mentally congratulating myself for making up that idea.

"Maybe one day."

We walk up the steps and into my room. The fairy lights that I hung up the day before were twinkling when I turned on the switch.

"You decorated your room quite nicely," he said in awe, tracing his fingers along the fairy lights.

"Yeah, might as well make this my home," I sigh,"I wouldn't really mind it because I have everything I need here."

"And so you can see me more."

"Whatever helps you sleep at night," I laugh, sticking out my tongue.

"You help me sleep at night," he winks jokingly, making me turn a crimson color. This boy was going to be the death of me.

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Same Elizabeth. Same. Anyways thank you to EVERYONE who has read my story and voted and/or commented on it. I didn't know it was going to get this popular but I am grateful for every single one of you.

You are my mains. Thank you.

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