That Night

Chapter 9

Ashton's P.O.V

I close my eyes and hold my breath, ready to be faced with Brooke. I don't know what to say to her. I told her I love her, and then made out with her sister.

I'm such a dick.

"Ashton?" I hear Brooke say as the closet door swings open. Maybe if I keep my eyes closed, she won't know I'm here. "Ashton, what the hell are you doing in there?" She asks again.

"I uhm... I'm... I'm hiding from Cara-lynn." I admit, standing up and moving out of the closet. "Brooke can we talk?" I add, glancing at Luke.

"No Ashton. We can't. I have to go." She says simply. There's no anger, sadness or hate in her voice. She just sounds empty.

"Brooke please don't shut me out." I say, reaching for her arm. She shrugs it away, grabs her clothes out of the closet and picks up her shoes, making her way out. "Brooke." I beg, watching Luke trail out behind her.

I scratch the back of my neck and sigh, feeling tears start to form in my eyes. I'm not the type to cry but what else is there to do?

Brooke's P.O.V

"So, do you still wanna eat?" Luke asks, driving away from Michael's house for the second time tonight.

"I'm not really hungry anymore." I admit, laying the seat back so I can rest.

"Do I need to take you home or do you wanna crash at my place?" He asks. I think for a moment, wondering if I could get away with staying with Luke all night. I was gonna stay at Ashton's, so maybe I'll just pretend I did.

"Would you mind if I stayed at your house?" I ask, looking in the rearview mirror.

"Not at all. Do you want to?" He responds, switching lanes.

"Yeah I want to." I say. I can't believe I'm gonna stay at his house after just meeting him.

But hey, tonight is a night of risks.

"Okay. It's not too far." He says, breaking my thoughts. He smiles softly to himself and I find myself smiling back.

...

"Brooke. Uhm, Brooke?" I hear a slightly raspy voice call. I feel someone rubbing my arm slightly, trying to wake me. I sit up and slowly open my eyes, trying to remember where I am.

"Where's Ash?" I ask, looking around some more. Its dark and I can feel the wind on my neck. I wrap my arms around myself and yawn.

"I don't know. Do you want me to take you back? We can try to find him for you." The voice calls again. It sounds distant, even though I know whoever it is, is right next to me. I'm still half asleep. I lay back once more and stretch, my hand brushing against someone's cheek. I open my eyes, now more awake and see Luke.

Obviously.

"Oh my goodness. I'm sorry, Luke. I forgot I was with you. No, I don't want Ashton. I just want... You." I say, looking up the smiling boy.

"Okay." he replies, stroking my cheek with the back of his hand. I smile and place my hand over his. "Let's go inside." he whispers and I step out of the car, following him to his apartment.

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AGHHHHH I am soooooo sorry for not updating. this is a crap chapter anyways but after my phone chargers, I'll go right into updating again so yeah. hope you guys are enjoying the story. it might get a little sexual soon sooooo ;D okay yeah bye and I love you

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