Mistakes • AFI (Currently Rewriting)

Chapter 18 - Fight or flight

--- Ashton's pov---

"Ethan" Michael shouted before quickly standing up and pulling him into a hug. Calum, Luke, Zeke and Lucy then followed suit. Sierra and Crystal were hugging Tiffany. I glanced at Melody who had George by her side. She looked terrified.

George then shook his head as I met his gaze. I then sighed before focusing back on Ethan. I trusted George to take care of her. I don't think he knew why they broke up but he is a good friend to notice.

"Its been forever everyone" Ethan explained his gaze still focused on Melody. I wanted to stab him in his eyes  with a fork. He doesn't get to act so buddy buddy when he hurt her.

"Mels doesn't talk about her love life. Are you two still working it out or are you over?" Lucy questioned as Ethan just chuckled before shaking his head.

"Me and Mels decided it was best we go our separate ways, though it seems we both moved on to new people" Ethan answered with a smirk as Melody sunk deeper into her chair. All eyes then turned to her. I now wanted to punch him. Melody isn't ready to tell everyone about us.

Zeke and Lucy then spun around and looked at Melody as if she was a child doing something cute.

"Your dating? Do we know them? Is it someone from London or LA? Was it-"

Question after question was soon fired at her. I want to get them to stop cause if she sunk any deeper then she would become one with the chair. My hands then tighten into a fist as I saw Ethans smirk. I then bit my tongue hard trying to hold back the words... the long list of words to describe him.

"Ok let's back up so she can breath" George snapped before shooting straight up. Everyone then fell silent except for the music playing.

"It is Melody's business and her business alone if she tells us who she is dating" George added before standing up and dragging her away. We both glanced at each other. I mouthed a thank you and he mouth a no problem back.

The tension in the air was thick after George and Melody walked off before everyone went off to their own thing. Sierra and Luke then walked off to get another drink. Crystal and Tiffany went off to the dance floor. Lucy, Calum and Zeke went off on their end. That then left me, Michael and IT.

"Such a shame and here I though me and George were friends" Ethan muttered while standing next to me. I wanted to tell him what I think is the truth about George's views on him. But I didn't.

"Maybe try and be a better boyfriend, one that doesn't lay a hand on women" I suggested before watching him roll his eyes at my comment. I then glanced at Michael who seemed mesmerised by Zekes photo album of his dyed hair journey.

"Why don't you try being less Cranky... you wouldn't want me tell my Dad" He whispered into my ear which caused me to glare at him. Ever since it turned out his dad was my therapist, it's become very... tempting to bitch about his son.  But threatening me to be nicer by using his dad? That was not what I expected from him.

"Less Cranky... I'm not four Ethan and last time I checked I whooped your ass. You did run away after all just so questions weren't asked by your Dad and Mom" I responded which earned me a smirk from the devil himself. He then bursted into laughter  when he saw me looking at him.

"Don't get cocky Irwin. The only reason I was on the floor was because I was too busy leaving my mark on her to hear you coming" Ethan said once he stopped laughing. He then wrapped a arm around me with a smile.

"You sure about that Ethan? We could always find out later if you might have had the chance of throwing me in the floor"

"Are you two done measuring your dicks cause I need one of you to look after my things while I go pee" Michael suddenly asked pushing his way between us. I glanced at him and Ethan before sighing.