One by One || 5sos • au

Chapter 16

My dads been coming home drunk at least 3 times a week. My mom has put her foot down and said if he comes home drunk one more time she is getting a divorce because it's not good for me or our family. I still haven't told her how he hit me. I don't even think he remembers he hit me.

I've been home alone since 10 this morning. My mom had to work and Michael went to talk to his insurance company. Michael is litterly loaded, only because his parents are loaded. They send him 1000 dollars every 2 months for things he needs.

He's a saver though. I'm definitely not a saver. Once I have money in my hands I have to spend it right away like its burning a whole in my pocket. At least, that's what my mom says. She wants me to get a decent job that pays well so I can soon move out and stop living off of her money. I just don't think I'm ready.

Since I've been home alone all day I decided to call up Ali and see if she can come over.

*on the phone with Ali*

"hey Ali, wanna come over? I've been bored home alone all day."

"Sure. But one condition..." oh god what could this be.

"go on?"

"well me and Ash are home alone and my mom said I have to stay with him after one time he threw a huge party and wrecked the house... they don't trust him home alone soo.. can he come too?"

"I mean, I guess." I said laughing.

"Great! I'll be over in 10."

She hung up after saying that. I realized I was a wreck and I had 10 minutes to make myself look human.

I went into the bathroom and spray some dry shampoo in my hair. By 'some' I mean a lot... and then I did my everyday makeup which consisted of: concealer, powder, bronzer, and mascara. That only took me about 5 minutes. I went back into my room and put on my favorite light wash boyfriend jeans and a random white t-shirt. I put my hair up in a messy bun and then I was done.

I patted myself on the back for making me look human so quickly. The only reason I did it was because Ashton was coming with her. I mean I was comfortable around him, I just didn't want to look like a grease zombie in front of a boy. You know?

Shortly after I was done I heard the door bell ring. I quickly hopped down the stairs like a rabbit to answer the door.

"Why hello," I said adding a fancy accent.

"How do you do Ms. Becca?" Ali asked while bowing.

"Oh my god can we just come in already?" Ashton said laughing at the end.

"Oh yeah, sorry," I said awkwardly.

"Hey sorry it took us longer than I said...Ashton didn't want to come so I had to bribe him."

"With?" I laughed.

"10 bucks."

"Awwee you love me enough to do that?" I said all mushy to Ali.

"No. I payed 10 bucks to not be bored anymore," she joked.

"So, what do you guys wanna do--really
Ash?" I said realizing he was already scrummaging through my kitchen.

Classic Ashton. 

"Okay. I guess we'll eat."

Ali and I walked into the kitchen to see Ashton making a sandwich out of items he found in the fridge and pantry.

"You know, I didn't invite you over to steal my food," I laughed.

"Well, actually you invited Ali over. I'm just a plus one."

"Whatever. Try not to ruin the place or throw any parties. Ali and I will be upstairs in my room."

I grabbed Ali's arm and dragged her up the stairs. I still hadn't told her about me and Michael. She'll flip.

"What? Why are you dragging me up here?" she asked confused. We walked into my room and I shut the door.

"You'll never believe what happened?!" I almost screamed.

"What!?" Ali asked impatiently.

"Michael asked me out! And, obviously, I said yes!" this time I did scream not caring if Ashton heard me.

"What?! Why are you just now telling me?!"

"Sorry I didn't have time to because I wanted to tell
you in person to see your reaction."

"Becca! You guys are so cute, awwe," she said happy for me.

"So where is he? I thought he was staying with you guys?"

"He went to talk to his insurance people or whatever."

"Ah, okay."

Right in that moment Ashton came barging in not even knocking.

"Uhm, go back out and do that the right way," I said sternly. He groaned, walked out, shut the door, and knocked.

"Come in," I said politely.

"Now, was that so hard?" Ali said talking to him like he was a three year old.

"Shut up Ali. Anyways can Calum come over?"

"ONLY Calum?" I said especially emphasizing 'only'

"Yes, only Calum," he said rolling his eyes.

"Sure, I don't care."

"Yes! Thanks Bec."

"Yeah yeah," I said while he ran out the door. slamming it shut.

"But then when Michael comes home, Luke will be the only one not here," Ali said worried.

"Fine invite Luke. Let's just have all of us hang out like old times," I said throwing my hands up in the air laughing.

I was looking for my TV remote when I heard my phone ringing.

"Who is it?" Ali asked.

"My mom," I said confused. She never calls me at work unless something's wrong. I picked up the phone quickly.

"Mom? What's wrong?" I questioned concerned.

"My boss wants me to go on a 2 week business trip to New York... I don't know if I want you to be alone with your dad coming home drunk all the time. You shouldn't have to deal with that..."

"Mom, it's fine. Michael will be here and I'll be starting school in like 5 days. This is an awesome opportunity. Go for it."

"Are you sure sweetie because I just don't-"

I cut her off, "yes mom do it," said laughing in between my words because of how worried she was. "Plus I'm 18 mom. I'll be fine. Trust me."

"Okay. Thanks sweetie. Call me if something happens."

"I will. Bye. Love you."

"Love you too sweetie, bye," she hung up the phone and I just sat there. Ali looked at me confused.

"Well..?" she said laughing.

"Oh, my mom is going on a 2 week business trip."

"Oh, fun," she said dully.

"Yeah... so is Luke coming over?"

"Yeah. He's on his way."

"Great. Now we can hang out and have a good time together. All of us," I smiled causing Ali to smile back.

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(a/n- this is kinda gonna be like a part 1 to them hanging out bc I didn't knew how to end it and if I continued it would be really long so yeah. this and the next chapter are just kinda like filler chapters until she goes back to school.)