Smiles Change Lives(Lashton AU)

Chapter 7- Jet Black Heart

"Everybody's got their demons, even wide awake or dreaming" -5SOS

Ashton's P.O.V

I couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt as I looked around the quaint, warm café, I had turned my back on the two people I needed the most, they had done nothing wrong and I just walked right out and didn't look back. Oh god they must be worried sick about me. Yeah you're so stupid; you couldn't even see what was right in front of you. You're so pathetic Ashton.

The voices just won't leave me alone, no matter how hard I try to shake them off. I'm so sick of hearing my own mind attack me; I'm beginning to think that it's affecting me worse than Chase does. I was so focused on the voice that I'd forgotten where I was, it felt as if I was in my own little world and to be honest I didn't really mind, it's quite nice here.

I jumped a little when I heard someone clear their throat behind me. I spun round on my heels to see the tall blonde haired guy that I had seen behind the counter earlier. He chuckled and smiled warmly at me "You okay there mate?" he spoke with a strong Aussie accent and I won't lie unlike mine it made him even more attractive. Shut up Ashton! You're with chase, you can't go after other guys you little slut!

I mentally groaned and I fake smiled back at him and nodded as I picked at my jacket sleeves "yeah I'm good thank you, just wanted a caramel latte, please" I spoke shyly making him chuckle and walk back to the counter "I can't say I'm the best at making coffee at the moment but I'll give It a go" he spoke jokingly as he got to work making my coffee, leaving me to stand awkwardly at the counter drifting back into my thoughts whilst I waited.

I knew I wanted a coffee but something told me I shouldn't have come back here. The voices were right I was just a worthless slut, I was so engrossed in my own mind that I hadn't noticed that I'd started scratching at my wrists. Nor had I noticed that the guy I remembered as Luke had finished my coffee and was now watching me intently as if he himself was lost in thought.

Luke's P.O.V

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the curly haired lad from this morning and I was even more shocked when he walked into the store, looking a little lonely. He physically jumped when I spoke to him and then after one sentence he went silent again as I made his coffee, so I decided to decorate his Latte with a smile. I guess I was just hoping that a small smile might make his day as it looked like he had the world on his shoulders; once it was finished I placed it down in front of him, I couldn't help but notice he was scratching at his wrists making me frown a little but I shook it off and cleared my throat to get his attention.

He looked up at me and shyly smiled handing over the correct money; he bit his lip when he saw the decoration on his coffee and fuck, it made him more attractive. I managed to compose myself before I moaned out loud and watched him walk to a seat in the corner of the room. I didn't notice Kat standing behind me until she squealed "ASHTON" making me jump about 6 foot in the air and clutch at my chest "Fuck Kat, don't creep up on people. So not cool" I whined poking my tongue out at her making her giggle and wave her hand at me as she sped towards the boy I now knew was Ashton.

She sat down opposite him and smiled gently at the timid boy who shyly smiled back at her. It was cute watching my sister acting motherly towards the lad, she obviously cared a lot for him and if he meant that much to her, he must be special. She doesn't usually get too close to people that she doesn't know, not since our parents left us.

She seemed so happy to see him and it meant the world to me to see her smiling again. Ashton was barely smiling back though, He didn't appear to say much either just nodded or shook his head in response to her. I frowned a little at that because a boy that beautiful should be smiling all the time. Woah did I just call him beautiful. Shut up Luke. You barely know him. I shook my head and headed out to the kitchen to grab some more muffins for the display, and when I got there I just laughed at Calum who was dancing around shirtless again! Luckily I managed to leave before he noticed me.

I chuckled to myself as I put the muffins away but abruptly stopped when I noticed a muscular guy about my height stop outside the window and glare at Ashton. It was only then that I looked at Ashton who was frozen in place, a look of terror on his face as tears collected in his eyes. I could only watch as Kat went to stand up, but was quickly stopped by Ashton who shook his head and said something to her before walking out the door towards the guy who swiftly grabbed Ashton by the wrist and dragged him away.

As soon as they were out of sight I heard a strangled sob, I instantly recognized it was my sister and ran to her before her legs gave way and held her tight kissing her head softly as she whimpered out a string of soft "No's" into my chest. I didn't know who that guy was but I knew he wasn't good news and I was determined to find out why. It took a lot to make Kat cry, she was the strongest person I knew and she practically raised me. Which made me want to know why that asshole upset my big sister so much and why he dragged that poor boy off so harshly. 

I could tell that, the dude surely had a jet black heart from the coldness of the stare he threw Ashton's way and judging by Kat's reaction. I had absolutely no idea what he was capable of. I could only hope that the shy hazel eyed, blonde lad is safe and okay. 

I'd just have to wait and find out.  

A/N Oh dear, looks like things aren't looking good for little Ashy. I promise things will get better for him!! I'm sorry this is only a short update. I've been so busy and i felt bad for neglecting you guys so much so i thought i'd treat you to an update. Please let me know what you think as i'd love to hear your feedback and i hope you're all doing well!! 

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