Winter break /c.h\

Chapter 7

First things first... Are you okay? -Grace
Not really. Gracie, did you see what happened? Like we're you at the club with him?-Elly
Yeah. I was there but I wasn't by him. I was dancing. We were all drunk. He didn't mean to do it -Grace
I just. I can't believe that right now. I should've come with you guys. This would've never happened -Elly
No. Elly. Seriously. It's not like he meant to do it. He was shitfaced. So was I. And I have to say that girl looks similar to you -Grace
But he should've stopped it-Elly
Again, he was drunk. And I think he knew what he did was wrong. There was something up with him when we left -Grace
I just. Idk rn -Elly
Elly you know those stupid tabloids always wanna cause drama. They just danced. I think you should text him. He's lost without you -Grace
Okay -Elly

Settling couples arguments first thing in the morning, wasn't my cup of tea, but I couldn't see either of them go through this. I put my phone back in the bedside table and turned to face Calum. His arm was lazily draped across my waist as he slept. His slightly open, little gasps escaping every so often. I slid my finger, softly, across his bottom lip, causing his eyes to twitch a little, as he woke up.
"You're so creepy" he mumbled
"I know. But I wanted you to wake up" I pecked his lips softly
"Well, I'm awake now" he smirked and I fell silent "What's wrong, babe?"
"Just thinking about Elly and Ashton"
"They'll be alright baby. It was a drunken mistake. Elly will get it"
"Yeah.."
"Baby.." I looked up at him "Stop worrying about them"
"I just.." He cut my off by catching my lips with his
"Can Ashton and Elly do that for you?" He cocked an eyebrow
"No" I grinned and kissed his lips again
"So stop thinking about them, when I'm right here"
"Fine" I laughed and snuggled my face into the crook of his neck
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Judging by the disappointed look permanently plastered Ashton's face all day, and his constant clutch on his phone, I would've guessed that things weren't going so well. But I didn't have time to think about them. I had to get ready for the All Time Low concert we were going to tonight. It was going to be epic, and if help Elly and Ashton when I got over the hype.
I pulled my ATL crop top on and some shorts, pairing it with my white converse and walked to the mirror, running my fingers through my hair.
"You look cute" Mary appeared in the doorway.
"Thanks" I glanced at her
"So have you had fun here?"
"Yes. Besides getting sick, it's been amazing" I smiled at her
"I'm sad you guys are leaving tomorrow"
"Me too" I shrugged "I wish we could stay. But we all have to get back to normality. I have school and the boys.. well, they don't really have lives, but still they have a routine"
"Yeah, I understand. I hope you guys come back to visit again. Not just to escape the snow either. Sooner than that"
"Yeah. I'm hoping for the summer. Hopefully everything will be settled by then"
"Yep" she popped the 'p' and walked away
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As much as he tried to have fun, I could tell Ashton was struggling to keep his mind off of Elly as we got to the concert.
"It'll be okay. Just have fun" I cupped his shoulder, trying to reassure him
"Okay. I'll try"
The concert was great. All their songs had us pumped, shouting the lyrics at each other, even though we couldn't hear anything but them. Afterwards we had meet and greet passes and we were all jittery to get in. As soon as we got back stage all of the boys, let out little squeaks of excitement. The guys from the band were all awesome, but I had to say that Jack was the coolest. Maybe it was because he and Calum had the same hair, or because they had the same sense of humor, but whatever it was, made me love him. The boys all got to talk for a while, while I stood quietly admiring myself, for the idea of aiming to this concert
"I'm Zack" the bassist stuck out his hand
"I know" I giggled and took his hand
"You must being an amazing person"
"Why do you say that?"
"Because all of them are worshipping you right now, especially the tall, cocky one thanking to Jack"
"Oh well thanks"
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As exhausted as we all were after the concert, we had to pack. Our flight was super early the next day, and none of us had even started. After it was all done we all set our alarms and went to bed.
I was awake before my alarm went off, so I got up and got dressed, dreading the fact that I had to put on leggings and bring a hoodie with onto the plane. I was defiantly going to miss the weather, but I missed home more. None of the boys got up on time of course, so Mary and I got them all up and out the door quickly.
The goodbyes went by fast, as well as the flight, making it hard to savor the last bit of the nice weather.
When we landed all the boys were asleep except for Ashton. As they all woke up I leaned towards him
"Go to her house right away, okay?"
"Okay" he nodded, looking on the verge of tears.
Kai picked us all up. And dropped Ashton and Michael off at their destinations, then took the rest of us, back to my apartment.
"So what finally pushed you guys over the edge to date?" Kai asked, pushing through my front door
"Mary, actually. She made me realize that it was okay to like him"
"Well that's good. Are you happy?"
"Insanely"
"Then I'm happy too"
"Yeah. So when are you and Luke gonna finally go out?"
"Er..uh.." She nervously shifted and rubbed the back of her neck "I just....i don't know"  she blurted out awkwardly
"Kai. Please, you can't even deny that you like him. And he obviously likes you. Just make a move"
"GRACE IM AWKWARD" she whisper shouted, gesturing with her hands
"AND SO IS HE" I copied her tone and actions
"Shut up asshole. If it happens, it happens"
"It will happen. Because you have me" I placed a hand on my chest and batted my eyelashes at her
"Don't flatter yourself too much. It hasn't happened yet"
"It will soo.." The doorbell cut of my thought and I reached for the doorknob  "Ashton?" I looked at his year stained face, knowing this news wasn't going to be good
"She won't take me back" his voice wavered and I pulled him into the door and into a hug
"I'll work on it Ash. She's just mad right now. It'll be okay" I rubbed the small of his back and let him cry on my shoulder, feeling Kai's worried eyes on us.
"What if she doesn't?" He pushed me away and looked me square in the face
"She will. I know Elly. She will"

(Well hey there. I hope you're catching up. I know I've been updating a lot lately, but only because you need answers. And now two consecutive chapters have ended with Ashton crying. Oops maybe it'll make a certain someone give me some answer *cough cough* SuzyIrwin   Well okay bye guys. I might update again tonight. I have a lot of time 💘)