5 Seconds of Summer Preferences

#58 You're Dating One Of His Best Mates and He's Jealous

Ashton: "Luke!" You squeal, running around the dressing room, trying to outrun your boyfriend and his tickle hands. "You're not going to win!" He called after you. The rest of the boys chuckled as you two made fools of yourselves, all except Ashton, who seemed to be irritated. You and Luke laughed as you jumped over the couches and around the chairs. "Ashton! Save me!" You nearly tackled Ashton, hiding behind his frame. "God, get a room." He grunted, pulling his shirt over his head and walking out of the dressing room, practically slamming the door. "Geez, what's his problem?" You rolled you eyes, then saw Luke inching closer to you. "Gotcha." He grinned, wrapping his fingers around your belt loops and pulling you in for a kiss. He leaned in close, planting a kiss on your nose. "I think Ashton's just tired." Calum answered your question, which you had forgotten all about after Luke's scene. "He didn't get much sleep last night." Michael tried to add, looking really guilty. "You'd think he was cross with me or something..." You sighed. After all, he had been acting weird all week. Michael and Calum's faces turned pale, and they were trying to avoid eye contact with you. They knew something you didn't. "I'm going to the loo." Luke nodded in your direction and made his way to the bathroom. "Ok, what is it?" You asked as soon as Luke was out of hearing range. "Nothing." You could always tell when Calum was lying because his cheeks turned bright red. "Guys! Seriously!" You begged. They looked at each other, nodding. "You see.. Luke's not the only one who fancies you.." Michael shyly admitted. "Ashton..?" You sighed, stunned. "Ashton." Michael stated. "He fell for you on day one." "But, I knew you guys long before Luke and I started dating?" Calum nodded. "He knew that Luke fancied you.. So he never said anything to you. But now he just.. can't watch you two like this anymore. He really loves you Y/N. He can't handle it." "Who can't handle what?" Luke reappeared in the dressing room and took you by the hand. "Oh, nothing." Michael shrugged. "Come on. We've got to be on stage in seven minutes." You and Luke followed the boys out. Luke looked as happy as ever, which made you feel awful.. because maybe, just maybe, you loved Ashton like Ashton loved you.

Calum: "Ok, Calum! Get this on camera!" Ashton's and your lips were separated by an egg, which you were trying to get across the room without breaking. "Shit!" Ashton cursed when the egg came crashing to the floor. "YES! I WIN!" Michael jumped up from his spot on the couch, dancing and screaming. "WE won." His girlfriend, Sarah, corrected, shaking her head. Everyone was at Michael and Sarah's apartment to play games and have a movie night. Everyone seemed to be having fun except for Calum, who sat at the counter scowling all night. "Hey, sweetie, what's up?" You ran over to Cal. The rest of your friends were all screaming and laughing in the background, not noticing your and Calum's absence. "Just not really in a game mood." He huffed, taking a sip from his beer. "I think I'm just going to go home." "You can't leave! You promised we'd play a round of fifa before you left." He cursed under his breath, running a hand through his hair. "Really Y/N. I'm just not feeling well." You stared at him for a minute, trying to dig the real reason from his eyes. "Cal, we've been friends for 8 years. You don't think that by now I can't tell when something's bothering you?" He looked at you intently, and finally shook his head. "You wouldn't understand." His voice boomed, and before you could react he was making his way towards the door. Everyone in the room stopped their activities to look and see what the problem was. "Calum! Wait!" You called after him, chasing him down the hallway. "Wait up you jerk!" You caught his arm just before he was about the exit the door. "You can't just say that and leave! At least try to let me understand." You watched as the red color from his face melted. Instead of scary like he did a few seconds ago, he now looked scared and vulnerable. "Why him?" He barely whispered. "What?" You were genuinely confused. "Why did you pick Ashton over me?" His eyes turned up to look directly into yours. You tried to process the words and reply but nothing came out. "We've been friends for years, Y/N, and then all of the sudden Ash shows up and I become number two on your list." A tear fell down from his cheek. "I love Ash, he's a great guy. But I just.. I always thought we'd end up together.." He huffed, walking out the door. "What the fuck am I supposed to say to that?" You stood in the doorway, screaming to Calum. Him telling you that he feels that way about you only infuriated you. For years you waited for him to say this and now all the sudden while you were with Ash he decided to finally say it. He stopped dead in his tracks and turned to look at you. "What?" "I waited 7 fucking years for you to say that and now that I'm with Ash you think that it's the right time?" The tears fell down your face and suddenly the cold breeze that was in the air sent shivers down your spine. You were too upset to realize that Ashton was now standing behind you. "What did he say to you?" Ashton grabbed you by the arm and turned your body to face him. His face was filled with anger when he saw the tears. "Ash, let me go." You pulled yourself from his grip and ran down the stairs to where Calum was standing. "You are an ass." You screamed at him before making your way to your car. "Y/N, wait." Ashton's voice boomed down the street and you froze. "Both of you get in here now before someone sees you." He yelled. You'd never seen Ash so stern so you decided it'd be best to listen to him. Once you and Calum were both back inside Ash began to settle down. "You think I didn't know Cal? I've seen the way you look at her.." His tone dropped. "And you." He pointed to you. "I always knew that you loved him more than me." You felt ashamed, knowing it was true. You loved Ash, but you had just settled for him. "I'm not mad.." He sighed. "I kind of felt like this was going to happen.. and It's ok. I know how much you two love each other. I want you two to be happy, and you two together is the way to make that happen." You and Calum glanced at each other. "I'm really not mad. So please.. Just please. Be together already.." Ashton begged sincerely. "Ashton, I'm really sorry.." You tried to apologize, but he wouldn't let you. "I'm not. Y/N, I got to spend the past 9 months with an amazing girl, and she's one of my best friends.. but honestly, I don't think we would have lasted. But, you and Calum will." He nodded to you, and then suddenly Cal's lips were on yours. "I love you.." Calum sighed. "I love you too."