He Doesn't Know; I Know

Part Eleven: Play as if its the end of the world!

Ashton's P.O.V.

"Hey! Don't you dare!"

"Pizza!"

"Its mine!"

"Get away from my box!"

"No! Its mine!"

"Ashton!" Luke whined, chasing Michael, who was now carrying another box of pizza after eating one on his own.

Pizza. Why do I have the feeling that everything will actually revolve around pizza?

I shook my head as my lips curved into a thin smile. Its been three days already since Michael walked out on us. And you wouldn't even believe how Luke came up to fetch him. Of course, what else but with a box of pizza!

We're not in the same school but I knew them through mutual friends. It was Luke who got really attached to me first after I kinda "saved" him from the bullies, according to him. I don't think I did but what I knew was Shawn was being too mean to him that day so I stepped in.

Soon, I've started watching their videos on YouTube and, being into music as well, I would say they're quite impressive. Later, they've invited me to play drums for them and Calum literally just asked me to be part of the band. And all I knew after that was we started "banding" - and it was fun hanging out with these boys. I love them all. They're like brothers to me.

That includes Michelle and Delilah. But sisters, of course.

I'm so happy that Calum finally broke out of his shell and told Michelle about his feelings. I mean, it was pretty obvious. I, myself, knew he likes her more than a best friend. And I could say Michelle does too. Its a good thing they're together now.

And now we have a new addition to the family!

Delilah just got here two weeks ago. She was Luke's friend actually. She's so nice and sweet.

I actually think she likes Luke.

I wonder if Luke feels the same...

"Ashton! Help me!" Luke called again.

I shrugged. Yeah, I'm like the father to these boys - and girls - being the eldest one.

"Michael," I called. "You might get a pizza disease or something. Let Luke have that!"

He stopped on tracks to looked at me with a confused look.

"There is?" He asked. "Oh my god! I might have a pi---"

"Gotcha!" Luke cut him off. He sneaked up to Michael and took the box away from him.

"Hey!" He pulled the hem of his shirt and struggled to get the box back.

"Okay, okay!" Luke gave up, laughing. "Maybe we can share!"

"I know I won't share," Michelle giggled, snatching the box from them as she stuck her tongue out. She sat in between Calum and Delilah who were laughing hard.

"Let's share on the last box," Michael rolled his eyes, as he and Luke took the last box and started eating in it.

I wish you knew how its like to be a father to these kids. Its crazy. I'm so never wanting kids of my own if they're like these.

On second thought, I think I could handle it better.

"Okay," I started, standing at the center. "So, tomorrow's the big day. You guys ready?"

"What if we mess up?" Calum blurred out.

"Yeah," Luke said. "And before it started it was over." [A/N: Recognized this song? Lol!]

"Too much negativity," Michael shrugged. "Chill or be chilled. We'll get through it."

"Thank you very much," I smiled, with my thumbs up at Michael. Then I looked at everyone, one after another. "They've watched us already. Tomorrow will be nothing but finalization. Come on, guys, we're almost there! Play as if its the end of the world!"

"I don't want the world to end," Luke raised his eyebrows.

"Its a metaphor," Delilah rolled her eyes, giggling.

"Oh," he muttered, blushing.

"Calum," I said as his attention focused unto me. "Let's play your song."

"What?" He asked. "Are you sure? It might ruin everything."

"I'm sure," I nodded, raising my hand. "Who else is with me?"

Michelle raised her hand, as she smiled at Calum, twining her other hand to his. Then Michael followed together with Luke and Delilah.

He sighed and slowly raised his hands. "Okay. I'm in."

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A/N: Sorry but I just had to fast forward to three days after. And as if you don't know that Luke and Michael will be okay, right? What song do you think they'll sing on the show?!