roommates ♢ muke ✔️

vii

"i'm not sure if it's some kind of fashion choice, but i hope you're aware that there's a long crack across your door." ashton comments casually as i open the door for him to squeeze through.

"michael," i mutter under my breath.

"temper tantrum, huh?" ashton curves the end of his lips to smirk at me.

"yeah," i sigh.

"i can't believe calum actually stuck around that weird blue haired freak for such a long time," ashton rolls his eyes.

"his hair is purple actually," i correct, feeling slightly irritated after listening ashton talking crap about michael.

i feel defensive over my purple haired roommate. i might actually punch ashton if he bothers to make fun of michael again.

"yeah whatever," ashton rolls his eyes.

there's an awkward hum of silence between the two of us and i forget why i even bothered to invite ashton over in the first place.

"hey, i'm sorry alright. i couldn't sleep all night, i'm kind of cranky and my body is all sore." ashton apologizes, looking sincere.

"why? where you fucking someone?" i ask curiously.

"no, you dirty minded scrub! i just couldn't sleep! go clear your mind!" ashton retorts, looking shocked and flustered both.

i shrug and cram a handful of crisps into my mouth. i can feel the dorito dust staining my milky skin. ashton's staring at me with disgust.

"you're honestly such a pig," ashton shakes his head.

"want some?" i offer him the bag. i can't help it, several bits of the snack in my mouth fall out.

ashton nearly gags and scoots away. "jeez luke, as someone studying to be a doctor, i'm struggling not to sanitize you. do you know how much bacteria is collecting on your hands and mouth right now? you better brush your teeth after this, wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap too."

"you're being a twat," i slump my broad shoulders.

i lick the orange residue off my fingers and ashton has to look away.

"you're going to die," ashton mutters.

"i'm eating crisps, you really need to chill out." i stretch my legs onto the table.

ashton was about to retort; probably with some medical fact that would've set my brain on fire, but luckily he's interrupted. michael walks through the door cooly, his chin raised high as if he doesn't notice our presence.

"hey michael," i say tentatively. i don't want him to flip out on me again.

"why's he in here?" michael asks, jerking his thump in ashton's direction.

"i invited him over," i reply softly.

"why?" michael says in a tone i can't quite decipher.

if he's angry, he's not showing it. he's not showing any emotion which makes the situation even more difficult. his face is straight, his expression neutral.

"because we're friends," i state.

michael laughs and ruffles his soft looking hair. i notice streaks off colour on his arms. it's not paint this time, the colour is less vibrant. maybe some sort of chalk?

"you wouldn't know what a friend is," ashton snarls, looking extremely pissed off.

at first i think he's talking to me but i notice he's not looking at me. he's glaring straight at michael who seems unfazed by the death glare.

"hm," michael hums calmly.

"i'm lost," i say dumbly.

"don't worry about it lukey," michael coos softly.

his voice almost make my knees buckle. it's so soft and angelic, just the sound of it can make me come in my boxers. a shiver runs down my spine and i realize how dangerous michael could be. he could ask me to murder someone in that sweet voice of his and i wouldn't hesitate to actually do it.

"don't listen to that back stabber," ashton warns.

"you're just mad that calum liked me better," michael smiles innocently.

"shut up!" ashton screams, chucking the nearest object at my roommate's head.

it happens to be a sleek black remote. michael ducks and watches as the little tool smashed against the wall and shatters into three big pieces.

"now ash, you're our guest. don't go around and break our stuff," michael says, a sharp undertone to his smooth voice.

"i'm so confused," i whimper.

"sometimes being oblivious is better than knowing the truth," michael says softly.

and with that, he walks away.