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Stargazing

Ashton: today is finally here. You finally get to meet Ashton's family and see the house that he talks so much about. You're beyond excited.
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When nighttime comes around you're exhausted. You've had the loveliest day with Ashton and his family, and you're already looking forward to spending tomorrow with them too. There's just one more thing on the list before bedtime.
"Okay," you smile, putting your arms over his shoulders, "what is it that you've been dying to show me all day?"
"Well," he begins, "do you remember when you asked me why I loved the stars so much?"
"Yeah? And you told me one day you'd show me?" His smile is bigger than ever now.
"Now I'm going to show you."
Turning away from you, Ashton moves to the window and opens it as wide as it will go. He starts to climb out, beckoning for you to follow him. Soon you're next to Ashton on a flat bit of roof above his room.
"Look," he whispers, laying down and pointing to the sky. You lay back and take in the view, almost forgetting to take a breath due to how awe-stricken you are. You're transfixed - the stars seem endless. You feel Ashton's eyes on you, so you turn to him.
"Pretty great, huh?" He says quietly. You nod. "This is brilliant, Ashton. Thank you for showing me this."
"You're the first person I've ever shown this to." He confesses, blushing a little.
"Really? How come?" You ask.
He thinks for a moment before answering. "Because..." he says slowly, "I want to share everything with you. My safe place, my thoughts, my feelings... and this is the first time I've felt like that about anyone. This place is too special to share with just anyone. But you're not just anyone. You're my everything.
You're the one."

Calum: giggling breathlessly, you run from Cal, barely escaping his grip.
"I will catch you!" He laughs, close behind you.
Soon his arms are tightly around your waist and your feet are off the floor as he Calum spins you around. Suddenly, you're crashing to the grassy floor and Calum is apologising immediately. "I'm so sorry! I lost my footing!" He rambles, sitting up quickly and checking that you're not hurt. You meet his eyes and burst out laughing, causing a confused look to grace his features. "Cal, I'm fine! We fell on grass!"
"I'm sorry I..."
"Stop apologising!" You laugh, laying back onto the grass. "Look at the stars, Cal." You sigh, feeling completely content. After a few more seconds of scanning your body for injuries, he lays down too. "Wow," he says, sighing happily.
"You can see so many when you get out of the city." You mumble, mesmerised. Calum's hand finds yours and gently entwines your fingers, making goosebumps erupt on your skin.
"This view is almost as beautiful as you." He whispers, affectionately running his thumb over the back of your hand. The dark night hides your blush, but you still giggle shyly.
He sits up again and leans over you, and you notice how his eyes are brighter than the stars in the sky. His soft lips find yours and your heart races. When he pulls back your eyes find his again and you realise how you prefer looking into them that at the stars. He's your everything, and not even the stars in the sky could compare.

Luke: Australia was amazing. Luke brought you here three days ago and you've completely fallen in love with the place. Today you came to the beach at 11am, and now it's 7pm and you're still soaking up the sun. You're there with Luke, Calum and Mali-Koa, and you're unrealistically happy.
"We've gotta run now, guys, family dinner is at 8. Enjoy the night!" Calum says, awakening you from your nap. You smile sleepily at him and wave at the two of them. "Have a good night guys." Luke says, sitting up on his deckchair.
Once they have left he takes your hand. "Do you wanna head off now too?"
You shake your head. "Nah, let's stay until the stars come out," you mumble, gazing at the lowering sun.
"This view is amazing," you say, admiring the sun setting over the sea.
"You're amazing," Luke responds, and you squeeze his hand. "Thank you for bringing me here." You smile, leaning in to give him a quick kiss. For a while you sit and watch the sunset in silence, and soon the stars start to appear in the dark sky.
"Wow," you whisper, gazing in awe at the sheer amount of stars you can see. Without all the bright street lights and cars everywhere the view is so much better.
"Mmm," Luke whispers, moving to sit on your deckchair. He pulls you into him so your sitting in between his legs.
"This is perfect," you murmur. Luke kisses your head lightly, "you're perfect." He replies, hugging you tightly. You relax against his body, feeling completely and utterly happy.

Michael: a loud laugh leaves Michael's lips after he wipes squirty cream on your nose.
"Michael!" You shout, but you're unable to hold back your laughter. Today had been the cutest day. Michael showed up at your house early in the morning with a picnic basket and told you to get ready for "the best date of your life."
So far it really had lived up to that title. Michael had taken you to a clearing in a little forest that was hidden from civilisation. He had brought his old battery powered boom box and you had danced around on the grass, giggling the whole time. You had even dipped your toes in the little river that ran past the clearing. And the picnic had been lovely too. You had your suspicions about who had prepared it, because you knew Michael couldn't cook at all. You made a mental note to thank his mother later.
"When are we going?" You ask, noticing how it's starting to get dark. Secretly you're hoping that he says not for a while. You don't want this date to end.
"Not yet, baby. I know how you love to look at the stars so we're staying until they come out."
A wide grin spreads over your lips and you kiss him. He is perfect.
Both of you fall into a light nap when you lay down on the picnic mat, but when you wake up you're met by the most incredible view you have ever seen. The stars aren't just scattered over the sky - they completely cover it. You nudge Michael awake and he inhales deeply as he takes in the view.
"Today has been perfect, Michael." You mumble after a while, and out of the corner of your eye you see him grin. He turns to you. "Why are you looking at me when you could be looking at the stars?" You ask, smiling.
"I do like looking at the stars," he states, "but I like looking at you so much more."

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sorry it's late! I've been a bit busy over the festive period! hope everyone has had a nice couple of weeks whatever you've been doing, and happy new year!

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