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Chapter 08 {By Me}

Neptune's POV

I opened the door to see a frantic Michael.

"Are you okay?" I ask.

"Where's Rylie?" He asks.

"In the kitchen-" He pushes through me and walks inside before I can find my sentence. I furrowed my eyebrows, and look to see if anyone else is outside. Ashton.

"What the hell?" I ask him.

"He's trying to get to her before Cal does." Ashton says, rolling his eyes. I walk out, closing the door and sitting on he porch. Ashton sits next to me, and says, "They're ridiculous."

"Tell me about it. But, this is the first time any guys have ever caught over Rylie, so let her enjoy it." I chuckled. He smiled, "Why do girls like that?"

"When guys fight over them?" He nodded, "Because it makes them feel loved. Like, they would feel loved if it was just one guy, but when there's two that like - or love - her, it makes her feel special." I shrugged.

"Do you believe that, too?"

"To an extent, yes. Like, if the guys started fighting each other physically, then they aren't worth it because they wouldn't be fighting for me, they'd be fighting for themselves."

"What do you mean?"

"If guys ever fought over me, my opinion would change if they hurt each other. If they caught over me verbally, that's better. Because no one gets hurts... Except the guy that wasn't chose, of course."

"You really thought that out, huh?"

I shrugged, "Not really. I mean, I guess I've thought about it. But, I don't think guys would ever fight over me. I'm me. People don't really like me." I thought about Luke, and how he did like me. No one does. He asked me out. I couldn't help but smile.

"Every guy would be lucky to have you."

"Ashton, that's what everyone says."

"It's true."

"It's cliché." I sighed, and stood up, "Are Luke and Calum still live streaming?" He shook his head, "They're filming a video," He shrugged, "Kicked Michael and I out of the room."

"Doesn't that make you curious?" I asked.

"Why would it?"

"I don't know, maybe um... Maybe cake is real."

"Cake?"

"I just came up with it," I laughed, "Calum and Luke... Cake." Ashton giggled.

I kid you not. This boy giggled. I smiled, and started walking towards his house.

"Where you going?"

"I'm spying on cake. Duh!" I motions him to follow me. We snuck inside, and went upstairs. It was about 10pm, and I'd be in a lot of trouble if my mom, or Rylie's mom, knew I was sneaking into Ashton's house. Even if it wasn't for a bad reason, if still be in trouble. By my dad, at least.

The computer was recording, and Calum had a guitar while Luke was singing. I danced around in the background because I was in frame. I could tell that Calum saw me because of the way he was trying to stay focused, but turn around.

Once the song was over, Luke shut the laptop and turned around, "Hey, Neptune." He smiled. I smiled back.

"Where's Rylie?" Calum asked.

"Um... Well.."

"Where is she?"

"Michael wanted to talk to her." I said, and shrugged like it was no big deal. Except, I knew it was to Calum.

It was clear that he liked Rylie. And so did Michael. Obviously.

Calum stormed out the door. I looked out the window. A few seconds later, he was outside, walking towards Rylie's house.

"Should we go make sure they don't kill each other?" I asked, unsure of what to do.

Ashton shrugged, "It isn't our problem."

"And it's been handled." I say down on, what I'm guessing, was Ashton's bed. Luke was in the swivel chair next to me, and Ashton sat down beside me.

"So..." I said awkwardly.

"Can I get your number?" Luke said.

"Uh... sure?" I gave him my number, and he thanked me. I nodded, and Ashton shrugged, "I would ask for your number, but yours always next door. So, if I need to to talk to you, I'll just walk over there." I laughed and leaned back in my hands.

"Neptune," Ashton said, "Do you and Rylie want to do a cover with us?"