Punk Charisma

Chapter 8

We've played at least 5 rounds of never have I ever till I got bored of it and managed to almost fall asleep. Lina had to elbow me a few times in the side to wake me up, but otherwise it was somewhat entertaining and an easy way to get to know the girls better. Especially things I wasn't sure they'd be willing to share, like the time Sophie had shit in her backyard because she was so drunk. Now that I would expect from Calum, not a small girl like Sophie.

"How about we do something else? Something fun, not boring like this shit," I speak up, yawning a bit.

"Like what?" Ashton asks.

"Walk around Seattle," I shrug.

"Seattle's 4 hours away," Lina chuckles lightly.

"No fun," I groan, "what do you guys want to do?"

"Movie marathon?" Sophie shrugs.

"I'm down with that, it'd be nice to just chill," Calum agrees.

"Scary movie?" Michael smirks.

"Fuck yea!" Lina cheers.

"Wait do you two have jobs?" Ashton raises his eyebrows, "I'm not trying to be rude, I just wanted to know."

"I currently work only 3 times a week because I go to dental school," Lina responds, "but my dental school doesn't start till next month."

"Well I recently just left my job to transfer to another area closer to where Lina lives. I won't be transferred for another 2 weeks because I'm moving," Sophie replies.

"Oh, where to?" Michael wonders.

"Downtown Seattle in Lina's apartment," she smiles, "I live there already, but haven't gotten all my stuff from my old place to this one yet."

"Woah, what do you guys do for a living?" Ashton questions.

"Hygienist, I work with my aunt," Lina nods.

"Wells Fargo Vice President for my branch," Sophie smiles.

"Wow, that's amazing, congrats to you guys," my heart grows founder for Lina.

She independent and miraculously intelligent, that's something I've been wanting in a girl since I was a 10. I'd always dream of marrying a girl who could be beautiful and intelligent. Fuck do I wish I could marry her right on the spot right now. But I'd just seem like a total fucking creep.

"Thank you," they both say.

"So how does Conjuring 2 sound?" Michael sneers.

"Bring it on," Lina bubbles.
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Towards the middle of the movie, I hear a squeal and turn my head to see Calum hiding underneath a blanket beside Michael. The hotel room seems to be big enough for all of us; although we did have to order a roll away bed for Michael and Calum. Ashton and Sophie on one bed and Lina and I on the other, while watching The Conjuring 2. It's not all that terrifying when you realize it's just stunts and tricks. Lina on the other hand seems to be shook as she snuggles up against my my body. I had poked fun at her, but didn't mind it one bit; it's comforting actually.

"I can't deal with this," Calum whines.

"Grow some balls, Calum!" Michael tugs the blanket off of him.

"No!" He pulls it back over his head.

"At least you're not as scared as Calum," I whisper to Lina.

"Oh trust me, I am. I'm just not showing it as much," she grips our blanket tightly.

"Don't worry, you're knight and shinning Australian is here," I chuckle, wrapping my arm around her.

Another jump scare causes Calum to screech and Lina to hide her head against my chest. Michael and I laugh loudly as everyone else is hidden under their blankets, including Ashton and Sophie. They're both wimps which isn't giving them any source of ease. They must think Michael and I are insanely mental.

"How are you guys not scared?" Sophie asks, her eyes popping up from under the blanket.

"Cause it's just fictional, there's nothing to be scared of," Michael replies.

"Exactly and because all of this is just computerized," I acknowledge.

"We know that, but it's still frightening to look at those ugly things," Lina murmurs.

"Fucking pussies," Michael clearly disappointed.

"They're not things, I'm sure they have feelings too, Lina." I bring her closer.

"Yea that's why they take over people's bodies, because they have so much feelings," she sarcastically remarks.

"She's got a point," Ashton speaks, peeking an eye at us.

"SHHH, IM TRYING TO WATCH," Michael whines.

"What time is it?" Lina whispers.

I check my phone, "3 am."

"Fuck, we were suppose to be on the road to go home," she groans quietly.

"You guys can come with us if you'd like. We're still going to be in Washington technically," I suggest.

"Sophie!" Lina whisper yells.

"What?!" Sophie matches her pitch.

"Are you off the next two days?" She asks.

"I'm off for a two weeks remember. I went on a leave, so they have to transfer me to a different city," she responds.

"Then it's settled," she smiles up at me.

"You don't have work?" I question.

"I do, but I took a week off for Sophie, cause we decided to have mini vacation," she shrugs.

"Well now you can vacation with us," I smirk.

"Shut the fuck up," Michael glares towards us.

I hear Lina giggle to herself and I can't stop the static feeling erupting amongst my body. The simple things she does seem to warm my insides and create such a tenderness that I come to adore.

This is how you're suppose to feel towards someone...and I can finally feel this away without having anyone else between what's right.