Him. // M.C. 5SOS

Chapter 32

(I suggest listening to Amnesia - 5sos while reading this chapter)

{Alanis}

I wake up to the annoying scream of my alarm. I really don't want to go to school.

I sit up. My stomach is sore from crying so much, causing me to flinch a little as I stand and start to get dressed. I put on a fairly large hoodie that Chance had given me a little while back and my black leggings. I put my hair in a messy side braid and leave without eating breakfast or saying anything to anyone.

I had to ride the bus since I didn't have a ride to school anymore.

It was quiet on the bus so I decide to get on my phone for the first time since I turned it off yesterday. I open to see no new messages from Michael. I know it shouldn't matter but that really hurt me. That means I'm drowning in tears and he hasn't even thought about me.

I didn't realize I was crying until I seen a tear land on my phone screen.

I wipe my eyes with my sleeves and the rest of the ride I sit with my knees against my chest and my arms wrapped around them and just think.

I really fucking miss him.

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My first class just ended so I go to my locker to get my homework for calculus.

There he was.

Standing less than 10 lockers away from me, Michael stood staring right back into my eyes.

His eyes start to water and I can tell he wants to cry because he keeps twitching his nose. I blink as the tears slowly role down my cheek. We stare for what felt like hours, which in reality was probably less than 5 seconds. My heart beats fast and I spin on the ball of my foot and just run.

I swear I heard Michael whisper my name before I was gone.

I turn the corner and my shoulder bumps against someone as I ran, I didn't see who it was because I didn't want to look back. I run out the back doors and hide behind the big wall in the back. I hear the door open.

Shit! I really hope it's not a teacher.

I hear a soft, familiar voice say my name. I turn and see a tall, curly haired boy.

"Ashton." I whisper, not having the strength to use my full voice. For some reason seeing him just calmed me down. My breathing starts to steady.

After what feels like forever, I hop up into Ashton's embrace. He wraps his big arms around my waist and I cry into his chest. His touch is so comforting, I know he's Michael's friend but I just know he understand my pain and what Michael did was wrong.

After hugging for at least 3 minutes we sit down facing each other behind the wall.

"Michael told me what happened." He stares at me. I don't say anything, just stare back. "I ripped his ass for it too, that little bitch doesn't deserve you anyway." He smiles after speaking, I can't help but half/giggle.
"Thanks." I sniffle "you were always there for me Ash, no matter what."
"That's what real friends are for."
"I just can't believe he did that. I never thought he was that kind of guy, you know? I seen him by my locker, which is why I came out here, and it hurt so bad. He seemed affected but not the way I am. I don't know it just hurts to think that he might not even feel bad for what he did"
"I know, Alanis" he grabs my hand in both of his and I find it oddly comforting.

Our conversation has been cut short by the loud ring of the bell. We both stood up and as I did, being me, I trip forward.

I land in Ashton's chest and he wraps his arms around my waist to balance both of us. I stare up at him. I'm frozen. His face is straight, just staring at me. He licks his bottom lip as he looks at mine. My heart speeds up and my palms get hot.

He looks back up to my eyes. That's when he kisses me. His lips press softly against mine for a small moment before we both pull away in sync.

"I—I am so sorry" Ashton stutters pulling away from our hug and scratches behind his head. "I'll uh—see you later Alanis"

He walks off before I have any time to reply.

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A/N: well that escalated quickly, but I ship Ashton and Alanis tbh

But my week is completely fucked. That guy I talked about in the last chapter, is not in my life anymore. So you know, fml...

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K bye xx