5SOS Preferences

Bad Boy - P3

Ashton: in the next two seconds you notice everything Ashton does - every tiny movement his body makes and every tiny expression that crosses his face. His hazel eyes dart to the floor as he shifts between his feet, and he awkwardly scratches the back of his neck. His jaw clenches and a small frown appears on his face then disappears - quickly to be replaced by hard expression. Ice freezes in his once warm eyes and his entire body hardens.
With all this in mind, the shrug he gives you in response to your question doesn't come as a surprise.
"Come on Ash, you can do better than that." You sigh, moving to sit down. His eyes follow you across the room, but he doesn't. Instead he stands rigidly where he is, not moving until you clear your throat exasperatedly. Ashton turns around and glances at you before choosing to step closer and sit down next to you.
"You're going to have to bear with me here." He says roughly, his cold vibe beginning to wear off. You nod and wait for him to continue.
"I'm new at this. This whole... feelings thing." He says the word as if it's poison to him.
"Feelings?" You repeat questioningly.
He nods and scratches the back of his neck again. "Yeah. I- uh- I've kinda had this... this crush on you for a while now. It sounds so childish, but I can't think of a better way to put it. I've never told anyone I liked them before. But I've never felt like this before. It's horrible."
That wasn't at all what you were expecting him to say. "You... you like me?"
He nods, a blonde curl falling into his face.
Without thinking about it you lean forward and kiss him. His lips immediately react to yours, and the kiss deepens almost instantly.
Pulling back slightly, you smirk at him. He leans in to kiss you again, but you lean backwards. "Since you're new at this I'll help you out," you say with a smile. "The next thing you need to do is ask me out on a date."
Now he's smirking too.
"Okay, here goes," he takes a deep breath. "[Y/N], would you like to go on a date with me?"
Your heart skips a beat. "Yes," you giggle, "yes, Ashton, I would love that."

Calum: you would have said yes even if Calum didn't seem so nervous, but the fact that he does makes you feel extra inclined to accept his invitation.
When you do say that you'll come to his show, he noticeably lights up. It makes you... feel things. You're not sure that you like it.
---
The bar they're playing at is pretty small but there are a lot of people here. Somehow Calum manages to find you in the first three seconds of you arrival, and he pulls you into a little back room. It's quieter in here, but you can still hear the buzz from the excited crowd outside the door. "I didn't think you were gonna show!" He exclaims, looking relieved to see you. You feel strange. This morning you only had feelings of frustration and annoyance towards Calum (apart from maybe finding him a little attractive) but now any negativity is gone completely. In fact, you don't quite know how you're feeling for him. Can you fall for someone in a day? You've definitely got a crush on the boy, much to your annoyance.
"I wouldn't have missed it," you tell him, earning a wide smile. It makes your heart flutter.
---
Calum's band are actually really great. You experience the entire show from the front row, and it's the best gig you've ever been to. The music has been great, the people have been great - not to mention the fact that Calum had been stealing glances your way the entire night.
After the boys go off stage you make your way through the crowd to meet Calum in the backroom again. You're about to walk in, but you stop yourself when you hear a voice that isn't Calum's.
"Who was that girl in the audience tonight? She's cute." You're pretty sure that's Luke's voice.
"You mean [Y/N]." Calum sounds a little angry.
"Yeah, I've seen her around."
"I invited her."
Calum's voice is cold. It worries you a little.
Luke laughs, "jeez mate, chill out, I won't go near her if you don't want me to. I think you've got a crush on her."
Calum snorts. "The fuck? No mate. Talk to her if you want. You can have her."
Hearing those words feels wrong. You turn to leave, but just at that second the door opens and Calum walks into you.
[Y/N]" He says, sounding startled.
"Just leave me alone Calum." You mutter, throwing yourself into the crowd in an attempt to get away from him. You have to get out of here - now.