Only Time Will Tell...

Paul

“How many have you read?” Ashton asked nervously, seeing the notes in Liam’s hands.

“Enough…” Liam said, looking up with tears in his eyes.

Ashton sat down beside him, grabbed all of the notes, put them in the box, and put the box back in the drawer.

“Who gave you those?” Liam asked.

“Everyone… except Leah…” Ashton said, tearing up.

“When?” Liam asked seriously.

“High school…” Ashton said, looking him in the eyes.

Liam wrapped his arms around her, “I went through the same thing…”

Ashton looked at him and realized she needed him. They both slowly went in for a kiss, and Darcy yelled from the doorway, “Get a room!” and slammed the door.

Ashton laughed and looked back at Liam, “Where were we?” she asked. Then they kissed.

“I guess you’re moving out…” Leah said.

“Yes, she is!” Liam said.

“No…” Ashton said. Liam looked at her, confused.

“No, we are…” Ashton said, grabbing Liam’s hand.

Leah noticed the open drawer.

“Ashton, you kept ‘em?” Leah asked.

“Yea, but I’m done talkin’ ‘bout it…” Ashton said.

The Next Day

“I’m glad you’re home…” Zayn said, glancing at Ashton’s hoodie.

“Really? It’s not a big deal anymore! I’ve had this thing for 5 years…” Ashton said.

Liam looked suspicious, “Wait! So you’re saying that’s Zayn’s hoodie?”

“Well, I stole it when we were dating. I never gave it back so I’ve like always wore it!” Ashton said.

“Ok. I understand.” Liam said.

Harry ran downstairs, “Best Song Ever video came out today!” he yelled.

Liam turned to Ashton, “Please do not watch it!” he said.

Ashton took out her phone and called Leah.

“Hello?” Leah answered.

“Have you watched the video yet?” Ashton asked.

“This wise guy is telling me not to!” Leah said, referring to Niall.

“Same here!”

“I’m gonna come over when the boys go to the studio and we’ll watch it!” Leah whispered. They hung up.

“Ashton, we are leaving to go to the studio!” Liam yelled, walking out the front door. He turned around quickly, “You better not watch it!” he said.

10 Minutes Later…

“Let’s watch this thang!” Leah said, walking in the door.

They clicked on ‘Best Song Ever’ and were shocked. After the video was over, the door opened.

“Paul canceled!” Zayn yelled.

“So, what did y’all do while we were gone?” Liam asked.

“Not much, Leeroy!” Ashton snickered.

“You didn’t!” Liam said.

“Now stay with me, cause I’m quite quick, and a 5, 6, 7, 8!” Ashton laughed. Niall and Leah burst into laughter.