Face Down.♡ (Luke Hemmings)

Lego House.

Chapter 2.

''Lego House- Ed Sheeran

"How are you?"

One simple question, so many complicated  answers.

I looked into the eyes that literally changed their color every day. They go from green to brown and I love it. Today, they were greenish with a hint of yellow.

''Fine, I guess.'' I answered, my legs still dangling underneath me. Ashton placed his hand above mine, forcing me to look at him again.

''But are you really?'' he said.

I sighed deeply. ''I don't know, Ash.'' I gave more sincere answer now. He slided his tongue across his dry, swollen lips before speaking again.

''Did you do it again?'' he questioned. I felt the ache in my head coming. I leaned my head on his shoulder, exhaling again. I felt his hand move my hair to the side so he could see my face. 

''No, I didn't.'' I told him. I wasn't lying though and he seemed to know it. He just nodded and started slowly running his hand through my hair over and over. It was so soothing and I closed my eyes, wanting to just fall asleep right there, in his arms, with his hand going through my hair. But my heaven of thoughts was cut short as a loud and obnoxious  sound of a bell rang throughout the area. Ashton was the one to sigh now and I moved away from him, getting ready to jump down.

''Hazel, tell me you don't plan on jumping down.'' Ashton voice was cautious and slow. I was slightly surprised. How the hell does he do that? It's like he has the ability to read my mind.

''Why not? It's not that high.'' I stated and he shook his head determinedly. ''You could hurt yourself. C'mon, I'll come first and then help you come down.'' he told me and before I could even think of protesting, he climbed down the tree and then looked up at me. ''Be cautious.'' he warned and I nodded before slowly climbing down. When I was about two feet above the ground, I felt his hands slide around my waist and I was gently placed on the safe ground. I turned around and gave Ashton a kiss on the cheek.

''Th-''

''Oh, look! There are the lovebirds!'' a high pitched voice interrupted me and we both turned to see Josh, the capitan of the school's football team, standing not so far away from us with his gang surrounding him. I wanted to puke at the sight of their disgusting smirking faces.

''Go away, dickhead.'' Ashton said and Josh arched his eyebrows at him, acting surprised.

I sighed.  ''I really don't need this now.'' I whispered to Ashton and he stood in front of me, as if he wanted to protect me from Josh.

''I think you would be the dickhead here, am I right guys?'' Josh retorted, earning a loud cheering from his  'mates'.

I could feel Ashton's muscles tense as Josh approached us. He had a smirk plastered all over his face. ''Defending your little girlfriend, huh Irwin?'' he asked sugestively cocking an eyebrow at him.

''Don't come closer, I'm warning you.'' Ashton growled deeply and Josh grinned, taking another step forward. ''What are you gonna do? Call your mommy?'' Josh mocked, making the jearks laugh loudly. I felt my stomach drop as Ashton threw a punch at Josh's face. He stumbled back two steps and a chorus of  ohhh's could be heard behind him.

Ashton was furious. His features were tense, muscles flexed, jaw clenched. His hands were balled into fists as he breathed slowly and deeply. I couldn't see his face but I could imagine the fire flaming in his eyes.

Josh wiped off the blood from his nose and looked at his hand, frowning at the sight of blood. Then he looked up at Ashton, rage now clear in his eyes. He narrowed his eyes and smiled evily. ''You punch like a girl Irwin.'' he spoke and my jaw dropped. I realized what he's up to. He wants to provoke Ashton so he could get into trouble. I can't let that happen.

''Ash, please, let it go. C'mon, please.'' I pleaded as I pushed onto his arm slightly. He shook his head, taking a step towards Josh, who was smirking at us.

''C'mon lover boy , show me what you're made of.'' he challenged and Ashton huffed out a big breath. An alarm popped into my head and I found myself pulling him back hurriedly.

But alas, Ashton got himself out of my grip, which wasn't that hard since he's way stronger than me. He gave me one look and I knew what he was up to. He was raging. If he were in a cartoon, his nostrils would be flaring.

''Please Ash, don't do anything you'll regret.'' I begged and his eyes seemed to soften just a bit. ''He can't keep doing this.'' Ashton said and I felt my eyes pricke with tears. ''Please.'' my voice cracked as I watched him turn around to face Josh.

''I'm going to kill you.'' Ashton threatened and Josh laughed. ''I would like to see you try.'' he told Ashton and the next thing I know, punches are being thrown by both of them. I screamed, starting to panic. I looked over to the jocks just staring at them, cheering Josh's name. I went over to them.

''Are you just going to watch, you pricks?! Fucking do something! Split them up!'' I ordered but they only laughed.

''Enjoy the show darling.'' was all one of them said. And I slapped him across the cheek. ''Are you enjoying it? Huh, dick?'' I screeched at him and he narrowed his eyes at me.

The next actions played out in a spite of a moment. He raised his hand up and I realised that he was going to hit me. But he was stopped when a punch was thrown at him. A strong one. He fell back and his buddies all ran away, leaving him on his own. I turned around to see who threw a punch and saw a gorgeous blonde boy standing in front of me. I didn't have a chance to say anything because he started talking.

''I called the principal's office, when they hear them approaching, they'll split up. When they do, take yoir friend and run.'' he told me and it took me a few moments to process the words. When I did, he was already gone.

''Ashton!'' I screeched when I heard loud voices approaching us. The two boys seemed to hear it as well and they did split up.

I ran to Ashton and took his hand, directing him towards the exit of the school's property. 

''C'mon, my car's on the other side.'' I told him as we both ran as fast as we could. When we finally got to my pickup, I unlocked it and we both rushed inside. I started the vehicle and quickly drove off.

When there was finally a safe distance between the school and us, I parked at the side of the road and sighed loudly. I then remembered Ashton and looked at him.

His lip was split up, blood oozing from it whilst his right eye was bruised badly and starting to turn purple-bluish. The skin above his eyebrow was bleeding as well. Other than that, he had a few bruises on his arms and his hair was ruffled.

I shook my head. ''Shit Ashton.'' I mumbled as I took his chin in my hand and examined his face. I lightly touched his lip and he winced, wrinkles immediately forming all over his face as he made a grimace caused by the pain.

He brought his hand to the radio and pressed the play button.  Immediately Ed's voice filled the silence in the car.

''I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind, I'll do it all for you anytime. And out of all the thing I've done, I think I'll love you better now.''

''Why the hell did you do that? Did you get anything because you did that?'' I snarled after a few minutes of listening to the beautiful song. I had to ask him.

Ashton sighed. "I protected you. That's all I needed to get."

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