Eat Your Food. // Adopted by 5SOS

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I'm bouta double update because imma be traveling and i really enjoy writing this. I like where its going.

signing off, 10-27-17, 11:12pm

-m

R U B Y

"Get dressed, loser, we're going shopping." Ashton says, as he cuts one of the many avocados on the counter.

"Going shopping for what?" I quiz curiously, making my way to get a glass of water. "For all the stuff you need! Clothes, shoes, makeup, all that girly stuff." Ashton says, still loyal to his avocados. "And a phone!" Luke adds.

"Guys, really, I don't need all of that stuff! Really, you don't have to worry about me!" I say modestly, not wanting to intrude. I mean, I understand that Ashton adopted me, but I don't want him to go through all of that trouble just for me.

"Please Ruby, it's the least I can do. I understand your life hasn't been the easiest but this is where it changes. From today on I'm going to give you the best life I can. You deserve it." Ashton says. I blush and finally agree, wanting to know what it would be like to have my own phone. "Also, we have to start thinking about school, you know."

I cringe not wanting to go back to school anytime soon. This all just feels like a vacation.
"I know it's probably not what you want to hear about right now, but we need to figure it out. You want to do public school, private? Online even? Whatever is best for you." Ashton finishes.
"I've online ever done public school. Maybe we can try a private? I guess it might be better.." I trail off realizing how awful my school actually was.

"I don't know. But for now, go get ready. We need to leave in-" Ashton checks his Apple Watch, "less than an hour. Luke can you go get the boys up?"
Luke groans and I giggle, making my way up the stairs.

I quickly make it to my room and find something to wear. I decide on a pair of ripped jeans and a cropped hoodie from Aeropostale. I grab my very small makeup bag and sit down at my vanity. I put on a minimal amount of makeup, not wanting to deal with it right now. When I finish, I make my way to my bathroom. I brush my hair and go to my duffle bag to get out my straightener. My hair wasn't that naturally wavy, but I still liked it when it was formally straightened.
I quickly finish straightening my dark brown hair and make my way make downstairs, ready to eat some avocado toast.

When I get downstairs, I find all of the boys downstairs eating avocado toast and Ashton doing the dishes. "Good morning Ruby." Calum says with a mouthful. I smile and then remember the situation that happened last night. "Morning.." I say with my eyes down to my socks. "Is everything ok?" Calum quizzes, sounding genuinely concerned. "Just peachy." I mumble, sitting on a barstool next to Luke.

Ashton hands me a plate of toast with avocado mush on top of it and some scrambled eggs. I pick at the eggs with my fork and take about 2 1/2 bites of the toast. I push the plate away from me, propping my elbows up on the table. "I'm not very hungry." Ashton lifts an eyebrow, "Are you sure? You barely ate anything yesterday. And, I don't want you being hungry when we go out shopping today." I look up at Ashton and he takes the plate off the counter, not breaking eye contact.

All of the boys but Michael clear out of the kitchen. "Anyway, who's going today besides me and you?" I ask. "Probably Luke. I don't know." My face lights up at the mention of Luke's name. When we spent that time together last night, I just don't know what sort of feeling I had. It was like a nervousness but on steroids. I'm not sure, but I know I want to spend more time with Luke.
It's not that I was necessarily attracted to him, even though his gorgeous blue eyes go perfectly with his pale face and vibrant pink lips.

Nope, not attracted. At all.

Ashton finishes the dishes. "Alright Ruby I'm going to get in the shower. I'll be done in fifteen minutes; then we can leave." I nod and Ashton smiles, heading toward the stairs.

I wander around the kitchen, looking through the pantry and the fridge. Once I get bored, I make my way toward my room, wanting to clean up and finish unpacking a little bit.
I start putting my makeup back in the bag, and unpacking things into my closet and dresser.

I hear a knock at the door. I exit my closet and go to the door, opening it swiftly. I find a nervous looking Luke. He has one hand in his back pocket and one hand on the back of his neck, he inhales sharply,

"Ruby, can we-uh talk?"