the little secret ,, muke + mashton

Chapter 26

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[Michael's P.O.V.]

I sigh and stare down at the floor. I really, really, don't want to tell Ashton what happened just earlier, but I need to. I rub my hands on my jeans and sigh again.

"It's okay." Ashton says, flashing me a reassuring smile. He takes my hands in his and rubs circle on the back of my hand with his thumb.

I nod. "Okay well, when I got pissed off at you because you tried to kiss me, I ran, I ran all the way to the park, a few blocks down." He nods and opens his mouth to speak, but I shush him.

"No, wait, let me say something... then I'll let you talk and I won't interrupt, alright?" I nod.

"Sure." I shrug and exhale.

"We went to that park yesterday and we saw your license on the ground, we thought something terrible had happened, but I guess you're sort of okay. Except for the fact that you said you're going to get killed, or whatever..." He trails off and releases my hands. I immediately miss his warmth and whimper, without knowing. He looks back at me and smiles.

"Sorry.... I just..." He cuts me off by chuckling.

"It's fine... but here..." He momentarily reaches into his pocket and pulls out my license. I smile and take it from him.

"Thank you." I say, slipping it into my own pocket.

"You are welcome, Michael." He reaches out towards me again, and holds my hands in his.

"You can continue with your explanation." He urges, waiting patiently for me to carry on.

I nod. "Okay well... a few nights ago... after you tried to kiss me, I got pissed and ran out, obviously. So I ran, I ran to the park that you just mentioned. I was ashamed of myself, so I didn't want to come back, so I laid down on one of the benches and attempted to sleep."

I take a deep breath and continue. "Then, I don't know what time, but I was woken up by the sound of people talking. Two people walked up to me, one of their breaths smelled of alcohol, and the other was very quiet at first." Ashton shakes his head and squeezes my hand.

"They started harassing me and one of them assumed I had a lot of money on me. So they tried to mug me, but then I told them that people wouldn't like it if they hurt the member of a band that's growing in popularity. Then, they wanted the password to the bank account. I didn't give it to them, and one of them, a girl, grabbed me. The man, turned around, and I.. um... think he was doing drugs.... then he caught me staring, I think, and yelled at me. I can't exactly remember that part." Ashton nods and smiles.

"Then?"

"Then they dragged me to their car, or van, or whatever. They kept me trapped in this room for a few days, then they let me go. But, they said they'd be back. After I left, I got a call. From....... Luke." I gulp and a chill runs down my spine.

"Luke? What did he say?" Ashton questions, perkier than before.

"He told me that he was alright. He said he was at another job. I didn't understand though, he's in a band, so why does he need money. He then said that he'll be home in a couple of days. Then, I came here. And.. that's it." I chuckle weakly and stand up.

"Well... I'm just glad that you're alright. And Luke too..." He trails off and stands up after me.

"Me too." I shrug and rock back and forth on the heels of my feet. Ashton smiles and I smile back at him. His smile is heartwarming and right now, he's making me feel safe. I suddenly lurch forward and wrap my hands around his waist, resting my head on his chest.