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Chapter 7

Niall P.O.V.

I hadn't seen Ashton since Maths, I hope he is alright. Maybe he wasn't feeling well and went home, yeah that's probably it. As the bell rang for lunch I headed out to find Ashton. "Hey, Niall you coming to the courtyard for lunch?" Luke said nudging my shoulder. "Yeah, Have you seen Ashton?" I asked. He gave me a confused but knowing smile . "I haven't, why what's wrong?" "I don't know he stormed off." I said worridly. "I kn-" "Sup lads" Calum yelled as he approached us, Michael in tow. "Have you guys seen Ashton?" Luke asked reading my mind. "No" They said in unison and chatting about the places Ashton could be. "Maybe he got sick, can we go to lunch now" Michael huffed. "I guess your right, lets just go" Calum said walking towards the courtyard. Slightly annoyed and with all hope lost I followed them out, not before shooting Ashton a quick text:

NI :)

Hey Ash, were are you kiddo? If your still at school, we'll be in the courtyard for lunch. xx

We sat off into the corner of the courtyard, seeing as it was partially shaded. Still waiting around for Ashton to show up. "So how's it feel Horan?" Calum asked. "How's what feel?" I asked confused. "Ya know..." Calum lulled "He means being all boyfriendie with your best mate" Michael smirked. "It's the same really, just now there is a label" I shrugged. Luke went on his usual lunchtime rant; boys, his mom making him take extra maths, some writing exam Mrs. Nelson had assigned, how we he would our help. "You know school is not my thing" Calum chuckled.

"What's your thing then?" Luke questioned. As I sat and stared into the distance a giggly girl with brown hair and a sunny smile put up a finger to her lips to shush me, as she snuck up on Calum. "Hey!" She yelled grabbing his shoulder. "Woah, Hey babe" Calum said pecking her lips "This is my thing, Luke" He continued. "Hey L-Luke" She laughed as Calum tickled her sides. "Oh hey Hailey, didn't see ya there" He said quite sarcastically. "Oh, Well here I am!" She sing-songed. "Hey, Mikey" "Sup Hailey, still screwing the football team? or have you moved onto the wrestlers, heard they're a bit more aggressive." Michael said nonchalantly. "Ah fuck off Clifford" She huffed glaring at Calum. "Michael not fucking cool dude" Calum said sternly.

Michael P.O.V.

"So Niall are you taking Ashton to the formal this year?" Hailey asked, switching the subject from her promiscuous ways. "I am actually, planned a date to ask him and everything" He beamed, signaling us to keep quiet. "Awh, how cute? Really seem to care about him" Luke giggled. Hah, He cares about him. I remember when he could do nothing but despise the lad. Now he's his everything, ironic huh? I mutter a few choice words under my breath because the whole thing was bullshit; their relationship, their friendship, these feelings, Niall, Ashton. All bullshit.

"What was that Michael?" Niall said bitterly. "Just talking to myself" I said nonchalantly. "Well seemed a bit of it was about my boyfriend" He said standing up. "And if it was" I said standing as well. "Don't test me Clifford, you remember out little discussion from before?" He said through gritted teeth. "What Niall you gonna hit me? You gonna take a swing on me your best mate?" "Michael" He whispered. "Oh what you don't want them to know, huh Nialler? I said looking at our table.of friends who just stared at us. "Well you know what Niall" I shorten the distance between us and stare into those blue eyes. "Unlike you I keep the promises I make to my friends, because my friends are all that I have. You should no that better than anyone else here." Holding back all of the weak emotions my body feels. What I hoped wouldn't happen, happened. Niall's fist flew at my face causing me to stumble backwards. I stood there not shocked, but hurt; physically and emotionally. Cause boy could Niall throw a good one.

Without saying a word I fled the courtyard. Ignoring the constant yells from Luke and the undeniably loud whispers from everyone else. I went to my locker grabbing my backpack, and headed to the bathroom. I look at my face in the mirror, and that was all it took. Tears cascading like waterfalls down my cheeks, uncontrolled and unavoidable. I rush into a stall dumping out the contents of my schoolbag, tears making it hard to see. Finally I find it and I yank down my pants without hesitation, dragging the metal across my skin ruthlessly. All the pain I felt had subsided due to the numbness of my body. The tears however continued to flow as they began burning my eyes. I just wanted it to stop.

"Shit!" I whispered when I heard someone say my name. Pulling my pants back up and stuffing everything back into my bag, I stood silent wiping my salty tears hoping they would leave. They said my name again only this time it was a sob followed by inaudible rambling. I plopped back to the floor and just waited still hoping they would just leave, I didn't want to be seen like this. I began to cry again, the silence leaving my mind to wander on it's on. Horrible thought filled my head as I pulled my knees to my chest. This is the life I live and I hate it. I hate it so much. I began to hiccup uncontrollably, I tried covering my mouth and holding my breath. It didn't work only caused a pain in my chest. I stayed still when I heard the door of my stall creep open, how did I forget to lock it. Idiot.

"Michael" I look up to find a glossy eyed boy with reddened tear stained cheeks, much like that of my own.

"Ashton" I hiccup.

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I just realized that Im a terrible updater and that has to change. I've starting writing chapters in advance know to speed up the updating process, but I still will update every Friday. So yeah. Please read da questions below because I needs ya help.

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CQ:

1. What was your favorite part of the Don't Stop video?

2. Are you excited about the album?

3. Im writing two AU's soon and I need a girl to base the main girl off of. You have two option or you can choose both.

1. A Jock!Calum AU

2. A Wallflower!Luke AU

- If you want to be apart just comment: #ASHTONBANGMELIKETHOSEDRUMS

p.s. how old are you guys?

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because I realized I use some pretty "inappropriate language" and I don't want to ruin somebodies purity.

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