The Ex-Boyfriend Benefits // 5SOS

Chapter 3

"What's up?" I answer the phone call. It's from Calum.

"You ready? Will be there in a minute," He says. I nod, but I forget we're just talking through phone. I smile at my silliness.

"I guess. See you!" I say, then hang up. I walk to the corner of my room where my life size mirror is standing. I look at myself. I think, I gain weight. Just kind of, fortunately. I am wearing a hot pink floral dress, denim polo and a dark blue heeled converse. My hair is in a messy bun since it will not look any better even if I fix it so I just let it like this. I also put a light pink make up on my cheeks and a red lipstick.

So, we're going to a party tonight. I don't know the owner of the place that much. I mean, I've seen him around the school a lot. And he is close with Calum but I don't feel like hanging out with him because he looks weirder than Calum. And basically, Calum is like the worst weird for me, so I cant imagine myself hanging out with someone who's weirder than him.

Calum said he invited him to his party because he's going to announce something. And ofcourse, Calum can't go anywhere without me, so here I am, coming with him. I can say that we're officially not official, but like, officially best of friends now; the weirdest best friends, I admit.

I sit down on my bed, waiting for him.

"C'mon," He says immediately when he comes into my room, pulling my hands to make me stand up.

"Wow," I can't help to blurt out when I stare at him. He wears a tight jeans, like the usual. I'm wondering if he has dozens of skinny jeans with the same color and design, he's wearing his favourite NASA shirt too. He doesn't say that it's his favourite but I can say so because he often wears it. To make this short, all I can really say is he's the epitome of hotness. Sometimes, I wanna stab myself with a fork for breaking up with him. I mean, seriously, he looks effortlessly hot everytime. But, yeah, this is all right, anyway. Nothing changes between us while we can date anyone at the same time.

We walk out the room; he's still holding my hand. And I love how it fits mine so well. I feel safe whenever he's around.

"Take care, honey!" Mom says, while waving her hands to us.

"I will. Love you!" I respond, waving back. He kisses her on cheek then, waves his hand too. She smiles at us as we leave the house. I know this sounds weird but my mom is in love with Calum. She still wants me to marry him even though, she knows we aren't dating anymore.

"Why aren't you coming in?" He asks when we get in front of his car. We're both just standing. I glare at him. It seems like, glaring is prerequisite when he's around.

"Why don't you open it for me?" I say sweetly, pointing out the car door.

"Why would I?" He laughs. For the hundredth time, I glare at him again.

"We aren't dating anymore. Why would I still do that for you?" He says. I groan. "Kidding," He continues. Then, opens the door when I am about to do it myself. I let out an annoyed sound.

"You're becoming grumpy, babe." He jokes. I roll my eyes at him. "Dont call me babe. We aren't dating anymore." I tease back.

"Then, lets date again!" He suggests. I laugh, then slightly hit him on his arms. He smiles at me then, starts to drive. We dont talk the whole car trip.

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At the party...

We make our way inside the house. The whole place looks really nice and the music is great too, so, I'm excited to getting wasted.