The Ex-Boyfriend Benefits // 5SOS

Chapter 4

We all shout and clap to express our excitement about the news. I mean, seriously, that's cool! They're gonna start a band. Wow! I've been always wanting to form one since they say I can sing. Okay. Fine. Yep, I really can sing. But I don't have the guts to perform in front of people I don't know so, I can't be in a band.

"You sing, right?" Calum asks. Swear. He's a psychic! He knows what I'm thinking. I look at him with an amused face.

"Why don't you join them?" He says again.

"Come on. Are you kidding me? They're a boy band! I mean, not the boyband like nsync, westife or one direction. I'm saying they are a band whose members are all boys. Even if they aren't a band yet, I know they want another boy members too." I explain. I actually want to join them, but nah! Though, Luke is hot and Michael is hot and weird, I don't want to be hanging out with them.

"Why don't you join them?" I ask back.

"Yeah, I'm thinking about that.." He says while holding his chin as though he's actually thinking.

"Are you serious? That would be cool! But you have no talent, babe! Might as well just shut up and form a fansclub for them since they are your friends," I tease. He glares at me, giving me the look you-are-so-mean-to-me-and-i-hate-you.

"I was just kidding!" I laugh, cuddling him. We're like a couple who just got into fight and it was the girl's fault so, the girl needed to be sweet and all to make the guy forgive her.

"I can't forgive you. Unless.." He says, pointing his lips. I hit it with my hand. He automatically says "ouch". And I don't care. I don't want to kiss him anymore. I mean, not here.

"I'll be playing guitar and Luke's gonna be the lead singer. Isn't it cool?" Michael continues.

"Yeah. So, basically, we need a bassist and a drummer. Anybody here who can play those?" Luke asks. It kinda makes me sad knowing I really can't join them because I cant play instruments but, no biggie.

Calum and I are still leaning on the wall beside the garden. (It's not an actual garden, its just easier to call it that way.) And some people are standing by a huge table in front of Michael's house.

"That's all we want to say. Guess, lets start the real party!" Michael announces again and we all just clap as a response. Luke and him now leave the front that they use as a stage then start entertaining people.

I feel hyper when the music gets louder. I pull Calum's hand and smile at him. I lead him to where the people are. Nobody's dancing, everyone's busy with their drinks. So, I join them and get some too. I offer Calum one shot. He gets it then start laughing at me, knowing I look wasted when I am just starting to be one.

I feel drunk when I take the, I guess, 6th shot. I drink it, continously, so it makes me dizzy. Calum is just watching me. Maybe he's thinking why a girl drinks like this. I stop when I feel like throwing up. I never throw up when I drink. I always stop myself.

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CALUM

We're now sitting on the edge of the table (where the drinks are on) or maybe, more like just leaning too much against it, to the point where we seem to be actually sitting but technically not. Judith is quiet, eyes are closed. I'm not sure if this is a good or a bad news. I mean, it can be good because she's not hyper anymore; but can be bad, too, because it means I'm going to take her home. In my house. She cant go home to hers looking like this. And her, sleeping in my room is a not-so-good idea while she's drunk.

She becomes too wild.

I frown when I suddenly see the gay guy come. I didn't know that he's friends with Michael, too. I'm not jealous that Judith likes him. It's just, he looks annoying and too confident but he's okay.

Judith's hands grab mine. I let out a soft laugh when I look at her. She looks wasted. Well, she is, anyway.

"Ashton's here." I tell her. She ignores me, then leans closer to hug me. She does it for me to support her because she's already drunk.

"Ask me if I give a thang," She smirks, eyes are still closed. I laugh again.

"Wake me up when he's not here anymore." She continues. We all know she doesn't know what she's saying because (1) She likes Ashton so much. I know it. (2) She's just drunk.

Then, Michael approaches, telling me he needs to talk to me for a minute. I look at Judith then to him. He seems to understand but pleaded, anyway. So, I tell him to give me a second and I'll just go inside. Then, he disappears.

"Go, now." Judith suddenly says. She tries to stand up. "I need to go to the comfort room, too." She adds, then disappears too. I make my way inside the house after Judith, since the C.R is inside.

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JUDITH

"Sorry!" I say, freaking out, then immediately close the door. Like, what the actualy fck? My intestines want to throw up when I accidentally see two frisky teenagers frickle-frackling inside the comfort room. Both of them are half naked, exposing their tops. I feel like watching a live xxx scene.

All my body parts seem alive again because of what my eyes have seen. I decide to go outside again. I see Calum with Michael and Luke in the kitchen when I make my way out. They dont notice me.

"Hey," says a guy who I can feel standing behind me, not too close, not to far. I dont know who he is. His voice isn't familiar. I ignore him. Besides, I'm not sure if he's talking to me.

I can feel him walking towards me. I can hear his footsteps. When he stands in front of me, my jaw drop. My heart wants to freak out. I feel like fainting.

"Hey!" He says again. Smiling wide at me. I look at his hazel brown/green eyes. I notice his dimples.

It's Ashton.

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<A/N: My apologies for slow/short update. I was too occupied by books. OH MY GOSH! I've read 'Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green & David Levithan' last week and yesterday, I finished reading 'Eleanor And Park by Rainbow Rowell'. And I'm not over it yet. I still feel like screaming. It's too good! Though, I started reading 'Attachments by Rainbow Rowell this morning, too. You might as well, read them. :) Just saying. Dont forget to vote! And comment :D>