The Ex-Boyfriend Benefits // 5SOS

Chapter 6

As we start making our way to the house, I tell Ashton that I'm going to introduce him to Calum and he laughs and says, "I believe he already knows me, at least." I kind of laugh too but don't say something.

When we get inside, I look for Calum right away. Fortunately, he is still in the kitchen with Michael and Luke and they are laughing while eating and having some drinks.

I pull Ashton's hand and we both walk to where they are. Calum immediately sees me as he smiles when he does notice me. But it fades too as soon as he realises I'm with Ashton. I know he is suprised as I am.

"Hey," I start. They all say "Hey" back and smile at me. Thank whoever invented the word "Hey".

"Want some?" Michael offers, raising the box of pizza. And for the first time, I smile at him and take two slices and turn around to give Ashton one. We both say "thanks". We're all leaning against the counter.

"By the way, this is Ashton. Ashton Irwin." I finally say. I pause and smile too, remembering how he introduced himself to me earlier. "Oh, and Ashton, this is Calum, Michael and Luke." Michael offers him a handshake which I find funny because it looks formal for him even though he already knows him anyway. Luke just looks at Ashton, not smiling or anything, then focus his eyes on his phone again. And Calum just stares at him, not saying anything as well. But Ashton gives them all a smile the whole time, exposing his deep dimples which I find extremely cute. Like, I want to cut it from his face and put in a little glass bottle and stare at it everytime or put it in a picture frame. Oh, or make it a keychain.

I notice Luke elbows Michael which makes him look at him in confusion and but then, they both giggle looking at Luke's phone screen. When the two guys seem busy, that's when I talk to Calum.

"So, um.. I saw him outside. Or he saw me. I dont know but yeah.." I explain and Ashton smiles. Calum just nods. He doesn't look mad but not happy too. Just straight expression.

He is about to say something when Michael interrupts and offers Ashton a drink. I smile when he doesn't argue and takes it as soon as his hands touches the glass.

"Wow, you're kinda fast." Michael says and both Ashton and I say "Yeah.." and smile to each other. I was thinking of how fast he explained to me almost everything I needed to know and how he tried to kiss me during our first meeting thats why I said "Yeah" and i think, he sees himself a fast person too when he said "yeah" as well.

The time flies way too fast and I am drinking with them four. I realise I am really drunk and start cuddling Calum. He laughs at me knowing I look pretty funny now. Ashton is quiet.

"Ashton! Why are you so quiet? Talk to us!" I say, loudly but kind of laughing. I am about to add something when I notice Michael and Luke cuddling too. What?

"Are you guys dating?" I shout. "Seriously?! You are both hot! Are you gays? Oh my goodness! Please tell me you guys are not!" I tell them, kind of shouting. And they all laugh. I can feel the hotness on my face and body, sign of being drunk. Its actually okay but it still freaks me out.

"We're actually married." Michael says, looking at Luke then to me. My jaw literally drops and I stop cuddling Calum as I stand firm.

"What. The. Heck?!" I say and they all laugh again, harder this time.

"Are you guys serious? How old are you? When and where did you get married? Tell me you're just kidding!!!" I yell and I want to cry. They are laughing so hard now. They only stop when Michael notices that I have teary eyes.

"Oh gosh, are you crying? Why are you crying?" Michael asks. Everyone's just staring at me plus Calum is trying to make me calm by holding my hand.

"I just cant believe that you are married." I explain and cry. I hear Luke laugh but then he stops when Michael elbows him. He looks like he's gonna explode too by stopping himself from laughing.

"Hey, calm down, babe." Calum says finally and I lean my head against his chest then wrap my arms around him. Michael tries to talk to me but I'm not responding.

"Hey, Judith, I was just kidding. Luke and I aren't married. Though, I wish we were." He says and laughs. I hear Luke giggle.

"We just love cuddling, you know. But we're not gays, I promise. Don't cry." He continues. And that makes me look at him.

"Are you sure? I just.. its so surprising" I say. What the heck am I saying? And they laugh again. Except Ashton but he smiles.

"Ashton, hey.." I say, trying to pinch him with my left hand while my right hand is at the back, playing the hem of Calum's shirt.

"Are you sleepy?" Ashton asks me. I just nod and smile at him.

"You want to go home so you can sleep well?" Calum interrupts. I manage to say "No" even though I want to lie down on my bed, relaxed.

"Are you sure?" He asks again and I shake my head. But then I feel myself lean closer to him and my arms just automatically wrap themselves around Calum and then, I'm asleep.

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The next morning, I wake up in a familiar room but I know it's not mine. I yawn with my hands up until I'm awake enough.

I stare at the ceiling for about 5 minutes. I feel like I don't even blink. And then turn sideways, that's when my eyes grow wide. Calum's beside me. Sleeping. But freaking naked.

When I realise that he is really naked, I lift up the comforter a little to check if I am too. And I can't help to scream which wakes Calum up.

"Hey, are you okay?" He asks, concern. Still half asleep.

"Why am I here? Why am I naked? With you? And why are you naked too?" I ask continously. Then, he just groans.

"As though this is a new scenario." He says then goes back to sleep.

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<Author's Note: So, it's almost 2am and I can't sleep so, I decide to update this. Its just, ugh.. I have morning classes later and Im still wide awake. I should really have not drunk coffee. P.S I JUST SHIP MUKE SO HARD THAT I WANT THEM TO BE A COUPLE HERE BUT IM A MICHAEL GIRL SO I DECIDE NOT TO. LOL>

P.S I find the drunk Judith part kind of exaggerated. I mean, when she cries. But I think its funny too because I had the same experience in really life. There's this party at my friend's house 3 or 4 years ago and everyone's drinking (yep) and suddenly, one of my friends started crying because of something that wasnt really a big deal and we were all just laughing at her. So, yeah. That kind of scene really happens. Just saying. Dont forget to vote! :D