Unexpected Beginnings {Calum Hood & Luke Hemmings}

Chapter Twenty-Two

*~ Crescent's POV ~*

I heard a low voice talking from not very far away. Hair stood up on the back of my neck. I looked up from the covers to see Calum standing by the window talking on his cell phone. I calmed down a little, remembering that I was in his room. "Yeah. We'll be there at ten tonight to set up." He said before hanging up. I laid my head back down and pretended to be asleep when he climbed back into bed.

"I know you too well, Crescent." Calum's warm breath spread across my face.

"I'm asleep shhhh." I giggled.

"We're throwing Ash a birthday party and I need you and Scarlet to help." He said softly, wrapping his arms around my waist.

"What kind of party?" I whispered, nuzzling my head against his neck.

"You'll see." I could practically hear the smirk on his face. "but I need you and Scarlet to keep Ashton busy."

"How are we supposed to do that? He always hangs with you guys. He'll know something is up." I laughed.

"Not if you say you've been wanting a drum set and ask him to come with you and help you pick out the best kind." Calum laughed evilly.

"Because I'm such a fantastic drummer. I've never tried it. I'll stick with guitar, piano, and singing." I laughed.

"Please." He begged.

"Okay, okay. I'll try it." I smiled.

"We need to get up." He sighed.

"Already?" I whined not wanting to have to use my legs. He picking me up and slung me over his shoulder. "Calum! Put me down!" I shrieked, unable to stop laughing.

"Okay." He smirked, dropping me onto the bed.

"You little shit!" I laughed, trying to stand back up. He pinned me down and started kissing my face. I tried to move my face to keep him from being able to kiss it but it was useless because he's much stronger than me. I eventually just laid still and stared up at him. "I hate you." I laughed hysterically.

"I love you too." He laughed before pressing his lips to mine. He kissed me gently and then let me get up.

"You force-kissed me!" I yelled, unable to keep the hilarity from my voice.

"Then why did you kiss me back?" He yelled in return.

"GUYS KEEP IT DOWN WE CAN HEAR YOU ALL THE WAY DOWN HERE!" We heard Joy shout from the floor below us. We heard a burst of laughter from the other boys in the living room.

"Someone's in trouble!" Michael laughed. Calum shook his head and walked over to his suitcase to pick out clothes.

"Dress comfortably babe." He said as I stood up. I walked to my room and threw on black yoga shorts, a pink tank that said 'Stronger than I was Yesterday' in silver glittery letters, and black tennis-shoes. I straightened my hair and brushed on some make up. I walked into the living room to see Scar and the boys all sitting there staring at me.

"What?" I asked confused. They all started laughing and Calum walked up to me.

"In a rush or something?" He smirked, rubbing a finger over my nose where it connects to my forehead. He pulled away his finger and there was black mascara smudged on his finger.

"New style." I stated "now I have to go swipe my mascara brush back over my nose because you removed it!"

"Very funny." Calum laughed, rolling his eyes. The whole day was mainly spent just hanging around and poking fun at Ashton. We sat around and looked at birthday edits made by fans. It's amazing how supportive they all are. After eight I was getting antsy. Almost time. Calum must've noticed because he got really close to me and wrapped his arms around my waist. For a second I thought his lips would connect with my neck, but instead they brushed against my ear. "It's time." He whispered.