Lie To Me. ♡ 5sos Fanfic

Chapter 3

Looking into the mirror, I take in my reflection; noticing the bruised bottom lip, tangled brunette waves that formed knots, and dead eyes. I look like a mess. Who was I kidding; I'm the epitome of a mess.
A knock on my door break my self hatred.
"Come in." I wipe my sweaty hands on Ashton's tee.
His mop of waves poke between the door and it's frame and smiles, "Why do have to dress depressed; you gotta dress to impress girl."
He was obviously eyeing the black mesh sweater I had balled in my little fist.
I roll my eyes and sit on the edge of the bed, "then what am I suppose to wear? All I own is dark clothes."
He walks to my suitcase and pulls clothes out; throwing it at me, "put this on for now; We're gonna take you shopping."
"We?" I raised an eyebrow and remove the gray long sleeve shirt off my face.
"Uh yeah.." , he clears his throat, "I thought you would feel better if there was someone else with us?"
"No, I rather just stay in."

"Too bad, I can't let you do that."

"Why not?"

"Because." He looks like he's thinking, "because I said so!"

"Great... nice arguement." I roll me eyes.

He seemed to ignored my gesture of giving the finger when he tells me to 'brush my hair because it looks like birds live in them' and starts walking to the door.

Before walking out he whispers, "Trust me." And then closes the door behind him.

Trust? I don't know how I feel that one.

Sighing, I get up and lock the door. I quickly shove my head through the gray long sleeve and quickly dress my bottom half with some jean shorts. I walk to the mirror once again, grabbing my brush to detangle my hair. After I seem decent enough, I grab my bag and head downstairs.

"You ready?" Ashton's eyes meet mine

"Uh yeah I guess so." I said while breaking eye contact.

We're getting ready to walk out the door when my sperm donor decided to stop us half away.

"Ellie, here's some money. Go and buy yourself something nice" he says.

"500 dollars? Are you crazy?" I've never carried that much money on my person before.

"You need more summer clothes for school. Use the money to get some." he grabs my bag and sticks the money inside, "have fun dear"

Ashton basically drags me outside the door and throws me into his jeep.

"What kind of music do you listen to?" Ashton grabs the aux and hands it to me.

"Um.. probably something you wouldn't listen to." I clear my throat.

"Try me." He smiles.

Sighing I connect the aux to my phone and started blasting the arctic monkeys.

"Not bad, not bad." Ashton says while bumping to teddy picker as he drives down the road.

I look out the window and take in my scenery. Australia is a beautiful place. Completely opposite of where I grew up from. This is somewhat peaceful from the city. It feels like I'm in a totally different world.

"So who are we meeting up with?" I turn my focus onto Ashton.

"Just a group of friends from school. You'll like them. They're very welcoming... well except for Monica— she could be a tad bit spicy."

"Hm.. I see." I look back out the window and let Alex Turner drown all my sorrows away.

We pull up next to another jeep and park. I seriously don't want to leave out of this car. Ashton gets out and opens the door for me which means I have no other choice but to get out of this car.

"Hey what's up guys?!" Ashton belts as he give this guy who kinda looks Asian a bro hug thingy.

"Nothing much, we've been chillen." this unknown dude replies back, "and who is this fine little thing?"

"This is Zoelle." Ashton introduces us, "Zoelle this is Calum. Calum Hood."

"Uh nice to meet you," I said shyly.

"Where's Luke?" Ashton questions.

"He's in the mall with Monica waiting for us." Calum scratches the back of his head, "let's go inside."

Ashton nods and we follow Calum. As we enter the mall, I look down and play with my hands. The boys are ahead of me, caught up into some conversation about this girl Calum likes.

"Um guys I'm going to go use the restroom." I mutter.

"Okay Ellie, the restrooms are around the corner over there," Ashton points.

I nod and rush off to the rest room. My anxiety is getting to me. I need a quiet place to calm myself down. Entering the restroom, I race to the sinks and look at myself in the mirror. God, I look like a mess. I turn on the faucet and splash water onto my face.

"You're okay... you're okay." I whisper to myself. I wipe myself off and look back at my reflection once again. Closing my eyes, I inhale and exhale.

"Well look at what we have here." someone whispers into my ear and I stuttered. My eyes snap open and I raise my hand to my attacker. He catches my wrist and laughs.

"Relax, I won't hurt you."

I roll my eyes, "what is a guy doing in the ladies room you perv."

"Sweetheart, this is the men's room" my eyes widen and I race to the door. Lo and behold, the sign in fact indicates that this is indeed the men's room.

"Uhh.. my bad." As I rush out of the bathroom.

"Wait hold on!" He grabs my wrist again.

I break away and swing around.

"Don't touch me." I hiss.

"What's your name?" He questions.

"I don't know you. Leave me alone." I begin to walk away from him again.

"You're a feisty one aren't you?" He smirks.

"Hey !! Luke over here!!" Ashton voice catches my attention.

"Yeah just give me a second." he belts.

I look in the direction Ashton's voice came from and notice there was a new addition to the group.
A girl. She has cherry red hair and these piercing green eyes. Who is she?

"Zoelle ! There you are!" Ashton races to my side.

I look up at Luke and his ocean blue eyes slowly drown me.

"You're Zoelle. Ashton has spoken about you. I'm Luke."

"Uh hi I guess." I breakaway eye contact.

"What's with the awkwardness you losers. Let's go shopping," the red head skips over to us and hooks her claws into both Ashton's and Luke's arms— dragging them away.

What am I getting myself into?