I stare at my figure in the mirror, admiring the satin black spaghetti strap dress that clings to my curves, the dress cuts off above my knees and I match it with a pair of black lace up boots and silver bangles. "Fuck" Ashtons voice appears, I look in the mirror at his reflection. He bites his lip "You look fucking stunning" I smile, my already blushed cheeks turn a bright shade of red "Don't swear!" I exclaim, slapping his arm. He catches my hand and pulls me into him "Sorry" He smiles down at me, pecking my dark red lips. "We gotta go" He says, checking the time on his phone. I nod and head over to the door, grabbing my purse and keys on the way. I jump into the car and turn on the radio, I smile as the boys latest single 'Youngblood' plays on the radio. "Sick" Ashton exclaims, hoping into the driver's seat and turning the song up "I can't wait to hear the rest of the album" I smile excitedly. We're on our way to the boys recording studio where they are holding an album release party "Who's coming tonight?" I ask, tapping away to the beat "The boys of course, Starla, Miriam, I think Luke invited Abbie, Connie, Andy, Alyssa, The boys from All time low uh-" I cut him off "Did you just say All Time Low? As in THE All Time Low" I say, my heart racing. Besides 5SOS All Time Low are my favourite band "Yes" Ashton laughs "Can I finish?" I nod my head "I think Michael invited Pete Wentz for Starlas sake, Feldman of course, Mali, Kay Kay and some people you don't know" He finishes. His eyes concentrated on the road "All Time fucking Low are gonna be there" I mumble in disbelief, Ashton just laughs "Yeah yeah"
I walk into the studio immediately spotting Starla in the corner of the room, I make my way over to her and I'm hit with the strong stench of vodka. "Star?" I question, she looks to me. Eyes red and puffy, has she been crying? "Are you okay?" I ask worried "I'm fine" She slurs "Bullshit" I mutter, she groans "I found cocaine in Lukes dresser" Her words come out heavy, dragging each one out "Oh shit" I say softly "But wait! That's not even the best part" She exclaims, throwing her hands up in the air, spilling a bit of liquor onto her dress. She mumbles a quiet 'shit' before continuing "He was holding it for.. drum roll please" she waves her hands in the air "Ar fucking zaylea" Her hands drop to her side and she takes a long swig of the alcohol. My heart sinks for her "What the fuck" I exclaim "Yep! So that's fucking great" I reach for the bottle "I think that's enough of that" I mutter, taking the bottle "Look Star, I have to go find Ashton but I'm going to send Calum over here to watch you alright?" I sigh, looking at my best friend. I haven't seen her look so broken in so long. "Whatever" She replies, not bothering to look at me. I scan the crowd and spot Calum sitting on a long red couch surrounded by a group of girls I didn't recognise. He looks uncomfortable "Calum!" I yell, he spots me and stands up "Sup?" He asks, raising an eyebrow when he sees the bottle in my hand "Starla is sitting over by the window, She's uh.. She's really drunk. She had a fight with Luke and she's not well. I have to find Ashton but can you watch her?" I ask, keeping my eyes pinned on her "Yeah of course. I think Ashtons with Feldy" He strays away in the crowd and I turn to look for Ashton. It doesn't take long for me to spot his golden locks in the crowd, I walk over to him and my heart skips a beat "There you are!" He yells over the music, pulling me into him "Britney, This is Alex" I stare at the blonde haired man in front of me "I-I know who he is" I breathe out heavily, suddenly nervous. Alex laughs "It's nice to meet you Britney" He holds his hand out, I mumble a you too and shake his hand "We're about to start" Ashton says excitedly. He stands up on the table and yells to get everyones attention "Hey guys! Thank you all so much for coming. Tonight is super exciting for us as a band, and we are each so excited to share the newest era of 5sos with you all! I'll stop talking and get to the album. Enjoy guys!" He exclaims "First song is Youngblood" He jumps off the table
Time passes by, a fair bit of the albums been played. So far we have Youngblood, Want you back, Valentine, Talk fast, and a song called Moving Along. Ashton appears beside me "Next song is your song" He whispers into my ear.
"Find me at a quarter to three, cigarette in hand" He sings into my ear "I'd be at every party. I wouldn't miss a chance" he takes my hand and spins me around "New friends again and again, gone when the morning comes. Demons I try to defend, but I couldn't get enough" I sway to the beat of the song as Ashton keeps singing "with your love, with your love I'm a better better man" I smile as I take in the lyrics to the song.
The song ends and another beings, I like the beat to this one. I think it's called more. I walk around to the beat when Luke grabs my arm. His face washed over with distress "Britney, Fuck, Have you seen Starla? We had an argument earlier and I haven't seen her since" Panic washes over his body "She's with Calum" I say in attempts to calm him down "I'm sure she's okay" I place a hand on his shoulder "She isn't here Britney. I've looked everywhere" I stop to think for a second "Do you want me to go check your apartment? See if she went home?" I ask, worry nw over taking me. He nods "Just let Ashton know where I've gone if he asks" He nods again and I leave, running for Ashtons car and speeding off to Lukes apartment. Fuck I hope she's here.
I arrive and run into the apartment "Starla" I yell, nothing. I walk into the living room. Empty. The bedrooms. Empty. The kitchen. Empty. I grow scared. She isn't here.
