Anonymous| lrh

19| "cold is just a mindset, Charlie."

"This is a horrible idea," I say as Calum set out even more red solo cups on the table.

"Loosen up Charlie," Michael chimed in. "Remember how great our last party went?"

I once again went back in time to Michael's infamous house party, "I remember how horrible it went! Michael, you all got shitfaced and I had to clean everything up and take care of you guys."

"Well tonight you won't have to!" Calum said slinging a strong arm around my shoulders.

"Uh, yes I do," I argued. "If any of you think for a second that you'll all be drunk and unsupervised you're even bigger idiots than I thought."

"You didn't let me finish," Calum rolled his eyes. "Ashton is party dad tonight!"

I looked over at Ash who was sitting at the counter observing our conversation. As innocent as Ashton is, the guy knows how to party. I cannot tell you how many girls I've seen trailing behind him upstairs with a drink in hand doing whatever drunk boys do.

"Yep, I'm not drinking tonight," he said smiling, his dimples prominent in each cheek. "Which means-"

"Charlie can party! Hey, that rhymes," Michael winked at me.

Here's the thing about me and partying; I'm totally down for it but, my stupid friend's well-being always comes before. Hence why I don't that often, I'm always babysitting. But if I have the chance tonight, then why not? Michael's parents stupidly left him with the house (again) so why don't I take advantage of it?

I sighed, "alright."

The three boys whooped and cheered, it slightly concerns me how hyped up they were about my agreement to letting loose tonight. I have a feeling they'll get into some sort of trouble, even if Ash is watching them.

"When's your boyfriend getting here?" Calum asked me as we all flopped down on the couch, satisfied with the amount of setup we had gotten done. Michael's parent's room was locked so nobody could try and hook up in there, the ridiculous amount of red solo cups were out on the counter and tables, and any breakable items were kept away in the locked room.

I rolled my eyes, "not my boyfriend and I don't know, he's your friend too why don't you call him?"

"Feisty," Michael muttered.

"Do you guys think this is going to go like our last party?" Ashton asked kicking his feet up on the coffee table.

"God I hope not," I answered, rubbing my temples.

"I fucking hope so!" Michael replied. Of course he does, all of the boys had the time of their lives that night. Cannot relate, if Michael goes apeshit this party and starts referring to himself as a "superhero" I will loose it.

"That was a crazy night," Calum nodded, reminiscing in the memory.

I was excited for tonight but also not at all. I bet both Hannah and Harry will show up, both whom I haven't spoken to since either of the incidents. I'll just have a few shots and superglue myself to Luke for the whole night, that sounds like a full proof plan if I've ever heard one.

"Goddamn do we need anymore cups?" The familiar voice of Luke sounded from the doorway.

I couldn't see my face but I knew it lit up at the sight of him. Wow, I hate being this vulnerable to someone. Although it's just Luke having my guard down just feels, wrong. I guess it's just a feeling that I'll have to get used too. I can't emotionally isolate myself forever.

"We're expecting a big turn out!" Ashton explained as Luke took his long strides over to where we were all sitting.

"Is it supposed to be bigger than last time or..." Luke asked, squeezing next to me on the couch which caused Cal to groan due to the tight space Luke put him in.