It Started With A Follow.(Ashton Irwin)

@The Concert (part two)

When we arrive at the venue there was already what looks like a million people outside. They took us around back and behind a very large gate. I was shaking, the excitement was killing me and we still had 3 hours to go. The boys lead us to their dressing room, Lou was already there ready to do their hair. I sat on the couch with Toni and Jackie, the boys where dancing around and being silly.

"Lou, I have no idea what to wear tonight. This has become almost impossible to do with out  Tammy, she alway knew exactly what we should wear." Calum said walking into the room in just a towel, causing Toni to let out a little yip sound that she tried to cover with a cough.

Lou looked away from Ashtons hair for a moment to look at Calum. "I don't know sweetie. After I do Louis, Niall, Zayn and Harrys hair all help. Text Liam, maybe he can help."

Ashton turned to look at me, "Alli, could you help us? Ms. Fashionmaster" He smiled and I couldn't say no.

"Let me see what I have to work with," I got up and followed Calum. They had racks and racks of cloths, some labeled '1D' others labeled '5SOS' and each boy had their own section. "First things first, pants." I said looking through his rack of pants and pulled out a black pair or skinnys with holes in the knees, as we went to put them on I looked for a shirt. I picked his Green Day tank top, and his black boots. After he was done Ashton was next.

"Make me look hot." He said in a girly voice with a hand on his hip. Shaking me head laughing I looked through his cloths. I handed him his white shirt with cut off selves and a pair of worn looking blue jean skinnys. While he went to change I pulled his Vans out and a Blue bandana. When he walked out he looked so cute. I watched him tie the bandana around his head and slip his shoes on. "How do I look?" He asked spinning.

"Lovely." I giggled.

"Just like you." He said spinning me around and wrapping me in a hug.

"God, get a room." Michael made a face and covered his eyes. "Its my turn anyway, get outta here Ash." He laughed, as he pushed Ashton out of the room. I picked the skinny jeans with one black leg and the white striped down the other along with a Misfits tank and boots for Michael, and ripped skinnys a black shirt with cut selves and boots for Luke.

"We look hot huh." Luke struck a pose with the duck lips and a snap of the wrist.

"You guys are so weird." I said taking a picture on Calums phone so he could post it on the 5SOS Instagram. When I locked it i noticed that his lock screen was a picture of Toni from waffle house. Calums eyes grew wide when he saw that i had seen it, "She likes you too." I give him a soft nudge.

"Alli, wanna go explore with me? I want some nachos." Ashton laughed walking to me.

"Sure, and nachos sound amazing." I turned to head for the door. No one was in the venue yet beside us and the workers.  Ashton buys the nachos and we walk around. "Its kinda creepy in here with out other people." I say stepping a little closer to him.

He takes my hand in his. "Good thing you're not alone then." He laughs and we head back to the dressing room. When we get there all the One Direction boys are getting ready.

"Finally, all the Emos are together!" Harry jokes giving Ashton a playful punch.

"Guys this is Alli." Ashton introduced me to the group.

Louis was the first to shake my hand, "Ah, so you're the girl that Ashton won't shut up about." I smiled up at Ashton who was blushing.

"Where are the others?" Ashton asked looking around.

"Out back mate. Don't forget, we are taking a group picture tonight and sending it to Tammy." Niall said as Lou did his hair.

"Right." Ashton pulled me out of the dressing room and toward the back door.

I stopped, pulling him back. "Look at me." He turned around. "Are you okay?" I asked pulling him closer.

"Yes, they can just be shits sometimes, they are kinda like our older brothers, and they pick on us. I figured one of them would tell you. I just wasn't ready for it to be this soon." He was so nervous.

"Hey, it's okay." I pull him into a hug, we stand there for a moment. "I haven't been able to stop talking about you either." I admit still holding him tight. He pulls away and tilts my chin up to look at him. His brown eyes looking down at me, as a smile etched across his face, he started moving his head close to mine, and my heart started to race. Then the back door flew open, and he was pulling me into a hug again.

"We have to go to sound check. They want us to start a little early since we are ready." Luke says walking in with Jackie and Michael, Toni and Calum follow slowly behind them. I let out a sigh as Ashton gave me an apologetic look and lead me back to the dressing room. The boys took a fast group picture and went to sound check. The next hour went by so fast, and soon it was time for the concert. The stage manager let us stand backstage and watch, which was a blessing after seeing how many people where out there. Ashton and the boys where first, the feeling was amazing, standing that close to the stage, and being able to see what Ashton was talking about with the crowd. I could feel the music burning through my body, I couldn't take my eyes off Ashton. The faces he makes while drumming are the best.

I took a few pictures of them as a group and then individual. Making sure to get a few of Ashtons different faces. I remembered Ashton slipped me his phone and asked me to take a picture of them all playing. When I hit the lock button to wake the screen, his background made my heart jump. It was me this morning at Starbucks, after I had taken a sip of my coffee and was staring out the window with a small smile on my face. I snapped a few pictures, then showed Toni his background causing her to make a heart with her fingers. The boys had finished their last song and came running off the stage, Calum quickly grabbed Toni in a sweaty hug causing her to scream and wiggle around. Once my eyes caught sight of Ashton I knew I was next.

"NO!" I screamed and ran, I ran through the side door and down the hall him getting closer and closer. "You are sweaty and smelly! Don't touch me!" I screamed running into the dressing room. I stopped on one side of the couch, him on the other.

"I just want a hug Alli." He wined.

"Nope. You take a shower and then we will see!" I stated laughing. I backed up but when I did I hit someone tall. I turned around to see a equally sweaty Michael laughing. Before I could think of what to do Ashtons large sweaty arms wrapped around me. "OH MY GOD! LET ME GO!" I squirmed, but it was no use. I let out a sigh. "Now I need a shower." He finally put me down.

"Me too!" Toni exclaimed walking in before Calum and the rest of them. There was a moment of silence before everyone laughed.

"Let's go watch Niall and them, then we can go back to the hotel." Michael said. "And when we get back we can go swimming."

"Works for me." I said walking to the door making sure to playfully punch Ashton.

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xxAlli