never letting go || lrh

You're such a bitch.

I walked of, feeling terrible for Luke and I, but knowing I had done the right thing for my best friend. I knew her family situation was getting worse, the least I could do is be supportive, and not steal the guy she has a crush on. I dried off, and walked back into the house, not bothering to get dressed. I walked across Ashton, who was in the kitchen, having a drink. He wolf-whistled.

"Well well well, Maddie's getting naked!" He laughed and I grinned, walking over to him.

"I am not, I just went for a dip in the pool." I replied.

"Ah, that explains so much." He teased. I gently shoved him. 

"You be careful what you say." I warned him, trying to stay serious. "Now tell me, where do you keep your glasses?" I asked, feeling thirsty as well. He pointed to a cupboard that I couldn't reach.

"Could you get me one please? I can't reach." I moaned. An evil smirk landed on his face.

"Is that right?" He said, irony clear in his voice. 

"Yes, now please get me a glass before I get my revenge." I smirked in his direction.

"Bring it on!" He said, 

"Is that a challenge?" I answered. I liked this game.

"Maybe." He grinned.

"So be it." I said, and ran towards him, and started tickling him. I think it was Ay who mentioned that Ashton was ticklish. He ran out of breath.

"Fine, fine, I'll get you a glass" He said, laughing.

"That's what I thought." I said, smirking. He filled up a glass of water, and handed it over.

"You're such a bitch." He said, in a nice way. I was used to it, my family and I did it all the time.

"I know." I answered, smiling.

"I really like hanging around with you, you're fun." Ash told me. Maybe he wasn't like him, maybe I had been wrong all along. Something still bugged me, but I pushed it aside.

"I really like spending time with you too." I smiled shyly.

"Now don't be shy." He smirked walking over to me and pulling me in for a hug. I smiled against him, before pushing him away nicely.

"Hey, there's a party tomorrow night, and me and the guys have been invited. Wanna come?" He asked innocently.

"Sure, I'll check up with Ay later to see if she's up for it." I smiled. "By the way, where is everybody?" I turned around, but didn't see anyone. 

"I'm not sure, let's go check." He told me. I followed him around the house, and finally, when we walked into Calum's room, we found everyone sitting in a circle on the floor, a bottle in the middle of them. I grinned.

"Can we join?" I asked. The boys turned to look at me, and I smiled as big as possible, and they all nodded. I realised I was still in my undies and suddenly felt self conscious. Ahston walked up behind me, and pulled me by the waist, and sat me down next to Luke and him. Luke was also still in his now damp boxers. I looked at him apologetically, he just smiled and nodded. We started the game, and I started. I spun the bottle, and it landed on Calum. He smirked and got up. I followed his lead and we met halfway there. His lips connected with mine, and I smiled in the kiss as I heard whoops and wolf-whistles around us. I backed away and sat back down. 

It was Ay's turn next, she spun the bottle and it landed on Luke. She looked delighted, I thought she was going to scream, but she just leant forward. Luke had no expression on his face, he just looked like he wanted to get it over and done with. Their lips touched, I could see Ay was going in for a deep kiss, but Luke stayed light. He pulled away after a couple of seconds. Aylin looked disappointed, but for once there was nothing I could do about it. Mike spun it next, it landed on Ashton. They laughed and gave each other a quick peck. Luke was next, and it landed on me. We both smiled before leaning towards each other. As our lips connected, I felt electricity running all the way down my body. My hands went behind his neck, and his rested on my thigh. One ran through my hair. He gently nibbled on my bottom lip, as if to have permission to let his tongue in. I happily obliged, and our tongues were getting on with it, when I heard coughing. I recognised it, and sadly pulled away from the kiss. Our eyes met, and I instantly smiled, and looked down to the floor. The room had gone silent. 

"Right then, who's next?" I asked, smiling.

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That night, as we were saying goodbye to the guys, Ashton brougt up the party. Aylin and I both agreed we would come. 

"That's great, we'll pick you up at Maddie's house? As I know the adress." Ashton said.

"Sounds good to me!" Ay smiled a dazzling smile. She hugged everyone goodbye. I walked up to them, giving them hugs and thanking them for the fun day. When I hugged Luke, he gently nibbled my ear, making me giggle. I felt him smile, and I turned around and walked away.

Ay was obviously mad at me, but I was done taking her shit. 

"Listen to me. I am done, trying to be perfect around you. I'm drawn to Luke, and I have as much right to be as you do. Now if he prefers me, it's not my fucking fault. I know it's not easy with your family and shit right now, but if there is something I can't do, is control other people's fucking feelings. Now you know I love you, and I would do anything to protect you. But if he likes me and I like him, there's nothing I can bloody do about it." I spat at her, and walked away.