Burn || 5sos (discontinued)

Chapter 19

hi guys!

dedicated to suckmycash because her comments on the last chapter made me laugh so hard omg.

qotd: if you were in Riley's shoes, who would you pick?

sorry for the wait! I got really caught up in school but I'm on winter break now so maybe updates will come more often. This chapter is very short but it's better than nothing (: hope you enjoy!

((unedited))

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•Ashton•

It's been an hour since Riley was supposed to meet me at the library, We always meet up every day and I wasn't going to be the one to break that streak because I was pissed that she fell for Luke. I bet that was where she was now, hanging out with Luke when it should be me and not him. She ditched hanging out with me for someone who's already dead.

Enraged I stood up, and stormed out of the quiet building. I could feel my whole body becoming hot, I closed my eyes, trying to control myself but soon failed.

I knew it was too late to stop it.

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•Riley•

"Ashton, what are you doing here," I asked while trying to hide my fear from his eyes.

"You didn't show," he growled, "You ditched me for a fucking ghost."

"You didn't tell him where you were, did you?" Luke's voice echoed through my head.

I forgot, I didn't think this would happen.

I heard Luke let out a disappointed sigh just as Ashton took a step further into the living room. Frightened, I took a step back and held my breath. Ashton's eyes softened for a millisecond realizing that I was afraid of him but then quickly returned to the harsh red.

"Am I not good enough Riley? Just because I'm not tall enough? Perfect blonde hair and blue eyes?" Ashton demanded. I shook my head and began to speak only to be cut off by the red-eyed boy once again.

"Are you captivated by his powers? I have powers too Riley! I can do just as much as he can!" he yelled while opening his hand while a flame erupted in his palm.

I didn't know who he was anymore. Everything he was saying just wasn't him. His skin wasn't lightly tanned but instead it was snow white. His voice was deeper and raspier and not its usual cheerful tone.

"But do you want to know what I have over him? I have a chance! I am alive, breathing, and I can give you what you deserve. What do you expect to get from him? I bet he can't give you a child, the little boy that you've always wanted. Caden? That's what you told me you would name him, right?"

By now Ashton's face was soaked with tears as was mine, Luke stayed out of the way, not wanting to get involved.

"Please Ashton, please stop," I begged.

"Why should I? I bet he's here isn't he, sitting out on the sideline like the little bitch he is," he spat. "What are you even doing Luke? I bet you're just chasing the girlfriend that ran out on you! What was her name? Jordan?"

A sudden gust of wind appeared before Ashton flew backwards, his back slamming up against the wall. Luke suddenly appeared with his hand wrapped around Ashton's neck holding him above the floor and to my dismay, his eyes as red as blood.

"Don't you ever talk about Jordan again or I swear to God I will fucking kill you," Luke threatened. Ashton laughed before spitting in Luke's face. Letting out and animal-like growl, Luke flung Ashton across the room, making him crash into the coffee table in front of the couch, crushing it. Luke raised his hand as it began to glow green, but just before he did something I knew he was going to regret, I stepped in.

I blockaded Ashton with my body and created a thin forcefield in front of me, so whatever was meant for Ashton dissolved in the blue aura. Before I could do anything else, I felt a shove in my right side before I fell to the floor. I watched as Ashton was now on his feet again, disregarding my attempt to aid him. Enraged, Luke pinned him against the wall once again, choking him. I watched helplessly as Ashton's face turned from white, to red, to blue. I quickly rose to my feet and tried to pull Luke away, but he didn't budge. Not having any other choice, I channelled all of my anger and fear into energy. I outstretched my arm towards Luke and jerked my arm towards the opposite wall where Luke was forced. Keeping my other hand to hold Ashton in place, but now allowing him to breathe, I held both boys in place.

"What the hell is wrong with you two? Look at yourselves! You used to be best friends- no, you were brothers. Now look at where your standing- fighting against each other. Until you both can calm down and act your fucking age then just get out of my life," I yelled at the dumbstruck boys. Releasing my tension, I stormed upstairs and locked my bedroom door. I closed my eyes and sat on my bed with tears rolling down my cheeks. I needed to leave for a while, whether it be a couple of hours or a couple of days.

"Anywhere," I whispered to myself while my ears began to ring, "Just take me anywhere but here."