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the project (AsH)

"Okay class, today we’re going to be starting our end of semester group projects!" Your boring english teacher announced, causing the whole class to erupt in groans. Well, all except for the school’s biggest nerd, Ashton Irwin, who just sat there smiling, his pencil poised to write down any notes he needs.

It’s not like you hate his guts, but you are jealous of how smart he is. Sure, some people believe that he does nothing but school work and study, but I’ve observed him enough to know that the kid has just sheer intelligence. I’ve seen him sit on his phone for multiple days in class, without the teacher knowing, and still be able to answer every question thrown at him perfectly or ace a test.

"Since the last time I let you choose your partners didn’t end well for a lot of you with the grade, I’ve already chosen who your partner will be." You teacher said smugly, earning another round of groans. You joined into the groaning as well, looking over at your best friend and making a sad face. Even though you both got a C on your last group project together, working with her was fun, and you both actually split the work evenly. You zoned out, thinking about the setback this would have on your plans for the beach this weekend, until you heard the teacher call out your name.

"Y/N, you will be working with Ashton Irwin." He called out, snapping you out of your daze. You were actually glad to be paired up with Ashton, since he’s very smart. He’s bound to help you get an A on this project, maybe even tutor you a bit on other subjects while you’re at it.

"Ew, y/n got stuck with the nerd!" You friend said aloud, causing the class to burst into a fit of giggles. "I’m so sorry for you y/n, but at least he’ll do most of the work!"

You looked over to Ashton and caught his eye for a brief moment, before he turned his head away to stare out the window next to him. His eyes showed that he’s hurt by the comments, but he’s not brave enough to stand up to y/bff/n. Though you admire him for being so strong, even through all of the hate he gets. 

"Alright now, get in your assigned pairs and discuss the project." Your teacher said, dismissing the class. A lot of the people just went to chat with their friends, which is what y/bff/n expected you to do, but instead you went over to sit next to Ashton, who was left all alone.

"Hey." You said softly, giving him a small smile. "So, we’ve got three minutes before class ends, can’t really discuss much. Wanna discuss it after school, at your house maybe? I sorta forgot my key at home, so I’m locked out until 5:30."

"Smooth move." Ashton laughed lightly, before catching what he did and retreating back into his little shell. "I mean, yeah, mine’s fine. Let me write you down the address, you can come over whenever. I have the house to myself for the next week anyways. If I lock myself out, I’m dead."

You giggled at his little joke while he wrote down his address neatly on a piece of paper, pushing up his big framed glasses a few times, and handing it to you as the bell rang. As he left, he turned to you and said in a quiet voice, “I’ll see you around.”

After another long day of boring classes, you made your way over to y/bff/n’s locker to call off your mall plans for today after school. As soon as she saw you, she came running over to you, her sandals making that annoying clacking noise on the floor.

"Y/N!" She squealed, putting her hands on your shoulders. "Alright, so there’s a sale at forever 21 and we have-"

"I can’t go, I gotta cancel." You said, cutting her off with an apologetic look. "I’ve gotta go over to Ashton’s house to discuss our project."

Y/BFF/N gave you a disapproving look, so you continued, “Look if I need a B+ on this project to get an A in the class. I’ve never gotten an A in english before in my life, and now I have a good shot at it. My parents might even get me that car I’ve been wanting too, and it’ll look good when I apply to college.”