Tell Me I'm Pretty [Lashton AU]

Chapter 5

Ever since the 'almost kiss' Luke wasn't sure what to do anymore. He was avoiding Ashton as much as possible, but that's hard to do when he's everywhere. Literally, Luke can't get away from him and all he wanted to do was push Ashton off a bus and hope that he won't return to school.

Okay, that's harsh. He doesn't want Ashton dead, but he wanted him to not be everywhere he went. From being at the store, to after school, to his classes -- he was basically in Luke's life no matter how hard he tried not to be. Why can't he just go away? It was like a leach stuck to you and even when you rubbed it off, it was still there.

Luke was basically not allowed to complain to anyone since his friends were loving Ashton. He heard nonstop about how he's amazing in gymnastics and Michael was basically best friends with Ashton. He always hung out with him in gymnastics and that's why Luke stopped going.

He didn't want to be an ass, but seriously? It's no fun hearing your friends always talk about someone you can't stand. They were probably doing it on purpose, which was even worse. Luke stopped rambling to them, so why are they doing it back? It was so obnoxious and rude.

But, if he's being honest,Luke was slightly starting to stand Ashton. When he had those dreams, he felt a little turned on by the fact that Ashton shaves his legs and wears boots and skirts. And, he didn't want to admit that because how crazy is that? He shouldn't like the way Ashton looked with a skirt on.

Is that normal? Definitely not. Which was why he tried to avoid the boy at all costs, but it seemed like fate or hell wanted to bring them together. Luke didn't even understand how the world worked, but surely if you hate someone they shouldn't be everywhere you went and constantly around you, should they?

He assumed not. It would just cause a bunch of drama and he didn't want that. He was sick of drama and already had enough at home from his mum complaining about his grades. He didn't need to see Ashton whenever he turned and wonder if he was staring at his legs for too long.

It was the next day and since they had problems with the whole 'kiss-me eyes' thing, he tried not to freak out around him. He didn't have kiss-me eyes, this isn't 22 Jump Street. He didn't even understand what that meant. All he knew was he hated Ashton and didn't want their lips anywhere near each other's.

Even if Ashton had really pretty lips. And he wore lipgloss that made him look even more kissable. Not that Luke stared or anything, he didn't like lipgloss. Not at all. That's why he didn't like girls, because lipgloss was annoying and sticky. But, Ashton somehow made it a little more inviting.

When realizing he was daydreaming about Ashton in lipgloss, he was surprised when they stopped. Him and the boys were going to the movies, which wasn't fun. Because, he knew they would just be making out and Luke would be stuck wondering how they never breathe for thirty minutes straight.

He sighed as they got out and raised an eyebrow when they were walking off without him. Luke shut the door and grumbled as he followed them with a pout on his face. Why did he agree to go? He had no idea. He always hangs out with them and they invited him, so he figured it would be fine.

He wasn't sure what movie they were seeing, he didn't mind what they watch. But, then he saw them paying and they were seeing a boxing movie called Southpaw. He shrugged, not minding a little action and paid his ticket. Cause, he doesn't have a date to pay for him and Michael cheekily grinned when Calum wrapped an arm around him.

While waiting in line for snacks, Luke scuffed his shoes against the floor and hummed quietly as he watched people buy their snacks. He didn't see why they were all so long -- the lines, he meant. But, then he realized it was eight and that's a typical date time. So, he looked around at the couples seeing Paper Towns and such.