Something New and Unpredictable

Meet The Boys

-Michael-

I had been running around all night, finding random pillows and blankets and throwing them onto the floor in front of the couch.  I had been so busy preparing things that I hadn't noticed that it was nearly 8 already. As soon as I noticed,  my nerves were shot.

What if she gets here and thinks I'm too weird.. What if the wind blows on my way there and my hair gets fucked up. What if I do something stupid? God, Michael, get a hold of yourself.  You're going to be late!

"I'll be back!" I shouted, running out the door with no second thought. On my way to the store I was spotted by a few fans. Nothing new. Or bothersome. I love the fans. A picture is the least I can do for all they've done.

I rounded the corner to the store a little before 8. She was standing there, staring into the window of the store beside Starbucks. Dim blue light looked amazing on her. Honestly, I'm convinced anything would look good on her.

"Whatcha looking at?" I chuckled, walking up beside her.

"This painting.." She said, pointing through the window. "It's weird as hell.. But I kind of get it.."

She smiled up at me, and my heart probably died right then and there. Her eyes were a bright blue, even in the dark, and her dark brown hair fell around her shoulders perfectly.

"You aren't going to kidnap me are you?" She giggled.

"Only if you want me to." I smiled, my cocky side evidently slipping from it's place. Where I thought it was stuck. I was wrong.

"As long as you feed me, I probably won't object." She wrapped an arm loosely around one of mine. "Let's go.. It's getting chilly."

I led her in the direction of the house. Knowing the boys will be on my case as soon as we walked through the door.

"Alright." I stopped at the door. "I apologize beforehand for these three."

She chuckled and opened the door, pushing me through it. I grabbed her arm on the way, pulling her with me.

We almost made it past the stairs, when I heard Calum from upstairs.

"Guys he's back!" He shouted.

"Shut up Cal. He said to leave him alone! Luke! No! St-" Ashton retorted, Luke was at the top of the stairs before he could finish.

"Hi!" He yelled, running down the stairs. "I'm Luke!"

I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her to me as the other two made their way down.

"Guys, this is Ashlyn." I sighed. "Ashlyn, you know Ash. The tall one is Luke-"

"I'm not that tall!" He crossed his arms, pouting.

"Shut up, Luke. The Asian one is Calum."

"Fuck you, Mike! I'm not Asian. Damn it!" He whined, causing Ashton to chuckle. I let go of get for a moment ago she could hug everyone.

"Michael is just mad because I smell better than him." Luke assured her, she smelled him, then came back to me. I placed my arms back around her.

"You do smell good..." She nodded at Luke, who smiled smugly. "But Michael smells fucking amazing." She giggled, burying her face in my shirt.

"We'll be in the living room if you need us." I smiled, pulling her along.

"Oh! I'll be right back!" I smiled and ran to the kitchen. Where the hell is the popcorn. I know I had some. Oh! cabinet. Right. I put it in the microwave and walked back into the living room.

"Jesus! Guys! Please." I sighed, getting pretty annoyed. I just want to lay with her and watch movies. Looks like this is turning in to a group thing. I laughed a little and spread blankets out on the floor.

"If you're going to stay here, at least let me have my girl. Assholes." I took her hand, pulling her onto the for with me. Ashton hit the lights and we started the scary movie marathon. I sent Luke after popcorn and paused the movie until he got back.

Once he was back I leaned against the couch and Ashlyn leaned against my side, Ashton on the other side of her on the couch and Luke and Calum leaning against each other beside him, above me.

"Thanks for having me over.." She smiled, kissing my cheek. There was a collective "ooooooh shit.. Get some, Mikey!" From behind us.

"Shut up!" She chuckled, tossing popcorn at them.

My night was filled with the cutest scared little thing cuddling into my side, though I couldn't even fathom talking to her this morning. I couldn't be happier. I had my best friends, and the girl I'm hardcore crushing on beside me.

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The boys fell asleep one by one and ended up in a little pile on the couch. It was nearly 3 in the morning. Ashlyn yawned as she set the popcorn bowl in the kitchen.

"Do you mind if I stay here tonight?" She asked sleepily. I smiled  hugging her gently.

"I'd be offended if you didn't."

"I'll sleep out here on the-"

"No! You can sleep with me. Come on." I grabbed her hand. Pretty fearless, huh? I led her up to my room.

"I hate to be a bother, but do you have a shirt I can sleep in? I don't wanna get onto your bed in clothes I've been in all day.." She looked at the ground. I went over to my dresser and pulled out a random shirt.

"Does this work?" She nodded, taking it from me.

"Are you going to freak if I take my shirt off for like two seconds, or am I fine?"

"U-Um... That's fine.." I could feel my face turn red. I watched her quietly as she pulled off her shirt and pants, then pulled on my shirt. She climbed onto the bed, laying back onto the bed. I noticed as the lights hit her, very faint scars were strewn about on her legs, some newer than others. I could feel my eyes get watery, but I ignored it and climbed into bed with her. I Pulled the blankets up over both of us and wrapped my arms around her tightly. My mouth let my mind down.

"Did you do that to yourself?" I turned her around to face me.

"Do what?..." She whispered, looking anywhere but at me.

"Your legs, love..." I sighed, pulling her closer. She nodded, a tear falling down her cheek. It was heartbreaking.. She seemed so confident earlier.. I don't understand..

"It's okay... I'm here now.. I'll do everything I can to help.. Someone so beautiful shouldn't feel the need for.. That.. I'll fix it.. I promise.." I let my heart take over, and leaned in, pressing my lips to hers gently as I ran my fingers up her leg, then pulled back, whispering a soft "I promise.." Reminding both her and myself.