Promise Me? 5sos Ashton Irwin

Chapter Twenty-Seven

*Ariels POV*

The boys and I were now back stage waiting for it to be time for the boys to go on. It has been a week since the incident at the club and things weren't awkward at all. Between me and Ashton or me and Michael. Me and Michael talked and we decided that we were both drunk and it wasn't worth ruining a good friendship over.

Me and Ashton on the other hand, I have no idea what we were. The last time we talked about 'us' was when Calum interupted us the day after the club. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't upset that we haven't talked about it yet, but I'm just glad were still friends. There has been a few flirtatious here and there but nothing like before. I can tell the other boys are confused, and I am as well. Even though we've only known eachtoher for a month and a half, these boys have become family to me. All the boys are like brother to me, except Ashton. I can't lie and say that I don't like Ashton, because I really do.

"Boys let's go your on" their manager came in and announced.

I wished the boys like before we all left the room, them to the stage, and me to my seat in the front.

As I got closer the screams got more and more deafening. I finally made it to my spot when the lights went out and everyone went crazy. They all were yelling the boys names and some of them were just screaming from excitment.

They started their first song and I watched all of the boys, until my eyes landed on Ashton. I couldn't help but stare and look at how he played. His eyebrows furrowed in concentration. How his biceps looked when he played. How beads of sweat started to form on his forehead. I couldn't help but stare and realise how attractive he really was. I couldn't believe that someone like him wanted me, not just because of his looks but because of his personality too.

My thoughts were interrupted when the concert ended and soon enough the boys were leaving the stage.

I shook my head as I headed backstage. I couldn't believe I was staring at Ashton the whole time.

"Hey Ariel" Luke greeted me when he realised my presence.

"Hey you guys were great" I chirped.

"Were you even paying attention" Michael asked, raising an eyebrow at me.

"What do you mean" I asked confused.

"Oh dont act like you weren't checking out Ash the whole time" he teased.

I looked down as i felt my cheeks flushed, I gently shook my head in a response.

"Awe your blushing" Luke gushed, pointing a finger at my red face.

I shook my head harder and peeked up at the boys. The rest of them were giggling at my embarresment at being caught, but Ashton was staring at me with a big smile on his face. His gaze met mine and his smile got bigger.

"Were you now?" He asked, still making eye contact.

"No" I lied.

"Mmmm hmmmm, whatever you say Ariel" he mocked.

I giggled and shoved him playfully.

"Lets go back to the hotel" Michael said.

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"Arrriiieelll I'm boredddd" Calum sang in my ear.

We were now back in the hotel and Calum has been in my room complaining for the past hour.

"Go do something then" I responded.

"There's nothing to do and all the guys are busy" he whined.

"Doing what" I asked.

"Mikeys playing video games, Lukes gone and Ashtons with him" he informed me.

"So why don't you just play games with Mikey" I questioned.

"He won't let me" he pouted.

I shook my head as I got up.

"Where you going"

"To Mikeys room come on"

He shot up from the bed and followed me, like a curious puppy. I laughed as I walked into Michael's hotel room.

"Best friieendd" I sang.

"What Ariel" he asked without looking up from the screen.

"Can you please let Calum play with you, he won't leave me alone" I asked sweetly.

"Hey" Calum said, sounding offended.

Michael didn't look up from the screen but instead an amused smile spread across his face.

"Hmmm I don't know Ariel..." he trailed off, pasuing his game.

"Come on please Mikey" I pleaded.

I love Calum and all the boys, but I really just wanted to be alone with my thoughts.

"I was going to say yes there's no need to beg" he mocked.

I rolled my eyes playfully and gave him a small smile.

I went back into my room and realised I had received a message.

Jacob- Ariel we need to talk

Why does he feel the need to bother me all the time? Why can't he just leave me alone?

I took a deep breathe and closed my eyes, but they shot back open once I got a text.

Ashton- Hey can we talk when I get back