Loser [Cashton AU]

Chapter 6

Since that day at the mall, Calum was feeling very self conscious about whatever he did, thought or said. He kept making sure not to smile or enjoy being with Ashton. When they held hands, he would keep their fingers loosely entwined and never touched Ashton when not necessary.

It seemed drastic, but he couldn't handle it. It was nerve-wracking, being around the dorky glasses-wearing boy who smelled of vanilla strangely. The worst part is Calum really likes the smell of vanilla. He loved how sweet and delicate it smelled and it was very alluring.

He figured Luke made Ashton wear a perfume or cologne with the scent to make him wanna be around Ashton. To bad it wasn't working, because Calum didn't really care. Sure, he loved that Ashton smelled amazing, but he wasn't gonna start falling in love with him because of it.

It was now Thursday and their date was tomorrow. He would like to put air quotes around the words but knew it was suppose to actually be a real date. Because they're actually suppose to fall for each other. However, he didn't think it felt like a real date considering he doesn't even want to go.

He didn't know where they were going or what they were going to do. He was worried it would be boring and annoying considering that's what Ashton is. Luke said he should plan the date, take charge in the 'relationship' but Calum doesn't know what Ashton even likes to do.

Oh god, he's caring about his opinion! Calum groaned and mentally face-palmed while walking into the school. Suddenly he smirked, realizing he should make the date terrible on purpose. Then maybe Ashton would hate him more and they would win the whole bet.

Suddenly his phone beeped and Calum saw Luke texting him saying to wait at Ashton's locker. A look of fear crossed his face, wondering how Luke knew he was at school already. He didn't pick up Luke or Michael today, Michael was sick and Luke had to come to school early to make up a test.

His phone beeped again and Calum grimaced.

[From: Luke-ass (Lucas) my main bitch ]

Stop wondering how I know you're at school and wait for your boyfriend at his fucking locker! Loveee yaaa baby <3 :p

[From: Luke-ass (Lucas) my main bitch ]

Hate you too <3 ;)

He sighed and pocketed his phone while going over to Ashton's locker. He only remembered where it was because he's been having to go to the locker ever since they started 'dating' which has been almost a week now. It seemed like time was flying by and he couldn't want till the bet ended.

Calum leaned against Ashton's locker, taking out his water bottle he had to give Ashton that had a packet of crystal light lemonade in it. Luke suggested he brought Ashton that since he loves lemonade and Calum may have spit in it cause he's so mature. He couldn't wait till Ashton drank it.

It was so stupid and overdone but he was getting annoyed with Ashton. He didn't know why but even after they bonded, he was scared of getting close. Even as friends, he didn't want to risk anything. Not that he's worried he'll fall for him. That will never happen. Ashton's a loser who spends his time reading and working constantly while spending way too much time with Michael.

He didn't understand why the two were so close, but it was getting on his nerves. He just wanted to push Ashton off his stupid yellow bike and shove him into a locker while kissi-Calum's eyes widened, clearing his throat when seeing Ashton walking into the school.

It was like everything was in slow motion, Calum nearly dropping the water bottle when noticing this was not Ashton at all. No, this couldn't be him. Ashton doesn't wear loose tank tops and he doesn't have biceps. What the fuck. He was wearing tight jeans and not having glasses on? Why the fuck is this?