Long Way Home {Lashton} HIATUS

Chapter 2.

Luke's POV

I swear today has been one of the longest days I have worked. My feet feel like they are going to fall off any minute and its not even lunchtime yet. We're short on staff too which doesn't help, Mia is off sick and Sean's at a wedding, so me and Calum are in together today.

The lilac haired boy that works next door walked in and went straight over to Calum to ask him a question, but it wasn't audible from all the way over here by the till. I perched my chin on my fists as they rested on the table.

Its been ten minutes and Calum is still talking to that boy, giggling like a little school girl and he keeps hitting the boys shoulder playfully. I stood up straight and folded my arms, giving Calum a knowing look.

Calum quickly cleared his throat and straightened himself out. The lilac haired boy handed calum a piece of paper and soon left the shop. Calum literally leaped across the store and smiled widely at me

I looked at him with a questionably raised eyebrow "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Calum held the piece of paper in front of my face, it was so close all I could make out were two numbers '39' "He gave me his number!"

My eyes widened "What that crazy lilac haired boy" That comment earned me a punch in the arm from Calum.

He quickly frowned and folded his arms tightly Cross his chest "His names Mikey.. Michael"

I burst into laughter "You've only just met the guy and you've given him a nickname, how cute?" I said patronizingly.

Calum sighed as he neatly folded the piece of paper up after tapping it into his phone and pushed it into his pocket. "Your just jealous" He looked at the number on his phone "Should i text him? I don't want to seem clingy and desperate" He pouted

I laughed and shook my head but the clock caught my attention. 12:15pm "Lunchtime!" I jumped from behind the counter, sliding over it, all matrix style. Yeah, my moves are slick! I made sure I had my wallet on me before walking out of the door.

I could faintly hear Calums voice behind me saying something along the lines of "Bring me back something delicious"

I walked into the fast food restaurant next door, the first thing I noticed was the curly haired boy on the till which made me smile before I remembered when he didn't smile at me yesterday.

When I approached the counter he smiled at me and his cheeks looked slightly rosy. "Can I take your order please?"

Before answering him I looked down at his name badge 'Hello, my name is: ASHTON'. His name is Ashton! That's such a cute name! It suits him so much, I bet he has loads of cute nicknames like Ash or Ashie.  "Could I have.."

Before I could finish he interruped me "Your usual? Double cheeseburger?" He smiled innocently, he has the cutest dimples.

Wait.. He knows my usual? THIS MUST BE LOVE. "Yeah.. Thanks" I could feel my face redden by the second, my hands went clammy and he must of noticed. I waited for my cheeseburger and paid for it when the burger was in my possession. I quickly realised I didn't get anything for Calum. "Could I get a box of chicken strips please?"

Ashton nodded and handed the box to me in no time at all whilst I was taking out my wallet again. He shook his head "Its on me" He winked as I took the box.

I smiled uncontrollably, my face must be redder than a tomato. "Thanks" I breathed a laugh before turning around to leave. I walked back into the bookstore with a smile on my face, looking to the ground.

I was barely In the door when Calum jumped in front of me and shouted "Did you see Michael? Did he say anything about me?"

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I laughed and rolled my eyes, he's head over heels for a guy he's just met "Yeah he said.. Enjoy your chicken strips" I smirked as I walked behind the counter. We're not allowed to eat in the store in front of customers but it was a Tuesday afternoon and we don't get many customers around this time.

I took a bite of the burger and realised there wasn't any pickle. He knew that too? Ashton was sent here, for me.. And my burger needs. I smiled to myself and flinched as Calum smacked the counter.

"Who is he?"

Was it that obvious? "I don't know what your talking about"

"Tell me, Luke"

"I'm just eating a burger"

"Your a liar"

"No I'm not, there's a burger in my hands and I'm chewing it and swallowing it"

"I'm going to hit you" Calum raised his hand above my head

"Fine! That curly haired guy from next door! He's so perfect! And he knows my usual!"

"He knows my usual too.."

Wait, what? Just when I thought I could live happily ever after with a guy who knew how my make burgers without pickle "Oh.."

Calum laughed and turned around as he got a text, his eyes lit up which made me assume it was this Michael guy.

The day was long, only two customers came in after that, at least they bought something I guess. Calum was picked up by his mother because they're having a family dinner tonight so I guess I'm going home alone to an empty house.

I locked up and strolled to my car, i do love my car. Its one of the most cherished things i own. I slid inside the car and turned Kerrang radio on. Paramore blasted through the speakers which put a smile on my face. As I began to drive the rain hammered down, it was louder than the music on the radio. I saw Ashton walking by himself again, I couldn't let him walk in this.

I pulled over next to him and leant over, opening the passenger side door. "Hey, Ashton! Get in, I'll give you a lift" I watched him shuffle on his feet nervously but when then thunder clapped, he ran over to the car and jumped in the passenger seat. He drooped his hood and his curly fringe was wet over his forehead.

He didn't even look at me when he mumbled a quick "Thank you"

Instead of telling me where he lived, he just gave me directions to his house. Other than those short instructions, the car ride was silent, but it wasn't uncomfortable. When I got to his house I frowned "Wait, you made me go the long way?"

Ashton nodded "I know" He opened the door and stepped out of the car. "Thank you, Luke, I'll see you tomorrow"

I shot him a smile and nodded "Have my usual ready!"

He shut the door and ran down his drive "And my recommendation!" I watched him go into, which I presumed was a family home.

I drove home with the biggest smile on my face you could imagine. My heart was pounding. Why did he want to take the long way home?

{{A/N: Oh god, I know that sucked but I haven't updated because I've started college and its so tiring!!

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