Wait (Lashton)

23

They should've known that something big was planned since those few weeks it's been quiet. Michael, Josh, Ricky, and Shawn have been planning something. Not something big enough to get them thrown in jail, but enough to ruin Ashton and Luke's relationship. The plan was set in motion when Ashton received a detention. They all knew Luke would wait for him to get out. That was just the beginning.

They watched them carefully over the weeks, learning their daily routines, so that they could find the perfect moment to strike their plan. Those few weeks were when they would meet up daily to figure out their plan, to set it into motion, and to plan when and how to do it. Today was the day.

When the final bell rang, they all knew Ashton would meet Luke at his last class and they would walk to the detention room. Then Luke would go to the library for almost an hour then would wait on a bench outside the school.

About 30 minutes until detention was over, that's when they all walked to where Luke was sitting outside. "H-hey guys. Do you need something?" Luke asked. They all shook their head as they surrounded him on the bench.

"So, you and Ashton are getting pretty serious huh?" Michael asked. "Um, yeah we a-are." Luke answered skeptically. "Did he tell you his secret yet?" Ricky asked. "Secret? What secret?"

"Aw, he doesn't know. Poor thing." He mocked. "I guess he doesn't like you enough to be honest with you." Josh added. "Y-you're lying. He doesn't have a secret. He would've told me." Luke defended which made them all laugh. "You know, the old me would've let Ashton tell you, but the new me doesn't really give a shit anymore." Michael spoke. Then Ashton walked out of the building.

"What the fuck are you guys doing?" He spoke. "We were just chatting with Luke here. No harm done." Ricky smiled. "Yeah right. Let's go Luke."

"Oh wait. Ashton, aren't you gonna tell Luke your secret?" Shawn asked. "Ash, please tell me they're wrong. Please tell me you don't have a secret." Luke begged while looking in his eyes sorrowfully. "Go ahead Ashton tell him. Tell him the secret you've been hiding for so long."

"Are you really hiding something?" Luke asked not wanting to believe it, but when Ashton nodded he didn't know what to believe. Luke let go of his hand and looked at him disappointingly. "Just leave me alone please." He spoke so quietly Ashton could barely hear it. "I don't even wanna know what it is." Then he walked away.

"Why do you guys always have to mess with us? You just can't stand that I'm actually happy." Ashton laughed with annoyance. "I mean, what did Luke even do to you guys? What did I do to you guys?" He asked with anger evident in his voice.

"You wanna know what Luke did to me?" Michael asked. "He's the reason why I went to fucking church camp! He's the one who told my parents about my sexuality! I've had to lie to them when I came back so they wouldn't have to send me back again!" Then he stormed off. "I never liked you because you took my position as QB on the team, it should've always been mine, you should've never had it." Josh spoke as he went with Michael.

"You've never even seen it huh Ash?" Ricky started to speak. "I never liked you and Luke together because I have been in love with you ever since freshman year! After every party when you were drunk, I was always the one taking care of you. Me. Not Luke, not even Michael. Throughout everything, I was there for you. Me!"

"Luke should've always been mine. You shouldn't have gotten in my way. Now is my chance to get him back." Shawn harshly spat.

This was all part of their plan. They were trying to destroy their relationship, say their reasonings and just leave. Not to start a fight, not to do any of that. But to leave. Leave Ashton with thinking of their reasons.