C.A.L.M

Rising from the Ashes

On my way back to the dorm I realized I did not have a crush on Luke. I just got nervous and over analyzed my emotions like always. Thinking about my day I would say it was pretty good. The music room was probably the highlight. It felt like somewhat of an honor to be invited into their world and man-when they all played together was it something. Even if they were goofing around,they were just so committed to the words they were singing-they made every word their own even if they hadn't written the song. It was music magic. One of those feelings you couldn't describe to somebody- you couldn't understand until those vibes hit you right in the feels. They were a couple of crazy people but crazy in all the right ways. I don't know if they consider me a friend but I consider them friends. Only one problem-this friendship probably wouldn't last. They just never last in my case. People get bored or insane and I'll admit- I'm no walk in the park either. I looked at the time, 5:30. 'I guess Im hungry' and with that thought I grabbed my sweatshirt and headed out to find some good food.

I walked to the dorm's cafeteria but they were serving meatballs which I wasn't in the mood for so I asked if there was anything else The lady behind the counter-Ashley told me I could order something or just go out and get some pizza from the near by pizza parlour. Pizza was what I lived for so I asked for directions and headed out to devour a shit load of pizza.

Once I got there I saw a familiar face-Ashton. I didn't want to be the creep who just sat with him. I mean I kinda wanted to but my social skills were as good as my fashion sense-they sucked miserably. I sat myself on a chair on the other side of the room so that I was facing his back. I tend to get really nervous in these kind of situations- I'll admit I dread rejection but simultaneously I'm so used to it. After ordering a half mushroom half green pepper pizza I realized I shouldve just got it to go-that way I'd kill the chances of Ashton bumping into me. But boy oh boy,theres no escaping fate- he turned around and upon seeing me he waved and smiled and got up. 'Please tell me youre in a hurry pretty please.'

"SALLY! HI!", Ashton half shouted as he once again extended his arms for a hug. His kindness triggered a lump to form in my throat. All my life I've been trying to figure out why nice acts like that brought tears into my eyes. I got myself together just in time before the hug ended.

"Is it okay if I sit here?"

"Yeah of course."

He sat down. Elbow on the table,hand on his chin.

"So Sally,tell me about you. How are you on this fine evening?", he said with such joyful energy,

"Im good",after that I proceeded and told him about the scholarship and moving from America. 

"Wow. Smartass. Damn. Hope your smartness rubs off on those morons"he chuckled. 

The thing about Ashton was that his chuckle/giggle made you immediately smile or laugh and honestly it powered positive energy for miles.

"Haha", I awkwardly laughed as I didnt know how to reply to that.

"So hows Australia treating you?"

"Pretty good. Im glad to be here. I just need a job now."

"What kind of job?"

"I don't know, I was hoping to work at a bookstore. Im kind of a nerd like that."

"Oh that's explains the glasses",he said jokingly and that's when I noticed his hazelish green eyes.His mouth curled into a smile and God,out came dimples that could cut diamonds.

"There's a bookstore right next to the record store I work at. I know the owner and could see if they've got anything for you."

"Really?"

"Yeah of course", his accent hitting hard.

"Wow Ashton thank you so much!"

"Uh ah-friends don't thank eachother Sally."he said with a shit serious face.

"But Ashton"-, he cut me and off and answered like he knew what I was going to say.

"So what if we've known eachother for like 5 hours only? You're cool-and hey you never know you could be the little sister I've always wanted.

"Ashton", I said as I smiled like a lunatic," I've always wanted a older brother."

"Well then-this is a friendship made in heaven.",and out came those dimples.

"As much as I want to stay I gotta go home. Mum tends to worry. See ya Sally!" He got up and side hugged me as I remained seated

After he left I just sat there smiling. I felt happy. Genuinely happy, I diverted my attention because I knew if anything was going to mess up my friendship with Ashton- I'd be my ever destructive thoughts. My demons of the past just didn't want to rest lately.