Flower crowns || Cashton AU

Chapter One

New story! This story is going to have a lot of talk and hidden subtext involving flowers so I'll post the type of flower and its meaning at the start of every chapter. :--)

Enjoy!

•~Calum~•

I adjusted my black fridge that was peeking out from my beanie as I walked into school. It was quite early and my best mates Luke and Michael weren't here yet. I put my head down and walked over to 'our tree' as I waited for them. Sitting on grass beneath our tree, I closed my brown eyes and listen to the quiet sound of the few kids that were here already. Normally I'd be listening to music right now but my Mum took my Ipod from me, stupid Micheal and his stupid porn audio prank.

"If you look carefully folks you'll spot Calum Hood, brooding in his natural habitat under the sacred tree" A familiar voice said before chuckling.

"Fuck off Michael" I groaned, keeping my eyes closed. I felt two people sit on either side of me before I felt someone lay there head on my shoulder. "What are you doing Lukey?"

"M'tired" He slurred as he cuddled into my side more.

"What time did you go to bed last night?" I asked as I put my arm around his waist.

"I didn't go to bed last night" He whimpered before pushing his face into the crook of my neck. Micheal and I shared worried looks before looking back down at Luke who had falling asleep. Luke's been going through a really rough time at home, not eating or sleeping enough are two of the many side effects. Luke's the youngest out of our group and Michael and I feel as though we need to protect him but it's kind of hard when he won't tell us what exactly goes on in the Hemmings house hold.

"Damn Mikey" I mumbled as I looked up at my red haired friend.

"I know" He signed "It's getting worse." He eyed the bags under the younger boys eyes along with his pale complexion and tousled Blonde hair.

"What are we going to do? This can't keep going on." I whispered as more and more teenagers walked into the school.

"We can't do anything Cal" Michael said in frustration "We don't even know whats going on!" He harshly whispered.

"He'll tell us when he's ready Michael" I promised and I pushed the hair out of Luke's eyes.

"I know, Hopefully that's soon" He signed as he looked fondly at the younger boy. "Come on, the bell's about to go" Michael said as he stood up and brushed the grass of the back of his black jeans. He heaved his checkered bag off the ground before placing it on his back.

"Lukey" I whispered as I carefully shook his shoulders. "Wakey wake "

Luke let out a groan before blinking his eyes a few times as he's pupils adjusted to the light. "Has the bell went yet?" Luke asked as he slowly stood up and stretched.

"It's going to go off in about 5 minutes" I said, checking my watch after grabbed my black bag. After we were all set, we started to walk towards the Gym for our start of the school Assembly to find out who's care group we're going to be in.

"Can the year 12 please follow Mrs Kindle out to the lawn to find your care groups" Principal Thomson announced into the microphone before point to the left emergency exist that led to the lawn.

"Showtime" Michael muttered as we picked up our school bag and make our way outside.

"If you hear me call your name go and stand near Mr. Bowmen" Mrs. Kindle announced as she started calling out names.

"Damn Mrs. Kindle is pretty hot" Michael whisper to us and his eyes raked over her slim figure. There was no lie that Ms. Kindle was one of the hottest teachers at our school but she was also the youngest at the ripe age of 25.

"You do realized she's married right?" I asked Michael

"I know. I'm just saying she's a looker" He shrugged. I shook my head as I chuckled to myself before turning to Luke to see what his opinion in all this was.

"What do you think Luke?" I laughed before stopping and taking in Luke's sour expression. "What's wrong Luke?"

"Nothing" Luke snapped "I just don't see what the big deal is about her! She's not even that pretty" He bitched.

"Okay then?" Michael said with furrowed eyebrows obviously just as confused as I was. "Somebody needs a nap" He muttered before his name got called.

"Michael Clifford and Luke Hemmings!" Mrs. Kindle called out "I've called both of your names out already, You're both in Mr. Vans class"

Michael and Luke both groaned obviously disappointed in the fact that they were in the most grumpiest teachers care group.

"The rest of you are with me" She called out before beckoning us to follow her "Our care group is room 19"

"Aw Cal you're alone!" Luke said sympathetically, all traces of anger gone.

"I know!" I sighed dramatically before breaking out in song "All by myself!" The boys laughed before Michael punched him and told me to shut the fuck up. We said our goodbyes and made plans to meet up under our tree at recess.

I turned around and started jogging towards room 19 trying to catch up to my class. The last thing I need on the first day is a tardy.

Chapter one finished! How is the story so far?

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