Halfway through the movie, Lyla checked her phone, there had been something nagging at the back of her head, she just didn't know what. Her eyes stayed focused on the date, November 20th, why was that date so familiar?
When the reason finally clicked in her head, she slapped her hand over her mouth. Today was Michael Clifford's twenty-first birthday and nobody remembered.
Part of her wanted to combust of laughter. Forgetting a friends official legal age – in the US – is probably against the rules. This is the night where he can drink legally, no fake ID or anything. And here they all were, watching Mama Mia. When the tradition is to go out and get drunk at the clubs.
Lyla started internally panicking, not only did Michael forget his birthday, but the rest of them did as well. The best solution to the problem was creating a group chat without Michael, the day was nearly over with only two hours left before midnight would strike.
Lyla
guys, it's michael's birthday.
Maria was the first one to check her messages, having the same reaction as Lyla did. Mouthing a nice, 'fuck', before turning her head to flash the red-haired boy a small smile.
Maria
what the fuck! and no one remembered until now???
michael is going to be so upset!!!
Calum
it's not too late
we can still play this off, right?
Ashton
yeah, yeah...
uh... hey!! I have a great idea!!!!
Lyla
well... what is it???
Ashton
I know someone who owns a roller-skating rink, we can go there.
Maria
great!!! we have a spare cake in our fridge, we can bring that too
Calum
why do you have a cake in your fridge?
like I've seen your mini-fridge, how did you guys fit a cake in that??
Lyla
that doesn't matter right now
we need to get this done before mike realizes it's his birthday!
Calum
is luke in this chat??
Luke
no
Ashton coughed, sitting up from his once relaxed position on the couch. About a month ago, the group came to a collective decision that Ashton Irwin was a wordsmith and could make any lie seem like the truth. Therefore, getting everyone to the roller-rink without any suspicion from the forgotten birthday boy, was his responsibility.
"Do you guys want to do something fun?" He spoke, "I mean, movie nights are great, but it's a Friday night for Christ's sake."
"Well, what do you have in mind?" Michael asked, "I'm not in the mood to go to a club, it'll be packed tonight."
"Let's say that Estelle trusted me enough to give me the keys to her precious roller-rink while she's off on holiday with her girlfriend," Ashton explained. Michael's eyes instantly lit up. He and Estelle were never on good terms, and out of spite, she banned him from entering her building during business hours.
"No way!" Michael gasped, "You have the keys to Estelle's place!" He said, jumping up from the sofa and rushing to get his shoes, "We have to go guys!"
"Great," Ashton said, relieved that Michael was eager enough to jump up and leave halfway through one of his guilty pleasure movies. "Lyla and Luke will go together, and the five of us will take Calum's car."
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𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃 ♚ 𝐥.𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
Fanfictionwhere luke meets a girl a lot stronger than him. luke hemmings is an underground boxer, after one of the biggest fights of his life he meets a girl he never expected himself to be with. A/N: this was my first book, so enjoy.
