Flatmates// Cake & Mashton

Chapter sixty four

Michael's pov

The twins were getting worse, every time we thought there was nothing else they could do that would be worse than the previous, we had been proven wrong, the room was filled with depression and despair, we didn't know what to say, we didn't know what to do. Ashton left the room without saying anything, I followed him to see he was going for a smoke, I gladly joined him on that, we didn't say anything but silently smoked on our nicotine sticks, we were happy earlier but all that went way the second we got told what the twins had done, it was fucking disgusting and so invasive.

"So.." Ashton muttered after taking a fat drag of his cigarette "um..look..I promise this is nothing against you but..I might have some time alone, go to the library..maybe find a book to read. That okay with you?" I asked, I  hope he didn't take it the wrong way, I think it would do us all some good for some time alone "yeah..yeah that's fine..try and take your mind off it" he replied, I felt bad for leaving him alone, especially after earlier with Polly still on his mind but I think it would help us clear our heads a little, I pecked his lips "I guess I'll see you later" I said and smiled, my heart feeling warm seeing Ashton smile back "see you later" he said and stubbed out his cigarette before walking back inside. Even when his back was facing me as he walked back into the building, I couldn't help but watch him, watch his beauty.

Soon enough I strolled into the library, it was how you would expect it to be, quiet, well, everyone was respectfully quiet apart from one thing, my attention turned to where the faint music noise was coming from, the familiar melody of Green Day coming from a girls earphones who had vibrant pink hair, I didn't want to ruin her vibe and I do love Green Day but it's not really matching my mood right now, I just wanted peace, I walked over and stood in front of her across the table, trying to grab her attention "um..hello?" I said, surprisingly this worked and she looked at me, taking her earphones out "oh sorry sorry! was my music too loud?" she asked looking guilty "I mean it is.. quite loud..I don't want you to get into trouble. They're a great band though! I love Green Day" I said and smiled slightly, the pink hair girl turned her music off and giggled "my bad, you do? me too!  I'm Zara" she said with a smile "oh hi Zara..I'm Michael" I replied, I wasn't really looking to engage in a full conversation but I didn't want to be rude "I feel like I've seen you around.. Polly's class right?" she asked, urgh even hearing that stupid cunt of a teacher's name makes my skin crawl "yeah.. unfortunately. What you studying?" "I'm studying photography! why unfortunately? I heard that Polly is a great teacher" pft who the fuck is saying that? someone with no brain cells clearly "um..oh yeah I was joking, she's great" I lied, I couldn't be assed explaining myself in full honesty "she is! so have you made any friends in your class? girlfriend? boyfriend?" she asked rather eagerly "yeah I have a boyfriend" I said with a smile thinking of my wonderful boy "someone I met in class" I added, Zara grinned at my response "really? that's so cute! what's his name?" she asked with curiosity "um..Ashton.." gosh she does like to ask a lot of questions doesn't she? I shouldn't judge, we were having a friendly conversation and she seems nice, there doesn't seem to be a lot of nice people at this university clearly, Zara's eyes lit up at Ashton's name, not sure why, maybe she's seen him around before too, or she's one of the people he slept around with "nawwhhh! that's cute! I bet you guys are adorable together" "aha I guess so, he's a great guy" he really was the greatest in the world "you'll have to introduce me to him" Zara said with a friendly smile, oh so she hasn't slept with him? that's good, it won't make things awkward "sure why not" I said and smiled "I better get going, it was nice meeting you" I said and gave her a friendly smile before jogging away, I didn't get her socials or anything but I'm sure I'll see her again, you could spot that pink hair for miles "bye Michael!" I heard her say as I left the library, I decided to go for a walk, having a proper think about everything, to be honest, the more I think about everything that's going on, the more I realise how fucked things are,  Jesus what the fuck are we going to do?