One Way Or Another (Sequel to 'Playing Hard To Get' (Lashton)

Chapter 16

Luke's POV:

I noticed something tonight at the concert. Michael isn't himself, I better ask him about that later. Something seems to be bringing him down, okay yes I gotta admit Mikey and I have become super close.

I can sense when something is wrong and I want to figure out what it is, maybe I can help him. I have caught him a couple times and he kept looking at Ashton every once in a while.

Anyways, the concert was great but I need sleep. No wonder Ashton is always tired but he is sitting down most of the time. The other boys and I are always running around and my legs are killing me.

We are staying for the One Direction boys and it's a great time to confront Mikey. Where is he? Oh haha of course he's chatting it up with Calum, what a surprise.

"Hey umm Calum I need to steal away your beloved boyfriend for a second." I say walking up to them.

Ashton of course is asleep on the long couch across from them. I look at Michael and he stiffens at my stare.

"Yeah sure, but don't take too long." He sighs.

Michael walks over to me nervously. I wanna know why he is so timid.

"Whatcha need Luke?" He asks running his fingers through his newly died hair. He went for a nice pink color this time, what a dork.

"You seem off. I wanna know what's bothering you." He looks at me uncertainly and he furrows his eyebrows.

"Why do you care?" He asks sadly.

"I care because we are band mates well more like best friends. We have gotten so close over the tour and you aren't yourself anymore. What's up?" I ask more sternly.

Suddenly his eyes turn very dark. I'm not gonna lie, it's pretty scary.

"That is none of your business." He spits out.

"Woah bro chill. Wait does this have to do about Ashton?"

"Why would this have to do anything with Ashton?" He asks softening up a little.

"Don't play that game with me Clifford. I have been watching you all night on that stage. I have caught you looking at my Ashton so many times tonight. If it's about Ashton it is my business." I accuse pointing a finger at his chest.

A single tear slips out of his eyes and I start to get a little guilty for the way I am talking to him but I can't help it when he won't lighten up and tell me what's been wrong with him lately.

"It's not about him. Now leave me alone I have a boyfriend to get back too." He says shakily and walks away sniffling a few times.

Ugh! I just want to know what's wrong.

Please Michael.

Michael's POV:

Fuck! I need to stop! I got caught and I don't want to put up Luke's suspicions anymore. I have been feeling different, he's not wrong and I'm still trying to figure out what is different.

He kept asking if it was about Ashton. I don't think it is, I mean why would it be about Ashton? Okay I gotta admit I have been looking at Ashton a few times tonight. Was it the way he was playing the drums? Was it the way his curls flopped on his fore-

Oh my gosh Michael shut up! What has gotten into me? Suddenly a memory flashed through my mind and I remember it all too well.

*Flashback*

This is it. There he is, leaning against his locker talking to some friends. the boy that I have been crushing on for a long time. You can do this Clifford, just man up. What the worst that can happen?