For the Sake of Love ✔

Prologue

"Ashton, are you done yet?" My mum yelled from down the stairs.

"Yes, mum. Just in a bit," I yelled back from my room. I slung my backpack hurriedly and grabbed my red bandana.

Mum chuckled at how messy I am, clearly not ready even when I said 'just in a bit'. I tried to slip my shoes while tying my bandana (which surprisingly works) causing my mum to shook her head at me.

"We don't want you to miss your first day, baby"

"I'm done, we can go now."

"A- ah, not so fast, young man. You forgot your breakfast, honey,"

"I'll fetch something from the machine, now can I have my keys?"

"I'm driving you today."

"Ugh, mum... I'm not 14."

"Actually, Michael is also coming and I'm giving both of you a ride whether you like it or not,"

"He's tagging along?"

"Uh-hu, got a flat tire so his car won't work,"

"Oh, where's h-" I said but was cut off by the sound of someone knocking.

"There."

"Yeah, well, no shit, mum"

"Just because you're 18 doesn't mean you could curse in front of me, young man." I grinned at my mum before scurrying over to the front door, greeting Michael with my big smile and our special bump.

"Hey, Anne."

"Hi, Michael. You ready, kids?"

"For another day at the hell hole? No, but I have no choice anyway,"

"It's not just 'another day' for Ashy here,"

"Ahh... newbie, people would probably love you anyway,"

I groaned at both of them, quickly sliding into the passenger seat as my mum slide into the driver and Michael into the backseat. The drove was basically filled with small chit-chat that I don't bother participating as I was too busy thinking about all the possibilities.

"Alright, we're here, babies!!!" My mum announced excitedly which snaps me from my wonder.

"Thanks for the ride, Anne"

"You're welcome, my second son. Take care of Ashy for me, yeah?"

"Of course I will, Anne"

"I'm right here, you know." I groaned again in annoyance.

"I love you, baby. I'll see you after school. Do you need me to pick you up?"

"No, thank you. The bus or Uber will do, I love you, mum"

"Bye, babies, have a good day!" We waved at my mum and watched her drove off before I let out a heavy sigh.

"Why is she so embarrassing sometimes?"

"You're her only child, my mum basically the same to me,"

"Well, yeah, but you know what I mean."

"Oh, c'mon, it's not that bad."

"Shut up, come help me get my schedule and shit,"

"Do you even know where the administrator room is?"

"No, hence why I'm forcing you to tag along."

We got everything I need pretty quick, having quite some times before our classes started. But sadly for me, I have zero class with Michael. I sighed again in annoyance, my nerves quickly building up again.

"I'll see you at lunch, okay? I'll come to get you from Madam Oceane so don't wander off."

"Yes, mum!"

"Oh, hush up, you flower child"

"Asshole!"

"Bye, Ashton! I'll see you in a few hours!"

I waved at him and watched him run to his class which placed at the other side of the corridor. I walked into the class with my head held high, hiding my nerve with this confident façade. Everyone was so busy with their own groups, clearly already having friends and don't need a new kid in their group. I walked towards the very back row and choose the middle seat, and hopefully, no one has this seat yet.

The seats on my left were filled with this group that keeps gushing over their S.O. I heard some stuff that I don't think I need to know, but they seem pretty open-minded since I heard one guy said he has a boyfriend and one girl said she has a girlfriend and the rest was totally fine with it.

I fished my phone out and was trying to type a message for Michael when one of them called out my name,

"Yo, new kid!"

"Uh, me?" I asked dumbly, watching the blonde hair guy confusedly.

"Yes, you. Wanna join in? You seem lonely,"

"Sure, uh I mean, if it's not a bother?"

"' Course, not. Come over here," Another guy said. He has jet-black hair with a blue streak and has his arms slung over the previous blonde lad. I awkwardly got up and walked towards them. A guy with black hair swiftly slung his arm around my shoulder, causing me to timidly smile.

"What's your name, mate?"

"It's Ashton,"

"Nice to know you, I'm Kellin. The guy that called you is Alex and the man beside him is his boyfriend Jack. That girl with purple hair is Ashley, but she prefers to be called Halsey, the one with blonde hair is Leonee, and the last girl is Bleta."

"H- hi..."

"He's cute, I like him,"

"I'm uh... gay, sorry"

"So am I, babe," Leonee said causing the other to laugh.

"Oh, cool!"

"Welcome to the club, Ash."

"Thanks, Ash- I mean, Halsey."

"You can call me Ashley. We could be double-Ash or something," She said winking at me which made me chuckled.

"Alright, thanks, Ashley."

"Okay, so as I was saying before, I went to this lit AF party with my boyfriend last summer and goddamn, it was an actual college party with actual booze and all those good stuff and guesses what? We have extremely great fun afterwards, he was so ugh... I still remember every second of it despite me being kind of drunk and he-"

"Woah, Woah, that's enough, gurl. We don't wanna know the rest of the stuff."

"You said to tell you guys about my summer!"

"Those details not needed, gurl" Jack chipped in while chuckling.

"But he seems cool, your boyfriend I mean,"

"You can't just say that in front of your boyfriend, Alex," Kellin said causing us to laugh.

"Eh, it's fine. We're fine with calling other guys cool. It's no biggie as long as he won't catch a feeling,"

"Of course, I wouldn't. I got you, duh." Alex said, pecking Jack's lips quickly.

"What about you, Ash?" Bleta asked.

"Me?"

"Yeah, you. Do you have a boyfriend?"

"Yeah, I got one."