Playlist: Jealous by Nick Jonas, Is There Somewhere by Halsey, I Knew You Were Trouble by Taylor Swift, Keep Us Together by Jessie J, Fallout by Marianas Trench, Pieces by Sum 41, Photograph by Ed Sheeran, Bad Blood by Taylor Swift, Better than Revenge by Taylor Swift, I'm a Mess by Ed Sheeran, Don't by Ed Sheeran
(flashback)
The soothing and soft sound of the waves kept pouring in as the sun continued to set over the horizon spilling over the water and sky in rays of yellows and oranges. I sat on the edge of the life guard post, hands gripping onto the wooden frame as I watched the waves come and go. I heard Ashton's loud footsteps as he came up the ramp and made his way to me, placing a red cup filled with beer from the bonfire that was happening just a few feet away.
We hadn't even been invited, didn't know anyone there and yet he had still managed to get us drinks. That was something I would never understand. That charisma and openness he had when it came to strangers. He was so easy to trust, so easy to open up to. It always felt as if in some way you'd always known him, no matter if it was for a few hours or for days now. And yet...you always wanted to know more.
"So favorite color?" I asked as he sat down beside me, his body completely facing mine.
"Hadn't you asked this already?" He asked with a smirk before he raised the red cup to his lips.
"I don't remember." I said with a shrug, doing the same with my drink.
"Fair enough." He said with a chuckle before he answered the question. "Red. And I know yours is purple but not any purple that lavender color you have everything you own in." He teased.
"Everything I own is not lavender!" I countered, giving him a side glance but smiling anyways. He always made me smile.
"You haven't done a great job at proving me otherwise." He told me with a smile before his brows furrowed as he thought of a question. "What's your favorite place you've ever been to?"
"Oh... That one is hard. I haven't really traveled much but..." I murmured, pursing my lips as I thought. "There is this lake near my house. I've been visiting it since I was younger, especially in the summer. My mom had to beg me not to go as I was older because all I ever wanted to do was hang out there with my friends and throw bonfires. Even if there wasn't a party going on I would walk there and simply just sit there."
"Sounds like a lovely place."
"It's really beautiful."
"Maybe I'll get to see it someday." He said absentmindedly but just the thought of showing Ashton a place so close to my past, made my heart beat quickly inside my chest.
"Maybe." I mimicked with a smile. "Did you do any sports when you were younger?"
"I did, yes. I used to swim." He answered, his eyes coming back to look at me. "I am 99 percent sure you've done none." He continued to tease me.
"What is that supposed to mean?" I asked, feigning being hurt by his assumption but it seemed like your expression only made him laugh louder; the type of laugh that always got his eyes brightening up with joy. "Must you know I used to dance...when I was really young." I said, only making him laugh louder.
"Okay, moving on..." He chuckled, taking another sip of his drink. "Dream concert to go to?"
"Why must you always give me such hard questions?" I whined, pursing my lips as I began thinking of my answer. My eyes fixated on the Santa Monica pier, all lit up and the Ferris wheel turning slowly.
"Are you choosing not to answer?" He asked her with a smirk on his lips.
"Fat chance Irwin. You won't win this game that easy." I told him, glaring at him as I focused my eyes back on him. The smile on his face making me smile as well, big and bright. "The Script." I simply told him.
And the game continued. He confirmed to me that musicals were not his thing while I adored them and had watched dozens of them, my favorite being Chicago. I told him how I dreamt of visiting Broadway during my time in NYU. I learned he was antsy about visiting Italy, he loved everything about it. The monuments, the language and the food; he was excited when he learned they would be going during their tour.
And the questions went on and on as time simply passed easily through us. We moved from the secluded lifeguard hut after stolen kisses and laughter, hand in hand towards the machines, the music and the lights.
His fingers were warm as they wrapped around my hand, his jacket wrapped around my shoulders as he guided me through the people.
"Favorite Starbuck's drink?" Ashton asked me as he led me towards the line of the Ferris wheel.
"Easy! In the summer I like the cookie crumble mocha frappuccino. In the fall I like the salted caramel one and in the winter I drink their peppermint drink." I told him, his eyes lighting up with amusement.
"A girl that knows what she likes." He said, wrapping his arm around my shoulders and pressing a soft kiss against my temple. "I like that." He added making me chuckle as my cheeks flushed.
"Favorite superhero." I asked him and his reaction was close to mine when he asked me for what my dream concert would be, which he was still offended I didn't say his.
(end of flashback)
I didn't learn what his favorite superhero was because we got distracted speaking about superheroes in general; about every single one of them. And although my knowledge on them was scarce, he took his sweet time explaining everything to me. His eyes lighting up the same way they did when he spoke about music or his family. And at the top of the Ferris wheel he kissed me, slow and sweet. And when he did everything disappeared around us; the city, the lights...it all cease to exist.
And I had let him do it again... I thought, tears still spilling down my cheeks as I turned off the shower water. I had let him come back and get under my skin. Because when he kissed me everything around me seemed to disappear, and then it was only me and him. I had become once again that girl he had met in the summer. The vulnerable girl who trusted him with all she had and who despite every simple mistake he had made, she loved him....
"Did you see him? He was obviously doing the walk of shame." I heard Lilly's voice say and I froze, my hand reaching for the towel. Was she talking about Ashton?
"Definitely! He was still wearing the same clothes as last night and all. Plus, I know she's your roommate and all but she is really stupid if she let that piece of hotness simply walk away after a good fuck. If he had stayed with me last night, he would still be in my bed." A second voice joined in, Lilly's friend... She-She had been with Ashton? Last night?
"Make sure she never hears you say that, she's definitely been pining about this guy ever since the semester started." Lilly said.
"I would be too; you should have seen the way he kissed last night and not to mention the way his body looks... They don't make boys like that in New York." Her words made me sick. I just couldn't get out of here unnoticed and I couldn't stay hiding inside the shower forever... And if they said they saw Ashton do the walk of shame... My heart sank at the thought but that definitely meant he had left.
"I can't believe all you both did was kiss!" Lilly said, her voice muffled probably by a toothbrush because I could hear the sink water running.
"I know... It was my fault, the second I mentioned Mia he went ballistic. It was like he was a different guy." She said.
Suddenly I couldn't listen to it anymore. I didn't want to know about her night with Ashton or how they knew each other. I didn't care. It had been a mistake to have let him get to her last night. She should have known better.
I quickly wrapped the towel around me and grabbed my things and tried to walk as quickly as I could out of the bathroom but Lilly's voice stopped me.
"Oh god, Mia?" Lilly asked as I slowly turned around to face them, her voice loud and shocked. Her eyes were wide as she realized it was truly me. "Were you in there the entire time?"
"Stupidly... Yes I was." I whispered. My eyes were probably still red from all the crying and unshed tears tight on my throat.
"We were... We didn't mean any of that. We were just talking." Lilly said but her friend had an unsettling grin as she watched me.
"Yeah, what Lilly said. We were just joking around. You've got a good one there, too bad he rushed out." She said, earning a glare from Lilly.
"Yeah... Too bad..." I whispered before I excused myself turned to leave.
"I'm glad he made it! I gave him your address but he was so drunk I wasn't sure he would have actually made him up the stairs." She added just as I opened the door but this time I didn't turn around to spare her another word. Doubt anything would of really made it past my lips because tears were streaming once again.
"Fuck!" I heard his thick accent say as I bumped into him, my things as well as everything he was holding falling or more like splattering all over the floor. "You got hot coffee all over me, Mia." He said as he looked down at his soaked and obviously ruined shirt.
"I-I'm sorry... I thought... They said... What are you doing here?" I stuttered.
"I was bringing you some coffee as an apology, a simple I don't accept would have done just fine as well, you know..." He teased, watching me as I tightened the towel around me. "And they? Who are they?" He asked.
"My roommate and... And the girl you were with last night." I said, the words coming out harsh and cold. "Was one girl not enough? You had to come and screw me over too?"
"Mia I can explain... I wanted to explain before she-" But he was quickly interrupted. I wish he hadn't been... I wanted to hear what he had to say. For once I wanted him to be honest, like he should have been last night!
"Oh, it does seem we all know each other." My stomach knotting up as she spoke, coming out of the bathroom behind me. "I thought I heard your voice, Ashton. Didn't know you were coming back." She said; her tone mocking. She wanted to make a fool out of me. I watched with narrowed eyes as her hand rested on top of his arm. Ashton tensed underneath the touch and took a step back, glaring at her.
"Shut up, Bee." He muttered, reaching out for me but I was already making my way back into the bedroom. Ashton was right behind me, hands gripping the door frame when I suddenly turned around.
"You can wait out here." I told him, my eyes glaring at the tall and beautiful girl behind him. "I am going to get dressed... Try to keep your hands to yourself." And just like that I slammed the door in his face.
(Author's Note: Hey guys!! I know it has been a while and I need to stop taking so long between updates so I can stop apologizing about taking so long but... I've said it before and I'll say it again I obsess about things being perfect and end up taking FOREVER! I am so sorry about it but here is the next update!
And it ends in a cliffhanger... Big surprise there XD
So, were you guys right? Is Bee the big bitch you all knew she would be? What do you guys think will happen next? Where is Heather? What will happen to Mash? Hopefully all will be reveled in the next update of ASM! Haha
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