Playlist: Jealous by Nick Jonas, Just Saying by 5 Seconds of Summer, Over and Over by 5 Seconds of Summer, Need You Now by Lady Antebellum, I Need You Now by Olly Murs, Six Degrees of Separation by The Script, Falling by Tyler Ward, Addicted by Saving Abel, Wonderland by Taylor Swift, Your Love is a Lie by Simple Plan, The Heart Wants What It Wants by Selena Gomez.
The safest bet had seemed to just leave, walk away. Ashton wasn’t sure if it had been the right choice but it was the one he made. He didn’t look back to see if any of the boys followed him but he knew they hadn’t.
They would avoid a scene. It was the right thing to do. Which is what he should have done but he just couldn’t. Just that guy’s arm around her and her laughing at what he said had just made him so angry.
He could feel the anger returning to him, making his fists tighten as he continued to walk. He hated the image of her with somebody else. He had thoughts of it in the two months since he had seen her last but he never thought he would ever have to witness it. And then the universe happened…
“Taxi!” He called out, raising his arm above his head and waving his hand around to catch the yellow cab’s attention. It took him a few tries before he finally got one, uttering the hotel name to the driver before he lay back watching the city lights blur as they drove through the busy streets of New York.
What was he supposed to do now? Go back to his room and hide within those four walls that he hated so much?
After paying for the taxi, his feet made the decision for him. He made his way towards the bar dodging any other interaction he might have other than the bartender.
“A beer.” He said simply as he sat down on the stool, his hand shakily running through his hair as the cold beer was placed in front of him. “Thanks…” He murmured before quickly taking a swig from it, welcoming the buzz he knew would come soon enough.
“Bad day?” The girl behind the bar asked.
“You have no idea…” He said with a soft chuckle before another long drink.
“Let me guess, girl problems? Although I highly doubt that considering who you are.” She pointed out, her body leaning forward against the bar as she rested her arms on top of it. Ashton’s eyes finally rose completely and he looked at the girl who stood there.
She didn’t seem much older than him but surely legal (unlike him). She had olive toned skin that looked good against her all black uniform, dark eyes and hair to match. She wore a small smile on her lips as she continued to watch him.
And she knew who he was… That was just great. There went the universe again…
“You hit the nail with that one…” He said before washing down the panic with the last of the beer. She turned for a few seconds before handing him another one.
“Ouch, even rock stars have tough days. Who would have known?” She said with a chuckle, making him shrug and chuckle as well.
“Tell me about it.”
“So I know you didn’t come here to talk but if you want to my shift ends in about 15 minutes… Talk you know.” She said with a wink before walking away from him, making sure he watched her as she did.
And she had meant it because fifteen minutes and two more beers later she was sat next to him with a smile on her place.
“You weren’t kidding.” Ashton murmured, mostly to himself.
“Well you didn’t leave so I assumed you took me up on the offer.” She responded with ease, her bare shoulders shrugging. She had a pony-tale now.
“Want to get out of here? You don’t want to stay at work after work… It’s boring.” He murmured.
“Where would we go?” She asked with a smile, already slinging her purse and coat over her shoulder.
“We could go to my hotel room.” He whispered leaning closer to her as he did.
“Lead the way, Mr. Irwin.” She said with a grin as she stood up.
“Call me Ashton, babe.” He said with an equally big grin, his arm wrapping around her waist as he led her towards the elevators in the lobby. “What can I call you?”
“Bethanny… But you can definitely call me Bee.” She said.
“Like the insect?” He said with a smirk.
“And every time, it never fails… The joke is always made.” She said, her voice laced with laughter. She had a pretty laugh. Not every girl has a pretty laugh. Most of them are annoying. But not Mia… Mia also had a pretty laugh. He loved that laugh. He missed that laugh. Now that jerk had that laugh.
“Do you want a drink? Don’t have beer but we definitely have some vodka or whiskey somewhere.” Ashton said as he opened his room door for her. If she didn’t want a drink, he did. He needed it.
“Sure…” She said as she set her things down and began to look around the room.
“Make yourself at home.” He said with a smile before he made his way towards the bathroom cabinet to find the hidden bottle of alcohol. He poured two cups and made his way towards her. His already half way full by the time he had reached her.
“Place is a lot cleaner than I thought it would be.” She said with a mocking tone.
“Well… We just got here so.” He said, raising an eyebrow at her before he grabbed the bottle to pour himself some more. His body sitting down next to her own on the couch.
“You know alcohol doesn’t fix everything…” She pointed out, her eyes peering at him from the rim of her glass as she took another small drink.
“Well it makes me forget.” He said.
“There are other ways you can forget you know…” She said, her drink set down before she climbed on top of his lap. She took his drink away and set it aside, her lips going down to his neck.
Ashton felt himself hum softly at the sensation of lips against his skin, his hands trailing up her thighs to rest on her hips. It had been too long.
His long fingers edged under the fabric of her shirt, bringing her closer to him as she kissed along his jaw. He simply closed his eyes and enjoyed the feeling.
“I was right, wasn’t I?” She whispered against his ear.
“Shhh… Don’t talk.” He whispered, his eyes opening and looking at her before he closed the distance between them. The sounds of their lips moving together in the drunken kiss slowly began to fill the room. His hands resting inside her shirt, splayed out against the warm skin of her back.
“What if your band comes?” She murmured against his lips, her teeth capturing his bottom lip for a few seconds before letting it go. She had already removed his shirt and he had taken hers.
“They won’t care… Probably will all stay in the other room knowing I’m upset…” He said before trying to press his lips against hers again but she pulled back.
“Well I care.” She said softly, her hands running over his chest.
He licked his lips before he chuckled, picking her up with her legs wrapped around him. His lips began to bite and kiss the length of her neck as he made his way towards his bed, setting her on her feet at the edge of it; his eager hands unbuttoning her pants as he continued to kiss her skin.
“You know Mia?” She asked, her sudden question making him stiffen and pull back all together.
“What?” He asked, his hazel eyes wild as he looked at her. She simply lifted her hand and pointed towards the wall, the taped Polaroid and pictures that were there. He had only wanted to place the ones of his family, a reminder that he would be home soon but he ended up adding the Polaroid of them at the beach.
“Umm yeah, we’re friends. Met back in LA.” He murmured with a sigh as he sat down at the edge of the bed. So much for forgetting…
“Oh…” She whispered before she pushed his hands away from his face and sat back down on his lap. “She’s the reason for the girl problem isn’t she?” She asked, her hands caressing the nape of his neck; fingers tangling in his hair gently.
“How do you know Mia?” He asked, ignoring her question all together.
“It doesn’t matter.” She whispered with a smile, her lips pressing against his again but he held her hips firmly and pulled back.
“It matters to me. How. Do. You. Know. Her?” He asked her, his jaw clenched as he said every word slowly.
“She’s roommates with my friend, Lilly.” She said softly, caressing his jaw softly. “Come on Ashton… I thought we were having fun and you wanted to forget.”
“I can’t do this.” He said, lifting her off his lap and going back to the living room for the drink she had made him forget about.
“Come on, we were having fun!” She said, following him. He tossed her her shirt and poured himself another drink.
“Leave, I don’t want to anymore.” He said, his voice somber as he slurred the words.
“I can make you forget her…” Bee said, holding the shirt tightly in her hands.
“I highly doubt that.” He shot back and watched her as she angrily got dressed again and grabbed her things, angrily walking towards the door. He quickly grabbed her wrist before she reached the door knob. “But before you go… I need a favor first…” He whispered.
(Author's Note: OH MY GOD! I've updated three times this week!! Like I can't even believe it! I am so excited about all of you reading what is to come!! Let me know what you guys think so far and what you guys want to see in the future. Remember to vote, share and comment and all those lovely things! Thank you for reading!!!! <3
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