I pulled my dress down trying to cover up my thighs as Kenzie made her way to the already opened door. People were everywhere all around the house, drinking, smoking and chatting. I spotted Nash standing near the stairs and I waved at him smiling. He excused himself from his friends and made his way over me.

"Hey, you made it." He said through the music giving me a hug. I hugged him back and we chatted for few minutes along with Kenzie joining the conversation, but, then I decided to get a drink. "Ashton was checking you out when you were talking with Nash earlier." I rolled my eyes continuing to do a mixture of Vodka and RedBull. "Where is Luke?" I asked sipping in my drink. She shrugged continuing to look at all the people dancing on the extremely loud music. I leaned against the counter but soon I saw Ashton making his way towards me and I sighed looking at Kenzie, she mouthed me a good luck before disappearing in the crowd, I made a mental note to kill her later.

"You look hot Keller." He said grabbing a beer from the fridge and he leaned against the counter next to me, "That's nice of you, Irwin." I smiled sarcastically, I secretly think that I'm far from looking 'hot' tonight, I hate wearing short tight dresses but Kenzie made me wear it. I hate her sometimes. Ashton laughed shaking his head, before pushing himself off the counter to face me. He had a very serious look on his face.

"I want to apologize Lauren, not only for what happened today, but also for what happened three years ago." I felt my heart dropping when I heard him, and I couldn't say if he's being honest or not. I sweared that I'm not going to trust this guy another time. I met his gaze which was full of regret and sadness, I didn't really know how this conversation was going to end.

"No, Ashton. I can't forgive you easily after all what you've done to me, okay. Things can't function by this way." I explained truthfully locking my eyes with his. He nodded dropping his gaze to the ground balancing on his heels back and forth.

"But, Lauren. I feel so bad, and really the guilt is killing me. At least, please, give me a chance to prove to you that I'm worth it." He begged putting his hand on my upper arm, and the sudden touch made goosebumps appear on my arms. I shook off the weird feeling and focused on the actual struggle. I could not forget about all what happened. It's so hard to just draw a fake smile on my face and pretend that I'm okay with him back in my life.

"I don't know Ashton," I said avoiding his gaze, I wanted support but nobody is around and I felt so blocked. "Please, Lauren." He kept on begging me, and I didn't know what to do. I needed time, things can't work this way.

"Hey Laur!" A voice said and I spotted Luke making his way to me, I let out a sigh of relief smiling at my new friend, he literately saved my life and I'm so grateful. Ashton groaned glaring at Luke, and I furrowed my eyebrows confused. He's really being weird. Firstly, he's apologizing and next he's glaring at the poor new boy. 

"Lukey, hi! Where were you?" I said hugging him completely ignoring Ashton. He sipped on his beer glaring at us, and I smirked continuing to chat with Luke. He was looking extremely good tonight, black skinny jeans with holes, a black tank-top with 'You Complete Mess' written in white, and black converse, also, he smelled unbelievably great too. I'm so glad that Kenzie introduced him to me this morning, because I can tell that he's a really good guy.

"So, what are your plans for college?" I asked him in the middle of the conversation twirling a piece of hair between my fingers, he was leaning against the wall with a beer in his hand and I was standing few feet in front of him. He chuckled taking a sip of his beverage. "I don't know, I think that I'm going to stay here in Cali, but, specifically I don't really know for what I'm applying for."

"My dad wants me to study law, he wants me to become his personal lawyer, since he has business and shit." I laughed at my dad's plans who aren't going to happen anytime soon, I hate law and I don't want to loose three or four years of my life in something I don't like. I looked at Ashton who was still standing across the room with Calum and Ashley drinking another beer.

"Anyways, let's focus on this year and make it the best year ever." I said not removing my eyes from my ex-best friend who was still killing me both Luke and I with his eyes.

"Yeah! So, wanna dance?" The blonde boy asked me and I was feeling really weird, because I don't know how to dance, but, I decided to shake off all of these weird habits, and just have fun for one night.

The melody of Sing by Ed Sheeran was playing in the background, and I wrapped my arms around his neck moving my hips along with the music. He kept his hands firmly on my waist and trying really hard to dance correctly.

"It's okay Lukey, we all suck at dancing." I said through the music laughing at our weird moves. We kept moving and laughing at how weird we are, really not giving a damn fuck about what others will think about us. I grew to like Luke more and more, he's really a funny guy.

After a good hour of dancing ridiculously, we decided to get another round of shots with some boys from my art class, just to save our ridiculous asses from the embarrassment, we talked about how we are excited for our last year of high school, and how we are going to organize the best after prom party ever. Even though, Luke doesn't really know them, but he managed to make some connection, because the kid is just so sociable.

"Hey everyone!" I turned around to see Ashton and Calum making their way to our place. I rolled my eyes at Calum who was eyeing me up and down. What a pervert.

"Luke, are you having fun with Laur?" Calum asked grabbing the bottle of Vodka from, I guess his name was Ethan, hand. "My name is Lauren." I said glaring at him, he smirked at me before drinking his shot in one gulp.

"I know, babe. So, blondes are your type? Look I have blonde strands too, why don't you move your hips against me like you were doing?" I rolled my eyes for the hundredth time tonight, he's so annoying when he's sober, but seventy times more, when he's drunk.

"Fuck off." I grabbed Luke's wrist taking him out of the circle, not that I don't want him close to them, but, I don't want to stay alone, since Kenzie is no where to be found. She's probably making out with some soccer player. That girl is unbelievable. Sometimes, I question how am I even friends with her.

"Wait Lauren! Can I talk to you?" I knew that this was Ashton, and I don't really want to face him, I'm not sober enough to process the whole conversation.

"Not now Ashton, I told you, give me some time." His lips formed a pout, and he seemed quite hurt. I found this extremely bizarre, because this is Ashton, we're talking about. "Please." I let out a very long and annoyed sigh crossing my arms over my chest dropping Luke's wrist.

"Don't you fucking understand that I'm a human-being and I have feelings? Why are you so freaking pushy? Told you, I'm gonna think then talk to you. Just stop being so fucking clingy." Luke's eyes widened at how rude I was being to Ashton, but, he doesn't have a clue. This boy is just a monster. 

"Have a good party, I'm off." I exited the hall scoffing. I was really fed up with all this shit, like literally, this boy is a freaking betrayal and he wants me to just throw four years of sadness and hurt and act like nothing just happens. A boy can dream.

"Wait Lauren!" I turned around thinking it was Ashton, but in fact, it was Luke. He stopped holding his knees catching his breath. 

"Don't be mad, Laur." He said once he was able to talk correctly without panting. "I'm not mad, I'm just really fed up. Can we go somewhere else?" I asked sighing, he smiled at me before grabbing his car keys twirling them around his finger. "Let's take the long way home."

"Aw that's really deep of you Hemmings." I laughed following him to his car. 

He started driving through the neighborhood with music blasting. We just enjoyed the warmth of the night and the amazing music playing in the background. I took a sight at Luke, and I was just admiring how good he looked. His eyes were focused on the road, his fingers drumming on the steering wheel following the beat of the music. His hair was on point, and his lip ring was glowing under the little light coming from the street lights.

It's crazy how I just met this boy like today, but he's like such a sweet guy and I really appreciate the fact that we became somehow friends.

"Do you want to know a quick fact?" He asked me wiggling his eyebrows. I lowered the sound to listen to him more carefully.

"Go on."

"I don't have my american driving license yet. So, I'm illegally driving now." I looked at him surprised, if the cops caught us, we'll be in trouble. "Are you fucking serious Luke? This is really dangerous!" I half yelled and he just laughed shaking his head.

"Luke! You're not in Australia dude. You're in the states!" He stopped the car, and I guess we were close to the beach. He was acting so chill about this, because he just didn't know how dangerous it is. The last thing that I want to happen tonight is getting arrested because I was with an illegal driver.

"Chill Laur, I'm getting it in like three days or something, plus, we are in the middle of no where, it's not like there are cops or shit here. Just enjoy the summer vibes before fall hits you with no mercy." I rolled my eyes and I put my legs on the dashboard, and I grabbed my phone to change the music.

"Okay, so let's ask questions, so we can know more about each other." I said right when the melody of Arabella by Arctic Monkeys started playing. "I'm not fan of twenty questions." I joked sending him a very challenging look. He rolled his eyes playfully and spoke.

"You start." He smirked and I rolled my eyes at how stubborn he is. "Your favorite color?" 

"Definitely blue!" I laughed at how manly he is. "Black is bae, dude. Punk rock vibes!" I made the punk rock sign with my fingers and he hysterically laughed and that sound provoked butterflies in my stomach. I don't know what was happening to me, I just met him since few hours. But, I can't help it. His laugh is so melodic and cute.

"So, what are your favorite artists or .. maybe.. bands?" He asked unsure of his last words. "All Time Low, Arctic Monkeys, The Cab, Blink-182, The 1975, and a lot more. I just love bands."

"Lauren, you're one punk rock chick. I love that. Anyways, do you play like an instrument or something?" I nodded flipping my hair before answering dramatically. "I'm a drummer."

"I play guitar." He shrugged, "That's so cool, but drummers slay." I admitted just to tease him, but seriously I think that guitarists are hella hot too, maybe more than drummers if I may add.

"So, you're into drummers?" He looked at me pouting and I wanted to scream at how cute he was. I think that the alcohol is really making me think like that, but, he's cute anyways.

"Come on, drummers are hella hot, just look at how breath-taking I am."

"I am." He mumbled locking his eyes with mine, my heart dropped at how serious he looked. Does he really think I'm breath-taking or he's just joking? My gaze dropped to my lap and I bit my lip nervously. Since breaking up with Nash last year, I didn't really had a connection with boys, so, I forgot how to deal with these moments. I decided to change the subject completely, because it was getting really awkward at the moment.

"Anyways, when is your birthday?" I asked smiling, I just really enjoy knowing when everyone is born. I know it's a weird obsession but weird is sometimes great.

"July 16th. You?"

"May 3rd." He nodded traveling his gaze to the gorgeous scenery in front of us. The moon was shining on the sea, and everything was calm.

"I know we just met today, but, can I ask a question?" He said after a short moment of silence, I had a feeling that he's going to ask me a personal question.

"Okay, sure." I hesitantly replied, he moved in his seat before deciding to ask his question. "Why are you so mad at Ashton? Is it because of what happened this morning or other things, like maybe, were you guys dating?"

"Me dating Ashton Irwin? No, god, no." I scoffed, before continuing what I was going to say. "We were good friends years ago but, you know people change and make mistakes, so yeah. He's feeling guilty I guess and just wants me back and I need time to think, that's it really." I explained briefly and meaning that it's what he needs to know about the whole story. I'm not the type of person who spill out their life stories to every person they talk to but I felt that he probably need to know a little bit about this story since we're friends now.

"I hope that everything will be okay, because in the end everything will be okay, if it's not okay, then it's not the end, you know." I laughed shaking my head at how cheesy he's being.

"Quoting Ed Sheeran that's nice of you." He blushed looking at his feet, and I patted his shoulder thanking him. "Thanks Luke."

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i hope that you liked this chap; luke is being sweet and caring; ash is trying to get her back and cal is being a pervert hahah, mikey isn't present yet in the story fully

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