The Perfect Disguise

Lou's P.O.V.

Annoying both Michael and Calum, I volunteered to go after Ashton to hush Luke as he refused to start our mini celebration without him. And, well, I'm hungry, too and Luke's acting like a child begging for his dad to pick him up and stuff.

As I followed the same path where I last saw Ashton went, my mind wondered about the conversation I had with Calum awhile ago. I'm not so sure about what he meant but, I don't know, I don't wanna assume, but what if he likes me too? By nothing to loose, does he mean like maybe I should see if things can work out between me and Ashton?

I peeked on the small window by the door but, just like the first one, he wasn't there. Now, where is he? I thought. He said he'll be there, so I'm sure he just did something really important.

I walked to the next room, peaking on the window again when I finally saw his familiar back. He rushed to the other side of the table, disappearing from the view as he knelt down.

I opened the door, smiling - but all of my excitement and happiness faded as I heard it

"Fuck it, Ash! Slow down a bit!" A familiar voice screamed. "You're hurting me!"

"Okay! Okay!" He cried. "There!"

"Do you even know what you're doing?" She asked. "There. Much better. That feels good. Keep doing that. Like that. Slowly."

And without thinking twice, I let go of the door as it gave a loud thud, turning on my heels.

It has to be Bianca. What the fuck are they doing?

Wait! No! Are they? Can't!

But!

"Lou! Wait!" Ashton called. I want to ignore him and continued walking but he caught up with me, spinning me around by the arm.

"Sorry, I was just," I started, facing him. He was panting; maybe they did it, I thought. "I wanted to tell you something so I looked for you. I didn't knew you and Bianca were... I'm so sorry."

"What are you going to tell me?" He asked, reaching for my hand, as we locked eyes.

"I'm," I bit my lips, thinking of an alibi. But, lucky me, I got nothing.

"You are what?" He leaned closer.

"There you are!" Calum exclaimed, as I pulled away from Ashton. "I've been looking for you all over the place!"

"What are you going to tell me?" Ashton repeated, ignoring Calum who was now beside me.

I grabbed Calum's hand, twining it with mine. "That, you know, we're friends now and I think it's just right to let you know that... Calum and I... we are..."

"What?" They said in unison, both eyeing me.

I looked at Calum, smiling. "It's been forever, Calum, and I've been wanting to do this ever since. I know how you feel and I'm just scared."

What the fuck, Lou, I thought.

I continued, biting my lip. "Is there something you need to ask me? You know, something you already asked me that you really really really want to ask me again?"

"I," he eyed me, studying me carefully. "I have one. But it's---"

"Let's hear it then," I said, cutting him off, smiling.

He glanced at Ashton, who stood there, watching us. "Okay. Err, will you be my... be my... it isn't Valentine's but... be my hella valentine?"

"Dork," I giggled, nodding at him. "Yes!"

"Wait," he raised his eyebrow. There was a small smile on his lips. "Are you serious?"

Just what the fuck is wrong with you, Lou, I told myself.