We're on Fire

“Lookin’ good, babe,” I give Ashton a smirk as I look her up and down. She looked damn good in that dress. It showed off her curves perfectly. As I look over at her, I bring my lip ring in between my teeth and take in a slow breath. Fuck, she was gorgeous. Her hair was in a braid looking thing. As she looked back at me, I notice her take in a nervous breath and shift her eyes away from mine.

“T-thanks,” she replies with a small smile on her face.

“We ready to get going? I’m ready for a drink,” Sadie asks as Liam wraps an arm around her waist and pulls her closer. I nod my head and turn my eyes back to Ashton, who stood to my right. Liam gives her a slow nod and leans toward her giving her a kiss on the cheek. Her gaze stayed on the floor before she slowly lifted her head and jumps a bit when she notices I was staring. She mutters a soft “sure” in response while I nod my head and smile a bit.

The four of us make our way out so we could get going to Niall’s. Sadie and Liam go out first and then Ashton walks out. My eyes trail down her back as she moves toward the door. After a minute, I trail my way toward the door and slam it shut behind me. I lock it with my key before we all go pile in Liam’s car, a Chevy Avalanche, and are soon on our way to Niall’s frat house for the party. I was in the back beside Ashton, while Liam was driving with Sadie right beside him.

“So, Ashton, is this your first time going to a party like this?” Sadie turns to look back at the beautiful girl who sat beside me. She turns from staring out the window to look at the brown haired girl with blonde streaks who sat in the front.

“Uh, yeah, it is, actually,” she replies with a small smile. I can’t help but smirk as I look at her. Is she serious? I wouldn’t put it past her if she is, she doesn’t seem like the type. I don’t think I’ve met one girl who hasn’t not partied before in her life. This girl, Ashton, was different, that’s for sure. Tonight, I wanted to change that.

“So, I take it, you’re one of those girls,” I say as I glance at the girl beside me. As those words left my mouth, I feel two pairs of eyes on mine, Sadie and Ashton, who both had confused looks on their faces, eyebrows raised in question.

“Shut it, Haz, don’t push it mate. Leave her be,” Liam lets out a frustrated sigh from his lips.

I roll my eyes and mutter a “fine” and look out the window as Ashton chats with Sadie the whole ride there. He keeps his eyes on the road as he drives to the place for the party. I soon realize we’re going down the street near the frat house we were headed to. Cars were parked bumper to bumper down the entire street and there were people everywhere in front of the house. The music was also pounding through speakers and you could hear it from a mile or two away.

“Where you gonna park, Li? Don’t look like we’ll find one ‘round here,” I mutter and smirk a bit when Liam reaches back and tries to hit me. I block it and manage to shove him off muttering some smartass remark to him under my breath.

“I’ll go find one and guess we’ll have to walk,” he replies.

He soon parks his car and the four of us pile out. I hold out my hand to help Ashton out the car. She hesitates for a minute or two before taking my hand as I help her out. I give her a smile as I grab her hand. Liam and Sadie were ahead of where Ashton and I were. He parked down the street so we had to walk a bit but I didn’t mind.

We soon make it inside. The place was already crawling with people, most of the people and friends I talk to. I have no idea where Liam went but I could really care less right now where he’s at. “Haz, you’re finally here, been lookin’ for ya! What’s goin’ on, man? Who’s the pretty lass ya got with ya?” Niall approaches, a wide smile on his face, a red cup with something strong in each of his hands. A snapback covered his blonde hair and his tatted up arms in full view as well as his rings. He hands one of the cups over to me.

I take the cup in my hand and take a drink. “Hey Niall! We just got ‘ere. Oh, this is Ashton, the one I told ya ‘bout,” I say before taking another sip of the Corona. His eyes widen and a smile overtakes his face. She had a nervous looking smile on her face as I look at her.

“Nice t’ meet ya babe, I’m Niall,” he says, bringing his lip ring in between his teeth.

“C’mon, babe, let’s get you a drink, don’t just stand there,” I reach for her hand and she immediately pulls it back, eyes wide. She shakes her head and crosses her arms over her chest. I chuckle and grab her arm, dragging her toward the kitchen where they had a keg set up. The place was packed wall to wall with people.

“Harry! What’s up, bro? Who’s the bird ya got with ya? She’s quite a looker, mate,” I turn to find Andrew, one of my mates, standing there, a blonde girl clinging on his arm, Destiny, I think is her name, but I can never keep up with him. She was laughing at some bull shit and I could tell she was smashed because she was close to passing out.

“Not much Drew, same ole, same ole. She is, ain’t she?” I reply with a smirk. “This,” I turn to Ashton who stood beside me and wrap an arm around her. “Is Ashton, mate. She just moved in with Liam and I, they’re best friends or some shit,” I finish and feel her trying to get my arm off hers. I can’t help but chuckle at her and tighten my grip.

“I can speak for myself, ya know?” she remarks with a bit of an edge to her voice. I soon remove my arm from around her and grab a cup so I could get her something to drink.

“No need to be cocky, babe,” I remark as I pour some beer in a nearby red cup that lay on the bar. I fill the cup to the brim and pass the cup over to her. “Think you’ll like it but ya won’t know ‘til you try first off,” I tell her with a smirk as I pass it to her and grab mine, bringing it up to my lips.

“Maybe I don’t want any,” she replies in a sharp tone. I open my mouth to give her some smart remark in reply but she grabs it harshly from my hand, liquid spilling down the sides to the floor. “Fine, guess I’ll try some,” she says as she brings it to her lips and takes a sip.

“Stop with the whole ‘babe’ act, you hardly even know me that well, plus, we just met anyways,” she says as I smile.

“”That’s what I intend on doing, love,” I tell her as I lean forward and whisper in her ear. “And I know you will, too, they always do,”

She shudders under my touch and I can’t help but smirk. I slowly pull away and look at her. I notice her bring the cup up to her lips and take another sip. I reach for mine on the counter and bring it up to my lips and take a drink of the liquid. It wasn't anything too strong, just regular beer. I finish it off and start to fill it back up when I feel someone grab hold of my arm.

“H-Harry, y-you’re h-here,” I hear Lindsay’s annoying voice and roll my eyes. She’s this one chick who I hooked up with every time and again when I wanted a good time. Yeah, she’s hot, with her fiery red hair, piercings, a few tats and a nice body but I had eyes for someone else.

“Hey Lindsay,” I mutter as she wraps one of her arms around my torso to keep herself steady. I curse under my breath and try to push her off me.

“W-what’s g-going on? I’ve b-been w-waiting for you to get here all night,” she mutters and takes my hand in hers. I loosen her hold and free my hand from hers before crossing my arms over my chest.

“I’m actually here with someone,” I tell her with a bit of an edge and grab Ashton by the waist, pulling her into me. Her eyes widen and a slight frown appears on her lips. Beside me, I feel her, Ashton, trying to push my arm from her waist but I don’t move it.

“O-oh, w-who’s she?” she asks, taking a drink from some red cup. I follow her gaze to the girl beside me and bite my lip, feeling the slight tug of my lip ring.

“This is Ashton. She’s best mates with Liam, and just moved in with us, she’s new to campus,” I tell her and tighten my grip on her waist.

“She’s pretty,” Lindsay says with a smirk. I nod my head and bring the cup to my lips and take a drink to keep myself from letting a snide remark out. A few minutes go by and she finally walks off, probably to find some other guy for a good night in between the sheets. I let out a few curses from my mouth once she was out of sight. That bitch was annoying and too clingy for my liking, especially when she’s drunk.

“Want to go somewhere quiet? It’s loud as fuck in here, kind of wanted to talk, get to know you better,” I lean over to her ear and feel her shudder once more under my touch. She nods her head slowly and I grab hold of her hand, drink in the other. In her other hand, she held her cup of beer that was half full. We weave through countless hoards of people loitering and having a good time.

Just as we reach the stairs, someone calls out to me, “Harry!” I turn to see Louis with a smile on his face, a girl by his side and a red cup in the other. I curse under my breath as I look over at him. “Where you goin’, mate? We’re ‘bout to do some shots and a game! Won’t be as fun without you! Bring your girl too!” he finishes and downs what’s left of his drink.

I wanted to go up and find some place quiet because I wanted to talk with Ashton more, but I could do it anytime, really, since she lives with us now. I am soon spewing an answer from my lips, “Sure, man! I’m down! C’mon, Ash,” I give her a smile and feel the tug of my lip ring as I bite my lip.

Notes

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i know it's kind of short but it will be longer in the next one since it will be in Ashton's POV! :D

What do y'all think of Lindsay? I don't like her and don't think this is the last you'll see of her...

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