Chapter 17

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Ash's POV

I woke up the next morning confused. It took me a couple of minutes to realize where I was. I looked at my phone, noticing I'd gotten a text from Perrie a couple of minutes ago.

Perrie)
Morning sweetie. <3
We're downstairs in the rehearsal room.
You can just come when you're ready.

(Ash
Hey Pez. <3
Just woke up. I'll just grab something
to eat and freshen up a little,
then I'll be right there.

Perrie)
Sounds good. See you soon.

(Ash
Yup, see you.

I got out of bed and took a quick shower. When I got out of the shower, I brushed through my hair and put on some clothes. I went downstairs and grabbed a leftover piece of pizza. 'Goodness, I love leftovers for breakfast' I thought as I finished my pizza slice. I went to the bathroom and brushed my teeth. Then I grabbed my phone and my keys and headed out.

When I got downstairs, I heard loud music coming from the rehearsal room. I went inside and saw the girls rehearsing to 'Wings' in front of the big mirror. When they finished Jade spotted me and turned off the music.

"Hey hun, did you sleep alright?" Jade asked, smiling at me.

"Yes, thank you.. Please continue. Don't mind me." I said and sat down on a couch.

"No no. Sweetie, we're supposed to rehearse all together, that includes you." Lee said, chuckling and pulling me up from the couch.

"Really?" I asked, as if that wasn't obvious.

"Yes, why did you think there is a drumset?" Jade asked, smiling at me.

"Sorry, it's way too early for my brain to be working." I said, running a hand through my hair.

"That's okay. Now, let's get to it." Jesy said, smiling wide.

"Can you guys just do one more number without me? I gotta go grab something upstairs. I'll be right back, I promise." I asked, pointing my thumb towards the door.

"Of course, but be back soon, we need some drumming." Perrie said, winking at me.

I ran upstairs and searched through my closet, and finally found what I was looking for. My beloved cap, It was balck with a pink screen, and ofcourse the NY logo on. I always wore that cap when I was drumming. So I quickly put it on and went back down to the girls.

"Was that the important thing?" Lee asked, confused, looking at my cap. I gave her a pout, making Perrie jump in.

"Leave her alone! You look cute." Pez said as she put an arm around me. I smiled at her, and walked over to the drums.

"Are they tuned?" I asked as I sat down and picked up the sticks.

"I have no clue." Jade said, looking at me. I gave all of them a little hit, and as I thought, they were not tuned.

"Do you guys have a tuning key?" I asked, smiling.

"Maybe in that box over there." Jesy suggested, pointing at some type of toolbox.

"Here's one." I said, as I pulled the key out and started to tune the drums.

"It's funny, you know, our old drummer never mentioned anything about tuning." Lee piped in, making me smirk to myself.

"Guess he wasn't professional enough." Perrie said with a smug smile.

"There, this should do." I said and sat back down.

"You ready, kid?" Jade asked, looking at me as she walked over to the stereo.

"Yeah, but I'm not a kid." I said, winking at her. She smiled and turned the setlist on.

We rehearsed for a good two hours, and then took a break.

Hailee)
Hey there.
How'd the 'slumber party' go last night?

(Ash
You really have to tease? Haha.

Hailee)
It was funny. Admit it!

(Ash
Okay, yes it was.

Hailee)
So what are you up to?

(Ash
Nothing but trouble ;)

Hailee)
Right.

(Ash
We just rehearsed for two hours, just got
a break. So now I'm just sitting here looking
fabulous in my cap.
That was not meant to be ironic!

Hailee)
Rehearsal is always exhausting.
I never thought of that as ironic, I can imagine
you look both adorable and fabulous.

(Ash
Oh yes I do.
So how are you doin?

Hailee)
Just woke up an hour ago.
So at the moment, I'm watching Glee and
texting you.

(Ash
You watch Glee as well?? Oh my goodness
now I can't help but love you ;)

Hailee)
Heheh. How can I not watch Glee?

(Ash
Exactly! Sorry for the previous creepy text.

Hailee)
No worries. I think it's rather cute ;)

(Ash
Why thank you.

Hailee)
So, miss fabulous. How are things?

(Ash
Love that nickname. I'm great. A little exhausted
of course, but aside from that, I'm really good.

Hailee)
I love nicknames in general.
Trust me, you're gonna get loads. ;)

(Ash
Can't wait.
Just thought of something really random..

Hailee)
Tell me!

(Ash
Some people used to tell me, that I couldn't flirt
with just anybody. Like I couldn't flirt with my friends.
Well I think that is bullshit. I'm flirting with you, and
I don't see the problem.

Hailee)
Didn't know I was just anybody..

(Ash
You're not! I think of you as one of my really good
friends, even tho I have only known you for a day.

Hailee)
Aw that's so sweet. I was messing with you
by the way. Heheh.

(Ash
That's cruel! You scared me. I thought I had hurt
you, and that killed me.

Hailee)
Sorry babe. Didn't mean to do that. But yes
I know what you mean. We flirt and there's
no problem at all. ;)

(Ash
Babe huh? I like that. ;)

Hailee)
I'll make sure to use that one extra often then. ;)

(Ash
Thanks honey. <3

Hailee)
You're welcome babe. <3

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