Rags Meets Riches [Lashton AU]

Chapter 21

[Ashton's POV]

Four days without Luke felt like a lifetime and I feel as though I have become overly attached to him. I never got to call him after last time, since my phone was taken away and my father has been home more now due to his Christmas break, so Emma had time off.

Thankfully, he never suspected I took his card and when he asked if my mum bought anything, she said yes and he probably just thought it was very expensive. What I got Luke was expensive, I hope he likes it. I just hope he doesn't find it weird or dumb.

He assured me that he would like whatever I got him, but who knows? He could just be saying that to spare my feelings. Either way, I get to see him later tonight when we exchange presents. I just have to sneak out of the party.

"Ashton, Ethan and Max are here," My mum said, watching as I smoothed out my red, black and white striped sweater. It's required to wear a sweater to the party, I just hope I can change before going to the roof.

I nodded, sighing when she waited for me to leave and follow. My father didn't tell her about me getting arrested, however she has been on my heels all break since she assumes I would leave, which I will tonight.

When I got to the party downstairs, I saw people drinking apple cider and a small buffet of vanilla butter cake, yule log and pumpkin pie along with some cookies and a gingerbread house that I didn't get to make, but a professional chef did.

I spotted Ethan and Max in the corner like usual, eating and chatting a bit with their ugly sweaters as well, but also Christmas hats on. I chuckled, walking over and noticed my mum keeping an eye on me.

This will be harder than I thought. She most likely won't leave me out of her sight and I will end up not being able to go to the roof. Luke might think I stood him up, he will be so mad and might dump me.

"Ashton, are you alright?" Ethan questioned with a raised eyebrow. "You look like you're about to throw up."

I shook my head, pleading,"I need your help. I'm meeting my boyfriend tonight, but my mum will not stop watching me. Could you distract her or something? Please..."

"Sure," Max smirked, handing Ethan his plate and gave him a kiss on the cheek, then saying,"Babe, once I have everyone's attention, sneak him out the bathroom when I give you the signal."

Before we could question what the signal was, Max was rushing to the stereo system and went through our electronic devices, finding an old microphone from when my mum wanted me to try singing and hooked it up, then plugged in his phone.

I gaped when he began singing along to some song and everyone stared at him in horror,"Stroke on my, lick on my, suck on my cock. It's the first time for you, so here's what you do, unzip me, and strip me, and show me you care. Don't go rippin' out my pubic hair!"

People gasped and I turned to Ethan with a grimace and he chuckled fondly while staring at his boyfriend,"God, I love that boy."

Suddenly, Max gave us a wink and we took that as the sign once his parents started yelling at him and the adults were shouting. I felt extremely bad, however Max didn't seem to mind at all and Ethan just led me to the bathroom.

I had my bag under the sink cause we decided we would sleep there tonight. Also, I knew I would sneak out this way and he locked the door, opening the window for me as I put the bag on my shoulder and tugged on the jacket I basically stole from Luke since it's 14 degrees Celsius. Ethan asked curiously,"Is he picking you up?"

"No, I am meeting him there. Don't worry, it is not too far," I promised seeing his concerned expression. He smiled and I thanked him again, climbing out of the window much like I did the first time I met Luke.