chapter sixteen

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- 9:05 AM // Beverly Hills -

I woke up much earlier than the boys, and decided to get a start on with my day. After yesterday's tumultuous events, I needed a good morning buff to start the rest of my week well.

They all drank a little too much last night, so it would have been reasonable for them to be tired. Calum was still knocked the fuck out when I got up this morning, and I didn't feel him crawl into bed until around nearly 1:45AM.

I washed my face and quickly logged onto my laptop, checking up on how my classes were doing. I was far ahead of the work schedule for each of the courses at the Cal-State, so I didn't have to worry about it much. Most of the assignments were due in three weeks, yet I had them set and ready to go now. I scrolled through the pages as the bagels were toasting.

Calum walked out of the room, stretching and letting out a big yawn, "Good morning, baby."

"Morning, my love," I smiled back as he came up to kiss me on the cheek.

After pulling away, he leaned on the countertop beside me and smiled, just staring at my left profile.

"Yes?" I said, directing my full attention to him.

He smiled and pushed my hair behind my ear, giving me a soft kiss on the nose, "Why is The Flash three episodes ahead?"

I smiled back, "It's actually two-and-a-half. But hey, is it my fault that you wanted to get drunk last night? No."

He rolled his eyes and pulled away, "Fuck you."

"What time, babe?" I smiled and winked as he walked into the bathroom to clean himself up. As he was busy, I pulled the bagels out and finished cooking the omelettes. Cooking wasn't too hard, and I had nothing better to do, anyways. My attention moved back to my computer, and I continued to read through my detailed grade reports.

Calum walked out of the bathroom, seeming refreshed and calmer. The whole situation about me skipping ahead on our shows seemed to pass. He picked up an omelette and looked over at my screen. His eyebrows ruffled and his lips curved into a smile, "You've got such good grades!"

I smiled and nodded proudly, "Hell yeah I am, it's so much easier taking quicker online courses. I'm almost completely done and it's only week six of my last term."

"So," he smiled as he headed over to the other side of the counter. "You mean to tell me you're about ready to graduate college?"

I nodded, keeping my pride, "Because of my old credits, I only need one more year, and I'm out, baby!"

"Have we really known each other for that long?!" He laughed, pouring two glasses of orange juice. "There's no way."

I smiled and shut the laptop as I gave him my full attention, "Think about it! We've been through a shit ton together."

"G'mornin'!" Ashton yelled as he walked out of the hall, stretching his arms. His hair was curlier than ever, and it hung from his forehead. He passed by me and tugged at my ponytail, "What're you two on about this early on?"

Calum ruffled his eyebrows, "Ash. How long have we known Em for?"

Ashton took out a mug and the creamer out of the fridge. He seemed to have been thinking for a moment, "Pretty damn long, once you actually think about it."

"Well we met at Michael's house for that welcoming house-warming party," I added.

Calum sat and thought deeply, "Michael's mum has been here for almost two years. I swear we haven't known you for two whole years."

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