You weren’t really into it when Ash asked you to come to the nightclub with him tonight. Like, really not. Nightclubs weren’t your thing and you didn’t really know Ash’s friends. You guys were together for 5 months and he told you his friends would like to see you and really get to know you, since you only saw them a couple of times. So you accepted.

You were currently sitting on the couches, music was loud, lights were dazzling, alcohol was everywhere and you weren’t really comfortable. Ash always kept his arm around your waist, his hand on your waist or thigh, a silent gesture to try to ground and relax you. Which worked a bit.

You were sipping your cocktail while Jess and Amelia were gossiping next to you. Jaden was glancing around, probably looking for a chick to end up in his bed, as usual. And Jem and Chris were chatting with Ash, whose hand was on your thigh.

And suddenly, Chris took out something from his jacket and dropped it on the table between you guys.

Small baggie. White powder.

It was enough to make your stomach drop. It was right there, casually in front of you, like it was some kind of mints or candies. The girls stopped talking and glanced at Chris, smirking and reaching their handbags for a bill to roll up, like it’s routine. Jaden was suddenly more interested and leaning closer. And Jem chuckled.

You were tense, looking at the baggie and their reactions. Bunches of questions were going through your mind. Was Ash into drugs ? Has he he already do them ? Will he tonight ?

And Ash sensed your discomfort. He looked at you and squeezed your thigh “Hey, look at me.” he said in his usual firm, grounding voice. When you looked at him, he loooked back at you, trying to read you “…It’s fine, okay ? You don’t have to worry, everything’s gonna be okay.” he said, trying to reassure you.