Off One's Rocker - Lashton

Chapter Forty

Chapter Forty

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Ashton smiled as he saw the familiar blonde approach him. But, he wasn't as familiar as before. He looked healthy. He still looked skinny but Ashton couldn't be more proud. "You look really good Luke," he complimented smiling.

He noticed how the boy got a hair cut as well. The blonde didn't respond though, he rushed over to the boy and pulled him into a tight embrace causing the curly haired boy to laugh. He wrapped his arms around the younger boy as well and gave him a tight squeeze. Loving the feeling of soft flesh instead of bones.

Pulling away both boys grinned at each other. "I missed you," Luke muttered shyly and Ashton cooed.

"I missed you too Luke. The sound of your voice. Your bright blue eyes. Your beautiful smile," Ashton complimented.

The blonde blushed a crimson red as he looked down at the floor. "I missed being in your arms. It makes me feel safe and happy," Luke told him.

"Oh Lukey, you're so cute," he smiled pulling the boy in for yet another hug.

They caused a few disgusted glances as the two hugged in the middle of the cinema entrance. But neither cared, they were in each other's arms once again.

"Shall we go eat?" Ashton asked expecting the usual answer from the boy yet knew he'd probably get a different one.

The blonde nodded and Ashton couldn't help but smile the biggest smile ever. "I never thought I'd see the day where you willingly agreed to go and eat."

Their fingers intertwined naturally and Ashton lead him over to a restaurant which was located within the cinema building.

"What would you like?" the curly haired boy asked as Luke's blue eyes scanned the menu. Ashton wasn't too happy that the restaurant had to include the calories on the menu as he knew Luke would look straight at them.

He shrugged a little insecurely. "Everything's really big and high in calories," he frowned, knowing he didn't want to eat too much. Especially in front of Ashton.

The orders boys face softened as he pouted. "There's a salad, with chicken," he suggested but Luke shook his head. Ashton then remembered he didn't like salad. Or many vegetables.

"Can I just have a bowl of chips?" Luke asked nervously. "I know it's boring and not much but I don't feel confident eating a lot. Especially seeing there is are a lot of people here," Luke informed him.

"Of course you can," Ashton smiled triumphantly the boy was going to eat. "Do you want a drink? Coke?" he asked

"Coke makes you bloat," the blonde disagreed shaking his head. He hated looking bloated. "Water is fine." Ashton nodded acceptingly and decided to go place the order.

Luke stayed where he was sat and looked down nervously. The older boy had never really seen him eat much and Luke was worried he wasn't going to like him anymore. That he'd put on too much weight.

Slipping back into his seat, Ashton noticed the boy zoned out of everything and frowned. He looked down. His fingers found them self under Luke's chin, as he raised it up. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing," Luke dismissed trying to look away but Ashton now cupped his chin in his extremely large hands. "I'm just thinking," Luke shrugged.

"About?"

"Us," Luke revealed.

"Us," Ashton repeated smiling.

"Do you still like me? Now that I look like this and everything?" the younger boy asked insecurely.

"Of course I do, you're still the same Luke I knew and loved. Just a tiny bit more confident and has bit more weight on him."

"Is that a good thing?"

Ashton nodded, "You looked good back then Luke. Rather scary looking though. And now you're hot enough to be a model."

"I'm too fat to be a model," Luke doubted and Ashton sighed.

"How come Alex let you leave when you still think like this?" he asked confused.

"I left over a month ago," he revealed. The blonde knew he should still be there and couldn't help but fear what was yet to come.

"What? Why?" Ashton asked, his eyebrows raised in shock.

"He lied to my mum and she didn't trust him with my life anymore."

"She didn't bother sending you to see a therapist or anyone?" the curly haired boy asked worriedly.

"She thought I was better. I could put the weight on by myself."

"She was lucky she was right. You could have nearly died again," Ashton said worriedly.

"I've been talking to Alex every day. She doesn't know, but he's helped me through all of this."

"That's good," Ashton nodded, turning away to look round the restaurant.

"What have you been up to since you left?" the blonde asked curiously. He wondered if he met someone else.

"I moved in with a friend not too far from you and got a job and music store. Apart from that partying really," he laughed looking back at the boy knowing that was not what he meant."Yes, I met a boy," he revealed and Luke sighed slumping his face into his hands.

He looked at Ashton with such love and desire and he always felt a surge of happiness bolt through his body when he was around him.

"But, I guess I didn't really like him like that. I was just using him really because I missed you," he admitted and the blonde smiled slightly but felt a little guilty for the other boy.

"Did you sleep with him?" the younger boy asked curiously.

"None of your business nosey," Ashton laughed bopping the boy's small nose. Luke pouted and Ashton's finger moved down his face to his lips. "God, you've gotten so beautiful."

Luke smiled and was happy Ashton liked how he looked. But he wasn't really allowed to stay this weight and began to worry maybe the older boy wouldn't like him anymore when he gained more.

"Alex wants me to gain more weight," Luke told him quietly.

"Fair enough. You're still rather skinny," Ashton agreed.

"But, he says I'm going to end up with a little belly, will you still like me then?"

"I will always like you, Luke. You're a cute little blonde who lights up my world. I don't know what I was thinking breaking up with you. I should never have left you."

"I should never have let you."

Ashton smiled reaching over to take the boys hand in his. His fingers trailing over his smooth pale skin. "Luke, will you be my boyfriend?"

The blonde nodded ecstatically and couldn't contain himself. He leant across the table and brushed his finger over Ashton's chapped lips. "Kiss?" he asked innocently his head to the side.

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