Book #2: The Power of Family // l.s mpreg

eighteen.

catching feelings
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When Louis picked up Ashton, he can't help but notice how he was kissing the cheek of a kid with light brown hair.

Calum was seated and glaring at the boy Ashton had kissed. His arms crossed and lips pouted as he slouched.

Louis saw as Ashton stood up, only giving Calum a wave before running to his fathers car.

"Hi, Daddy!" Ashton said excitedly and seating in his spot in the back seat.

Louis turned,"Put on your seatbelt, Ash." He watched as his son obeyed before asking a question,"Who was that? The person you kissed, who was he?"

Ashton smiled widely,"That's my boyfriend, Mikey. He is really cute and smart!" It was as if he was showing him off.

"What happened with Calum?" Louis asked confused.

Ashton sighed,"Calum is best friend. But he doesn't like Mikey and is mad at me, don't know why." He shrugged, playing with his hands.

"Mmhm." Louis said, starting the car and he began to leave the school.

When he looked at the rear-view mirror, he saw Calum sticking out his tongue at Michael.

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The next day, Calum was now where in sight. When he asked about this, Ashton had frowned and gave one explanation.

"Was with Mikey, I kiss him, then Calum cried."

"Why don't you talk to him, Sweetie?" Louis asked, knowing exactly what was going on.

Ashton is clueless. Calum is hurt. Ashton likes Michael. Calum loves Ashton. Ashton loves Calum. Calum is jealous. Ashton is clueless...

"He won't listen to me, Daddy!" Ashton complained,"What do I do?"

"You talk about your feelings, baby. That's how you talk to him." Louis said pulling up into the drive way of the house.

Ashton stared at him from the backseat for a few seconds before scoffing,"I'll just ask Papa." He quickly got off the car and ran into the house.

"Papa's not back till' 8!" Louis yelled at him, a little offended his son wouldn't take his advice.

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When Harry got home, the first person that was at the door was Ashton.

"Papa! Papa! I need to talk to you, Papa!" Ashton said, completely wrapping his hands and legs around one of Harry's legs.

Harry was stunned, the weight on his leg making it harder for him to move,"Uhh, Louis! Why is Ashton hanging from me like a koala?!"

"Because he's having 'manly' problems and apparently, I'm not manly enough." Louis said, pouting.

Harry laughed,"Of course you're not-c'mon Ash, let's go to the office."

"Papa, Calum won't talk to me!" Ashton started as soon as Harry sat down and pulled him onto his lap.

"And why's that?" Harry asked, confused because weren't they like soul mates or something?

At least, that was the only part of what Louis' long rambling that he actually heard. The rest went in from one ear and out the other.

"I don't know! I kiss my boyfriend and then he cry and I tried to talk to him but he ignored me!" Ashton said, arms crossed.

Harry now understood what was going on. Calum is a jealous person,"Oh, I see."

"What do I do, Papa?" Ashton asked,pouting.

"Ok, here's what you do. You ignore him, too. If you ignore him long enough, he won't be able to take it and he'll come to you. All you have to do is say 'what' and he'll apologize and beg you to talk to him."

Ashton looked up at his father with wide eyes. It was like everything in the world was finally making sense,"Wow, Papa! That's the best idea ever!"

Ashton ran to the door, opening it and resulting in Louis almost falling

Louis balanced himself on the door frame,"Heeeeeeey....you!"

Ashton looked at Louis and with Harry said,"What were you doing?"

Louis looked surprised and quickly looked around,"I was just...admiring this-vase!" He quickly picked up the vase just outside Harry's door,"It is so smooth and it's beautifully made."

Ashton looked at Louis for a second before shrugging and continued to run out.

Harry only stared, and stared, and stared...

Louis looked at him like a deer in headlights,"It's a really pretty vase." He muttered.

"Mmhmm. You know our deal. You can't criticize the way I teach him." Harry smirked at him.

Louis gently closed the door and sat across from Harry, playing with his hands.

It was silent for about 5 minutes.

"Alright, go ahead."

Louis started immediately,"It's just why would you tell him that? That is the worst advice you could probably teach him! Do you know how Calum will feel! It will rip him apart! They are kids, Harold! Blah, blah, blah...talk....blah, blah, soul mates...blah, blah, blah..."

Harry just stared at him, eyes shining. A smile on his face as he put his chin on his hand with elbow on the table. He had such a beautiful husband.
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I like this chapter. I think it really brings out the difference in how Louis and Harry raise their children.

Like Lou is the most sensitive partner who believes talking is the only way you'll get anywhere. And feeling and all that shi.t

And then there's Harry. Who believes that you just have to wait for to come to you and too protect and to just have the not dominant partner kinda miss him till' he forgives him.

And Ashton is so clueless I could die. It is so frustrating!

Next up: month 3 and pizza