Unforeseen Parturiency (Lashton mpreg)

(5) Suspicion

HeYYY ITS AN UPDATE YAY I'm planning on updating this story more frequently and I hope I can actually do that haha

Anyway sorry if u have to kind of have to go back and read the other chapters I don't blame u if u forgot what was happening but at least it's only 4 chapters right :///

I will try and make this a longer chapter (and fluffier yEET) to make up for it agh that's not gonna happen but oh well

Reminder: this is like 2013 when 5sos was in their house in LA and were on break and stuff *sigh* (what a great time that was) but basically imagine it as recent Luke with 2013 Ashton and it'll make the story probably better lmao

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"We can't keep this a secret from them forever, you know." Luke began to say, still reeling after almost getting caught by Calum when they were talking about how they'll eventually have to approach their management about the pregnancy. Yeah, that was a stressful topic.

Ashton was obviously not ready to tell anyone anything, due to his reaction when their fellow bandmate overheard them. Luke quickly intervened, though, shrugging it off and explaining that they were just talking about ridiculous rumors the fans have made up before. Calum had let out an amused chuckle and went on his way, causing the two to let out a breath of relief.

They had retreated to Ashton's room, hoping to never have a repeat of that incident. Ashton's back was pressed against the headboard, legs tucked closely to his chest as he pulled the covers over his toes. Luke was sat in the middle of the bed, facing him with an unreadable expression.

"I know." Ashton sighed, subconsciously digging his nails into his arm. He felt so cornered; abortion was out of the question (it was wrong of him to even consider it), but now all of the responsibilities came crashing down on him all at once. Well, this was really the second time. The first time was when he found out about this insane reality; he didn't believe it was real then, but now--

Ashton had to tell some people about this, his family- God, what would they think of him? All of the trouble he's going to cause the band, and all of the health risks, the people who won't ever look at him the same, what if someone close to him reacts badly? How was he going to hide this from the fans? Is he going to have to tell everyone? He could barely stomach the thought of telling Michael and Calum, much less the whole world--

"Hey," Luke's soft voice cut through Ashton's thoughts, laced with worry. The aforementioned boy's head snapped up, blushing a little when Luke gently moved his hand away to stop from his nails getting any deeper into his arm. "Don't think so hard. It's giving even me a headache," he chuckled, making the storm surging through Ashton's head momentarily stop.

Looking down (which made the thoughts in his mind start whirling around again), Ashton's eyes traveled over to the harsh red skin, imprints of where his nails were having yet to fade. It reminded him of high school. Ashton swallowed the lump in his throat, eyes never looking back up at Luke's.
"Sorry."

It was all so overwhelming, for obvious reasons-- with talking about the pregnancy, he and Luke would have to explain about how this all came to be; something that was already really making him worry and cringe. Wait-- but it can't be that bad, right? It's not like they're actually in a relationship, and they were drunk, but-- it doesn't take away from the fact that they were attracted to each other under the influence. Some say that people become more truthful after too many drinks--

"What're you thinking about?" Luke inquired curiously, head resting on the palm of his hand, elbow propped up against his leg.

Ashton didn't even realize he was doing that thing again; thinking too much all at once. It was like he was suddenly aware that Luke's eyes were on him, making his face feel warm. Ashton quickly cast his eyes down, rubbing the side of his face to try to get ride of the prominent blush.