Tiara {A Lashton Fanfic} #Wattys2016

Chapter 37

It was another lazy day for the couple and Luke was laying next to Ashton, his back pressed against Ashton's chest. The older boy had his hands spread over Luke's swollen tummy, and his head was resting in the back of Luke's neck.

"Hey . . . You've always mentioned your parents to me, but you've never actually told me why you can't go back to them," Luke said softly, playing with Ashton's fingers.

Ashton's eyes widened. "They're not important. I promise," He said quietly, shaking his head.

Luke pouted and sighed. He carefully turned so that he was facing his boyfriend. "It may not be important, but we'll be getting married. I'd like to know everything about my future husband." He smiled and looked up into Ashton's eyes.

"Fine." Ashton nodded. "My great, great grandparents were the founders of Harvard University. The ownership is passed on to different family members once the others pass away. My parents inherited Harvard, meaning they're super rich and they have been for awhile. They pay for my apartment every month and they give me money. I hate it." He shook his head.

Luke furrowed his eyebrows in confusion. "Babe, your parents sound wonderful," He said, looking at Ashton.

Ashton shook his head quickly. "W-when I was younger, they'd always praise my brother and sister. I'd get called a bad child, worthless, useless, and so on. Horrible names. Th-They were so mentally abusive towards me, and now they think they can make it up to me with their money that I don't even want!" He rested his head in Luke's chest, tears falling from his cheeks. He sniffled and shook his head quickly.

"I'm so sorry." Luke said, his lip between his teeth. He held Ashton close and closed his eyes. "You don't need them, anyhow. You've got me and the babies and Calum and Michael." He smiled. "We all love you very much." Luke kissed Ashton's forehead and rubbed his back, comfortingly.

"Mikey, Cally! Come here, please!" Luke called out, snuggling his boyfriend to his chest.

The other two boys walked into the room and looked at Luke. Before they could say anything, Luke cut in.

"Don't ask questions, please. Just help me comfort Ashy." He poked his lip out.

"How 'bout we take you out for ice cream?" Michael questioned.

"Yeah, babe. Let's go get some ice cream, darling." Calum agreed.

Luke slowly stood up and placed a hand on his belly. He pulled his shirt down to cover up his exposed skin. "I'm so swollen up," he giggled.

Once the three boys got Ashton to agree to ice cream, they all piled in Michael's car. Michael and Calum were up front, while Luke and Ashton were in the back.

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"I'll take a cotton candy flavored ice cream." Luke giggled softly as he told the lady what he wanted.

"I'll have coffee flavored ice cream." Calum smiled at the lady and moved over next to Luke.

"Mm. I'll take piña colada flavored ice cream, please." Michael said, stepping aside next to the other two.

"I guess I'll have bubblegum flavored ice cream." Ashton sighed and pulled his wallet out.

"Nu uh. I'm buying it." Luke kissed Ashton's lips sweetly and handed the lady a $20 bill. "Keep the change." He smiled sweetly.

The four boys collected their ice cream cones and walked to a booth in the far corner. They ate their ice cream cones in peace until Ashton got ice cream all over his lips.

Luke quickly leaned over and pressed his lips to Ashton's, cleaning the ice cream off with his tongue. "I love you, so much. I really am sorry about your family."

"No, it's okay. Like you said, I've got you three. I don't need anyone else."
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Hi all! This chapter is a filler, which is why it's so short. I'm sorry about that! I hope you enjoy it, though xo. Thank you for reading/voting/commenting (: I love you all xo -Brie