"Friends" Sequel To "It Started With A Kitten" (Muke Hybrid AU)

Chapter 19: Sappy Thoughts And Questions

Michael was content. And that was a surprise, but not a huge deal. Michael had just always felt out of place or uncomfterble in his place of the world. Even if he was around his family or around long term friends, he has just always felt the need to make himself small and undetectable. But with Luke? Well, Luke made he feel indestructible, like he could do anything or be anything he wanted. So now Michael was more loud and outgoing in public, he was more confident and happy. And god, he loved the feeling.

He loved knowing that when he came home there was someone there to cuddle with him, to coexist with, and someone who loved him back. He never thought in a million years that he would get that, when his 'parents' ripped away the feeling of love, home, and family he never thought he could get those things again. And yes his actual family made him feel welcome and like he wasn't alone Luke made him feel surrounded in love. And now that they had actually said it to each other and had their first time together it was stronger than ever.

And sure Michael knew he was being extra sappy and shit but this was Luke he was talking about, the boy who can make him weak in the knees with a groggy smile, who can make him cave with just a bat of his eyelashes, make Michael's heart swell with just a tiny giggle. And after all this was Michael's first love so he had a right to get pretty damn sappy. Right now the boys were getting ready to go over to his family's house for thanksgiving. And to say Luke was confused at the holiday was hilarious, but he could tell the blonde was excited for the food.

He was happy the blonde was excited to be around his family and it kinda made Michael sad that he had yet to meet Luke's. Even though they are practically across the world Michael still wanted to get to know them, it is only fair after all. Michael was ripped away from his thoughts by hands settling on his hips and Luke's head resting on his shoulder. Michael looked up into the bathroom mirror seeing Luke's eyes fill with a fond look and the now lilac haired boys cheeks filled with color. He couldn't believe that Luke was his.

"Babe, we gotta leave soon." Luke's lips gently touched Michael's, still flushed, cheek. Michael hummed and turned around so his back was against the counter. No words were exchanged just lips being pulled onto one another. The kiss was sweet and loving, Michael's lips were overpowered in a second, Luke's becoming more dominate and Michael didn't mind one bit. Their lips moved in sync and Michael let out a content sigh that made Luke smile into the kiss. Sadly, they had to pull away.

It was silent for a few seconds before Michael pecked Luke's lips mumbling a 'I love you' to which Luke's smile grew wider. It was weird how the dynamic changed between them so much, instead of loud moments and rash movements they had now turned into soft spoken and gentle ones. "Hey babe? I have a question.." Michael just looked up at Luke, "I was wondering if you'd like to come home with me for Christmas? I mean I totally understand if you already have plans but my family's been dying to meet you and I thought it'd be nice to get away for a little while.."

"Of course I'd love to come home with you Luke, why wouldn't I?" Michael laughed lightly, and no it totally was NOT a giggle, and Luke hugged him tightly. Michael's head was pressed into Luke's collar bones and Michael couldn't help but to nuzzle into Luke. He knew they had to leave soon but in reality, when had Michael ever arrived on time. And that's when Michael remembered something, "Wait Luke, do you think Cal will show up?"

"Huh now that you mention it kitten, I don't know. I haven't heard from Ash lately and Joy hasn't said anything to me at work... Do you think everything's okay?" Michael looked into Luke's eyes, Luke has been looking a lot older lately, no longer being clean shaven and hair perfectly styled and it made Michael look younger than him which was not okay. "Hmmmm I don't know Lukey, guess we'll just have to see tonight." With that Michael when into their bedroom pulling on his shoes, Luke's feet padded on the floor shortly after.

After grabbing their designated food that they were demanded to bring by Michael's mom they were pulling on their coats and heading off. It wasn't as chilly as it had been, and no snow had fallen so that was a plus even though Michael knew Luke was slightly disappointed. But it was still decently cold so Michael was nestled into Luke's side as they made the journey, their body heat being shared as the tips of their noses turned slightly pink and their hands intertwined. And Michael had to admit they probably looked hella cute.

When they arrived to Michael's parents home they were relived, one because it was cold and two because they were starving. Michael just walked right in, he still had a house key so it not like he needed to wait for someone to come to the door. He may or may not have squealed when seeing his mom in the kitchen and ran and hugged her, his cheeks flushed when he heard Luke laughed lightly and he glared the stupid blonde scruffy boy. His mom pulled away from him and pulled Luke into a hug.

And now Luke's cheeks were flushed because 'no matter how many times your mom hugs me it's still awkward cos she's my boss'. Michael just went to search for the other man of the home, who he assumed was either watching a game in the living room or was in his office or rather more just sitting on his computer on Facebook and shit. And he found him watching the game with a beer in his hand, surprise surprise. He sat down next to his dad and gave him a side hug.

"Hey mike, when do you get here?" Michael just shrugged at his dad's question, "Like literally two minuets ago." His dad laughed at his response, "I'm guessing you left Luke with mom?" He didn't need an answer because Luke's voice mingling with Joy's floated into the living room from the kitchen. "Smart choice, now you won't have to help with the cooking." Michael smiled at his dad's words and started laughing replying with an 'exactly', god it felt good to be home.

"So is cally coming?" Michael was still curious because it was static sound on his brothers part. "No clue, he hasn't really called since he explained every thing you know? I hope everything works out though, he seemed to actually like the boy." And this was news to Michael, sure he knew that Calum and Ashton would look good together but Calum hasn't updated him on the situation. "Wait wait wait, so you mean Calum likes Ashton? Why didn't he tell me thissssss" he may have whined, but only a bit.

Michael now noticed his dad went back to paying attention to the game so he joined him. And yeah okay Michael didn't really understand what was happening but that didn't mean he couldn't pretend. He jumped up when hearing a knock at the door, Michael practically tripped over his own feet while racing towards the door while screaming that he's got it. Michael was too excited when he saw Calum that he didn't notice the other boy. He threw himself at the taller dark haired boy.

Calum was laughing slightly at his brother and when Michael heard another set of giggles is when he pulled away. Michael's eyes met Ashton's hazel ones and Michael squinted at him slightly before just smiling and inviting them in, if any scolded and investigating needed to be done their mom could do it.

A/N: DUN DUN DUNNNN