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

Chapter 20: Embarrassment And Happiness

Luke was surprised when Ashton and Calum came into the kitchen. He was helping Joy put the finishing touches on multiple dishes when he heard approaching footsteps. Luke expected Calum to be there when he turned around but he didn't expect to see Ashton as well. He didn't know if Calum already told him the whole situation but judging by the fact that Ashton wasn't screaming at Luke and wasn't gaping at Michael Luke figure he knew. Luke smiled at them before turning back to his designated food while still keeping an eye on the bunch.

"I see you have Luke trapped in here, huh mom?" Calum laughed along with Michael's statement. Ashton looked at Michael confused "Oh Ash, if Calum forgot to mention I'm actually his brother." Ashton's mouth fell into the shape of an 'o' as he nodded his head. Michael just laughed quietly while Calum muttered an 'oops'. Their mom finally turned around that the mention of Ashton.

"And who might this be?" He hands were on he hips while an eyebrow was raised. Calum blushed slightly and Luke's eyes met Michael's, he saw the mischievous glint in his eyes and they smirked at each other. Luke smirked even more when he saw Ashton gulp and Calum clear his throat. Luke kinda felt bad for the pair but not really, after all he had a painfully embarrassing and awkward first/second meeting with the Hoods'. After all, it's not everyday that you're called someone's 'owner/roommate.'

"Well, mom this is Ashton, and Ash this is my mom." Calum smiled brightly at his mom and it made Luke's heart melt a bit. Out of the corner of his eye he saw Michael smile too, and then there was Ashton who was now the one blushing as he muttered out a awkward hello. Joy's movement was quick as she pulled the blushing sandy blonde boy in her arms. "Ohhhh I've heard so much about you! And you're just as cute as Calum said!"

Luke couldn't help but to bust out into laughter. Calum looked absolutely mortified and it was amazing. Luke was laughing so hard that he almost fell but arms wrapped around his waist catching him. By the small hands slipping under his shirt in hast he realized that Michael was the one who caught him. And for some reason that made him laugh harder. The only thing that was holding him up was literally only Michael. After he calmed down he was able to stand on his own and he turned around to face his boyfriend.

Luke's blue eyes met Michael's gleaming green ones and he leaned in slightly while pushing his lips onto Michael's. Luke sighed in bliss at the kiss, he felt Michael smile into it. Luke's arms wrapped around Michael's neck while the other boys tightened around the blondes waist. Luke's hand went up to play with Michael's lilac hair while their lips moved in sync. After a couple more seconds they pulled away with one last peck and Michael whispered out a soft 'I love you'.

"Awwwwwwwwww that was so fucking cute! Omg please tell me you got that on camera Ash!!" Luke flushed at Calum's words and when Luke went to hide in Michael's shoulder, even though it would have been impossible because of their height, he noticed that the lilac boys cheeks were even redder than his. Michael was about to reply when his mom cut him off.

"Oh don't worry Cally, I got it all!!!" All eyes turned to her and she did in fact have her phone in her hand, "Come look if you don't believe me!" Now Luke was absolutely mortified. Like it's not that he's ashamed to kiss Michael in front of people but this was Michael's family.

"Oh whatever guys, stoppppp. You know what? We're going to hang out with dad!" Michael grabbed Luke's hand and led him to the living room where Michael's dad sat watching the game. "Howdy boys." Was his fathers introduction as the boys sat down. "I'm glad you guys came to your senses and got out of their while you can." The older man winked towards the end and Michael giggled at his father, in return making Luke laugh as well.

Luke wrapped his arms around his cute smaller boyfriend as he tuned into the game that he really didn't understand much. But it took his mind off the constant waiting for dinner, every now and then Luke would tighten his arms around him and give a light kiss to Michael on his head. And later on while they all sat around the table tackling all of the food that was made Luke felt at home. Sure, it wasn't his own home, but it was Michael's and his family is now Luke's as well.

Even if they didn't want to be his it was too late, he loved Michael and he would never give him nor his family up. They all laughed together and smiled and in this moment Luke thought that maybe he could really stay out here, and he was super excited to take Michael back home. Because after all he wanted Michael to feel as loved as Luke could and Luke's family would help him reach his goal. All Luke ever wants is for Michael to feel loved and to be happy and he was going to make sure the boy would always feel that way, no matter what.