Lilac. {Muke/Lashton High School AU}

Chapter Five

**hello!!!!! Sorry this took me so long to get up! But here's another chapterrrr and I hope you like it! So this is kinda just another filler chapter and the next one Luke actually starts school and new pronouns will be used so yayyyyyyy!**

Luke woke up fairly early, well okay super early compared to everyone in the house (and his normal time but let's not talk about that). He didn't really understand why and it's not like had a bad dream or anything, he just simply woke up at 6:00 am. His blue eyes looked over his room, the dark glow of early morning shining through his slightly parted curtains. He couldn't help but to think about what he talked about with Leah. Maybe he did just need to let Jack know how he feels and then he would ease up on him.

Luke decided when the clock hit around 6:45 that he could no longer lay there in bed. So he pulled on some basketball shorts and went downstairs into the kitchen to get a glass of water. When he realized that there were no glasses on the shelves he could reach he grew frustrated. But it was no surprise, most of the time Luke and his mom would always complain to the other men in the house about dish placement. So Luke did what he's always done, he lifted himself on the counter and while on his knees he grabbed his desired cup.

Luke didn't mind having to do this but he hated getting down. When jumping down you could either land swiftly, which is highly unlikely, or you could practically break your legs, aka usually what happens to Luke. When Luke had successfully jumped down with a noticeable pain shooting up his legs he heard someone enter the room. He figured it was his dad so he didn't really feel the need to turn around. He continued what he was doing while the other person grabbed a glass of his own.

It was then that Luke realized it was in fact Jack that was up. Luke only noticed because his brother grabbed a glass from the very top shelf and even his dad can't really reach it, mainly just Ben and Jack.

"What're you doin' up?" Luke's voice was slightly scratchy from sleep but nonetheless still fairly high in pitch. His brother turned to look at him like he was surprised Luke was talking to him. Then Luke remembered the fight.

"I could ask you the same." Luke made a noise at his brothers response, it was mostly silent while Luke grabbed some ice and finally got the water he's been waiting for. "No, but really Luke, what are you doing up. You're never up this early." Jacks voice was concerned and Luke was confused by it.

"Why are you so worried? You're not up this early normally either. I just couldn't fall back asleep after I woke up." Luke was surprised that his reply was airy, not accusing or sassy but just indifferent.

"Actually Luke, I do get up this early on some days. I like to work out in the mornings, but you little Lukey you're never up before 11." And okay, yeah, Luke couldn't disagree, he had always been the one to wake up latest in the house. "But since we're both up, want to talk about what happened yesterday?"

"Actually yeah I do, meet me in the living room when you're done." And Luke picked up his glass while settling down on the sectional in their living room with a blanket that was thrown over it. He took a few sips before he set it down on the coffee table. He laid down slightly and got comfterble while waiting for his older brother.

"Mmkay Lewy, I'm ready." Luke lifted his head slightly while looking at his brother, who was in fact wearing workout clothes, well then maybe he should pay more attention.

"Well I was talking with a friend last night and she helped me come to a conclusion. We need boundaries. Like I get that you love me and want to protect me but you have to have trust in me that I can take care of myself sometimes." The blonde glanced at the older boy who was silently listening and paying attention.

"So what exact 'boundaries' do we need?" Jacks voice was calm but curious.

"Well for starters, can you please stop commenting on some of my clothing choices. If I want to ware fucking lace underwear I will, even if you don't approve. It's not like anyone will see them." Jack released a heavy sigh but let Luke continue, "Secondly, I don't mind when you're over protective cos I get it, but yesterday was a little over the top, and yes I know my reaction didn't help but I'm literally 15 do you really think an 18 year old boy would want me? Like Jack, look at me, just no, that won't happen so you can just drop it. Just overall I get that you want to protect me and stuff, but at the same time please respect my privacy, that's honestly all I'm asking."

"So, you don't want me commenting on what you wear even if I think it's super inappropriate for someone your age?" Luke nods, "And you want me to let guys hit on you? You want me to let an 18 year old hit on you? Luke I'm sorry but that's not right, it was painfully obvious that that guy liked you and that makes me uneasy."

"No, Jack, listen, I'm not saying I want you to let random dudes hit on me for christ sake. I'm saying that if the guy shows no danger then just leave it. See, yesterday one of the reasons I got angry is because he just called me cute and then you wouldn't stop going on and on about it. Like all I want is for you to drop it when there's no real situation or problem."

"Okay, okay. I guess I see where you're coming from but I don't really like it. I guess I'll try to be more respectful of your privacy and crap but I can't assure you it will always happen. You're my baby uh-brother Luke, and now with Ben gone and you going into high school I need to protect you more."

"And I get that, I really do Jack. All I'm asking is for you to try." Luke opened his arms signaling his brother to come and cuddle with him. Jack just shook his he's lightly and scooted over by the smaller boy. They both got under the blanket and after a while they both drifted back off to sleep. And if their parents took a picture of them and sent it to Ben neither of the them had to know.

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