Adopted By Ashton Irwin

Beside You

She sleeps alone,
My heart wants to come home,
I wish I was, I wish I was,
Beside you.
She lies awake,
I'm trying to find the words to say,
I wish I was, I wish I was
Beside you.

Beside You ~ 5 Seconds of Summer

Luke's POV

Sophie can be discharged from the hospital today. She has to attend a support group once a week and go for check ups every 2 weeks at the hospital.

The car ride home was silent. Calum and Michael were watching something on Calum's phone, Sophie fell asleep on my lap and Ashton was driving.

"I need to talk to you, Ash. When we get home, can we go for a walk?" I whispered, careful not to disturb the others.
"Um, sure. Luke, is everything okay? He asked, nervously.
"It will be."

We got home around 10 minutes later and Ashton made Sophie some tea and helped her upstairs. Calum went to his room and was practicing the chords for Beside You for the upcoming tour and Michael was in the kitchen, preparing dinner.
"Ash, can we go?" I tip-toed into Sophie's room to see her asleep and Ashton sat next to her.
"Sure, come on." He said. He pulled the blankets over Sophie, kissed her forehead and carefully closed the door.

We walked down the stairs, told Mikey we'd be back in an hour and left the house. We took a left turn, heading towards the park.

"So what's wrong?" Ash asked.
"I, I have t-to tell you a few things, a-about me and about Sophie." I stuttered. I felt light headed. This can't be happening now.
"Can we," I said, breathlessly. "Can we stop for a minute?"
"Yeah. Luke, look at me." He said sternly.
I looked at him, still avoiding eye contact. I can't believe I was having a panic attack in public.
"Okay, just breathe. In and out."
"I can't believe this is happening again!"
"Are you alright?" He asked.
My breathing was normal again and I didnt feel as dizzy. I gave a small nod.
"Thanks Ash."
"Do you want to continue? I mean we can go ba-."
"No. I have to do this now."
"So, whats going on?"
"There has just been so much going on recently and I can't keep it in anymore." I said, my head in my hands.
"Talk to me, you can trust me." He said, taking one of my hands in his.
"I'm in love with Sophie, but I'm bi." I said barely above a whisper.
"That's great. I guess I should tell you something now." He said, turning around to face me. "I'm bi too."
"Cool."
"Luke, what's happened?"
"I knew, about Sophie cutting..."