cake oneshots || book two

Let Me Breathe You In

Credit: hemmotoxicity

What the fück, I've been on here for 4 years? That means I joined when I was like 12 or 13...doesn't feel like it's been that long but okay

Ah the new video of 5sos in NA part two. Luke was like "I'm Calum Hood the best fücking bassist in the world" like yes Luke we know you love your boyfriend calm down

And can someone please explain what's happening in the picture above? Like what are you doing

I say 'like' too much *sigh*

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Luke's fifteenth birthday falls on a Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Hemmings have always made a big deal out of that particular day — whether it was because he was the youngest out of all the Hemmings boys or because he dressed like the daughter they never had, Luke hadn't the slightest idea; all he knows is that his parents were bound to have something up their sleeve on the day he gets a year older.

Which was why Mrs Hemmings nearly blew her top off when it became apparent that none of them would be home for Luke's birthday — Mr Hemmings had won a three-day trip to Bangkok for the two of them whilst Ben and Jack were all tied up with coursework, leaving Luke to his own devices.

"Mum, I'll be fine. It's not like I'll really be alone, anyway. Calum's sleeping over."

This earns a fond little eye roll from his mother, one hand coming up to wave dismissively.

"Of course he is. He might as well move in, at the rate he's going. I'm pretty sure he's spent more hours here than in his own house since k — "

Now it's Luke's turn to roll his eyes, giving Mrs Hemmings a slight push in the direction of the car.

"You're rambling, mum. Go. We'll be fine."

He sinks into the couch beside Calum a few minutes later, having watched his parents pull out of the driveway and waving at them until they were out of sight. The first Captain America film is paused at the Paramount logo when his eyes land on the screen, and Calum dutifully presses 'play' before placing a bowl of popcorn on Luke's lap.

There isn't really any talking after that, both boys far too absorbed in the MCU to engage the other in conversation. It wasn't as if they needed to fill the surrounding space with chatter, anyway. This — his back pressed against Calum's chest and his head tucked under the taller boy's chin — was more than enough for Luke.

He thinks he must've fallen asleep at some point. When he comes to, a young Loki is staring back at him from the television screen, smiling at Thor before rushing to their father's side.

"You hungry?" Calum asks, and Luke hums out a reply.

"A little."

"Want me to order in?"

"Hmm. Please."

He's still a little groggy, and his head falls back against Calum's chest, eyes teetering on the edge of slipping shut.

"Hey Luke?"

It's barely above a whisper, and Luke lifts his head to look up at the older boy, brows raised expectantly.

"Yeah?"

"Happy birthday."

That's all the warning he gets before warm lips mold against his — and the kiss is brief, chaste, but it makes his heart stutter all the same.

Luke grins. Calum smiles back. They don't talk about it.

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I have like 54 days till my concert and I can't wait, much excite

Im actually gonna do 2 qotd's today

qotd1: what grade are you gonna be in this year?

aotd1: senior in high school🤘🏻 I'm excited haha

qotd2: how long ago did you join wattpad? I'm just really curious

aotd: like I said at the beginning, 4 years ago (I still can't believe that)