The Choice [Mashlum]

chapter one

A/N their house is in the media, along with Ashton and Michael's cars

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Some people never fall in love, sometimes they find just one person to share their life with and on the rare occasion you have multiple loves. That was Michael, Calum and Ashton. They had met a couple years back and have been inseparable ever since. There are no favourites between them they simply work together in a three way relationship. To other people it may seem odd but they are all so in love with each other, they don't care what others think. They know it's weird but to them it's not. The majority of their families respect it and love each of the boys, others are a bit hesitant because it's not normal in society. Well times are changing and people need to get on board. Love is love and that's all that should matter. So it's been almost three years and everything has been wonderful. They moved in with each other a year and a half into their relationship. They bought a house on the beach, Michael and Ashton were hesitant but Calum was in awe, he wanted the house so much, he thought it was so cute and he thought they could always take romantic walks along the water. Needless to say Michael and Ashton caved, they couldn't say no to their peanut. Currently only Calum and Ashton were home, Michael was at work but he would be home soon.

Michael is a pizza delivery man working for a small pizza shop in their tiny town. He didn't like it too much because the customers could be something else but he couldn't complain because the money was good, well the tips were at least. He was glad to be heading home though to his boys. It was just after ten at night and he was driving in his old ford pickup, it was great, he loved how it had so much character and it really fit in with Michael's style. He was listening to the old radio, it was on his favourite alternative rock channel and he was humming along. It wasn't a long drive home which was good, but nothing in this town was far away. It was so small but the boys loved it.

When Michael turned down the driveway he parked his truck behind Ashton's old black camaro. The camaro was under the roof for better protection because Ashton loved his car. Michael didn't mind though, it was just another thing he loved about the older boy.

Michael turned off the engine and got out of the truck, he just really wanted a hot shower and maybe he could convince Calum to give him a little back massage. Michael went into the house and up the stairs to the living area of the home to see his two boyfriends, Calum following Ashton around trying to convince him of something. The younger boy was wearing one of Ashton's shirts, he was swimming in it and a pair of pink boxers, he also had his fuzzy socks on. Neither one had noticed Michael's appearance.

"But Ashy! He was so cute, why can't we get a dog? He was so fluffy and he just came in today!" Calum was saying.

"Baby boy, you say that every time the store gets a new dog. We don't have time for a dog right now. No one is home to take care of him during the day." Ashton explains. They've had this conversation so many times, every time the pet store gets a new dog Calum comes running home to Ashton and Michael and begs them to take him or her home.

"But Ashton! You don't understand, I need a dog." Calum exasperates with waving arms.

"Not right now." Ashton tells him before walking into the kitchen to start working on the dinner dishes.

"That's not a no! I'll take it!" Calum says with a large smile and Michael can't help but chuckle.

He watches as both boys turn their heads once they hear Michael's laugh. He watches Calum's eyes light up before squealing and running over to Michael. The older boy easily catches the younger as he jumps to wrap his legs around Michael's waist.

"You're home!" Calum giggles and kisses Michael's cheek.

"Hi Cupcake, have a good day?" Michael holds the boy's thighs to keep him from falling.