5sos sickfics book 2

Luke is sick and "hides" it from Ashton

Hey so I know Ash didn't go to school with them, but I really wanted to include him in this. And I know the age gap between Lilly and Luke is a little larger, but I wanted them to be in the same grade. So....

Lilly is 14

Luke is 15

Michael is 16

Calum is 16

Ashton is 17

Luke didn't feel good at all. He had woken up with a stomach ache that hadn't gone away. Now, in second period English class, he was afraid he was actually going to throw up. Ashton watched in concern as his young friend grew paler than he thought was even possible. He was shivering every few minutes, leading Ash to think he was indeed sick. The teacher finally let them get into pairs for a project, and Ashton jumped on the chance to talk to Luke.

"You okay?"

"Yeah Ash." Luke mutters "M' fine."

But the seventeen year old saw right through that.

"You look peaky, mate."

"Nah, I'm fine. Really." Luke gave a small smile

"Alright." Ashton shook his head, knowing his friend would never admit to being ill. And they worked, for maybe fifteen minutes or so. Until Luke knew he was going to throw up, and ran out of the class towards the bathroom. Luckily, it was right across from the class they were in. Ashton didn't even hesitate to follow Luke, and found him throwing up in the toilet.

"Aw, Lukey." Ashton sighed, rubbing his mate's back

"I don't feel good Ash!" Luke cried, hot tears streaming down his cheeks

"I know mate, I know. I'm sorry."

This went on for maybe ten minutes, until Luke finally laid back against the wall

"You done?" Ashton asks, coming over with a cool paper towel and dabbing Luke's face. He started to shiver, but Ashton knew it was for the boy's good.

"I hate this." Luke groaned

"I know Lukey. Do you think you can make it down to the nurse? She can take a look at you and then I'll take you back to my place. How does that sound?"

"C-Can Lilly come too?"

"Course bud. All five of us were already going to stay there anyway tonight. It's Friday. I'll text everyone and pick them up after school."

And so it was that Ashton brought Luke to his house.

"'M tired." Luke slurred as soon as they walked in the front door

"I know Lukey. We're almost there."

Ashton led Luke up the stairs, staying right behind him. If he was being honest, he thought Luke looked as if he might pass out any second. He was relieved as Luke curled up on his bed, burrowing under the blankets, and immediately asleep. Ashton left a trash barrel right by the side of the bed, afraid that Luke might not be sleeping long. He got to work, raiding his medicine cabinet. He left a bag of cough drops on the bedside table, along with liquid NyQuil and a bottle of water. Done with everything he can for now, Ashton settled into a beanbag chair in the corner of his room. He decided to send his friends a message.

To: Lilly, Calum, Michael

Hey guy's, just wanted to let you know Luke's sick. He went home with me, and says he still wants to do tonight. So if you guys are up for it, I can pick you all up right after school.