The Choice [Mashlum]

chapter fourteen

A/N this is long overdue, I am so sorry, I was working two jobs and then I moved to Australia and have been living here for three months, but I promise to update when I can. I haven't given up on this story, so please stay with me xx 

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Ashton woke up to whispers. He was disoriented, he felt like all he had been doing was sleeping lately because of everything that had happened with having his appendix removed, however he went to the doctor the day before and was given the all clear and was able to go back to his regular life, which meant his job and more importantly, his relationship with Michael and Calum. He was so ready to go back to being the protector as opposed to being waited on, he hated the hovering and the constant questioning of how he was doing. Sure he and Calum had a bit of a disagreement and Ashton said some things he didn't mean but everything was going to be okay he knows that now. So here he is, laying in what feels like an empty bed and instead of opening his eyes he figured he would pretend to sleep a bit more so that he could hear what his boyfriends are saying. 

"C'mon Cal, Ash is gonna love it." Michael whispered reassurance, "you look amazing baby." 

"I don't know Mikey...this just doesn't feel right." Ashton heard the uneasiness of his youngest boyfriend and Ashton was so curious why the boy would feel that way. 

"Babe, you look so good, I promise you, 110% that Ashton will love it." 

Ashton had enough of what they were having a conversation about and he opened his eyes and gasped at the sight in front of him. 

Calum stood at the foot of the bed wearing a nurse's hat on top of his head, Ashton let his eyes wander down as he noticed the stethoscope around his neck, he was wearing a tight white dress with red accents, he had white thigh high socks on and Ashton just about died. He looked so good. Just like Michael said he did. Ashton's jaw was dropped and he didn't have to look at Michael to know he was smirking. Calum was blushing and fiddling with the end of the dress as if he was nervous, but again Ashton didn't know why, they had done role playing before, but then again Calum has always been a bit more shy when it came to sex so it was a bit more understandable. 

"Calum, fuck, baby, you look incredible." Ashton rasped out, his voice a bit deep and laced with sleep. 

"Well boys, have fun. I am going to work." Michael exclaimed as he kissed Calum's cheek. 

"Wait what? You're not joining us?" Ashton asked, it had been so long since the three of them were naked under the sheets. 

"Nope, I think you and Cal need some alone time. Enjoy big boy." Michael winked and then left the room. 

Calum hadn't moved from the end of the bed, he also hadn't said a word since Ashton woke up. 

"Baby? Are you okay?" Ashton got up on his knees and began to make his way over to the younger boy. He wouldn't do anything unless Calum was completely sure of everything. 

"I'm nervous." Calum mumbled. 

"We've had sex before Cal." Ashton gave him a small smile. "And if you don't want to have sex, we could just cuddle. I mean it'll be hard, especially with you looking like this, but I also don't want to see you upset." 

"This was Michael's idea." Calum stated, still fiddling with the end of the dress and a blush upon his cheeks. Ashton pulled his fingers away from the dress and held them in his own gently pulling Calum onto the bed. "And then he just left." 

"Should we have made Michael wear the dress instead?" Ashton questioned as he pulled the younger one into his lap and gave him kisses. 

"I don't think he would like that." Calum replied softly. "I don't mind the dress, but I feel silly wearing it. Plus the point of it is gone, you're no longer sick. You're completely fine, so why do you need a nurse?"