YOU~Lashton~

Chapter 8

I'm sorry I had that chicken desease thingy...? It was chicken pocks or something....? I had fever and it itches! I only eat like a banana a day. Then wifi disappeared. But guess what? I got to see my old classmates! We're highschoolers now!!! If we pass that damn hard test! Ugh, I hate my life. Hey, @bookfreak5, this is for you, because you're from Germany :D. Now, onward my undeseased peasants!

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Luke:

His voice was raspy, yet warm, sweet, and endearing. Tears welled-up in the corner of his eyes but no emotion was showing. I did as I was told and I came in. Ashton stared at me. His eyes were cold and distant, he was looking right through me. It felt as if he knew every secret I kept, every cookie I stole, and every lie I made. He broke eye contact, suddenly finding his pink and fuzzy socks more interesting.

"Promise me Luke..." he said.

"Promise you what?" I asked cocking my head to the side.

"Don't tell anybody I can speak yet." he pleaded. "I-I don't want to make m-mum's hope spring up. I-if she.... If she knows, she might have high expectations of me. I d-don't wanna crush her hope."

"Ash, I understand." I stated smiling slightly. "But on one condition." I traded.

"W-what's your condition?" Ashton asked twiddling with his fingers.

I laughed and said "You make it sound like I'm in the hospital after coughing out blood."

He huffed "Just get to the point!" he demanded.

"Sheesh, no need to be mean." I said. I think I like quiet Ashton better. "Let me help you."

"W-what?" he questioned.

"Let me help you break-out of your shell, help you move on. I know you're hurt, but I'm here for you Ashy. I'll be here all the way, I'd risk my life for you, I'd protect you! I care for you Ashton! More than you know......Can you just please, open your heart a little wider so that I could?" I said almost pleadingly.

Ashton looks unsure and conflicted. He looked like he was having an internal arguement with himself.(Well, guess I'm not the only one doing that, then.)He looked up into my eyes and he stared. I felt as if I was a convict. He searched my face for traces of lie for what felt like eternity, but was just mere seconds in reality. When he found none, he nodded his head softly and my face broke into a wide grin.

I hugged him and he tensed for a good five seconds before melting into my embrace. We stayed like that for a few more before we broke apart. Then I realized something.

"Ashy, your not panicking!" I exclaimed joyously.

"I am? I AM!" he exclaimed as he pulled ne into another hug.

I chuckled and ruffled his hair, which got him tensing then relaxing soon after. "I'll always be here for you Ash." I stated smiling down at the smaller boy.

The boy broke away from my embrace which resulted in me frowning but smiling right after. Wanna know why? Two adorable dimples were peeking out of his cheek and his straight set of teeth were displayed into view. His plump lips were curled on the sides and little crinkles were showing at the side of his... hazel? eyes. I've always thought they were green....

My thoughts, were stopped as the smaller lad infront of me started talking again.

"Thanks Lukey.... Thanks for everything." he stated still smiling.

"It's nothing," I said. " And Lukey, I like the sound of that." I smirked.

He giggled and hit me slightly. "Shut up and come on, let's cuddle and watch frozen until mum arrives."