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Chapter 8

**Ashton**

“Luke, I know this is hard but I need you to eat.” I say as I sit across from him at our table. He stares at the pancake in front of him a pained look on his face. I reach out and place my hand on his.

“Please Luke.” I say and he picks up the fork. I watch as he takes a few small bites and I smile. He eats about half of the pancake before pushing it away.

“I c-can’t finish.” He says and I smile moving over to sit next to him.

“It’s okay, you did great.” I say and he looks up at me his eyes a little teary.

“Let’s go watch a movie.” I say offering him my hand and he takes it following me to the living room.

**Luke**

 “Luke, I know this is hard but I need you to eat.” He says placing his hand on mine.

“Please Luke.” He says and I bite my lip picking up the fork. Ashton smiles as I take a bite I wince as I swallow. I manage to cram half of the pancake into my stomach before I can’t seem to eat anymore. I push the plate away a sense of guilt filling me.

“I c-can’t finish.”  I say and Ashton shoots me a smile moving over so he’s beside me. I feel my eyes well up with tears and I look at the plate.

“It’s okay, you did great.” Ashton says and I look up at him.

“Let’s go watch a movie.” Ashton says offering me his hand. I take it and he leads me to the living room. I watch as he walks over to the movie cupboard and sits down in front of it.

“What about Despicable Me?” Ashton asks holding up the disc.

“Yea.” I say shifting uncomfortably on the couch. Ashton joins me and sets his hand on my knee. I try to focus on the movie but my stomach is churning and I cover my face in my hands.

“Luke.” Ashton says placing his hand on my back.

“You’re okay darling, just breathe.” Ashton says and I go to stand up but he pushes me back down.

**Ashton**

“You remember that day we spent at the beach? You know the time you got that really bad sunburn?” I ask and he nods.

“That was such a fun day, that girl tried to hit on you and she just fell into that kid’s sand castle.” I say and he lets out a wet laugh.

“Do you remember when we almost burnt my mum’s kitchen down while making cupcakes?” He says and I smile.

“We should go back home for a bit, this summer. We can take Mikey and Cal with us it’ll be fun.” I suggest and Luke smiles at me.

“I’d like that.” He says and I smile.

“Let’s watch the movie okay?” He nods and I press play not saying anything when he intertwines our fingers.

 xx Just to clarify, Luke is eighteen and Ashton is twenty. i don't know if anyone is reading this but, if you are i hope it isn't shit. xx