Tell Me I'm Pretty [Lashton AU]

Prologue

Luke has seen a lot of things in life and he tries not to judge. He knew some people were different, he's accepting of basically everyone in the world. He himself likes boys and he would like it if people accepted him. However, not everyone is as nice as they should be.

That's why, he tries not to show disgust towards anyone because he doesn't like to be judged. Sadly, it wasn't his fault he grew up a certain way. His parents teaching him the stereotypical ways and he knew they loved him, but sometimes he was just too afraid to say anything and that's why he kept shut and he was just raised in a restricted way.

He has seen many things in life. But, not enough to prepare for this. He didn't know it was somewhat normal for a boy to wear a skirt. He didn't know it was a thing. He knew there were transgender people, but this seemed different and just not as serious as that subject.

Now Luke, like said, tries not to judge. He didn't judge and just kept to himself. But, he couldn't stop staring whenever he saw the guy walk by so casually. As if him wearing girl clothes was the most normal thing in the world. And, it definitely isn't and most likely never will be.

Perhaps it was a double standard. Girls can wear guy clothes and it's considered cute, but a guy is seen as a freak if he wears a dress. But, it's not like Luke was the one who made the 'rule'. He just lives by it and now, he knows why. He just thought it was weird to see a boy in a dress. Not just any boy.

Ashton Irwin.

The guy is known as the 'diva' of the school. He was just -- he was something else, that's for sure. Luke had no idea what to think of him and so he just hates him. Probably not how life should work, but he can't help it. It's like Ashton just looks to be judged and made fun of.

Why else would he wear something like that? Ashton seems like an attention seeker and always tries to flirt with everyone in the school. Guy wise, that is. But, because he's a guy, he basically gets beat up and made fun of. Of course, Ashton just smirks and laughs it off, as if getting beat up was normal or something.

Luke figured he's just crazy. They have this tension around them whenever they sit by each other in English class. It's probably because Ashton can tell Luke hates him. Thankfully, he never says anything and Luke is grateful for this considering he doesn't feel like shouting it.

He's done that once to his, now best friend, Michael Clifford. They use to hate each other and beat each other up. Michael was always jealous of Luke, because Luke is just really sexy and Michael was insecure. But, now Michael realized he's hot and it's all good now.

Sadly, he knew if he told Ashton he hated him, the guy would just love it and embrace it. He's weird like that. Luke is definitely judging now. He can't help it, it's like it was just calling for him to judge. Ashton is so loud with what he wears and it's not right. It's wrong.

He sighed and shook his head in disgust as Ashton walked by. Ashton had this smug smile on his glossy lips. He still had short air and it was cute, Luke admits this. But,he wore high waisted, light jeans shorts and a cropped white sweater that showed a little bit of his tummy.

And yep, he has a belly button piercing. Nope, that's too much for Luke. He rolled his eyes and grimaced at Ashton's platform sandals. Is he transgender? Luke probably would accept him more if he was. Why else would he dress like a girl? He really didn't understand this whole situation. Maybe it's just a phase.

As he shut his locker, he saw Michael walking over and smiled. Strangely, they were best friends now. However, they still have their moments where they give off jealousy. Despite this, they're best friends along with Calum. But, Calum was sick today, so they sadly couldn't bug him.