Tell Me I'm Pretty [Lashton AU]

Chapter 12

Ever since Luke found out about Ashton's living situation, things have changed between them. Luke was more aware of why Ashton does some things, why he says stuff and why he happens to not go to school. He doesn't go because he doesn't have to. He just does his work in his room/house/thing and Luke figured out how.

Ashton has a deal he does with teachers. Apparently they know about his living arrangements and he gets bullied more than Luke knew, so he goes to the room and picks up his work and assignments. Then, he goes to his living area and does all his work and turns it in.

That's also why he isn't failing. He's doing everything he has to and only goes to the classroom occasionally for when he needs to take a test or if he feels like it. Luke felt like it wasn't fair he gets to skip school sometimes. But, he realized Ashton is hurt a lot and he learns best this way anyways.

When Luke figured it out, he also realized Ashton had some people who hated him. He overheard a lot of the cheerleading squad talking about how ugly and fake Ashton was. Now, he did agree Ashton was fake considering he basically lied about everything. Including his confidence.

But, he really can't blame him. Ashton was right. Sometimes it's better to fake confidence that way you can grow real confidence. However, that doesn't always work out. Ashton was just getting more insecure, even if he didn't admit it. That's true, because he was literally pretending to be happy and in reality, Ashton just wasn't.

When he confessed everything about his parents and old friend -- Luke knew he was pretending this whole time. He was never happy and his smile may show, but his eyes reveal that he's actually depressed. His body and movement and how he walks as a person. How he shows himself and just lets everyone do anything they want with him.

Not everyone who sleeps around is insecure, but most are. Ashton wants to feel beautiful inside and out. He already does on the outside, he's aware that he's good looking. But, he hates himself on the inside and Luke can see how he just wants to be a good person. Yet, he wasn't acting like one most of the time.

Ashton is nice, but he's also a bitch. Considering what he said to Luke the other day, Luke realized Ashton isn't all Mr.Nice Guy. He has snapped a lot and he does make fun of people sometimes. However, Luke won't hold it against him since he's done a lot worse.

The point is, Ashton's hiding a lot. He's pretended to be someone, he's sleeping around for money and he's nothing but lost. Luke wished Ashton could have a home, maybe even help find him one. Sadly, he doesn't think it's likely since his mum definitely won't let Ashton live with them and he doesn't really want Ashton to anyways.

But, Luke did want to help im a little bit. He needed to know more about him, though. The only way to find more information is to talk to the person who holds it close. Ashton was the source and Luke needed to find a way to get some information out of him. So, he did it the only way he knew how.

Basically, he invited him over and they made out a lot.

It was just suppose to be Ashton tutoring Luke in math since he's failing (his mother isn't pleased). But, that failed as soon as they got on the bed. Mainly since Ashton was dressed in a grey crop top and jean shorts that showed off his nice ass and Luke couldn't control himself.

It wasn't just him, Ashton also was eager to just kiss instead of learn. So, that's how they ended up making out on the bed with the books pushed to the side. Ashton was perched in Luke's lap and grinding down on him, giggling against his mouth and licking eagerly and sucking on his lip ring.

Luke grabbed onto Ashton's waist and pulled him closer, sucking on his tongue as Ashton pulled back for a breath. He bit at his bottom lip and Ashton winced, whining at the pain that turned to pleasure quickly. Luke tried to pull him flushed against his chest, but Ashton let out a loud giggle that startled him.