𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞

twenty-three

^ i miss teenage luke and ashton

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luke:

ashton grabs ahold of my hand and holds it tightly. the crisp paris air hits my face.

it's ok luke, ashtons with you.

but it's no use. the thoughts of my father come swirling back into my brain. hard punches strike into my skin sending indescribable pain through my nerves.

"a-ashton, i can't," i whimper, pulling him to a stop in the middle of the busy sidewalk.
hundreds of other people are surrounding us, making me more and more uncomfortable as the minutes go on.

"what is it luke?" he asks, making direct eye contact with me

blue meets honey-hazel and suddenly tears form in my eyes.
"we don't have to do this luke, if it makes you uncomfortable we can go back to the hotel," he says, wrapping his arm around me, not breaking eye contact
"it's-it's happening again," i mutter, clasping onto his hand
"what's happening? the daydreams?" he asks
i nod my head as tears cascade down my cheeks. my breathing becomes irregular.
"it's scaring me ash," i say truthfully, taking a step back
"do you want to go back inside?"
i shake my head, remembering that i'm in the city i've always dreamed of, i can't waste my time crying.
"no, i'll be ok," i mutter, wiping away the tears
the undeniable panic still rests in my gut as we continue to walk. i try to drown it out of my mind but it stays in the back of my head.

CHAMPS ÉLYSÉES

the two of us walk hand in hand. the sky is blanketed with a gray hue. i can't believe my eyes. the champs élysées is right in front of us.
"you feeling better bud?" ashton asks
i nod and mutter a yes before the two of us walk through the bustling street. the greenest trees run along either side of the street, the cream-colored buildings filled with locals.
"are you two a couple?" a voice asks
confused, i look all around me until i see a woman.
ashton looks at me with a smile, almost unsure of what to say.
"i-uh-we're," ashton starts, but he doesn't finish
explaining it would be too difficult so without thinking, i blurt out a "yes!" and the woman smiles. ashton stands beside me, dumbfounded by my words.

you idiot, why did you say that?
"you two make a very cute couple," she continues, she smiles before she walks away with another woman.
"why did you say that?" he asks with a chuckle as we continue to walk
"i dunno, i couldn't explain it. sorry," i laugh
"'s okay, i just thought you were joking," he adds with another smile
"well what are we then?" i ask, biting my lip, genuinely interested in what his response could be.
"i dunno, we can be whatever you want to be if you're comfortable. all i know is that i'm here to protect you and keep you safe," he assures with a smile, still gripping onto my hand
tongue-tied, i let the thought rest in my head.

i'm here to protect you and keep you safe.