Flatmates// Cake & Mashton

Chapter fifty five

Michael's pov

Performing my song and hearing the boys songs had made me feel rather emotional, they were so strong and I was so privileged to have them in my life, after Luke and Calum had gone off, Ashton and I were alone, I really hope they are okay, I really hope Ashton is okay, especially after hearing his song.

We walked into the living room "I need to talk to you Ash.." I said softly, he was so perfect, it broke my heart that he felt like that, I had to ask him about his song, I had no idea things were that bad, I wanted to slap myself for seeing signs of things he had mentioned in the song but I didn't clock on to it soon enough "okay?.. what's up?" I sighed hoping he wouldn't mind me asking him this "I..I really liked your song. I really did. But I listened to the lyrics and..I got the impression that you have body issues..is that true?" I asked carefully, not wanting to upset him, I already knew the answer, even more so when I looked into his eyes, Ashton sighed and bit his lip in hesitation before speaking up "yes..but I'm used to it, it's alright.." he said and sat down on the sofa, my heart broke even more hearing that, I wanted to take all of his pain away "yours was beautiful" he added "I'm glad you liked it" I said and sat down beside him "but I really loved yours." I said and held his hand "I just want you to know..you should never feel that way about your body. Your body is perfect and you're perfect. Perfect the way you are. You're beautiful inside and out and nothing will ever change that. At least, nothing will change how I see you. You're perfect, Ashton." I said and gently squeezed his thigh "I love this part.." I said and travelled my hand gently to his stomach "I love this part.." I continued and deeply looked into his eyes "I love your beautiful glowing eyes..and..I love these too." I said and placed a soft peck on his lips, I really wanted him to know how beautiful I saw him, I hope that one day he'll be able to see him how I see him. Ashton's eyes teared up with overwhelming emotions "no one's ever spoken to me like that before..thank you Michael.." "hey..come here" I said and embraced him into a warm embrace "I'm not gonna let anyone else make you feel like that again okay? ever. I'll take care of you..don't cry.." I said and stroked his back "you're too good to me.." he whispered and held onto me "I..I want to ask you something.." I said nervously "yeah?.." okay, now is the perfect time, I need to ask him this, I have to ask him this, I'm craving for his answer "I.." I said and sighed, taking a deep breath before continuing "I know we..we hang out..and we sometimes kiss and cuddle and..well um..we did sleep together that one time..but I'd like us to be more than that..I'd like us to.. actually go on a date..will you go on a date with me tonight?" Ashton slowly broke away from our embrace and looked at me "are you sure? I mean..like..are you ready for that? I don't want you to feel like you have to rush with that.." "I've wanted to for a while but..if you don't want to.." I said and prepared myself for rejection, I wanted to ask sooner but I was just too nervous, have I asked him too late? "no no no, it's not that I don't want to, I just want to make sure you are comfortable with it..I'd love to go on a date with you Michael" he said with an adorable soft smile, relief and excitement washed over my body "you would?" I said and smiled wide, I could feel my eyes light up "then..let's go get ready and go get some delicious food!" I said "I really would, sounds like a plan" Ashton replied with a blush "right..I'm gonna go shower and I'll meet you later! how's 5.00pm? I'll book us a table" "sounds good" he said with a smile "see you then" I said and pecked his beautiful lips, I got up and walked away to my room but my head was looking over my shoulder, looking at this beautiful boy I hope that by the end of the night, I can call mine.

I walked back into my room to see Luke setting up a romantic set up for him and Calum, how cute! "oooh someone's planning something romantic! is tonight the night for you guys huh?" I asked and wiggled my eyebrows, Luke chuckled "someone's in a good mood, Cal and I are having a cute little night together" "awh that's sweet" I said and smiled fondly "you two have really been hitting it off lately and you've only been together what, a month?" they had such an adorable relationship and I was HERE for it, Luke blushed before replying "yeah I know, it's crazy, I really really adore that boy..how are things going with you and Ash?" "we are actually going on a date tonight..I finally asked him. I've been doubting my sexuality for a while, it's been rough, for a while I've been kind of.. confused but..I guess I've finally accepted that I really need to give this a shot. I like Ashton, I don't want to waste the opportunity to have something special with him" I said and got out some clean and smart clothes, I looked back at Luke to see him grinning "you are?? aw Mike that's amazing! I'm really proud of you mate, I'm really really proud of you." Luke had been such a massive support and rock for me during all of this and I appricated him so much "thanks man, I loved your song by the way! was that.. about Calum?" Luke smiled and blushed "thanks bro, I loved yours too. Yeah.. wasn't too cheesy was it?" "no it was cute! he's a lucky guy" I said and smiled "you need to use the toliet or anything? I'm gonna have a super quick shower before the date" I was really nervous yet so excited for my date with Ashton, I loved saying that I was going out on a date with him out loud, Luke smiled back "thanks mate, nah I'm good, you crack on! I can't wait for you to have your first date with Ashton!" "thank you!" I said and smiled, feeling myself blush. I went into the bathroom and had my shower, I had so many positive thoughts about tonight, I was ready.

Once I got out of the shower, I went back into the bedroom and got changed, Luke and I always got changed in front of each other, we had reached that stage of friendship "ooh look at you in that outfit! Ashton won't be able to take his eyes off you" Luke said and chuckled, I sprayed some aftershave on "you think so? you don't think I look like a fool?" I asked and started to feel nervous, I was wearing a mixture of black and white, my typical smart alternative style of clothing "not at all! you look great and I'm sure Ashton will think so too, I feel like a proud mum" "okay mum, well I won't stay out too late" I said and giggled "thank you though mate! I'm gonna wait in the lounge for Ashton, you have a nice night yeah? and remember..foreplay first!" I joked at the end "Michael!" Luke said and blushed "sorry sorry!!" I said and giggled and left the room, making my way into the living room and waiting for Ashton.

I was twiddling with my thumb's while waiting for Ashton, I got there early because I wanted to be there before him, once I heard footsteps walk into the room I turned around to see that beautiful boy "woah..you look..hot.." I said and looked at him with admiration, he always looked hot and beautiful, his hippy alternative style suited him so well, I smiled as a blush appeared on his cheeks, I was grateful I had that effect on him "so do you, you ready?" "I am" I said with my smile staying on my face, the two of us walking to the restaurant hand in hand.

We have our meals and a bottle between us, the date was going great, actually I take that back, the date was going perfect "so..I just wanna say..thank you for deciding to go on a date with me" Ashton said "no need to thank me..I want to thank you..I've never been treated so well by someone. I think that I actually..want something more with you.." I admitted, butterflies going crazy "you deserve to be treated the best, really?..you do?" he asked and took a sip of his wine, I was surprised I wasn't stuttering or shaking with nerves at this point, I put my hand out for him to hold "I'd like you to..be my boyfriend.." I said with my heart thumping dramatically with nerves, the nerves only got worse when Ashton didn't say anything back, he was staring at me in shock, fuck did I ask too soon? did I ask too late? "Ashton..say something please.." I swallowed hard nervously "sorry sorry!" Ashton said and snapped out of the shock he was in and held my hand "I'd..I'd like that a lot.." he said with his beautiful smile, I felt like a massive weight had been lifted off my shoulders "I'm glad" I said and smiled, squeezing his hand gently, Ashton placed a soft kiss on my hand, resulting in making me blush "to us"  he said and held his glass out, I put my glass out, our glasses clinking together while we fondly looked into each others eyes, I couldn't believe he was finally mine, I was the happiest and most lucky guy in the world.

Once we had finished our dinner, I payed the bill before Ashton could even blink, it was my treat, I wanted to treat him like the prince he is "I wanted to pay" he said with a pout, gosh he was too adorable "hmm next time okay" I said and smiled, the two of us getting up and leaving the restaurant, heading back to our flat "so, did you enjoy dinner?" I asked with our hands holding onto each others, softly swaying back and forth, I really hope he did enjoy dinner, he deserves to always enjoy eating "good" he said with a chuckle "I did, did you?" he added "good..I did too" I said and pecked his lips, the two of us walking into his room "you wanna go straight to sleep?" I asked as I shut the door "as long as there's cuddles" "fine by me!" I said and got undressed, leaving myself in just my boxers and got into his bed "I await my Prince Charming!" I said, Ashton also got undressed yet kept his boxers on like me, I couldn't help but admire his body, he was so fucking beautiful "await no longer" he said and got into bed next to me, cuddling up to me, I cuddled him and kissed him gently "my boy.. he's finally my boy.." I said, I felt overwhelmed of joy and relief, I was so happy he was mine "thank you for everything Michael" he said and rested his eyes shut "I don't know what I'd do without you" he added and stroked my chest gently "and thank you, I don't know what I'd do without you " I said and pecked his cheek, closing my eyes and holding him close.

He was finally mine, he was finally my boyfriend, I didn't care what happened to me, as long as I have Ashton, everything will be okay.

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This chapter was so fucking adorable and feels to write 🥺