Ashton was bored with his life. He wanted some sort of adventure, danger. He grew up as the good little boy that everyone else's parents loathed. But after nineteen years of the same bullshit, he wanted something new. And on a late night shift at the radio station, he finds his spark. Which happens to be the most feared boy in his small town. And while everyone cowers away when they cross paths. Ashton can't seem to get over the boy with the bright blue eyes.

Ashton is okay right now. He's always like this after a bad bout. He starts off saying that the world is his oyster and he loves everyone, but when the energy and fresh success fades, so does he. Luke knows. He knows about all of Ashton's problems. He knows about the time Ashton was bullied nearly to the brink, the family deaths and friend losses, and the ups and downs, the latter of which seem to be more common lately. It's been so easy lately for Ashton to slip after a joke gone wrong, or a jab on Twitter. Ashton always says he's sorry, repeating it again and again if only to convince himself. Luke knows he's sorry, knows that he can't help it. And he'll sit by the bathtub for hours, holding Ashton, to make sure that he knows someone loves him. None of the other boys know. Ashton couldn't bring himself to tell them and face their disapproving stares too, and he wouldn't let Luke tell them, so he's stuck in this half state of secrecy and confession to Luke. Ashton hasn't gone too far yet, not far enough that Luke can't patch him up with gauze, antibiotics, and a long hug. But someday, someday, Luke knows Ashton won't be able to take it anymore, and Ashton will die. And Luke will be all alone.

5 Seconds of Summer & One Direction -crossover- Multiple Ships. warnings: triggering. anorexia, self-harm, depression, bullying, swearing. Disclaimer: I do not own anyone in this story. ~ "Want an oreo?" Who knew one sentence could change someone's life so much?

"Love will always be a stronger bond then blood, Ashton."

"You stole my gum." "You should have just given me a piece." [This boyxboy and simply fictional] Fanfiction #20 / Teen Fiction #77 -2nd Place in the Popular Lashton awards-

Ashton isn’t so fond of a newbie from another high school, Luke Hemmings. But after a crazy encounter of sweet chocolate and sugary lips, he starts to rethink his perspective on the reject.