Luke Hemmings is sick. He is really sick. He was born with a heart mistake. When he turns 17 he needs a new heart. Without it he has only 3 more months to live. And he tries to make the last 3 months of his life the best time ever.

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.

"you make things so difficult," i said to him, struggling to focus on the conversation instead of those hazel eyes of his. he looked at me in confusion. "how do i make things difficult?" i sighed. "let's just say you make it hard to make decisions. you're just so addicting, whenever i have the chance to have some alone time with you i can't refuse." ashton broke into a smile, gently caressing my cheek. "it's only because you're the best thing that's ever happened to me, lukey." "we're the best thing that's ever happened to each other." i corrected him, pressing my lips against his.

Ashton and Luke are polar opposites. Ashton's gay and Luke is a homophobe. They're put together for a project and they go to Lukes house. Luke learns more about Ashton. Will he change his mind about Ashton and fall for him?

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?