Dark rumors are just that - rumors, but Ashton's ruined image isn't a problem to Luke because even if other's can't see past article headlines, he can.

Ashton can't take care of his own brother, so his parents hire a babysitter. © goldenstarkey | 2014

Luke Hemmings has been an outcast every since he came out. Ashton Irwin is the star soccer player who moonlights as Luke's bully and personal tormentor. When Ashton's failing grades force them together, will they form a friendship that can't be broken, or is everything Luke's ever hoped for built on lies? *** "High School. Probably the worst time in a persons life (unless you're a jock or cheerleader, in which case it's where you peak, but the rest of your life is shit). And fortunately for him in the long run, Luke Hemmings was neither jock nor cheerleader. Nor was he popular, well liked, or accepted...unfortunately One thing he was, was gay." *** #25 in Lashton 3.28.21

Ashton + Luke ~ Things happen for a reason...right? Everything has a cause, right? Right. Or...maybe not? ~ [Trigger warning: graphic scenes and depression]

Ashton Irwin is a hot and famous celebrity that all the people love, look up to, or despise. He's cocky, selfish, and always puts himself before others. Despite his personality, he's pretty much wanted by everyone in the world. But when things escalate to the point that Ashton nearly gets kidnapped, his manager assigns a boy named Luke Hemmings to become Ashton's personal bodyguard, much to the star's reluctance and annoyance. Now Luke follows Ashton wherever he goes to make sure he's safe from any danger, but Ashton is determined to get rid of his bodyguard as soon as possible. WARNING: Grammar Errors, Smut Other pairing(s): Malum Cover: lukesflxwercrown Dom!Luke © 2014 iCheeseYou

"truth or dare, ashton?" "umm . . . dare i guess?" or the one where ashton is the quiet kid at school, and his friends force him to let loose and go to a party where he ends up playing an "innocent" game of truth or dare. **may or may not be smut. i've never written any before, so we'll see how it goes lol** this is lashton with a side of larry (and maybe some malum and ziall but idk yet)

*PREVIOUSLY TITLED "ARE YOU MY MOMMY" The last thing Luke expects when he wakes up hungover in the bed of his latest one-night stand is to come face to face with a freaking kid. But there she is all wild curls, thumb-sucking, and nonstop questions. Luke can't get out of there fast enough. Ashton isn't the type to have one-night stands. He's a parent, after all. It was a mistake, and it won't happen again. At least that's what he tells himself when he comes back from his shower to find the naked college kid still in his bed, arguing with Daisy. They couldn't be more opposites. At 25, Ashton has the responsibilities of two parents, raising his daughter and trying to pretend like he has everything figured out. At 21, Luke is a self-proclaimed Grindr god who doesn't care about anyone or anything but himself. So why is the universe (with the help of Michael and Crystal) so hell-bent on seeing them together? *completed but unedited [ranked #1 in 5SOS 4/1/20] [ranked #1 in 5secondsofsummer 5/11/20 & 4/7/22] [ranked #2 in Ashton Irwin 5/1/20] [ranked #1 in Michael Clifford 6/1/20]

Luke Hemmings is the school's douchebag who thinks he's God's gift. Screwing his way through most of the school population and not thinking twice about it. Ashton is the new boy at school and is quickly known as the adoption boy. After a few study sessions with Luke, he is quickly drawn for him. And he isn't shy about claiming his territory.

Ashton Irwin is the "weird boy" of the school, only having one friend When he gets paired with the jock of the school, Luke Hemmings, for a project, they get closer Side ship: Malum Trigger Warning: Abuse and Anorexia started: 5-11-20 finished: 7-7-20 highest: #1 in Lashton 🥳 #5 in Malum 🥳 #2 in 5sos 🥳 #1 in hemwin 🥳 #1 in 5sauce 🥳

Luke wasn't sure exactly when his life turned into a train wreck, but he knew that it probably coincided with the day he met Ashton. The original can be read on AO3 here: http://archiveofourown.org/works/1083092/chapters/2177593