In a world where soulmates are the norm and being connected means sharing their partner's deepest emotions, Luke Hemmings knows his soulmate has suffered more than most. Ashton Irwin had dreamed about meeting his soulmate all his life, constantly reveled in his mother's tales of the first encounter. "There's nothing quite like that moment you look into their eyes, Ash. That's the moment you know they're yours and you're theirs." Ashton, however, loses all hope of meeting his soulmate after losing his eyesight in an accident that left him damaged in more ways than one. *** Top!Luke Bottom!Ashton Side pairings: Malum, Larry (minor) COMPLETE

Luke is in love with his best friend, Ashton Irwin. He constantly finds himself getting stuck in situations where he feels exposed to his feelings and sexuality. That's the problem. Nobody knows that Luke is into guys, due to his lack of communication and honesty. He knows that his mates aren't homophobic people, but, he is afraid of a few judgements being made. Luke is trapped inside his own little box, bubbling up the thoughts of confessing his feelings for Ashton. However, each time he tries, he ends up creating lies after lies, which the older lad believes. Will Ashton finally see through Luke's lies, or will he stay oblivious to the fact that Luke is in love with him? - • Started - September 22nd, 2014 • • Finished - June 23rd, 2015 • - ** this is one of the first fanfictions I ever wrote. It's not great. Read at your own risk.. **