After being sent to a summer camp because his mum is sick and tired of his 'bad boy attitude', Luke Hemmings meets Ashton Irwin. The boy drives Luke crazy all summer, but in two different ways. The overexcited boy used to drive Luke insane with annoyance, but as summer comes to an end, Luke realizes he might've been falling for the boy all summer.

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.

Luke is the lead singer of the band 500 Years of Winter and Ashton's biggest fan. Ashton is a Youtuber and Luke's biggest fan. Side Stories: Michael is a gay weirdo who starts dating Ashton's best friend. Calum is bisexual and thinks no one wants him. NO MALUM!!

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

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

What happens when one boy shatters everything you thought you knew about yourself? "I don't like boys. But I like you. Does that make sense?" "No." "Good."

"What if I have a tiny crush on a guy who doesn't even know I exist? How do I get his attention?" Ashton finally gets it, but not in a way he thought he'd get it. WARNING: Anorexia, One Direction Other pairing(s): Larry, Malum Cover: kaitlin_ida_maree Dom!Luke © 2014 iCheeseYou