Popstar - Lashton

10 | hospital visits

Ashton could admit doing many stupid things in life. Not getting enough sleep in New York seemed to be the worst thing yet.

Now, this wasn't Ashton's fault. Not really. Ashton tried to sleep, but Luke was hellbent on not sharing the room. Which was annoying as hell, Ashton could admit that. However, Ashton had managed to sneak a key card from Luke's leather jacket during the radio interview. And the blond hadn't noticed it was gone. If he had, he had chosen not to comment it. So, Ashton had access to the room.

Which was a start? Ashton managed to slip in and out of the room when he knew Luke wasn't there to take a shower and change his clothes, but never did he have time for anything else. Not even a power nap.

Brian dragged the two of them around New York like they were rag dolls. Ashton didn't get any time for himself. There was always a photo shoot, an interview, some recording, other studio stuff happening. Places to be and people to meet, and Ashton had to come to every god damn meeting, every godforsaken interview – though he just lingered backstage like a fourth wheel.

He didn't need to be there, Ashton knew it. Brian knew and Luke knew it. The precious time spent on seeing sing the same chorus for an hour, Ashton could've used to sleep. However, he was not granted such. The only free time they got was when they could sleep, and Luke refused to share the room. Even locking the door from the inside making it impossible for Ashton to get inside, despite having a key card.

Ashton did, however, have a pretty good plan. If he thought so himself, but maybe he was biased, being the one coming up with the plan? It was foolproof nonetheless. Ashton slept at the day time, and Luke could sleep at the night time. Ashton could stay up all night if that meant he could get some decent sleep in the morning.

Now, Ashton hadn't discussed this plan with Luke – but he couldn't see how Luke could disagree to plan like that. They both got to sleep, and they could avoid the other like the other person didn't exist. The only thing that actually came in between Ashton and this genius plan was the self-proclaimed-amazing-manager. Brian the dirtbag. Ashton had grown to hate the many, almost as much as Luke did.

A second thing they could agree on.

But maybe Ashton hatred originated from the fact that he hadn't slept in two going on three days? It was possible. However, it was also possible that Brian was a dickhead that held too much power over Luke and Ashton. Not that Ashton cared if Luke had a good or bad manager, it wasn't his business, but it was inevitable to see. Brian had too much power and liked it that way, and Luke was too drunk most of the time to see he was being used, and probably didn't have the help to get out of the contact.

Ashton should've slept, despite it wasn't his fault he wasn't getting any. It was mainly Luke's, and slightly Brian's. Ashton should've slept because it was healthy going on your third day without sleep. That's why it wasn't surprising why Ashton fainted from exhaustion right before a big interview for Luke.

It was a bit dramatic actually, they were on their way to Luke's dresser when Ashton crashed into the floor like he was a Disney princess. The last thing Ashton saw before he passed away, from hitting his head on the floor, was Luke standing over him talking to him. But it sounded muffled to Ashton like Luke was standing far away from him. Even though he was right there.

When Ashton woke up, he expected to be in the hallway. Seeing Luke standing over him, and maybe Brian to if he'd seen the scene, but he was wrong. So wrong. Ashton woke up in a hospital bed. His eyes looked outside and he could see it was dark outside. How long had he been passed out, Ashton wondered?

The room was empty, except for some chair which was empty too. Where was Ashton? Ashton could obviously tell he was in a hospital, but he didn't know where. Shouldn't someone be here to give him this sort of information? Because it actually scared Ashton waking up alone not knowing anything, and not seeing anyone he could ask. He wasn't stupid enough to get out of bed, even if he wasn't plugged up to a machine.

His back head hurt a little Ashton noticed now, and he guessed it was the part of his had that had taken the fall. However, with the exception of the head, nothing else hurt. Ashton felt fine for the most part, and he doubted he needed to stay here for long. After all, Ashton's only problems were not getting enough sleep. Judging from the darkness outside he had slept a good amount. Especially since the interview had been early in the morning. That was if it was still the same day. Ashton doubted he'd slept for 36 hours, but you never knew. Especially when you just passed out, and the next thing you knew you were in a hospital.

A familiar figure walked into the room, and for once Ashton was happy to see Luke because that meant that he wasn't alone. The blond was holding a coke and Ashton guessed Luke had taken a break to buy it at a vending machine.
Which meant Luke had been here for some time. Was Luke really waiting for Ashton to wake up? Who would've known Luke Hemmings was capable of feeling?

At least, that's what Ashton guessed. That Luke was here because he felt guilty. Ashton wouldn't have passed out if Luke had just let him sleep in the bed.

"Oh, you're awake," was the way Luke greeted him, but his voice was quieter than usual. Almost as if he was afraid that Ashton could shatter if his voice went any louder. "You've been out for almost 12 hours," Luke told him and took a seat next to Ashton.

"I still feel tired," Ashton only replied in lack of anything better.

"How are you feeling?" Luke asked, and the way Luke asked he looked like he was twelve years again. That child actor Ashton had grown up knowing about, but not really caring for.

"Tired, and my backhead kinda hurts," Ashton replied shrugging. A way of saying he'd be fine. He'd live through it, this was just a bump in the road.

"I'm sorry," Luke apologized and his blue eyes refused to leave Ashton's. Ashton could see the sincerity in Luke's eyes, but he was still caught off guard.

"I'm sorry, what?"

"I'm sorry for being a dick and making this happen. I never meant for it to go this far," Luke mumbled the last part. Ashton wanted to say he forgave Luke, but the truth was that he didn't. He didn't forgive Luke, he couldn't. Not yet.

"I know you're sorry, but I'm not ready to forgive you," Ashton said, and Luke still looked sad. Finally, showing other emotions than anger and arrogance.

"I know," Luke mumbled, and got up, "I, uh, I'll look for your doctor and tell her you woke up." With that Luke exited the room, and Ashton was thankful for the blond's leave. It was just awkward having him around because Ashton didn't know how to act around him when he was "nicer".  Luke still wasn't nice, he was just not mean.

His doctor entered shortly and smiled at the sight of him being awake.

"Your boyfriend is so cute," she began, and Ashton furrowed his brows. What exactly did she mean? Luke was many things, but cute was not one of them. And they weren't exactly boyfriends either, just fake. "He carried you bridal style all the way to your bed, and he refused to leave you. He's been here for twelve hours. I'm sure you guys make a cute couple," she continued, as she started doing routine check-ups.

"Uh, yeah," Ashton found himself agreeing because he didn't have the nerves to tell her that he wouldn't date Luke even if he was the last man on Earth.

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A new update, so soon, who would've guessed? Not me. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this part, and I'm sorry if there are any spelling mistakes.

I'm thinking of making another Lashton, which is gonna be a werewolf Lashton, but I have too many books out already. However, there's no one stopping me, and I can do whatever I want. So, I might do it. For now, I'm just translating the Norwegian thing I've already written to English. Because it works better in English. Wolf ranks in Norwegian? No thank you.

ALSO, please, check out my one shot called Lookin' at You like A star, it's in Lashton One Shots. I spent so much time on it, and I hope someone will read it. It would mean the world to me if you did. It's a bit long, but I think it's cute. It's a Hanahaki AU, for those who know what it is. I'm not really one for self-promoting, but I'm just happy with how it turned out.

Anyway, thank you, everyone, for reading, I hope you have a wonderful day!