Doritos (Lashton)

I really, really like me too

A/n: wrote a lil smth called "Wickedly Twisted and Insanely in Love" it's a oneshot, check it out if you'd like. Lmk what you think ❤️
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Calum spat the remaining toothpaste into the sink before he quickly rinsed out his mouth. After he examined his teeth one more time, he shoved two pieces of gum into his mouth, nervously chewing as his hands ran through his hair.

"Ok one, you've already had sex with him, so don't be nervous about a date. Two, you my lovely, are a sexy beast"

Ashton smirked from the doorway, before he pulled Calum into a reassuring hug, adjusting the collar of his shirt.

"Sex?! Really Calum, you're like 5, come on!"

Mali arched a brow before she shook her head and jerked her thumb backwards.

"He's here though, and I think he's coming out to mom and dad for you"

Calums eyes widened and he ran down the stairs, nearly tripping over his feet. He skid to a halt when he say his mom and dad sitting on the couch while Michael awkwardly stood in front of them, fingers fumbling with his bracelets.

"Cal, sweetie, are you dating Michael?"

"Yes ma...please don't be ma-"

"How long?"

"It's only been a few days..."

"I would've been more upset, had you hidden it any longer. But, I love you. Ashton and Luke are together as well, yea? If I accept them, I accept you. Michael's a cute one anyways"

"Oh, bullshit Joy, Calum I've known you were gay since you came outta the womb. Michael, 10:30, he better be home, and not pregnant"

"Yes sir"

Michael chuckled and saluted, before he tugged Calums hand and led him outside to his car. He moved to get the door for Calum, who only laughed in response.

"Oh, what the fuck, we really just did that, didn't we"

"What about my mom and dad? Haven't told them yet"

"Don't worry about it, move in if they don't accept you"

"I love you Calum"

"Love you more Michael"
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Luke loudly chewed his Doritos as Ashton filled out his credit card number and purchased the Ariana tickets. To his pleasure, he'd managed to get two pit tickets, with meet and greet.

Lauren could now go with her friend, and Ashton was happy knowing she would be.

"Lu, it's says the physical tickets are coming in the mail, can I put in your address?"

"Sure, have you got the e-tickets?"

"Mhm...there! Laur is gonna see and meet Ariana now"

"You're too sweet, you know that?"

"Thanks? Let's just pray All Time Low don't your until I have enough saved up..."

"Don't be too sad love, it'll all work out, I'm sure"

"I mean I hope...Luke...why me?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well, you're so funny, and hot, and sweet and everyone loves you...so why'd you choose me?"

"You, Mr. Irwin, are the most adorable, sweet, and wonderful person I've ever met. I'll always pick you"

"You mean it?"

"I really, really like you"

"I really, really like me too"

Luke gasped and pouted, snatching his Dorito bag away from Ashton's outreached hand. He glared at him and crossed his arms until Ashton leaned over and kissed his jaw.

"I like you a lot Lukey"

Luke smiled and gave Ashton a quick kiss, before he tugged his hand.

"Come on, we're going on an adventure"

Ashton furrowed his brow and followed Luke, the pair already at the door when Liz spoke up. Luke sighed, and turned back, quickly informing her of their "adventure"

They ended up in an empty field blasting All Time Low, and dancing with Michael and Calum, who were far too dressed up. Their little date had been perfect, they'd eaten fast food on the curb in their dressy clothes, before they'd gone to the field, where Luke and Ashton were invited shortly after.

With the sparkling stars glowing above them, the four best friends danced, being as ridiculous as they desired. There wasn't any judgement, this...this was where they belonged.

When they'd finally settled, laying on the grass, Ashton tucked under Luke's arm, and Michael wrapped around Calum, did they realize. Realize that in only a few short months, they'd be done high school. They'd have to move on, and their friendship would struggle.

For Calum, his big game was next week. Coaches from the most elite universities would have scholarships to offer, and well, Calum had been working towards one.

Ashton had been working hard all through high school, knowing the way money was, he was reliant on scholarships. Where he wanted to be years from now, what he wanted to study wasn't quite clear. He did know however, that he wanted to be happy, wherever he was.

Luke had applied for music schools in Sydney and abroad. He wanted to do something that made him happy, and despite his deep hatred for music theory, music was his everything.

Michael didn't want to do anything. Not anything that required being stuck in a classroom for the next years of his life, at least. He'd never liked school anyways, only because it wasn't worthwhile to him. Michael may just be a freak from Sydney, but he wanted to great things. Great things that made him happy. He wanted to live a good life, but was under pressure.

Maybe somewhere in all their hearts, they knew what they wanted to do. They all knew where their true passion lay, so when Michael got the email the following week, he couldn't wait to tell his friends.

This was the day of Calums game, and even if Michael despised being outside, smushed in the bleachers with sweaty bodies, he was there for Calum.

After an excruciatingly long game, which according to Luke was a very close win, Michael dragged his friends into the empty school.

They'd only walked about halfway, when a sharp voice stopped them, and judging by the mans crisp suit, he was from the universities.

Calum got the news, that he'd been offered a scholarship to study in Liverpool, and he nodded curtly at the man, before jumping into Michael's arms and screaming with excitement.

He was so fucking happy.

"MICHAEL! I GOT IN!"

"UM, YES YOU DID! IM SO SO FUCKING HAPPY CALLY!"

Ashton and Luke joined their hug as well, shrieking in excitement back and forth, when Michael interrupted with his own announcement.

"Look...Calum you just got accepted with a scholarship, and that is so fucking amazing...but I also have some good news"

The three turned questioningly to Michael, confusion painted on their faces.

"One Direction saw our covers on YouTube, they want us to go on tour with them"
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