Brotherly Love// Mashton

Hot Stuff

"I'll show you to the main office." Michael puts his hand out in front of him gesturing for Ashton to walk.

The younger boy leads the way, down the hall to the left. Michael practically knew the way to the office like the back of his hand, he's been there plenty of times.

When they walk into the office they're greeted by a short lady with brown hair, horn rimmed glasses, a lime green cardigan, a brown skirt and Skechers shape ups. Her desk had several photos of different cats on it. Along with a calendar that had a Siamese cat wearing a bat costume as a photo for the month of October.

Ashton noticed she had lipstick on her teeth when she opened her mouth to say "Good Morning Mr. Clifford" She looked at Michael and resumed stacking papers, looked back up, noticing Michael had someone with him. "and who's this handsome young man?" She said adjusting her glasses

"Hey, Gretel. This is Ashton he's my... Step Brother he needs to enroll" Michael takes a seat.

"Oh Great! Another Bulldog for the new school year. Good thing he enrolled now, only 2 months in." she said Looking Ashton up and down and and smiling. Eyes tracing Ashton's every move.

Gretel asked Ashton a few basic questions. After a little paper work like scheduling and locker number, She said he was good to go. "Mr. Clifford will lead you to your class. You guys have most of the same classes, is that okay?" She asks, still eying the now smiling boy.

"Yes, That's great!" Ashton runs his hand through his hair and gives his infamous toothy grin.

"Have a good day" Gretel gently tells Ashton as she lightly grips his wrist. Waiting until both boys are out of the office she adds "That boy is such a sweetheart" Her mouth practically watering.

Not by coincidence Ashton's locker was right next to Michael's, as the boys got situated the one with the honey colored hair began to speak "Sorry about earlier, I'm not a morning person. Never wake me up from a nap, never touch Ketchup. Most of all, never deprive me of the things I love, because when I love I do it with all my heart and someone is bound to get hurt." He leans against the shut locker door with a notebook in his hands.

"What? I happen to like ketchup on my fries. Why can't I wake you up from a nap... what if the house is on fire?" Michael asked in an inquisitive tone, shoving the last few things in his locker.

Ashton put his arm over Michael's shoulder as they began to walk, "It's for your safety, I've been told I'm very scary after being waken up" He finishes

Michael Stops. "You? Scary? I find that hard to believe, and I'm pretty gullible, I believe just about anything." He chuckles

"I can be scary" assures Ashton "Watch," He turns away briefly, then turns back around straight faced and silent.

Michael bursts into laughter. "NOPE.

Not even" He Laughs, gasping for breath in between each word. "Someone like you can't be scary!" The laughter dies down

"What do you mean like me?" An intrigued and slightly offended Ashton pouts.

"Well- Errr" Michael fumbles over his words "You know uhhh" He Settles "Someone so Cu-" He's cut off by an excited sounding Ashton

"Is this our class?!" He practically jumped with joy, forgetting all about the chat he was having with the younger boy.

Michael had never seen someone so excited about school before in his life "Yes, bu-" Ashton swings the door open and walks into the class to the teachers desk.

Michael Sighed following behind him.

"Ah, you must be Ashton Irwin, Please introduce yourself to the class." The teacher said to Ashton. He was about 6ft 4in and a husky build guy. Brown hair covered his head, he looked too old to be a student, but too young to be teacher. His hair met at a peak on the center of his forehead and swiftly developed into his side burns and beard. He wore simple attire, Black Dress pants, a striped Tie and a solid color button down shirt. He looked Tired.

The class had not yet noticed the presence of their soon to be main interest. "CLASS! " The teens all shifted and turned around in their seats, the chatter dulled and the room was soon completely silent. "We have a new student, Let's give him the floor."

All the eyes in the room were now on Ashton. Including Michael's he was seated in the back left of the classroom. Girls were instantly infatuated with him. Guys wanted to be his friend. Ashton was charming.

The tall boy with the glistening honey colored hair and hazel eyes gave an award winning smile and started talking. "Hey, I'm Ashton, I just moved here. I like sports, music, going to the beach, I like writing and talking to my brother, Mikey." He points to Michael

Everyone gasps. They all found it hard to believe that something so seemingly perfect, a beautiful, charming and Athletic prince, could be a brother to the exact opposite.

Michael Looked around at everyone looking at him. He was asked so many questions like "What's it like living with Ashton," and "What does he sleep in" or "How he liked his coffee" It was overwhelming, but Michael understood why it was such a big deal and why Ashton was so popular already after only 5 minutes at the most. After all he was the hottest, most charming boy that part of town had ever had. There was this one other guy who was pretty hot stuff but he never showed up to school and had a bad attitude.

As Ashton looked for a seat he had several offers "Sit with me, Ashton!", but he'd just turned all of them down politely "No, thanks I'd like to sit with my brother," he smiled. The girls hearts melted. So much brotherly love. He walked to the back taking his seat next to Michael as class began.

Not very long after, Michael drifted off and Ashton decided to take his notes for him.

After all that's what brothers are for.

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Luke runs up behind Michael and Ashton "Hi, You must be Luke I'm Ashton!" He nervously banters "I mean, I'm Michael's step brother and your Ashton. Well what I'm trying to say is-"

Michael cuts Luke off "Ashton, this is luke. Luke, this is Ashton." Luke waves at Ashton awkwardly and Ashton pounces on Luke surrounding him in a warm embrace.

"Wow. We have a hugger" Luke huffs, as he comes into sudden contact with the big, strong and hardy boy.

Ashton giggles releasing the younger blonde "Any friend of Mikey's is a friend of mine," he explains the unexpected, but pleasant embrace.

"Well, I guess You and I are going to be quite good friends considering that Michael doesn't have any others." Luke teases but stops chuckling when he notices Michael giving him the death stare.

Ashton looks at Michael "You don't have friends? Why not?" He whines

"Just not like-able" He shrugs and keeps walking. Luke joins him.

"What?! I like you just fine" Ashton corrects as he begins to walk as well.

"Hey and don't forget me" Luke chimes in

"Well that's because your practically being forced to live with me and go to school with me," Michael retorts

"Well, would It convince you that I enjoyed it if I gave you a kiss on the forehead?" Ashton offers, "No ones making me do that."

Michael's mind wanders. Flustered by his big brothers silly remark he changes the subject. "We have to get to class..."

"You can try to change the subject- quite literally- all you want, but you know you're Like-able" Ashton Runs his hand through his perfectly silklike hair "Speaking of class, why do I have all the same classes as you when I am a year ahead of you? Both of you actually."

"Michaels smarter than he lets on" Luke nudges Michael on the ribs

"Yea.. No Luke's Mom's a math teacher" Michael Laughs

The boys all reach their 2nd period class- Chemistry and enter quietly.

The teacher is babbling on about how it's crucial to take notes and turn in labs. "Ok Class, today I'm letting you all choose your own lab partners." Everyone scrambled around desperate to not get stuck with a person they didn't choose.

A small brunette girl walked right toward luke and surprisingly asked him to be her lab partner, "Um, Hi luke would you like to be my partner?" She asked looking like a timid, frightened mess . All the other girls she was with gasped. Seems like they had a little fan club for him.

"Sorry- I'm waiting for someone actually. I was kind of hoping that they'd show up and be my lab partner- Maybe next time?" luke declined politely, although She was obviously hurt she smiled and agreed with Luke and made her way back to her friends.

It wasn't long before Girls were swarming around Ashton all trying to get their chance, pushing and shoving. They were practically moshing to get his attention. He chose a blonde girl who in his words "seemed pretty cool" they got the lab table in the middle of the class room. Shortly after he found out her name was Bianca.

Michael was fine with sitting alone. He preferred it that way. He was good on his own that's just the way things were. He didn't need anyone. He took his seat and waited for the class to settle down.

Luke sat in the front of the room alone. He always sat alone because he was always waiting. Although he was best friends with Michael he always reserved one seat.

The teacher began to teach the lesson. "Today we are using chemical compounds to construct volcanoes." The class Erupted into cheer, volcanos were an easy grade.

"Ha want to hear a pun?" Ashton couldn't contain his giggles.

His lab partner Bianca nods "Okay sure," She smiles, her eyes on his lips.

"Are you a volcano, because I LAVA you" He uncontrollably laughs "Do you get it-" more laughter "because-"

Bianca Laughs "Yea I get it"

"Ok Class" The teacher writes on the board "Can any one tell me what chemical comp-"

The door shoots open. Everyone's head whips in that direction as if on cue. Luke looks back at the board, but instantly back at the door, his eyes widen.

"Sorry Teach I was lighting up outside."

The room was dead silent. He walked further into the room, everyone engaged in his presence.

"That's ok, just try to make it to class on time." Looking him up and down the teacher look around to see if there was partner available for him.

Luke's hand shot up in the air "Mrs. Dawson, I don't have a lab partner. He can sit here." he offered

Writing some things down on a clipboard she agrees "Ok Mr. Hood take a seat" Her eyes follow him to the vacant chair next to Luke's desk. "Mr. Hemmings is a good student so he will help you catch up on things you missed this past week."

He sits down. His leather clad body relaxed as he took off his jacket. Everything about him screamed danger. There was no denying that he was handsome. His sleek black hair, strong jaw and deep brown eyes that seemed to make every girl melt right under his stare. Not to mention the fact that he always walked around with leather, combat boots and a cigarette between his teeth but there was something about him that could make you uneasy if you looked at him too long. His piercing stare could be dark and cold and his self assured grin, his manner of walking, the way he talked; it all showed clearly that he was no man to be tempted with. That there was something under the surface, something dark and powerful. Something to be afraid of. Something that screamed danger.

Luke found himself staring and looked away.

"Hey, You're Luke Hemmings" he turns so he's now facing luke, "That teachers son"

"Yep that's me" An astonished luke nods "and you're.... Calum Hood"

Calum Grins "Ha you know my name"

"Are you kidding? Everyone knows your name." Luke Smiles

"Well you can call me Cal" The Dark haired boy states

Luke just stares. Bewildered by how different they were. They were so close but so far away. Two guys in Highschool, but totally different people.

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Hey. It's Mikey's Slice. I felt like that was a good place to leave this part, incase you're wondering-which your probably not- my inspiration for Calum was a greaser and also obnoxious, billionaire playboy Chuck Bass.