I feel like I never see people talking about the cutest most devastating lyric in "I Wanted To Stay" and what that literally means knowing what the song's about so I'm either going to curse you with this knowledge or remind you:
"One more head tic and I am on my way"
....you know, a little head tic...like how dogs do- I'm weeping
how he receives love: Words of Affirmation seems to fit Luke like a glove. He loves being complimented. You can see him glow whenever someone tells him how much they like an element of his outfit or a piece of jewelry he’s wearing. He talks about how he likes to dress the way he does because he doesn’t like confrontation, and it’s a conversation starter. I can see elements of Physical Touch in there as well, due to the way he gives gentle touches to people he loves. Luke is fairly easy to please because of this! Simple and effective--tell him how pretty he is with a hug.
how he gives love: I assume Luke gives love in the same way he likes to recieve it. He loves lifting others up, and wants them to feel as special as he does when he feels good! It’s all about words and physical touch, being able to hold the one he loves (or be held by them) and tell them how much he loves them. He doesn’t seem like the extravagant gift type. Making a home and life with his partner is all he could ask for--full of ‘I love you’, morning hugs, and snuggles with a pet.
Ashton
how he receives love: You can tell that Ashton loves quality time. He feels loved when spending one-on-one time with the people he cares about. It doesn’t have to be glamorous or planned days in advance. He just wants an undivided period of time to touch, connect, and speak to those he cares about. It fills him up--making him feel complete friendships and relationships alike. I assume he also likes Physical Touch, based on how he likes to reassure with a guiding hand or a hug with anyone he cares about. Spending that time is what makes him feel the safest, which explains why he can take breaks from being seen occasionally.
how he gives love: Ashton gives copious amounts of Words of Affirmation and Physical Touch. It seems like he knows what to say about those he cares about the most to make them feel special, in addition to touching them the right way. I think of Ashton as very perceptive to the needs of others. The first to give a reassuring word to someone unsure of something, or even speak for them if needed. He wants to make sure that the people that he loves feel comfortable and are being treated the right way, even if it jeopardizes his own comfort.
Michael
how he receives love: Acts of Service seems to be Michael’s low-key way of feeling secure. It doesn’t show right away, but doing something for him to show you care is the way to his heart. Maybe making him lunch or taking care of a task he wouldn’t dream of being done for him, no matter how small. I read Michael as easily overwhelmed by small details, so having someone he cares about take care of him in the smallest ways seems right up his alley. Though he values his alone time, the sheer thought his partner puts into daily life is what he adores.
how he gives love: Michael has the biggest heart in my eyes. He loves giving gifts, Physical Touch, and Words of Affirmation to those he loves. He would do anything for someone he cares about to feel safe. He would bend over backwards to make them happy, even if it means sacrificing his own wants. As long as he’s comfortable, he will give until he can’t stand it. A gentle hand on the back or a warm embrace is how he wants to let others know he cares. Holding someone’s hand, getting them something they’ve always wanted, or just listening is how he makes others feel valued.
Calum:
how he receives love: Calum is rooted in a loving family, deep connections, and generally being level-headed in his daily life. Quality Time with those he loves is what grounds him. It makes him feel like he can take on the world as long as he’s had time with those that make him feel the closest to his general philosophies of the world around him. Calum is rarely shaken by anything that happens around him because of this. He is centered in the love given to him by friends, his partner, and family. He is rarely seen outside of work responsibilities so he can have the time needed to rest and recharge--giving him an extremely strong foundation.
how he gives love: Physical Touch and Quality Time are the two kinds of love Calum gives freely. You can see that he loves to touch the people he loves, even in more subtle or playful ways. Quality time often goes unseen, but it means the world to Calum to give someone the same kind of love and security that makes him feel safe. He wants to connect by taking it slow with someone he cares about. Enjoying each other in the purest form. Making a moment out of the bustle of life.
can we just talk about platonic relationships with the boys. It'd be so soft. Just being able to cuddle up and being content with being best buds. It seems like every "best friend" trope ends up with romance and sex. Why ruin a goodass platonic trope
Well, I think platonic friendships aren't depicted very well between opposite sexes in popular media. I can say it's a common fantasy for people to fall in love with their best friends because of how good the relationships are! Openness, honesty, and being able to just exist around someone without all of the bells and whistles. Cute, but I see where you're coming from!
With that being said, this is how I think 5SOS in platonic friendships:
I feel like Ashton is the kind of friend that really embodies completely carefree, adventurous, gives good advice (even if he won't take himself), and will always show you a good time. Ashton is fiery in my eyes. I think he would be game to go to new bars, on a road trip, or even throw a kickback at his house where you get high and contemplate why it took you so long to hang out again. He's the friend that would tease you liberally. Would always want to know hat going on in your sex life. And always be willing to have a weekend of hanging out and talking about new interests you want to try.
Luke is the best friend that you can binge a show with and cuddle for six to seven hours. He is the platonic king in my head, probably encouraging you to put your legs in his lap so he can do the same to you later. Luke is most likely a good listener, great for venting or a shoulder to cry on. You could probably have a day where you just spill everything that's going on in your lives. Emotional turmoil and anything pulling at your heartstrings. Luke would be the one to make sure you felt validated and heard, making sure that you felt okay. He would be there for you if you went over to his house--making sure you had all of the hugs and comfort foods you needed.
Calum is the best friend that you could have deep talks for seven hours, most likely contemplating what's the most important to you and what unhealthy behaviors you could drop. Calum is truly a ride or die, probably would be there to support you no matter what you were going through. Even if he didn't understand, he would do his best to give any little piece of reassurance he could. I also feel like you could do just about anything with Calum. Grocery shopping, going to fix your car, going to the vet, and the conversation the two of you would have would be fantastic. He's the all-around best friend. Good in any and all scenarios.
Michael is the sentimental best friend, the one who would remember you mentioning something you really wanted 10 months ago and getting it for you for Christmas or a birthday. He would always want to reflect back on good times that you had by pulling out his memories from Snapchat, making a sticker of a weird face you make and texting it to you in the middle of the night. You can play games with him, you can talk to him about something that's bothering you, and he'll always have something positive and helpful to tell you. You could just go to Michael's house and sit with him for hours, either watching him play something, being silly, or trying to beat him at his own game. Either way, Michael would always find a way to make you laugh and make you feel safe.
I love your analysis of the boys personalities. What do you think their relationships are like with each other (from an analysis pov). Is Ashton michaels protector? Does Luke comfort cal? Take this where you wanna ❤️
Thank you for asking me this, as I think about friendships all the time. These are my personal opinions based on what I’ve seen, so please keep that in mind if you decide to read this post!
I think Calum/Michael, Calum/Ashton, and Luke/Ashton have the three of the closest friendships respectively, especially when you think about context. Michael and Calum have known each other the longest, and they seem to have such a strong bond. If you look at those two, they have a trend of retreating away from the public eye and really focus on what they care about most! Their loved ones and what I assume to be versions of self-care (mental health, vacations, time with friends, etc).
Ashton isn’t like that, if you haven’t noticed. He takes time off, but he’s more of a carefree spirit. I think he also has a strong paternal streak in him. You can tell how he dotes on other people. Cares so passionately about their well-being and standing up for them. When Luke had that bump in the road after a serious break up and moved in with Ashton, I think that’s when Luke and Ashton really got close. I think Ashton kind of took Luke under his wing, almost guiding him to another relationship he felt was healthy for him to thrive in. They’re both Cancers (which I know people don’t put a lot of stock in but hear me out), which leads me to believe that they’re both emotionally driven. I think Ashton sees a lot of himself in Luke. Only with an air of innocence. They both have experienced pretty serious heartbreak since being famous semi-publicly, so I’m sure Ashton is fairly protective of him for that reason, beyond the band dynamic.
Cashton are partners in crime. They really do feed on each other’s weird, somewhat hedonistic behavior. They have outings together, vacations together, partly together, have sleepovers (eg. the GQ interview where Calum literally says “one morning at Ashton Irwin’s house”— implying that they crashed at Ashton’s place with company), they truly are a dynamic duo. I think they see the world in similar ways, but they also teach each other things that the other might not have picked up on their own. I think they have this special relationship due to the fact that they have been in shorter term or on-again, off again romantic relationships for the past few years. They both seem like they want to take advantage of the world being offered to them at large before getting into anything super serious (see: engagement), so I think they align well at this time in their lives. I know that they love each other so much, and it shows through how much quality time they spend together.
Although I don’t think they’re the closest, I think Michael and Ashton have such an interesting relationship. They parallel each other in so many ways, as I think Ashton used to act similarly to how Michael does now and vice versa. I know they’re friends, but due to the kind of sticky degrees of separation they have between them, I’m not surprised that their relationship has had a transformation. I think they’ve flipped in a sense. But it’s intriguing that they seem much closer now than within the last 2 years.
As for dynamics, I think Ashton is the protector. It’s written all over him, and he truly is the “father” of the band in so many ways.
Michael is the “joker” (for lack of a better term), who loves to mess around, keep things light, and keep the peace by cracking a joke or seven.
Calum is the “mediator”, who really keeps everyone calm and cool in any tense situations, and most likely is the link between keeping them close. I thoroughly believe that Calum is the key between Michael and Ashton, and enriching their friendship for the better (as I sob while I type this).
Luke is the “pleaser”, who wants to keep everyone happy and smiling, always giving compliments and giving reassuring touches. I think he’d do a lot to help in any way he can. He is so good at comforting, Ashton especially.
I think Work War Joy has brought the boys together in such a wonderful way. It’s always incredible to see their OT4 relationship flourish, but all of their individual parts have their moments as well.
a/n: you guys seemed to like that I did this for ashton, so luke is next! I genuinely think he is the sweetest baby with a bit of a fiery side, and this is how I've observed him over the years. I see his chart in many ways, but I think him having a leo moon fits him best. thank you to @miguelclifford for always inspiring me and blowing my mind with her 5sos knowledge every time I see her. and also @worshipkink for being my better half and being so open to talk to me about whatever mischief we cook up. <3
this is my opinion, and I am not endorsing this as absolute truth! please remember that.
luke as a person includes but is not limited to:
basic personality traits
is very soft
gets excited about what the people he loves are excited about
a beta and proud of it
an absolute goofball in every way
loves kisses and being told he looks good
very cute (and knows it)
mama's boy
enjoys being the little spoon
spaces out often
baby slut
can be surprisingly petty
very protective of the people he loves
private but also transparent
touchy and giggly
dependable
can be very shy
EXTREMELY sensitive
has a strong physical image he loves
rooted in his relationships
easily heartbroken
will never address conflict directly
popular baby
easily influenced by others
a diva
super in touch with his feelings
privately moody
very sensitive to his surroundings
can be restless in thought and when bored
goes with the flow
very much a listener
will just sit quietly and smile
loves learning
sees love as a gift
bedroom traits
vanilla as it comes
has the potential to be kinky if his partner is
but is not the type to be overtly dominant at all
very nervous about how and who should go where
intimately connected to a partner when trusted
sees sex as a deep and personal act of love
whimpers and cries at hints of pleasure
wants to be told he's doing a good job while pleasing
gets hard from literally anything
chooses porn from on the pornhub trending page
has orgasms that make his knees go weak
will get dizzy when turned on by a partner
king of long term relationships
cums in his pants more than he'll ever admit
relationship traits
will treasure a partner
very good at showering with love
likes to cuddle as much as possible
will hug his partner every night and every morning
gives the best gifts
calm
a rock in a relationship
enjoys weekly dates
can get jealous if he doesn't get enough attention
needy and embraces it
likes being called baby a lot
will tell his partner he loves them 50+ times a day
Could u do a short blurb on Lu fucking himself w a fleshlight?? if u have time that is x
This took my breath away while I was writing it. That is all. 😍
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Luke was so desperate to get off.
He had his fleshlight, which he had only used a number of times before. He used it at times like these when he wanted to feel extra dirty. He coated himself and the toy with copious amounts of lube, stroking himself to the thought of any and all sexual stimulation. He had a butt plug in too, clenching his legs together at the sensation pressed against his prostate.
He was already close.
Luke had kicked the comforter of his lower half, moving his wrist up and down, watching the fleshlight swallow his cock only for it to reappear again. He has his plug on high–moaning as his pace sped slightly. Luke liked being his hard, as he loved being so sensitive that precum would dribble in a small pool on his tummy. Being so horny made him feel slutty.
And he’d want to get off to the feeling. Of having his ass full and his cock teased–having every intention of releasing his load all over himself. He was so invested in the situation–full of anticipation for the orgasm he so desperately wanted.
Luke was sweaty by this point, his torso twitching with leftover lube near his belly button. He was breathing heavily, his head angled towards his throbbing balls. His whimpers got louder as his wrist gave out–his orgasm shooting out in three messy spurts. Luke would moan into the side of his pillow as he turned the plug off, feeling immense pleasure from a near hour of edging.
3 moments where Ashton would look dumbfoundedly in love with their partner
I see Ashton having a bit of a short temper. He's moody, outspoken, and seems quick to act rash emotionally. I think Ashton would really be in love with someone that you challenged him--for his partner to take him by the hand and ask him why he's reacting the way he is. Instead of just retreating, I think someone that bit back to any snarky comments he made would make him see them in a whole new romantic light.
I also think Ashton would appreciate his partner if they weren't afraid to tell him how to make them feel good, or try new things. I see Ashton as being the most prone to adventure and/or sexual exploration, and I can see him being SO enamored with someone that wanted to try all of the weird stuff he might not want to admit. If his partner was like “How do you feel about electrosex?”, I think Ashton would swell with happiness.
I also think Ashton might have a tendency to think of love and romance as a one time deal. I assume that he has been in love once before, which makes me think he could have a fear of being really vulnerable most of the time. I think someone that didn't mind being open about the scary parts of love would really make Ashton more than smitten. He would like having the option of not exactly knowing what they were. They could just, be. And not force anything out of any baggage and/or abandonment issues that either of them have. “I just want to be with you, whatever that means” would be the best thing his partner would say. And I think it would touch him to his core.
A Luke or Ashton solo masturbation blurb would probably kill me! I hope you decide to write them. I’m so down for dying that way 👌🏻
I did Luke’s yesterday, which you can find here.
It did give me an excuse to do Ashton though, which I am forever grateful for.
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Ashton usually spent very little time in the shower.
He always assumed that five minutes of hot water, body wash, and shampooing his hair was enough to give him a clear frame of mind for the day. Yet, something else was on his mind. His throbbing erection was enough to alert him that he had to do something. The water was hot on his back–strands of hair falling in his face as he looked down. Ashton tried to ignore his arousal as much as he could most of the time, usually because it was inconvenient or Calum had to grab a shower behind him.
But he was home alone.
All of the searing hot water on his shoulders, his back to the tile as he decided to take his time. Ashton liked to think about getting a blowjob when he got himself off. He loved the feeling of fucking a mouth. Not only for the sensation of a tongue at the base of his shaft, but also the intensity of the action with another person. Ashton rubbed the head of his cock under the stream of the water, teasing himself with two fingers from his left hand. He felt like he could cum right then–imagining your mouth swallowing him–bobbing up and down as he picked up his pace.
Ashton had a date with you in about two hours, but he couldn’t resist.
His arousal was ruling him, causing him to buck his hips at the thought of cumming down your throat. He tried to keep his desires in check when needed. But this was an entirely different feeling, with feeling fucking desperate at the top of the list. He was thrusting into his hand at the same pace he wished he could hold the back of your head, brinking at orgasm. Ashton moans reverberated off the shower walls, his chest misted with droplets of water and presumably sweat.
He just needed to cum in your mouth.
Ashton’s orgasm spilled out quickly, his cum pooling out of the head of his cock and down the drain. He couldn’t have stopped himself if he wanted to. He cleaned himself up and turned the faucet off, pausing to take a breath.