Ashton nearly passed out at the news. Hayley and Calum were laughing.
"Jeez ash, pull yourself together will ya?" Gabby teased.
He shook his head, "I'm sorry, this is just so much to process, I'm gonna be an uncle,"

"Oh Geesh," Calum laughed
Hayley snickered, "god help us,"
They talked a little more about the new arrivals. Then, Hayley felt curious about what was going on back home.

"How is everyone?" She asked
Ashton looked down. Gabby knew he wasn't going to answer so she spoke up.
"Well, it's been a little rough lately," she nudged Ash.
He looked up, "worse than rough."

Calum sat up a bit, "what do you mean?"
"The fightings really bad," Ashton explained, "we've lost kids from both sides,"
"Why all this violence suddenly?" Hayley asked

Ashton snorted, "this has been going on since you two left, it's just been worse recently,"
Hayley frowned up at Calum. He rested his hand on the baby bump and sighed.
"They can't get over it," Ashton ranted, "dad, he can't accept the fact that you're gone. He's still angry. And Michael told me that your dad is a mess too,"

Calum rose an eyebrow when Ashton looked up and said the last sentence.
"My dad?" Calum snorted
"Yeah," Ashton nodded, "so basically, their both still grieving and trying to get revenge on one another,"
"And people have died?" Hayley cringed
Ashton nodded, "sadly,"

~*~

"What's wrong?" Calum murmured.
"Nothing," Hayley sighed, "just thinkin is all,"
"You're thinking about home aren't you?" He quizzed
She looked up and gave a small nod, "I'm worried,"

"I know," Calum agreed, "I am too, but there's nothing we can do,"
"I just want it to stop you know?" She tilted her head to the side, "do they even know why they're fighting? Cause I honestly don't,"
"I don't either," Calum admitted, "I just went with it because it's what I was taught,"

"Then it makes no sense!" She huffed, "I don't see why they can't get along,"
He hugged her and kissed her forehead, "I dunno princess,"
She groaned and buried her head in his chest.
He ran his hand through her hair, "hey hey, look at me,"
She peeked up.

"Do not get stressed out over this alright? If they want to keep fighting than that's their problem, not ours. All you need to worry about is making sure you're feeling well and that the babies are healthy,"
"You're too good for me Cal," she gave a small smile.

"Only for you," he grinned

~*~

3 more months passed (7 months along for those of you who lost track:))

Calum had been keeping in touch with Ashton especially, waiting for any word on what was going down back home. It was only getting worse and worse each day. He was keeping the bad news a secret from Hayley, because he knew she'd be upset. And getting her all worked up right now was something she didn't need.

But the secrecy ended one day when she overheard him on the phone with Ash.
"-he got shot in the leg? Is he okay?" Calum asked
Hayley stopped in the doorway and peeked inside the kitchen. Calum was leaning on the granite counter, phone in hand.

"Who got shot in the leg?" She asked
He didn't seem to notice her at first. She entered and came to his side.
His eyes met hers and he definitely seemed a little shocked.
"Yeah Ash, I'll have to call you back," he mumbled.

A minute later he hung up. Hayley eyed him expectantly.
"Who got shot?" She repeated.
Calum sighed, "um, Luke,"
Hayley gasped, "oh my god, is he okay?"
"Yeah, they got it out. But he's been on crutches," Calum assured, "he'll be fine. Shelias taking care of him,"

Hayley stayed quiet. She went over to the window and stared out in thought, her hands caressing the babies inside her. Calum leant on the island and watched her.
"What are ya thinking about?" He asked
"I just feel like this is our fault," Hayley looked over at him, "our parents are trying to get revenge on eachother because of our deaths. And now Luke's hurt... I don't want anyone else to get hurt because of this,"

"There's nothing we can do princess," he said softly.
"What if we went back?" She looked up.

He shook his head, "no I'm not putting you and the babies in danger,"
"Well be fine cal," she argued, "my dad isn't going to kill me, and I doubt your dad would either,"
"I'm not risking it," he told her, "I'm keeping my family safe,"

"we aren't your only family Calum" she frowned, "Luke, Michael, ash and all the girls....they're our family too!"

He tried to think of a response to talk her put of it but couldn't. She was right.

"We can't just forget about them," she whispered, "if they see were alive, then they don't have to fight, they won't have a reason to,"
"They're going to separate us again," he glared.
"Calum, I'm not going anywhere." She assured, "he's not going to keep us apart. I promise,"
He sighed, "are you sure?"
She nodded, "I just want the fighting to stop,"

He caved, "fine,"

Notes

Hello! Sry for the late update I was sleepy yesterday....oopsies

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