Ashton was having a particularly tough night, and for reasons Luke would rather not get into at the moment.

Luke was desperately thinking of something to do, something to say to comfort the crying boy in his arms. Slowly, pieces of a small monologue were cultivating in the blonde's head, and after a few more moments he took in a deep breath and spoke.

"Ashton? Look at me, darling," he coaxed as Ashton looked up at him with wet eyes and blotched cheeks. Luke's heart sunk at the sight. "I have an idea."

Ashton's eyes urged him to go on, and so Luke began the speech he planned in his head.

"Ever since we started dating all those four years ago, the amount of activities we do has been on a steady decline. Not that I really mind, I love to stay in and hang out with you, but I think something should be done. You know, Ash, we don't get out very much anymore. I think we should be doing more to make the best of our days together." Ashton was slightly nodding his head and Luke could see a little spark of curiosity in his eyes. So he continued.

"So here is what I propose: we make a list. A bucket list of sorts, but instead we fill it with a bunch of date ideas. We can try to do one every day when we have time, and I think it could really be a lot of fun. What do you think?" He gave Ashton a hopeful look and bit his bottom lip.

The corners of Ashton's mouth turned up in a small smile and he pressed a gentle kiss to Luke's neck. "I like that idea a lot, Lukey."