#baker!luke

a change of heart and a silver lining (ao3) - bellawritess Luke/Calum T, 18k

Summary: Calum’s not obsessed with routine or anything, but he does become accustomed to certain constants in life. Michael is always about eight minutes late. Ashton always records vocals barefoot. Calum always knows the person behind the register at Bake Station.

Except today. Today it’s a stranger, though admittedly a stranger who looks enough like Jack that Calum can easily connect the dots.

“Hi there,” says the bloke in Jack’s place, giving Calum a bright smile. “What can I get for you today?”

If this is Luke Hemmings, Calum’s fucked.

(OR: wrong number AU and strangers to lovers bakery AU battled and this was the outcome.)

and what if you'd never smiled at me (ao3) - kaleidoscopeminds Luke/Calum T, 14k

Summary: He opens up the loaf from the cut, exposing the pale inside that was previously encased by the dark crust. He wonders if you were to split people open whether they would match their appearance; he worries that his own exterior might be a little too much like the hard crust of his sourdough. Not Luke though. He’s pretty sure people like Luke are as soft and golden on the inside as they are on the outside.

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Calum's really not happy about the new bakery that's just opened up down the road from his own bakery; it's gaudy and pastel and covered in flowers and is an offence to the name of baking. At least he's got a new regular to make him feel better about it all. One with a smile that can turn a day around just like that, even on a Tuesday.

Bake for me? (ao3) - 5sosquiff Luke/Ashton, Michael/Calum N/R, 8k (WIP)

Summary: Ashton's a chef Luke's a Baker

cake topics (ao3) - galacticsugar Luke/Calum E, 39k

Summary: Every morning that week, Calum goes back to the bakery, collects his lemon bar, and sets up on the terrace with his laptop.

And every morning that week, he sees the tall guy with off duty model vibes, right around the same time, always carrying his iced coffee, always wearing a leather jacket. Since he’s all the way across the street, Calum doesn’t really get a good look at him beyond basic shapes, so the off duty model thing is based entirely on his build and the fact that he looks sort of effortlessly put together with his leather jacket and casual sneakers.

That’s probably why Calum waves like a maniac and blurts, “Hey buddy!” when he comes face to face with the guy when he’s in line for his lemon bar the following Monday morning.

Can't Deny The Moment When I Taste It (ao3) - galacticsugar Luke/Calum T, 17k

Summary: “Constitutes. Big word! Trying to confuse me, Lucas?” Calum squints and brings one of his flour-covered hands back up to Luke’s face. Luke jerks back at first, but then he steadies himself as Calum’s pointer finger gently swoops around his cheek with purpose. Calum’s face is close, so close, forehead wrinkled in concentration, and Luke tries not to let his eyes linger on Calum’s lips for too long. He’s hyper-conscious of his own breathing, probably too loud and too fast and–

“There!” Calum says proudly, stepping back to admire his handiwork. “Now you’re Star Baker.” He picks up the bowl and holds it in front of Luke’s face. Sure enough, there’s a messy flour star printed on his left cheek.

I'm Going Blind from this Sweet Craving (ao3) - kaleidoscopeminds Luke/Calum T, 6k

Summary: “Bye, Luke,” Calum says. “Maybe see you tomorrow, and... Hope you have a great day too.” His face breaks out into a wider smile that reminds Luke of the feeling of getting just the right consistency for macaron batter, or a perfectly smooth finish on a cake, or the way good puff pastry flakes into the perfect fragments when you cut through a mille-feuille. Or something.

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A bakery au

I think I like you... even more than your cinnamon rolls! (ao3) - FernandaLC Luke/Ashton, Michael/Calum G, 1k

Summary: Luke has been working in the bakery for one year. He really likes his job, he really enjoyed it. He dedicate three days on the week to make his cinnamon rolls. Everybody loves them. If that place was famous is for those delicious rolls. The blonde has been hearing comments of other people about his recipe, but one in particular, from a curly and handsome boy, makes him feel really happy.

on the list (ao3) - galacticsugar Luke/Calum T, 3k

Summary: He’s not sure how he wound up getting this particular email. He doesn’t know who Luke is, what Cake Topics Bakery is, or why he’s so fascinated by this tiny slice of bakery life. Maybe it’s because his own job is horrifically boring — even the most exciting day at the Jiffy Rentals back office is nothing compared to a purple and blue frosting mix-up.

Stand Again (ao3) - crash-queen aka stelleshine (stelleshine) Luke/Calum, Michael/Luke, Jack/Luke, Michael/Ashton E, 69k

Summary: The promise of a good pie brings Calum into Luke’s bakery one day, and Luke finds more than just a new customer.

Sugar With the Sweet Talk (ao3) - galacticsugar Luke/Ashton G, 1k

Summary: Luke’s hands are shaking as he carefully pipes frosting onto a three-tier s’mores cake. It’s for Michael’s birthday, and Luke wants it to be perfect. Michael may be a troublemaker and a pain in Luke’s ass, but he deserves a perfect birthday cake for taking care of Petunia while Luke was filming Bake Off.

Walk-In Trade (ao3) - cxmp Luke/Calum T, 1k

Summary: The perfectly-sculpted man is giggling at him, and that's not fair. Calum is only so strong, and at some point he will melt into a puddle and that's a threat.

An eccentric bakery AU.

wanna have a little taste (ao3) - galacticsugar Luke/Calum E, 8k

Summary: “I told you I need to get these in the oven,” Luke says warningly. Calum tries to reach for the button on Luke’s jeans, but Luke uses his other hand to capture Calum’s wrists and bind them together. “After?” he offers, looking at Calum longingly. He’s trying not to let it show, but his eyes are just too expressive. Calum can see everything in those eyes, bright sky blue eclipsed by expanding pupils.

“Fine.” He doesn’t mean it. It’s not fine at all. He wants Luke and he wants him now. But he also wants brownies.

we can watch the snow fall forever and ever (ao3) - lifewasradical Luke/Calum, Michael/Ashton G, 11k

Summary: “Here, you got the last one. Enjoy,” Luke smiles, handing Calum the bag over the register. Calum’s eyes light up, taking the wrapped pastry from Luke. “I thought you said you were all out of everything?” Calum asks, tilting his head to the side.

“I’m full of surprises,” Luke quips, biting at his lip.