Now Or Never

Chapter 21

"I'm bored." I hear Luke groan for what seemed like the 100th time since we moved to the kitchen table to my room to finish homework. I roll my eyes, not even bothering to look up from my textbook as I continue to study. Luke looks at me. Clearly unimpressed he wasn't getting any attention. He tilts his head to the side a little. His brain thinking of any crazy plan or plan in general (even if with Luke it was usually crazy or wild) to get my attention.

"Baby.." He mumbles moving closer to me. I simply reply with a 'hmm?' trying to keep my spot on the page. He smiles a little and moves his face in front of my book to press his lips to mine. I giggle softly and kiss him back before pulling away. "Excuse you. I'm trying to study." I say, giving him a look. He keeps his face close to mine before pulling the book from my hands. "And i'm trying to love you." He says which makes me laugh more. I move my arms around his neck and lean my forehead on his.

"You're cute but very difficult to do homework around." I say as he grins at me. "Well there's a lot of other things you could be doing besides homework." He says. I hit his shoulder softly making him chuckle. "I didn't mean it like that." Sure you didn't Luke Patterson. I shake my head and look up at him. "Although.." He starts but I stop him immediately. "Luke."

I finally get my book back from him, laying back to start reading again. He lays his head on my stomach as his arm wraps around my waist. I smile softly and move my hand to play with his hair.

"Blake is very happy about the work we've done." I say, looking down at Luke. He was already asleep. I smile to myself and close my book. I move to be closer to him and to be able to wrap my arms around him. He nuzzles his head into my neck. I kiss his cheek softly before letting myself doze off with him.

"All I'm saying is, I think it'll be fun. We don't usually go to parties." Alex says. It was the next day after school. I'd passed my test I tried so hard to study for yesterday. If I wouldn't have, I would've kicked Luke's butt. I look over at him and raise my eyebrow. "Alex Mercer actually wants to go to a party?" Luke asks in disbelief, Alex reaching over to smack him with a pillow. "Is it really such a bad idea?" He asks and crosses his arms. Luke and I look at each other briefly before I shrug. "Let's partayyyyy!" Reggie yells from the loft which kind of scared us. I laugh softly at Alex and Luke quickly grabbing ahold of each other. I let Julie and Flynn know before going to get ready. The party was being thrown at Carrie's. Luke helped me pick out a nice outfit to wear for it. A long sleeve turtleneck with jeans and boots. I immediately pushed him out of my room to pick my own outfit. I pick a sliver and shiny tight-skinned dress that went to about mid-thigh. I decide on a pair of silver heels. Luke pushes my door open, his jaw dropping once he looks at me.

"Are we sure the party hasn't been canceled?" He asks, walking closer to me as I roll my eyes at him. I lean over to look into my mirror and place a necklace around my neck. "I don't know about this one." Luke says, his eyes never leaving me. I look back at him and smile softly. "It's all yours, bub." I pat his chest gently before walking to grab my purse. "All mine." He winks at me and holds his hand out for me. I smile more and take it, walking downstairs with him.

Julie came to pick us up. She'd just recently got her license and her dad let her borrow his car. Reggie sat in the front to control the music (much to Alex's distaste). Alex sat behind Julie, Luke sat in the middle and I sat behind Reggie. "God, Y/n. You look hot." Alex says leaning over Luke. Luke looks at Alex.

"I'm gay. I'm allowed to say she looks hot. If it were Reggie, then it would be concerning." Alex says and Luke quickly nods, leaning back. "Y/n, you look very.. beautiful and respectful." Reggie says from the front seat. I smile and lean forward to pat his shoulder softly. "Thanks, Reg." He smiles back at me.

"Gotta keep my eyes on, Reg. Those words could swoon you immediately." Luke says jokingly making me laugh at him. He leans over and whispers something in my ear, a blush immediately cover my cheeks and I push his head away gently. "Stop." I say pointing at him. He chuckles at me and looks forward.

"We'll see." He says, I raise my eyebrow at him. Luke's personality always screamed flirty. Especially when we were in public. He knew exactly what to say and how to say it. We arrive at the party and Reggie opens the door for me, holding his hand out to help me up. "Thanks." I smile and fix my dress. Luke climbs out of the car, his hands immediately finding my waist. I shake my head and lean on him to give him a look. "I wouldn't have worn this if I knew you wouldn't be able to keep your hands off me." I say in a joking way. He smirks softly before his hand slides across to my lower back. We all walk inside together and look around. The craziness beginning.