-Chasing You~ juke

Chapter 8 ~ No Excuses~

A/N 

At this point, I am making chapter names that don't have anything to do with the story- 

HELP.

Also, I wanna keep this story kinda long so I do a full chapter in like one scene so that's why it feels like its going slow. I am sorry but I wanna take time on this book. So that's why it's kinda dry so far.

OKAY ENJOY! 

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-Luke-

I poof to the garage. I need to throw something. When I am frustrated or angry I usually throw my journal or just something. I picked up a flowerpot. I extended my arm, ready to strike but then, I feel a grip tighten around my wrist. I turn around and see Dakota. "You alright dude?" She asks. 

I do a fake smile and set the pot down. "Yeah, I'm fine." I reply. She looks at me with a look that says, 'I know your lying. You better tell me before I punch your guts out'. I sigh and literally spill everything.

"I am so sorry Luke, I didn't mean to kiss you." She looks down. Didn't mean too? Then why did she? I don't wanna make her uncomfy so I just let it go. "It's alright." I grin at her. We sit on my couch and just talk. She talks about her life before she died. I don't know why but she looked really familiar. 

I honestly hated kissing Kota. It only felt okay cause of her eyes. That sounds weird, but she stole my first kiss. I wish it was with Julie.

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~Dakota~

I feel really bad. I don't know what got to me! Maybe cause he is kinda cute and like nice and like I don't know and like... OKAY KOTA SHUT UP!

I think fake dating will do the trick. I mean I already talked to my boyfriend and he didn't mind. Ugh! I cannot stop thinking about Luke. He has been through so much and I just wanna help him. 

Kissing him was honestly....good? I mean I liked it! But, I know he likes Julie. I was only here for help. Is it possible I am starting to like him?

No, impossible! I have only known him for nine hours. That can't happen.....yet.... OH KOTA BE QUIET!

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~Julie~

I have another date with Nick today! I am honestly excited cause I wanna ask him to be boyfriend. Okay, okay I know I shouldn't have a boyfriend to get rid of Luke, but what else will I do? 

We are meeting at the coffee shop at three, that gives me enough time to rehearse with the boys! We have another gig tonight so we need a lot of practice. As I walk in, I see Kota and Luke making out? 

AVERT YOUR EYES! AVERT YOUR EYES! 

Luke seems to notice. "Oh, hey Jules!" He says smiling. "Since when are you all kissy mushy crap with girls?" I ask him. His face turns white, literal snow. "And you! Skedaddle, we gotta rehearse." I say dead-eyeing Kota. "Uh- Luke said I could watch you guys!" She says eyeing me. I look over at Luke, he is staring at his feet. 

"Fine." I huff. I walk over to my piano and sit down aggressively. "Jules you okay?" Luke walks over to me. "Yeah it's whatever." Alex and Reggie poof into the studio. "Hiya Kota!" Reggie says walking over to her. "Hey Reg-miser! I am gonna watch you guys rehearse today" Kota smiles.

Somehow, she poofs in an acoustic. She plays guitar? "Sorry, when I see music it kinda poofs in." She says looking at the guitar. "Jules, maybe you could let her play with us?" Luke asks. I look over at her and scoff. "Gigs over. I forgot I had a date." I say while storming out of the garage. 

Okay, what is wrong with me? I am never like this.

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~Luke~

"Can I kiss you?" Kota asks. What the heck? Not again. I don't wanna be rude so I let out a small nod. She starts to try and make out with me. What in the world? I see Reggie and Alex hiding in the storage room. Oh gosh. Suddenly, Julie walks in. "Oh hey Jules!" I yell out to her.

And that happened five minutes ago. She just called off the gig. What is her problem?!? "S-sorry Luke, I don't know what's gotten into me." Kota says looking at the ground. I let out a small sigh and motion the guys to leave. 

"Maybe we should chill out? Cause we didn't have to kiss, you asked and I am trying to get Julie so." I say looking at my shoes. I start to fidget with my fingers before I look back up at her. "Yeah maybe. Sorry I kinda got carried away." Kota says shaking her head.

I just poof out. I need to be alone. Julie is my all, that's it. I am starting to regret having Kota help me.

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~Dakota~

Okay. I am shattered. I like Luke. 

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-Julie-

I meet up with Nick at three, this time at a different coffee shop. He is already seated with two cups of something. After he sees me, his face lights up. "Hey Jules! I already bought your favorite hot chocolate!" He says holding out a cup. It is my favorite. "Thanks Nicksters!" I say taking a sip. 

"So, I know this is a little quick but, will you be my boyfriend?" I blurt out. He freezes. OH CRAP. "Oh-uh. WAIT A SEC!" He yells setting down his hot chocolate. "Are you using me for some boy?" He asks me. "Um, what makes you say that?" I ask him "Well.." He crosses his arms. "The Julie Molina I know, wouldn't want to rush into a relationship and the way you look at the guitarist, it's pretty clear." He says smirking. 

HOW!?

"Okay fine. You caught me." I say putting both of my arms up. "Are you okay with that?" I ask him shyly. "Am I okay? Are you crazy! I've been doing the same thing! I want to get Carrie back so I pretended I still have a thing for you." He says grinning. Why does he want Carrie back? I decide to ask him. "Oh, she has changed... A LOT! Like she is super sweet and doesn't like drama anymore." He takes a sip. 

"You are talking about Carrie Wilson right?" I say almost choking on my drink. "Oh forsho!" 

WHAT?

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