~After Everything~ Jatp

Chapter 4

~~~Flashback an hour before Alex came in~~

"He really did that!" Julie chuckled. "Uh- yeah! For a whole week!" Reggie giggled out. The two were walking home when Julie asked Reggie a question. "Hey Reg, can I ask you something?" She looked down at the ground, wondering if she should ask him. "Yeah Julie, what's up?" He patted her shoulder. 

"Well, I need to take my mind off things and you seem like a cool guy so..." Reggie seemed to catch on. If he was being honest, he did kinda like Julie, but he put her aside cause he knew that Luke liked her. "Julie, I would love too." He said kissing her cheek.

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-Luke-

Eight pm came rolling around the corner. I walked over to Carrie's, my nerves punching my stomach. Why did I have to say Carrie, I really don't like her. I pulled up to her house, admiring her house with awe. I knocked at her door. 

She opened it wearing sweats. Hm, weird. She usually wears skirts and all that jazz. "Hey Luke." She smiled. This was not the Carrie I knew. "Hi Carrie." She motioned me inside, closing the door behind her. "So, whatcha wanna do?" I started fidgeting with my fingers, this is so awkward.

"Let's just chill, I kinda just wanna talk." We walked down to her den and sat on the couch. "Well I just needed someone to come over." She explained. Cool, but why me? "Sounds good. So what do ya wanna talk about?" I asked. 

We just started talking about school, friends, and just random stuff in general. Honestly, she is really cool.  

"So, do you like to sing? I mean probably considering you have a whole group." I chuckle. Her eyes dart down to the ground, I hear sniffles come from her nose. "Uh-" That's all she could get out. I put my hand on her back. "Carrie, what's wrong?" 

She gasped for air and started bawling. She buried her hand into my chest, wrapping her arms around me. I flinched from shock, but then hugged her back. "I am so sorry Luke-" She said between sobs. "It's okay Carrie, just breath for a minute." I said clinging onto her. 

After a bit, she calmed down. She lifted her head from my chest. Her mascara was running down her cheeks. "I am sorry for all of that." She muttered. 

We sat in silence before she explained everything. "Well, it's my mom. She left us a few years ago and when people wanna talk about me singing, I just break down. I honestly don't know why I sing. She had a dance group named 'The Sweeties' when she was around my age, so naturally I wanted to start a group. But one day, my dad and her were screaming about him stealing some bands songs so she left. She found a new man and just forgot me. My attitude changed a lot after that. I felt like a whole brat, but I wanted to change. I knew I couldn't though- cause then I would lose my reputation as 'Queen Bee' and people would treat me differently." Carrie spat out. 

I didn't know she had all that bottled up. I felt horrible about how I thought of her. She truly is a sweet girl, I know that for a fact. I wrapped her in my arms. She needed a hug. 

I wanted to help her change, it is for the better. I placed a small kiss on her forehead and snuggled her close to me. She needed comfort, I was the only one to give it to her. 

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-Julie-

It's the next day. I haven't heard from Luke the whole night. I was honestly kinda nervous. I heard Alex say to Reggie that he spent the night at Carrie's. Why on earth would he do that? 

I walked down the halls, anxious to see what was going on. As I turned the corner, I saw something I never in my life hoped to see. 

Luke's arm wrapped around Carrie's neck talking to this one dude. After he left, Luke looked are Carrie, smiled, then pecked her lips. 

I felt my heart drop. What happened at Carrie's?

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Math class came around the corner. The class I was so afraid to attend. I would've skipped, but we had a test, and my dad would lecture me again. As I sat down, the goon sat behind me. 

He knocked his pencil against my head. "Would ya cut it out Patterson!" I growled. I turned to him to see the shocked look on his face. "Okay geez." He said returning to his journal. I hated seeing that journal. There is so much lovey dovey lyrics in there, probably about Carrie.

"So, you and Reginald huh?" He continued to tap his pencil against my head. "So, you and that demon eh?" I replied with a crappy tone. "She isn't a demon!" He snapped back. "Your right, you are the new one! Congrats!" I cheered sarcastically. "You can't make fun of me when you are with that doofus." He muttered. "Excuse me?" I whipped back. "He is actually very academically smart! Your the dumb one to go and lick Carrie's lips." I scoff. 

He rolled his eyes and motioned me to listen to the teacher. Something has gotten into him! I mean, it's only been like a week since we met and we are already fighting. I thought he was gonna be a decent guy. "Mr! May I switch seats?" I stood straight up.

Luke made a look that said 'wow, really?'. The teacher nodded and I switched by Nick. At least he isn't a demon. 

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-Luke-

Alright, I did spend the night on CARRIE'S COUCH! It was late and I didn't wanna go home. I don't know but Carrie is actually super sweet, and a relationship would help a lot with getting my feelings away from Julie. 

Don't get me wrong, I still really like Julie, but Carrie is the only option for right now. Carrie trusts me, and I can't bail on her like that. 

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-Alex-

Dramaaaaa

i hate it.

This is not the Julie and Luke I know. The Juke I know would be slobbering all over each other, and writing love songs about each other. 

i hate this.

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