Ghostly Heartbreak | Luke Patterson

Chapter 12

*This chapter uses the song "Strawberry Lipstick" by Yungblud. I am NOT saying I own this piece or anything, but I will be changing the pronouns to fit for our main character Nova. Enjoy! p.s. I recommend you listening to him...I'm a huge fan of his:) You may or may not be seeing a couple songs from him in the near future*

I walked back into the gym area and rushed where Julie was. Now knowing that I have to talk to Danny as soon as I get home, made me nervous but I know it's what my grandma would want me to do. I needed to be honest with him even though it may hurt that I'm letting go the last person that was close to my brother go.

Julie saw my distressed state and walked over, "Hey what's wrong? You look like your gonna be sick."

"I might honestly," I sighed while I fixed my top, "Danny is coming over later. We're gonna talk about a few things." My head dropped, looking at my black booties.

"Is everything alright with you two Nova," Julie stepped closer, hand on my back. "I've noticed that you two kind of seem off with each other now."

I straighten my posture and flicked my hair back, "It doesn't matter. I need to get ready to go on in a few." I gave her a fake smile, knowing she'll see right through it and walked over to Nate's guitar.

"Is everybody fired up for Nova and then Julie and the Phantoms," I heard Flynn over the speakers.

The crowd's loud cheering and clapping echoed in the room. I gazed over at Julie, both sharing nervous looks.

"Great! Keep that fire cause that's later. We're a bit behind schedule, but don't worry just enjoy these mind-blowing beats. Nova should be on stage in about five minutes," Flynn started playing some music, before walking backstage.

Julie stared at her bossy but loving friend, "Julie and the Phantoms?"

"I had some free time in French class. And you'd better like it because I registered it on Insta, Snapchat, Twitter," Flynn was naming them off on her fingers.

I stood up from crouching, "Snapchat? What if she didn't like it then? That shit is permanent because Snapchat won't let anyone change their usernames. Mine's still missglitter01 and that's when I started my account in 6th grade and was obsessed with glitter," my friends laughed at me as I put my hands up in defense.

"No, I love it," Julie grabbed onto Flynn's hands, "What do you think Nova? You're still in the band."

I shrugged my shoulders, "I love it. I mean it would be kinda wrong if my name's in it since I'm kinda doing my own thing too."

Julie nodded, "But I'd love it even more if the actual Phantoms were here."

I was about to say something when Flynn shot me the eyes to shut up. She pointed behind Julie and I, and there was Nick walking towards us. "Well that's my cue to go. Come on Flynn," I grabbed onto her and dragged her away.

"Hey so how's it going with your ghost boy," Flynn raised her eyebrows at me.

I blushed as I looked ahead, "I know I shouldn't like him girl but I can't stop myself. I just feel a sense of comfort around him. You know, like I could be free enough to be myself with him. Even, if it's a bit broken," my voice trailed off.

"What are you gonna do about Julie liking him too," Flynn turned her head to look at our best friend talking with the boy she's had a massive crush on.

"I have no clue Flynn." I combed my hair with my hand as I sighed, "For a while, I wanted to stay away from Luke, but he kept popping up. He was able to tear down the walls that I built up in the past three months," I paused, "I can't lose that Flynn."

She gave a weak smile as she pulled me into a hug, "You deserve to be happy out of all of us Nova," she loosened her grip onto me, "Now you have a song to perform." With a turn on the heel, she walked away to introduce me.

"Alright alright everybody. Who's ready for the rising rock sensation Nova Garcia!"

Yells and screams filled my ears. Everybody was actually happy and excited to hear me perform, it filled my heart. "Here she is!"

I walked on stage, guitar in hand and fixed the microphone to my liking. As I scanned the crowd, hoping to find a certain ghost, I was left disappointed as he wasn't there, not like he promised.

Turning my head to the right, I saw Julie and Flynn standing there. They both shared the same proud look as they watched me. I gave a small nod to Flynn, signaling her that she could start the background track. With a small sigh to calm my nerves, I began..

I got a toxic attitude and lack of self control
A reasonable fucked up individual
Need you to cleanse my sins
So I can go to school
P-p-p-pleaaasse

They're gonna lock me in a closet
Butt I'm coming out
Singing fuck all the oppression and the self-doubt
I'm gonna bite all of your finger
Put them in my mouth
I'm on my knees

So take it easy, take it easy, take it easy, boy
Take it easy, take it easy on me
I know you're so hard to please
Just take it easy, take it easy on me

He got my heart in his hands like a headlock
I can't see straight, ten seconds past five o'clock
I don't know what he's doing
But he'll do me wrong

He's such a tease
He's holds all the p-p-power in his fingertips
He's gonna suck on my strawberry lipstick
He's gonna taste my body with his fingertips
I cannot breath
I can't BREAAATH

So take it easy, take it easy, take it easy boy
Take it easy, take it easy on me
I know you're so hard to please
Just take it easy, take it easy on me
Take it easy on me

When my guitar solo came, I let out all the emotions I've been keeping bottled up. The anger that I kept in from everything. From my argument with Julie, from always feeling excluded, Luke not noticing me, and with Danny. My failed relationship that's gonna crash and burn tonight. I threw my head back, hair flying as my finale parts came up.

You can have it all
If you don't take my heaaart
You can have it all
If you, you take it easy, take it easy on me
You take it easy, take it easy on me
You take it easy, take it easy on MMEEEEEEeeeeeeA

When I threw my bowed and rose up, cheers louder than ever came from the crowd. Some were video taping the whole performance as others were taking pictures. Flynn jogged up onto stage, "Let's hear it one last time for the one, the only, Nova Garcia!"

The cheers and claps continued, making me blush and smile as I walked off. Julie ran to me and hugged me, "I'm so beyond proud of you Julie. Luke was right. You're gonna be a major star one day."

A blush crept back onto my face at the mention of him, "Where is he anyways? Have you seen the guys yet?"

Julie shook her head no, "They aren't here yet."

The three of us all looked at each other, we all knew that if they didn't show up soon, we'd be fucked.