Lie to me ~ lrh

8

Italy, Hotel

I woke up to the sun shining through my rooms windows. Slowly opening and closing my eyes, I stretch out, yawning as I turn around. I suddenly remember last nights events. "Fuck, where's Luke?" I said looking around the room not seeing him. In the far corner is a tray with an empty plate and a note. I got out of bed and walked over to the note, flipping it open.

*I woke up next to you, not sure how I got there...someone kept knocking so I went to check. It was food I think you ordered but you were asleep, so I ate it. See you at the show tonight xoxo L*

Does Luke remember what happened last night? He said a lot of serious things that I thought he meant, now I'm not so sure. It always has to be a guessing game with this man.

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After my sound check, Crystal and I sat at the back of the arena watching the guys fool around at their sound check.

"Luke came to my room last night..." was all I said.

"Wait what, you and Luke fu-" she said really loudly but I quickly put my hand over her mouth shushing her.

"No nothing happened. He was really drunk and I couldn't just leave him out there, so I let him in. I tried calling everyone but it was really late. He fell asleep on my bed so I just left him there." I said leaving out a big part. I honestly don't know where I stand with Luke, so before I tell her anything I want to figure it out myself.

"Well at least he wasn't out doing stupid shit." she said looking out at them. "Such a confusing little man."

"He is a lot of things but he is not little! Have you tried getting him to sit upright while drunk?" I laughed.

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"Italy, I love you all so much! Thank you for having me." I said my last goodbyes as the crowd goes wild. When I got off stage I was immediately grabbed by Calum.

"Stacey, something happened and I want to tell you before you see it." Calum said as he pulled me aside.

"Wait what is going on right now?" I asked as I saw Ashton, Micheal and Crystal approach us with the same worried look.

"Some fans apparently saw Luke come into your hotel room last night and only leave this morning and now tabloids are writing about you being Luke's rebound and some other nasty stuff." Calum said.

"I'm so sorry Stace." Ashton said walking over giving me a big hug. I felt the tears well up in my eyes but kept my cool. I was not about to break down in front of everyone and ruin my make-up.

"Where's Luke?" I asked still in Ashton's arms.

"We haven't see him since he saw the articles. He didn't say anything. He just got up and walked out." Micheal said.

"Guys, you have to go on now. Where is Luke?" a stage manager said approaching us. But before one of us could even answer Luke came running in.

"I'm here, I'm here." he said picking up his guitar, giving me a quick 'don't worry about it smile' and walked directly on stage without another word. The rest of the guys followed after him. Crystal came over and gave me a tight hug.

"You want me to come with you backstage?" she asked lifting her head up still holding me.

"No no no, don't worry about me. This is all so stupid. Go and enjoy the show." I said faking a smile. "Please"

"Okay, but when the guys are done we are all going to a bar for some drinks, it'll help take your mind off everything a bit. So, I'll come get you before we leave." she said leaning back in for a hug.