Head over heels || {a juke story}

Chapter 33

Lukes pov

*time skip: 1 week*

Dear diary,
Julie has been spending her evenings away from the house which worries me.

She won't tell anyone where she is but Nick keeps posting pictures of them together on Instagram so I can take a pretty good guess at where she is.

The thing is, she looks genuinely happy in the photos. Maybe Nick changed? Maybe she's just a really good actor?

Julie and Nick are the only couple anyone ever talks about. It's getting quite annoying. If I go onto Instagram, I see ship pages and edits of them. On Twitter there is people tweeting about how cute they are.

I mean, I don't know why I even care. It's not like I like Julie in that way. Is it? Oh my god. I think I like Julie. I can't tell her though. That would ruin our friendship!

Even if I liked her enough to date her it's not like I could. Stupid Nick is in the way of that. Plus it would be bad for the band and I've never had a serious girlfriend before. Brooke was more of a sex buddy and a publicity stunt. I realise that the whole Brooke thing probably wasn't the best idea my management have ever had but at least the 'relationship' was on our own terms.

Why do I like Julie? She's perfect in every way. She's so beautiful and she has the voice of an angel. She could pull of any outfit and match the energy perfectly. Most of all, Julie Molina is one of the kindest people that I have ever met. She would do anything to help a poor little snail that had toppled over and was now on its back. She is always there for me whenever I need her. I've never had someone like that in my life before. Sure, I have Alex and Reggie but Alex has his own problems to deal with and Reggie isn't exactly the best listener.

Why am I even talking to a piece of paper anyway? This is so stupid!

Peace out I guess?

Luke

I place my diary down beside me before I hear the front door swing open.

I run into the living room and see Julie with tears streaming down her face.

"Jules what's wrong?" I ask, rushing over to her.

"Can we talk in the bedroom?" She says through sobs.

"Of course" I say.

We walk to our room with my arm around her and sit on the bed.

"What's wrong?" I ask.

"It's Nick" she starts.

"H- he kissed Carrie" she stutters.

"Oh my god. The nerve on that kid! I promise you everything is going to be okay. He's a stupid dick who can never be satisfied even with the most perfect girl in the world" I say.

"Why don't you get changed whilst I grab some ice cream?" I continue.

"Okay" Julie giggles through her cries.

Seeing this girl in pain kills me.

I grab my phone and run to the kitchen.

When I get there, I pull my phone out and message Nick.

Nick 😡

You
Why the hell would you do that
to Julie!

Nick 😡
Sorry man, I tried to stay away but
the alcohol was too tempting.
I can't help but crave Carrie's soft
lips and perfect body when the
beer hits.

You
Delete all of the pictures from your
Instagram right now!
Oh and you better not talk to Julie
ever again and don't even think
twice about trying to get her back.
You hurt her bro.

Nick 😡
Fine, whatever.
Why do you care anyway?
Oh my god
You love Julie don't you?

You
She is my best friend and nothing
more!

Nick 😡
Sure thing.

You
Look, just stay away from her. I don't
want her getting hurt again.

Nick 😡
What are you going to do if I
don't?

You
You won't know what hit you.

Nick 😡
Shiver me timbers 🥶
Anyway, I need to get back to
some important business.

*chat ends*

I put my phone into my pocket and grab the big tub of ice cream out of the freezer along with two spoons.

I walk back to our room and find Julie cuddled up in one of my hoodies and some sweatpants.

"I've got the goods" I chuckle.

"Thanks Luke. You don't know how much this means" Julie says weakly.

"Ice cream?" I say.

"No! You being here for me" she laughs.

I join in with her giggling and cuddle up with her under the blanket.

"Mamma Mia?" I ask.

"Yes! Yes! Yes!" She exclaims.

"Lucas Patterson, you know me too well"

I grab the remote and put Mamma Mia on the whilst Julie opens the ice cream.

We sit there, cuddled up and watch the movie eating ice cream.

"Hey Jules" I say as the movie comes to an end.

She looks up at me and I stare into her eyes, forgetting what I was going to say.

She stares back at me and starts to lean in.

I return the gesture and place my hand in her hair.

Our faces inch closer and closer together.

3...

2...

1...

Just as our lips are about to meet, the door flings open and Julie pushes me off her.

I look up to see my Mom stood by the door.

"Sorry. I just wanted to check that everything was okay. I heard crying earlier" she says with a smile.

"Thank you Emily. Everything is fine now. I was a bit upset earlier but it's all sorted now" Julie says.

"That's good. Sorry for barging in. Did I interrupt something?" My Mom smirks.

"No. Nothing at all. We were just finishing up a movie" I say through gritted teeth.

"Oh good! I'm glad. I'll leave you two alone then" she smiles and walks away.

"So" Julie says awkwardly.

"So" I say.

(A/N: Jick broke up! That's something I guess. Well, this was a short but eventful chapter! We almost got a Juke kiss. So close!)

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