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a/n : LILLIAN - top of screen {Olivia Holt}

The woman at the front desk leads us to a table for 4, Lillian and Axl on one side, Gavin and I on the other. Lillian looks at me with a smirk, and I just stare at her, blank face.

"So, Gavin. How long have you been living in New York?" Lillian asked, trying to spark up conversation.

"Um, not long. 2 years maybe? Axl and I met first day of college last year." Gavin begins.

"How are you finding school?"

"I really like it there, the teachers and students there are all really nice and..."

I start to zone out, thinking about how Luke Hemmings actually gave me his phone number. I remember that i had just put it in my phone, and decide to text him.

- - -

Me: Hello, Lukey :D

Lukey😋: My dearest Arabella :-)

Me: How'd you know?

Lukey😋: I've been waiting for your text since you told me you'd text me.

Me: Creep much?

Lukey😋: I've only done that for you, because you seem interesting and different.

Me: Should I take that a compliment, or...?

Lukey😋: Of course, baby ;-)

Me: OH MY GOD no.

Lukey😋: What?

Me: You called me baby and you used the winky nose face

Lukey😋: baby ;-)

Me: OMG stahp... Wait... Don't.

Lukey😋: So you want me to stop or...?

Me: DoN't StOp.

- - -

Lillian kicks my leg to get my attention, as I was looking down at my phone the entire time. I look up, confused and she looks over to Gavin.

I cough, " Sorry..." I say putting down my phone.

A waiter comes over to take our order, Gavin trying to be cute and ordering the exact thing I hate the most. Pepsi, like him. I look down at my phone quickly to see 3 new messages from Luke.

- - -

Lukey😋: Quoting Don't Stop... I knew there was a reason I liked you :-)

Lukey😋: Arabella? Bella? Baby?

Lukey😋: Oh right, I forgot. You are busy...

Me: Sorry Lukey, I'll text you in a few :)

- - -

I look up again, and Lillian glares at me. I cough nervously, then sigh.

"So Gavin, what type of music are you into?" I ask, trying to see if we have anything in common.

Gavin chuckles, "I'm not into music, really."

I nervously laugh and say, "You're kidding, right?"

Lillian kicks my leg underneath the table to indicate that I'm being rude.

"I, uh, ha, no." He stutters.

"Seriously? Music is the gate way to the soul and it can help you in so many ways you don't understand and-"

"Here are your drinks," the waiter says and sets down all of our drinks.

I sigh, and relax.

- - -

Me: You gotta get me out of this dinner, do something?

Lukey😋: I'm not in New York, what do you want me to do? :-(

Me: Call me, and I'll make something up, but I won't answer.

Lukey😋: Why won't you answer? :-(

Me: I'm not ready to talk on the phone with you. but please just call me.

- - -

"Everything alright?" Gavin asks.

I chuckle, "Just peachy."

Suddenly, my phone starts to ring and Luke's name comes up and a picture of him. I smile, and let my phone go to voicemail, Luke leaving a message. I listen to it, and he says,

"Hey, Bella. I don't really know what to say because I'm just trying to create a distraction for you. But uh, yeah. I'm in rehearsals still. I like you a lot. I'll talk to you soon. Bye."

I cough and say, " Uh, that was my boss at work. He needs me in right now. There's a big rush, and -"

"Oh, that's okay. Maybe next time?" Axl says.

"It was nice meeting you, Arabella." Gavin smiles.

"Nice meeting you too," I fake a smile.

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So, I have decided for you guys to pick who plays Arabella :) Just comment who you think should be Arabella. She is supposed to have brown hair with some purple or blue color, on the longer side, freckles, greenish brown eyes, and somewhat tall. Thanks!

Please vote and comment :) ~C. Styles