locker notes + hemmings

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I sat in my car crying, as I saw Luke walk out of the coffee shop. He was looking mad, but guilty. He neared my car, and he knocked on my window.

I looked up, and ignored him. He took out his phone, and texted me.

Please, talk to me. I have lots of explaining to do.

I didn't believe him. I started the car, and drove to my house. I was graduating soon, and I would be doing college at Pittsburg State University, in Kansas. I knew I would have to move soon, and that saddened me deeply. I needed to tell him, and maybe if I was lucky he would go with me.

I was slow getting home, and he was there before me. I saw he was pulling at his hair and talking to himself.

"So, what do we need to discuss here?" I said, with a sad look on my face.

"I am not cheating on you. I repeat I am not. That was my fucking cousin." he said.

The weight on my shoulders lifted away, but I felt so bad about being so mad at him.

"I also need to say that once I graduate, I will be moving far from here. Like, I am going to Kansas." I said.

He looked at me with shock, but he said something that completely relieved me.

"I will go there with you. No matter what."

I gave him a big hug, and then slowly walked outside. My friend was out there to my surprise, with someone. It was Calum.

Now that Payton and Calum were together, I didn't have to hear anymore of her plans. Honestly I had no idea this would happen.

I grabbed my phone out of my back pocket, to notice that everything on social media was blowing up. It was everything about him at the coffee shop, and his cousin. I do know that he is telling the truth, because there are pictures of them in family photo albums.

I got tweets and so many things that I should break up with him. It had been an exhausting weekend, so I climbed in bed without looking at anything on my phone.

//

It was 12:30 in the morning and my phone would stop going off. You need to come over to my house. please, I need you ASAP!

There is not much more time, vic. come on!

It is an emergency! geez

They were all from Luke. I was wondering why he wasn't back at home. I had school in the morning, and so did he. I had no idea what he was doing out this morning. I hurriedly got dressed and then ran out the door.

First of all, I had no idea where he was, so I had to ask.

Hey, where are you at?

Afterwards I got a quick reply.

I am at Ashton's house with Payton and the boys.

I started my engine, and then I left. I had no idea if this would be a prank, but I was hoping it wasn't. I was only in a pair of jean short shorts, and one of Luke's sweatshirts. I made it there, and everything seemed calm on the outside, until I got to the inside.

There was my best friend standing in front of me, my boyfriend, and his band. My birthday was coming up, and a matter of fact it was tomorrow. I was told this was an emergency, but he lied. Like big time.

It was a freaking surprise party.

Luke was gonna get his butt kicked by me, because I am in front of a bunch of my friends with no make up, ugly hair, and a stupid outfit, and I was worried to death.

"Surprise?" Payton said quietly.

"I think I am just going to leave now.. I have school tomorrow, and a matter of fact, almost all of us do."

"Happy birthday.." Michael said with a frown.

I left and shut the door quietly. I knew they would be disappointed with me, but that is alright. I can talk to them later.

I got a text from Payton right after I got home.

Hey, what is your problem? It is technically your birthday.. you should have stayed.

I didn't even respond.

I layed across my bed, and that night, I fell asleep in my jean shorts and sweatshirt.

//

5:30 am. My alarm is my favorite song, but it isn't anymore, because I hear it so much in the morning I hate it.

Also, great for me, it is my birthday.

I was going to leave a note for Luke today, so since I woke up earlier today, I could pre-write it.

Hey, I am guessing you know who this is. I am so sorry we have been rocky lately, and we need to change that. I love being around you and everything, but lots has been in my mind lately. Pranks, fake af scandals that bother the heck out of me, and so on. Can we hang after school today?

I had a special birthday outfit that I have every year, and Payton chose this one. I put on a pair of high waisted shorts, as always, a tropical printed tight tee, and some white sandals. My hair was wavy.

Here goes the day.