Runaway (ATL fanfic)

Chapter Four - New Girl

The next morning I woke up next to a naked Luke. He was still fast asleep with his arms wrapped around me tight. I considered closing my eyes again and going back to sleep when I remembered I had to open the shop and meet the new girl. I tried to wiggle out of Luke's grip without waking him but it didn't work. "Luke," I whispered. He just groaned in response. "I have to go to work."

"Then go to work," he mumbled sleepily. His morning voice was hella sexy.

"I would, but I'm trapped," I giggled. Yeah, I giggled. It's a girly thing to do, I know but it just happens sometimes.

Luke's eyes finally opened and he smiled. "I could get used to waking up like this," he said.

I blushed but smiled back. "Me too, but I have to go open up the store and meet the new girl, who's name I've forgotten already."

Luke chuckled before leaning his forehead on mine. "I had a good night last night."

"Me too," I smiled. "But, I really do have to go to work."

"Fine," Luke sighed as he straightened his arms dramatically so I could escape. I picked up Luke's top from the floor and put it on so I was covered up while I went and made a coffee and breakfast. As I was buttering my toast, I felt arms wrap around my waist and Luke lean his chin on my shoulder. "You look really hot in my clothes by the way."

"Shut up," I blushed before taking a bite of my freshly buttered toast.

When I had finished my breakfast, I went back into my room and got dressed into a pair of black skinny jeans, a baggy, white tshirt and my black TOMS. I went into the bathroom to brush my teeth and do my makeup before going back into the lounge where Luke was watching TV while lying on my couch.

"So, last night," Luke said turning to look at me, "is that going to become a regular thing or what?"

"I'd like it to be," I admitted quietly.

"Me too," Luke smiled. "How about I take you out for dinner tonight and we can talk about it then?"

"Sounds good," I smiled back.

"Now, go to work before Claire gets worried," Luke chuckled.

"Is that her name?" I questioned to which Luke just nodded. "Okay, thanks. I'll see you later then."

"Have fun," Luke replied. "I'll be in at one to take over from Claire."

"That's right," I sighed. "It's my full day. Fun." With that I walked out the door and went down to my car. I didn't mind leaving Luke at my apartment on his own because he'd done it heaps. Not to mention he was the one that found me the apartment in the first place.

I had just finished setting up the shop when a girl just older than me walked in the door.

"Hi, I'm Claire," she said with a slight Canadian accent. Claire had long, wavy brown hair and brown eyes. She kind of looked like a tan Tay Jardine from We Are The In Crowd.

"Hey, you're the new girl right?" I asked and she nodded. "I'm Invidia," I introduced myself.

"Ben's talked about you a lot," Claire said with a slight laugh.

"Have you known Ben for awhile?" I asked.

"Yeah, well, for about a year and a half," Claire replied. "I'm his girlfriend."

My jaw dropped. Ben never told me he had a girlfriend. "How long have you guys been dating for?"

"Only about a month," Claire answered. That made a bit more sense. Ben always waited until something was a definite before he told anyone. "how long have you known him?" Claire asked.

"Around four years," I told her. "He and Luke kind of became my family when I first met them when I came to Baltimore."

"They're like that, aye," Claire laughed. "That's how Ben and I met."

We carried on talking for awhile before I remembered that we were both working and I was supposed to be showing her the ropes.

"So, yeah, you basically just have to restock the shelves," I told Claire as I handed her a box. "All the artists' names are on the shelves so just put the albums around them."

"Sounds easy," Claire said.

"Trust me, it is," I chuckled as the doorbell went off. "Hey, Alex, what's up?" I asked as he walked in.

"I heard you wanna come to Warped with us," Alex smiled.

"Only if that's okay," I replied. "I have to do an interview with a band and I was thinking maybe I could find one to interview at Warped," I said teasingly.

"Ha, ha, ha," Alex said sarcastically. "But, nah, it's all good. We talked to management last night and they're getting you a press pass as we speak."

"Yus!" I cheered. "Thank you."

"No worries," Alex said giving me an awkward hug over the counter. "By the way, I heard about you and Luke." He wiggled his eyebrows suggestively. "Always knew it was going to happen."

"You've known me for like three days," I pointed out.

"But Luke's been talking about you for four years," Alex laughed. I rolled my eyes and laughed. "Anyway, I should get going," he said as he made his way out. "Gotta start getting ready for Warped."

"When do we leave?" I asked.

"Next week."

"Sweet, see ya later," I called as Alex walked out the door.

"Are you going on tour with All Time Low?" Claire asked me excitedly.

I nodded. "Yeah, I have to write an article featuring an interview for my Journalism class."

"That is hella cool," Claire said.

"It actually is," I smiled excitedly.

*

"How come Ben never told me he has a girlfriend?" I asked Luke when we were on our date.

"I don't know," Luke said, "he didn't tell me until yesterday."

"What a wanker," I joked.

Luke nodded with a laugh. "Anyway, so about us..."

The atmosphere turned serious. "What do you want to do?" I asked him.

"I have to admit," Luke said nervously, "I have always had a bit of a crush on you."

"What? Even when you were 25 and I was 17?" I questioned.

"Well, when you were 18," Luke said, "because that's what sounds better. But if you don't want this to mean anything, then that's cool."

I shook my head. "No, I think we should try it," I told him.

Luke smiled his slightly lopsided smile that was seriously cute. "Really?"

I nodded.

"Ok then," Luke said, "Invidia Black, will you be my girlfriend?"

I nodded and smiled. "Yes, Lucas Porter, I will be your girlfriend."

A/N: I know I know there's like no All Time Low in the story yet BUT don't worry they start coming in more from the next chapter onwards and that is all I can say without spoiling things (: and I know the chapters are still short but that's just because I'm still introducing characters and story lines but they will (hopefully) get longer (: picture at the top is Claire (: anyway hope you are enjoying this story (: hopefully I'll update again tomorrow but if not I can guarantee you an update in the weekend (: please vote and comment (: much love xx