Ghost of You ♡ LRH

8 - Wherever You Are

You were crying at the airport

When they finally closed the plane door

I could barely hold it all inside

Wherever You Are - 5 Seconds of Summer

♡

Aria

- 9 Years Ago -

The sound of my sniffles was the only thing that filled the otherwise silent car. Just a few moments ago I said goodbye to Luke and the boys. He was taking my heart with him to London, not that he knows that yet. The words were on the tip of my tongue but I still couldn't tell him. I love you.

"Honey, he will be back soon." My mom gave me a sad smile.

"But what if he forgets about me while he's gone? He's gonna meet so many amazing people and soon I will fade away." My insecurities were suffocating. Even though I have been inseparable with Luke since we met years ago, I couldn't help but fear he's never coming back. This was the band's big break and I was beyond ecstatic for them. No one deserves this more than those 4 boys. And as happy as I am for them I can't help but feel left behind. They were all going and starting to live their dream and I am stuck back here in Sydney alone. I wasn't even sure what I wanted to do with my life, all I know is that I wanted to stay by their side, by Luke's side.

"That's impossible sweetheart," my dad said. "Those boys wouldn't know what to do without you. You are so important to them. Plus, I'm almost positive you're gonna make Luke my son one day!" Sometimes I think my dad is more in love with Luke than I am. Normal fathers would forbid their daughter from falling in love with a rock star but my father was not like that. Since we were kids he would always joke around how Luke was one day going to be his son.

"I don't think they would be good together," my sister, Stella, snickered in the seat next to me. We always got along except when Luke was concerned. She was a year older than me and, like me, in love with the blonde-haired boy. The only difference is that he always chose me over her. I think part of her hates that he chooses me over and over again.

"I think it's a little premature to be thinking about them getting married dear." My mom ignored Stella's comment. This was common, no one really understood why she held onto the thought that Luke would choose her over me. "They are just kids darling."

"Doesn't matter darling, my beautiful daughter is going to give me the son that I so desperately want!" We all laughed at this, other than my sister. "I can picture it now. I can promise you that I will cry on your wedding day."

"Well you're going to be waiting a long time because there is no way he loves me." I know that my face must be as bright as a tomato. "I don't think Luke would ever like me more than a friend."

Most teen girls would be mortified when talking about the boy they liked with their parents but I never was. My parents were always so supportive and open to talk about the things that would make others uncomfortable. It was actually my mom who pointed out that I liked Luke first. I remember being so embarrassed about it but then everyone was happy. "I bet the second that he lands he will send you a text saying how much he misses you, unless he's already done it before the flight." My mom gave me a warm smile.

"I bet $10 that he's already sent it." Dad said with a smile. He loved to make little bets like this between us all.

Pulling out my phone I smiled at the notification.