Don't Let Me Sink // Luke Hemmings

Chapter 12

*Daya's POV*

Girlfriends have the right to look through their boyfriend's phones, right?

God, I hope that's right.

She doesn't love you. She's using you for fame, babe. You know I wouldn't.

A tear dropped. Was he cheating on me? He couldn't. He promised he wouldn't. He promised her he wouldn't. God, please.

"Daya, you okay?" Calum spoke.

"Uh, is Luke here? He left his phone," I dodged the question.

"No, he's in the restroom. What's wrong?"

"Has he been cheating on me?"

"No," Cal snorted, "Why would you--oh god, you read the texts haven't you?"

I nodded and handed him the phone.

"Look, this person has been texting him for months and making him doubt you and him. I told him not to think about it and block the number, but he won't. I've caught him crying over it a couple of times."

"Who the hell is it?" I growled, clenching my fists.

"Someone who knows his number. I'm guessing it was an ex of his. I thought he told you?"

"He mentioned it, but we barely even talked about. Cal, what do I do?" My voice shook and the boy embraced me in a hug.

"First, I'm gonna get him a new phone for his late birthday present," He chuckled dryly.

"What if that doesn't stop her?"

"We'll find her and make her pay."

"Good," I pulled away and my mouth gapes at the boy in the door.

Luke stands with tears in his eyes, "Are you cheating on me?"

I scoff, "Is that what she's sending you? That I'm cheating on you? Wow, I'm stunned."

"Y-you read the texts?"

Calum nodded his head and left quickly.

"Why'd you read them, Day?" Luke saddened more.

"Because you left your phone with me and the bitch texted you! Lucas, why didn't you tell me?"

"Because I- I don't know, okay?"

"Luke, I love you so much. Why can't you see that?" Water fell from my eyes as I walked past him.

He caught my arm, "I do see it, I just---"

I yanked my arm away, "No, you don't. You wouldn't doubt us."

Since the bus stopped for breaks, I ran off and collapsed on the pavement outside, breaking down.

I loved him so fucking much! Why didn't he see that?

It was that fucking bitch. Oh, if I ever meet her, I'll beat the shit out of her.

But, I can't beat anyone. I can't even hurt a fly.

I wish she was here. She would know what to do.

My head shot up and I shakily got up. This may be crazy, but it might make me feel better. I crept back on the bus and went to Calum's bunk, taking the urn from the corner. I heaved a breath and clung to the object.

I walked to the bed in the back, "Luke can you leave for a minute. I need to think with her."

He nodded rapidly, "Whatever you need, Daybe."

He kissed me on the cheek and left. I sat and lied the urn next to me.

Won't this be creepy.

I haven't really even thought about her in a while. I guess I came to a weird understanding with her death.

"Mio. I need help."

No answer. Just what I needed.

"I don't know what is going on with our relationship. Luke doubts us and I just don't know anymore. I can't even believe I can say your name now."

I closed my eyes as my brain came up with answers. Her kind of answers.

She would probably say, "Daya, don't cry. We can fix this. 'Member how I fixed up Matthew. He was broken and I healed him up. Luke's the same in a way. That girl that's harassing him should pay, but we can't find her.

"Cally's getting him a new phone and that'll solve a part of it. But you, Day, you gotta heal that boy. He's broken in love. Don't let him sink," the voice drifted out.

My brain began to tick effortlessly.

I was going to fix a broken man and in that process, I'll be healing myself.

•••

"Thanks, Calum. I didn't think you cared about me," Luke laughed dryly.

He was apologizing.

"No, man, I love you. Just the way you talked about her," Cal shook his head.

"I said her name," I quickly interjected the silence.

"When?!" Luke responded excitedly.

"Yesterday, when I was thinking. I miss saying her name," I breathed.

"You're getting better day by day, Day," Calum chuckled.

"And now I'll be the only girl texting you other than Liz," I winked at Lucas.

"Good," Lukey smirked and pecked me on the lips.

"So cute!" Michael exclaimed.

The boys and I grinned and laughed at the weirdness of all of us combined.

God, I'm so thankful that these boys took me in. I thought they'd hate me by now. And to be completely honest, I thought after she passed, things would be different. But they aren't. It's just like she's here. I miss you, Mio. I really do.

(A/N: So you've been noticing the chapters are shorter. So that means this is gonna end real quick. I'm glad you all like and stuck with it.)