Autumn Showers

14- The one with the girlfriend

I pull my sleeves down as far as possible, despite it looking utterly ridiculous with my cast bulging out of it. Nerves dance around my stomach as a I knock on the large navy door in-front of me, I wasn't sure why I was so nervous. I've been to Scarlett's house three times now, and I saw the group everyday at lunch.

I bite the inside of my cheek as the butterflies intensify, maybe the smallest part of me is afraid that the more they get to know me, they'll realise I'm not the kind of person they want around.

They're all good people, they're kind and honest.

And I am not.

The door swings open to reveal Lucas, he's wearing a white t-shirt with grey joggers, his chain sat around his neck as per usual. My eyes widen slightly as I realise, I've only ever seen him with long-sleeves or a jacket on. I had no idea, that his arms were painted with tattoos.

Great, the dick has gotten even more attractive.

Perfect.

'Princess, do you want to come inside or are you going to keep staring at me?'

I narrow my eyes, 'I'm not staring at you, I was just thinking.'

'About having sex with me?'

I scoff, 'I said, I was thinking not having a nightmare.'

He rolls his eyes as he steps aside to let me in, I keep my head down as I walk into their house. Whenever I come here, I'm instantly met with a comforting smell, I don't know how to explain the smell exactly, but it's warm and cosy.

'They're in the living room.' Lucas murmurs before jogging up the stairs.

I nod to myself before I walk into the living room, Scarlett and Toby were sat on the sofa chatting aimlessly with one another, her feet were perched into his lap. Sammy was sat on the armchair next to them, his eyes glued to his phone.

'Autie! Finally, Emma is here, and I'm shitting myself for when she comes downstairs.'

I furrow my eyebrows as I sit on the chair opposite Sammy, 'Who's Emma?'

Toby shudders, 'Luke's girlfriend, and she's fucking strange.'

I raise my eyebrow as I sit up straighter, 'She's strange, how?'

Scarlett fiddles with the hem of her skirt, 'She's not exactly nice to me.'

I clench my jaw slightly, 'In what way, is she not nice to you?'

'She keeps saying shit to me, whenever Luke leaves the room. Like, how I need to learn my place and I'll never be his real family.'

'And Scar, won't let me say anything about it.'

She rolls her eyes at the boy beside her, 'Because I don't need you fighting my battles Tobes. Plus, Luke seems to really like her, and I don't want to ruin it.'

'Well, he shouldn't like her, if she's being a bitch to you!' I hiss as I shake my head, anger forming in the pit of my stomach.

I don't think, I've ever been angry towards another person before, but the thought of someone hurting my friend, pisses me the fuck off.

I blink as the realisation hits me, oh my fucking god.

Scarlett Summers is my friend.

'Honestly, it's fine.'

I scoff as I cross my arms against my chest, 'I hope she realises who she's messing with. Sometimes I can make grown men cry with just a look.'

Toby holds his hands up, 'Please don't make me cry, I feel extra sensitive today.'