Bloodlust | lrh

21. Isn't she sexy?

When Soka wakes up in the morning she already has a smile on her face. She can't wait for another movie day, especially if it's going to be like yesterday. Being in Luke's arms is an addiction now, and she can't wait have another fix.

She crawls out of bed and doesn't even bother changing. She knows she's just going to be on the couch under a blanket all day, so she doesn't mind keeping her shorts and tank top on. She can hear voices from the first floor through her door, so she heads for the stairs.

"I've been busy I can't keep track of your shit all the time." Luke sounds like he's arguing with someone in the foyer as she creeps towards the top of the steps.

"Well you better fucking find it or I'll-"

Amelia turns to look up the stairs when she hears Soka's non-discrete footsteps. If she had known Amelia was here she would have stayed in her room, but here we are. Luke follows her stare until his eyes land on Soka, his jaw tensing immediately.

"Who the fuck is that?" Amelia grills Luke, rage running through her veins. Shit. "Who the fuck are you?" She turns to run up the stairs but Luke grabs her arm.

"It's Ashton's friend. She slept here last night." Luke lies, hoping to god that she believes it. Soka just stands at the top of the stairs too scared to talk.

"Put some clothes on and beat it." Amelia shoos the girl off rudely. She turns back to Luke who is about ready to kill her. Soka runs back into her room faster than she's ever moved before, falling back against her door when it's finally closed. "Find my shit Hemmings." Amelia shoves a finger in his face and walks out the door.

Luke lets out a deep breath and puts his hands on his knees once hurricane Amelia is gone. Crisis averted... for now.

Soka heard the door close but she's too nervous to go back out there. She's now more scared of Amelia than she is of Luke. A knock on her door makes her jump, but she cracks it open and sees that it's just her favorite blond.

"She barged in I couldn't shut the door fast enough." He opens Soka's door the rest of the way and lets himself in.

"Is everything okay?" She asks cautiously. Luke didn't even have time to put a shirt on before she started banging on the door. He's standing in front of her completely disheveled.

"Nothing you need to worry about." She just nods, knowing he won't tell her anything else even if she asked.

"Do you want to start the next movie?" She changes the subject hoping that awkward run in hasn't soiled their plans. When Luke shifts uncomfortably her face falls.

"I have to go find something for her." He sighs, his hands rubbing his face. If she didn't already, she certainly hates Amelia now.

"Oh okay."

He doesn't even answer the girl, he just nods and leaves the room. She was looking forward to having him again for the day but of course it has to get fucked up. Soka grabs a sweatshirt she stole from Luke's laundry a few weeks ago and throws it over her undershirt. If she's not going to be under a blanket all day then maybe she should get warm. Luke's already hiding in his office when she gets downstairs, and the rest of the guys are in the kitchen eating breakfast.

"I'm sorry you had to witness her." Calum chuckles. He knows first hand how horrible Amelia is. He's just as confused about why Luke chose to fuck her of all people.

"It's okay." Soka grabs a plate and quietly fills it with food. The guys can tell she's bothered, but none of them really know how to comfort her, nor do they know if they should try.

"He only acts like that with her because we can't afford to lose her. He wouldn't let anyone else talk like that in this house." Ashton sends her a small smile. He doesn't want her to think Amelia doesn't piss Luke off, even though she does have immunity. No one is happy about it.