Southern Belle |M.C|

Chapter 16: Fall Jam (Part 1)

"No." Luke stated, throwing some covers off of him and scooting over in the bed. "Stay with me." I didn't answer right away, shifting my weight and weighing my options. Luke sat up even more. "Please Savv? You can borrow whatever you want."

After chewing the inside of my lip for a second longer, I nodded and walked over to his dresser, grabbing whatever shirt was on top. I slid my dress off and put the shirt on. Thankful I could finally take the heels of, I vengefully kicked them aside and walked over to Luke. He grinned like the drunk he was, but pulled me close to his body anyways. I could feel his wisps of breathing down my neck. His rapid heartbeat told me he was still awake, just taking it all in.

"I love you, Savannah." He mumbled into my skin.

"I love you too, Luke." I smiled, knowing I had said that over 100 times. I had meant it every time I said it, whether it was to a poster or to his face. I meant it now, laying in bed with him. I would mean it until the end of my days.

"How many times have you said that?" he asked, almost like he was reading my mind. Him knowing I was a fan was weird, but it was like a giant weight was lifted off the relationship between us. There were no secrets.

"More than I can count."

Luke shifted, bringing me even closer to him, "How many times have you meant it?"

"All of them." I responded, letting the silence of sleep settle over us.

"Will you always mean it?"

"Forever and Always."

BELLE POV

Groggy. That was the only word that could describe my state of mind. I woke up with Michael's limbs tangled with my own. He was sleeping peacefully with his head resting on my shoulder. I smiled down at him and rubbed my eyes, trying my best not to wake him. Sunlight broke through partly closed curtains. It must've been late in the morning, or maybe the rain was just gone. The clock in the kitchen said 9:57, meaning Savannah and I probably had to go home soon.

"Mikey." I whispered, leaning down to gently shake him. He groaned and held me tighter. "Savv and I are gonna leave soon."

"Stay." He mumbled. "Forever."

"I can't stay forever I've gotta go see my parents. I need my own clothes." I really did want to spend another day with Michael and Luke, but I had responsibilities.

"You could always wear nothing." He suggested.

Chuckling, I pried him off of me and rose. I had slept in AJs old basketball jersey and some sweatpants. I quickly put my hair in a bun and went to start the coffee machine in the kitchen. Savannah didn't wake up to my nonsensical banging like I hoped she would. She must be with Luke in his room. As much as I didn't want to wake her, it had to be done.

"Savannahhhhhh." I sang, breezing into Luke and Mike's room. There were two lumps under a blanket, and I could already see both lumps were clothed. She groaned, and I saw she was on the edge of the bed with Luke protectively wrapped around her. One brown eye opened, and looked me over. The other eye opened and two chocolate orbs were staring at me with a softness and sweetness Savv usually suppressed.

"Do we have to go?" She asked softly.

I nodded. "Don't you wanna see Cassie again? You'll get to eat your own food and sleep in your own bed."

She sighed. "I just want to stay with him." I nodded, knowing Luke meant more to her than I could possibly understand. Her voice lowered to a whisper. "I think I love him, Belle."