Age is But A Number (L.H. Fic)

Chapter 8

By the time we got to the resturant I was famished. As soon as Luke parked the car I slid out; we were the last ones to arrive. We must have driven really slowly.

"Demi?" Luke's voice breaks my train of thought as he holds the door open for me. I give him a smile, to which he returns, as I walk past him. I could practically feel his eyes on me the whole way to the table. Man this was going to be hard.

As we walked up to the table I saw Haley wedged in between Michael and Calum. The minute she saw me she waved like an idiot with a grin. Letting out a laugh, I waved back. She pushed Calum out of the booth,

"Sorry Calum but us girls have to sit together." I raised an eyebrow and slid in next to her, a pout on Calums face. I poked him in the cheek,

"Aw Calum dont pout. Be happy!" I watched as a smile replaced the cute pout.

"I am happy, im sitting next to a beautiful lady." He wiggles his eyebrows, I blush ans playfully push him,

"Shut up." I giggle. I subtly look to Luke to see him with a pinched expression on his face. He catches me looking at him and I give him a look that asks if he's okay; he simply shrugs and turns his attention to the waitress. My heart sinks and this feeling erupts in my stomach as I watch him grace the young, timid girl with a smile as he bites on his lip ring.

What the hell? Was I really jealous? I had no reason to be and I had to look down at my menu to avoid further complications. This sucked.

Haley nudged me with her knee and I looked over at her, her blue eyes were holding a questioning gaze. She motioned to Luke and I and all I could do was sigh.

"We'll talk later about this." She all but threatens. Normally I wouldnt express my feelings about a boy openly. The last guy I was with ended badly; we were young and stupid, and in top of all that he was my first and only. He broke me. So when Haley said we would talk later I was surprised I agreed so easily.

"Okay." I mumbled and she went back to talking with the boys.

Lunch came and went rather quickly, I walked outside with Haley and the boys. I hailed a cab for the two of us since we got a ride here. She walked to Michaels car with him, he opened the door and they hid behind the limo tinted windows. I watched as he pulled her close by wrapping an arm around her shoulders and placed his other hand on the small of her back. They were mere inches apart and her hands rested on his sides, she smiled up at him with such love I had to look away.

I jumped when she appeared at my side with a happy smile on her pretty face.

"You ready? We need some girl time." I smiled back at her, for knowing her for such a short amount of time I enjoyed her friendship. It was genuine. Something I havent had in a while.

"Alright, ill trust you on this. Just dont take me to some male strip club or anything." I chuckled and she rolled her eyes,

"Well fuck, you caught me."

We climbed into the cab, I lingered outside for a moment and I blushed bright when my eyes met familiar blue ones. Looking away I followed her into the cab. I need to distract myself from that boy.

We drove into the city; Hollywood Bolvevard to be exact, to a couple shops. I was confused as to why she was bringing me here.

"Were shopping? I didnt peg you for the typical girl who used shopping as a way to spend some girl time." She answered with a shrug,

"Well, im under the impression that you dont have a bathing suit, so here we are."

Again, I was confused. What did I need a swimsuit for anyways?

"I know what you're thinking. Why do you need one. Well tonight were going to a bonfire for a certain memeber of a certain boybands birthday. The boys were invited and Mikey invited me, so Im officially inviting you." She skimmed through a couple suits before pulling out one that struck my fancy. It was strapless and black, with an underwire bra that was embellished with gold studs, and simple black bottoms that tied together at the hips. I quickly snatched it from her.

"Well, fine. But what boyband would this be?" I wasnt really up to date on all the new boybands in the world, I mean, I was knowledgeable about Nsync and The Backstreet Boys, but thats about it.

"One Direction. Please tell me you know who they are." She fixed me with another rather intimidating, strong gaze. Her eyes were so piercing.

One Direction?! Seriously?

"Of course I bloody know who they are! I am from England Haley, do you think I live under a rock?!" To be honest I was kinda infatuated with them. They were all so gorgeous. She laughes at me.

"Whoa there girly. Relax, but yes, tonight is Liam's birthday and were all going to celebrate." When she said that, I was excited. I dissapeared behind the changing room door to try on my suit.

"So, Demi. Whats going on between Luke and you? I havent seen him look that pissed off at a member of his own band over a girl in years."

When she brought it up my breath hitched in my throat. Shit, I wasnt ready to have this conversation. But I couldnt lie to her. So I cleared my throat, ready to talk.

"Um. Im not really sure. Something weird kind of happened at the club last night then this morning I basically told him nothing can happen between us." Taking a deep breath, waiting for her to speak. But she doesnt; I continue.

"Everytime he looks at me he makes me feel...weird. But I know it wont work. I work for him for fucks sake! And to top it off he's 4 years younger than me."

She scoffs.

"Who gives a shit about age Demi? Age is just a number, you cant help who you fall in love with." She talks to me like her statement is the most obvious thing in the world. I choke on my own saliva at that last comment.

"Bloody hell woman. I dont love him! I just met him!" My mind tried to speak rationally but my heart was telling me to drop everything that is rational. But I just cant.

"Not yet." She mumbles and I didnt quite catch it as I was pulling my shirt back over my head.

"What did you say?"

"Oh nothing. Hurry up, lets go woman."

I roll my eyes at her. She frustates me, but I appreciate it. I have a feeling shes going to be my best friend.

Sorry this was a bit of a filler chapter leading up to the bonfire and the introduction of some more characters in my story (: I hope you liked it, and if so, please vote and comment. Thanks guys!!