Fix You (Luke Hemmings)

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

**FLASHBACK
"Agh!" I yell for the fourth time this afternoon. My hand keeps on messing up my wing. Stupid liquid eyeliner. Steadily, after about ten more minutes I finally apply the perfect amount of it to match my other eye. "Yas!" I admire myself. I can't lie I'm looking pretty good. I ended up straightening my hair and I'm wearing a cute, short, long sleeved, floral dress. I have an obsession with flowers ok. The back is a little open, but it's so hot here that I don't care. I think I'm ready. My stomach has butterflies just thinking about going over Luke's only to freaking HELP him! I've got it bad. "Bye mom I'll be back!" I shout.
"Okay have fun! Don't drink!"
"Hell no I won't!" I laugh and walk out the door. The sun beats down on my body. It's so nice out. I walk over to Luke's and find myself knocking on his door again.
"Hey -wow." Luke checks me out. Wait did I just think what I think I did? Dreams do come true. "Um yeah so you look really nice." Nice? Nice? I spent three hours getting ready and he says I look nice?
"Thanks!" I'll take it. We go inside and I see a whole counter full of food.
"Vegemite? That looks like jelly. TimTams? Oh, like chocolate cookies. Those look like if potato chips and Ruffles had a baby." Luke looks confused.
"What? You have never heard of this stuff before?" Luke asks as he places some crackers on a plate. He pops open the jelly stuff.
"Nope." I pop the p.
"It's actually great you want to try?"
"Okay, I guess I'll take your word for it." He spoons out a lot and plops (plops) it on a cracker. I'm having second guesses, but whatever. I give him a look and place the Vegemite in my mouth. I am going to throw up. "Where's the trash?" I frantically mumble. Luke stars laughing his head off. Jerk. Eventually, I find it myself and gratefully spit it out.
"That was nothing like jelly!" I complain. Who wouldn't?
"Never said it was." He grins.
"Can I have some water please?"
"No." Luke smirks.
"It tastes like vomit!"
"I disagree."
"I agree to disagree! Luke, please!"
"Fine, only because you said please." He gives in easily, passing me a bottle. I almost chug down the whole thing. Afterwards, we silently put snacks into bowls and on plates with the rare exchange of where should this go and etcetera.
"What time is everyone-"
"Knock! Knock! Knock!"
"Oh they're here." The door answered for me. One Direction is behind that door I cannot fangirl. Do not say anything stupid Lily! It opens, but it is not One Direction. It's 5SOS instead. Close enough. Luke gets to the door before I have time to react. They all exchange looks and then look at me. Do they not recognize me? Foe shizzle?
"Hey Luke can we have a second?" Michael asks.
"Yeah." Calum's eyebrows furrow. I nod my head and secretly eavesdrop from behind the kitchen door.
"Mate, I didn't know you had it in ya!"
"Yeah, what's her name?"
"She kinda looks familiar."
"You don't remember?" I hear Luke.
"Ooh! That one night stand a few months ago, shoot what's her name-"
"Rachel, was it?" I'm not mad I guess, I mean if I were Luke Hemmings I'de use it to my advantage too. Hurts a bit though.
"No! That's Lily! She was on the plane with us. Ring a bell?"
"Oh man. She looks, different."
"She's really fit." I think I hear Ashton say, followed by a smacking noise.
"Ow man that hurt!"
"Good."
"What about Aleisha?" Who now?
"What about her?"
"Don't you know? She's coming over tonight. I thought you were dating."
"Shit!"
"Lucas, you naughty boy! Two timing, tisk, tisk, tisk!"
"I'm not a cheater! I'm not dating Lily and I just sorta um forgot?"
"How do you forget you have a girlfriend?"
"Does that mean we are allowed to date Lily?"
"Ashton!"
"What happened to your eye?"
"Long story."
"Knock! Knock! Knock!" Thank gosh One Direction is here I don't think I can handle -One Direction is here!" I think it's pretty safe to walk back into the hallway and watch. Liam comes in with Sophia wrapped around one of his muscular arms, Niall walks in, smiling, Harry is next (the curls), Zayn and Perrie follow, and if it isn't the sass master from Doncaster himself sporting a drop dead gorgeous Eleanor Calding at his side. I feel faint. A lot of hugs and hi's are exchanged as I stand still like a deer in headlights.
"Guys, this is my neighbor Lily."
Luke introduces me. The boys smile politely and say hello. I swear I can feel that Vegemite resurfacing.
"H-hi." I manage to say.
"She is or no she -was a big fan." Luke smirks at me. I glare at him. Niall pouts a little.
"Why not anymore?" Did the leprechaun just speak to me?
"Luke," I pat him on the back a little harder than necessary "silly boy. He clearly meant I have been a HUGE fan since 2012."
"Impressive." Liam smiles.
"Are you a hardcore fan?" Louis asks me. How do I answer this?
"Ummm a little?" I lie. A lot actually.
"DO YOU WANT HARREH'S GRAVY?" Louis screams and I jump, almost hitting Luke again. Luke looks at me with a scared expression and I laugh at him and the question.
"Not today." I decide is a safe answer. Harry is red in the face. We all walk into the living room as sit on the couches and floor. The snacks are passed around.
"Vegemite, Lily?" Luke and I look at eachother immediately.
"No thanks, Calum."
"Suit yourself." He has a big gulp of it. Is there no God?
"That stuff tastes like me vomiting, eating my vomit, spitting it back out, dropping it into hell, and here it is."
"I'm trying to eat!" Michael whines.
"Wah, do you want a wambulance?"
Everyone starts laughing. That's right, I am hilarious. Bow down.
"You're sassy too!" Louis high fives me. I'm never washing this hand again. I have been blessed.
"We need to do something!" Harry squirms. I'm something, do me.
"Let's play Never Have I Ever!"
"How do you play?" Sophia asks. She's on Liam's lap and wearing the shortest leather dress I have ever laid eyes upon. If you've got it flaunt it I guess. Liam really must be daddy.
"Well, we all need cups and about let's say about fifteen candies or whatever and you eat one whenever someone hasn't done something that you have. Whoever is done first loses." I explain. I don't know how none of them have never played this game before, it's almost as popular as Truth or Dare. Luke scrambles to the kitchen and grabs us all cups full of chocolates. "Let's start shall we? Never have I ever kissed a boy." I get funny looks and laugh as literally everyone eats a chocolate. Yes, I meant the guys too. Ashton goes next and asks a spicy question. Did I really just think of the word; spicy. I need mental stability.
"Never have I ever had a crush on anyone in this room." I should just end it here and eat all of my candies because I have practically liked everyone here. I'm about to eat a chocolate and I see Luke's hand slowly reach down-
"Knock!Knock!Knock!" Luke looks pale. Well, fine if they aren't going to greet his -girlfriend I will.
"I'll get it!" I spring up from the floor.
"No! I mean I you don't have to." Luke clearly disapproves. So would Liz. Hmm, well this is what you get for leading me on, Hemmings. I cautiously open the door, only to see a naturally beautiful blonde who is wearing little to no makeup with a zipped crop top and skater skirt. Dang it, Luke was right for once. I shouldn't have opened the door at all.
"Hello, I'm Aleisha, Luke's girlfriend. If you don't mind me asking, who are you? Sorry, I didn't mean to come across harsh." She's nice too? What are my chances here? Zero! I bite my lip and think of a bunch of comebacks like; I'm your worst nightmare or this is my little friend, but I don't because I'm a human being. Maybe I can just be a little pissed off instead. Yeah, that'll work.
"Hi! It's a pleasure to meet you!" I lie. "I'm...the neighbour." I greet her. I hear a quiet "ouch!" from behind me. She says a small "Welcome!" with her painfully beautiful smile and I pretend to thank her. She cuts in front of me to get a seat on Luke's lap in the living room. Bitch, that's my spot! I need to calm down, but I can't. No wonder Luke loves this girl. Well, what did I think? That this was going to be some perfect fanfiction? Apparently I shouldn't have. I hate-
"Lily!" I snap out of it, only to hear Louis call my name.
"Sorry." I say, monotone.
"Are you okay?" Luke asks with Aleisha hugging his sides, an arm draped around her. Just peachy!
"Yeah! No, yeah I'm fine, why?" I bite down upon my lower lip.
"Nothing. Just checking." Wow, thanks you want a cookie?
"Thanks?"
"I've missed you so much!" She kisses him. He kisses back. I want to jump off a bridge. How did I not know about her? I guess it's their secret. Harry stands up. This can't be good.
"Let's play truth or dare!" I was right. Almost everyone cheers. I stay quiet.
"I will start." Says Niall, eagerly.
"Luke, truth or dare?" He shifts uncomfortably.
"Dare." Of course.
"I dare you to spray whipped cream Aleisha and lick it off of her." How about they don't? Thanks Niall, only he would think of a dare like that. Luke's eyes meet mine for a split second, but I look away. What the heck crawled up my butt and died? Oh, must have been my hope. It takes him about a minute to grab the stuff and return. Aleisha hesitantly strips off her shirt, leaving herself in a red bra. How am I supposed to compare to that? Luke sprays the cream along her torso and all the way up to her neck. His hands are pinned next to her shoulders and he swings his legs around her hips. Aleisha is breathing heavily. I can't watch. I cover my eyes, but peak a little bit. This is worse than Chinese Torture. This is every fangirls worst nightmare. This is too far.
"Damn." Michael says.
"Kinky." Harry says when Luke finishes. My eyes are watering.
"I have to go to the bathroom."
"Um me too." Luke looks guilty.
"No you don't." I swiftly turn my face and get into the bathroom. I will not lie, I start crying. I'm so stupid. Surprisingly, when I look into the mirror, I don't look like a total mess. Only a tiny bit. After a few minutes, I walk back out. People are holding beers in their hands.
"Lilayyyy!" Niall slurs a little.
"Nialllll!" I mimic him, earning a few laughs in the process.
"Just the girl we were looking for it is your turn! Truth or dare?"
"Dare." I say almost immediately.
"I dare you to kiss the hottest person in this room." Crap. My cheeks start heating up. I look at Luke, but I can't do that to Aleisha. No matter how much I despise her, I ain't trashy. Plus, I'd die of embarrassment. Wait, I think it's too late for that. Shoot, what do I do?
"Having trouble ther-" Ashton starts, but I interrupt him by grabbing his face and kissing him. What a great first kiss huh?I thought that sarcastically and legitimately. His breath tastes like alcohol and his lips are soft. It gets intense fast and I pull away, wiping my mouth. It's silent. Ashton looks starstruck.
"Sorry Ashton." I mumble, breaking the silence. Maybe I didn't get to kiss Luke Hemmings, but I think I can more than settle on Ashton Daddyaf Irwin. Perrie starts clapping along with almost all of the others.
"Sorry? Sorry?" Ashton laughs at me. "Lily, that was amazing!" You learn something new everyday.
"Oh, it was? Well, I guess you're welcome then." Luke is not amused. You wanna go? Lucas it was only a dare remember? Or are you just upset that you ran out of whipped cream to lick off of your girlfriend? I feel like I'm on fire right now.
"Who is next?" Niall ended up doing an "Irish" dance, Eleanor and Louis had to exchange clothes, Sophia (happily) had to give Liam a hickey, Zayn told us about his first kiss, Perrie had to act like a platypus, Calum had to eat all of the vegimite and Michael has to sing everything he says. It got really late, fast too.
"I think we should get going." Liam checks the time.
"Yeah. Nice party Luke, thanks." Zayn agrees with Liam.
"See ya!" Louis waves. Niall stumbles around hugging everyone and everything. A little tipsy there, Niall? Once all of One Direction and girlfriends leave, it's just Luke, Calum, Michael, Aleisha and me.
"What do you want to do now?" Michael asks.
"It is pretty late guys I think we should all leave, so we aren't tired." Aleisha suggests. Because I want Lukeypookie all to myself!1!! Shut up. Aleisha starts walking away, towards the bathroom.
"If you say so, but Lily I want a goodnight kiss!" Ashton grins at me. Though what about Luke? Ashton I know this is hard to understand, but I am a Luke girl and an Ashton girl and a Calum girl and a Michael girl. Mainly Luke, so since we have met, I've grown this thing for him and I thought (somehow) that he had a thing for me too, but now I find out he has a girlfriend who is at the least, perfect. Then, I kissed you out of jealousy and embarrassment, so I wouldn't screw things up and now I don't know what to do. By the way, I also cried in the bathroom. Maybe I should just make out with you again Ashton, you're right.
"Or not." Calum laughs because I don't reply.
"I've had enough kissing for one night or eternity." I tease.
"Lilypad, pleaseeeee-"
"Ashton, she said no! Stop bothering her." Luke's jaw is clenched.
"Calm down Luke, it was a joke. Night guys it was nice meeting you again." I don't mention Aleisha who is in the bathroom anyways. Without even listening to anyone's replies I walk out the door and shut it pretty hard. My bad. The front door to my house is unlocked and mom is definitely asleep. I sneak up into my room and get ready for bed. By the time I'm in bed, I can hear Luke and Aleisha in his room doing God knows what. No matter how many times I twist and turn, I can still hear them. "Shut up oh my freakin gosh!" I shout quietly, mainly to myself. They don't hear, so I start pounding my fists against my bed and scream into my pillow. I don't even realize I'm crying again until I see the water on my pillow. I break out into a sob, slowly rocking back and fourth in a ball. "I can still hear you!" I actually scream this time, throwing my pillow at my window in the process. My voice cracked at "you!". The noise stops. I jump out of bed, stomp over to grab my pillow, mouth the words, "Thank you." and cry myself to sleep.