5SOS IMAGINES

seeing your ex - luke (bf)

you clutched onto luke's hand as you both manoeuvre through the busy shopping centre. with children running every which way and a constant stream of teenagers with their mates, your anxiety was already high as it was.

as you walk past random shops, you hear your name being called out by a familiar voice.

"fuck." you mutter under your breathe. you turn around and see it was your ex's best friend, with what seems to be her boyfriend. being polite you smile, give a wave and keep walking.

"you okay?". luke asks looking down at you. after nodding you squeeze his hand and continue walking.

as you and luke were finished shopping and headed to the food court to get lunch before leaving, you once again run into the couple, only now they are joined by your ex.

he sits across the table from where you and luke are now standing, stopped in front of their table.

as luke carries majority of the conversation you can't help but stare at him. he wasn't the nicest, nor the most understanding, you couldn't think of very many good memories with him.

you stood there lost in thought as your ex finally looked up and stared at you, his eyes glaring as he crossed his arms over his chest and smirked.

your stood still, clutching luke's hand tighter than ever before in the hopes of him understanding you need to leave.

as the conversation continues, you are lost in thought once again, think over everything your ex has ever put you through. he was never physically abusive, though mentally which left you so insecure and unsure of yourself. 

the only thing on your mind were flashbacks to where he would yell at you, call you out and start arguments. he'd always blame it on you, it was a horrible cycle that you had just been able to escape from. but now he was back, and his previous actions where the only thing you could think about.

don't get it wrong, his friend was one of the most lovely girls you've ever met, only ever showing kindness and gentleness towards you, there was no problem with her. except for when he was involved.

you don't realise your breathing quicken or your body starting to shake until luke gently pulls you more behind him, almost acting like a barrier between you and their table.

he quickly wraps up the conversation, you wave as well and luke pulls you towards the exit.

once you reach the doors, luke wraps his arm around your shoulder, pulling you closer to his chest. he plants a kiss on your head and walks you both to his car parked not too far away.

"you okay, baby?". you don't even notice him ask, your mind is miles away.

"babe?" he questions once again. you snap out of your thoughts and back into reality. you notice the comfort of his arm around you, him squeezing you into his side and rubbing your arm.

"yeah." you practically whisper. "i'm okay now."

"let's go home, yeah?" you nod in response and he opens the car door for you. after closing your door, luke runs around to the other side and gets into his own seat.

on your drive home, luke stops to get food. you insist you aren't hungry, your anxiety getting the best of your appetite, but he insist you eat something so you cave and do.

once you are both home and sitting on the couch, luke eating and you playing with your food with your fork, he kisses your bare shoulder before leaning his head against it.

"you wanna cuddle and watch a movie?" you nod, putting the lid back on your takeout container and leaning forward to place it on the coffee table.

luke does the same and slides down so he's lying on his back, pulling you to lay on his chest. he wraps an arm around your back, rubbing it gently up and down with the tips of his fingers.

"what movie, babe?" you shrug, not really caring, just glad to be in his arms where your brain forgets all about the earlier situation that brought back such bad memories.

he puts on your favourite movie, places the remote on the coffee table and starts running his hands through your hair.

you slowly drift off to sleep, muttering a small 'i love you, lu' before closing your eyes and hiding your face in his neck.

"i love you, sweetheart." he says softly, pulling you tighter against him and placing a kiss on your head.