Lost boy | Luke Hemmings

Chapter 35

Luke and I walk to the sick bay and this time it's his turn to lie on the bed.

"I remember when you were sitting here..." He rasps, his voice sounding incredibly weak. I 'Shhh' him but he only continues to talk. "You were so beautiful and all I could think about was being with you." I bend down and sit on the chair next to the bed as I stare at him.

"I know Luke. You've already told me." I whisper while smiling. I silently stand up and he quickly grabs my hand with his. I turn around and laugh. "I wasn't leaving Luke, I was getting a towel."

"Mmmm." He nods and his eyes start to flutter closed.

"How do you even manage to get in a fight this early in the morning? School hasn't even started yet." I say to Luke as I go to the sink and wet the towel. He laughs, which seems to be a big effort for him to do but it soon turns serious.

"Brandon was taunting me. He was talking about you... How he hurt you." He coughs, and I cringe at both the change in conversation and that Luke sounds so badly hurt.

I move back to beside him and sit on the edge of the bed as I wipe at the blood. I clean his face and push my hands through his hair. How did he manage to keep his hair perfect even through a fight? He moans a little but it's barely audible. I lean down and press a kiss to his lips and he kisses back. He sinks back into the pillows from the effort and I stop kissing him. He whimpers but he's so weak and I wonder how he's supposed to get to the principal's office. He seems to read my thoughts as he sits up and I help him stand.

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I go to my next class as I missed my first one. I was so busy looking after Luke but I don't mind. I'm just glad he's okay and not that badly hurt. Not as hurt as Brandon, and Brandon kicks hard. Let me tell you that.

I walk into my Science class and sit in my usual seat. Eureka, Kat and Elena glance at me. Eureka's the first to turn away before Kat and Elena do the same. I laugh at the stupidity of it all. How they won't talk to me because I actually forgot to tell them that the boys are going on tour. I know I should've remembered but I was too caught up with Luke. And yes, that's not an excuse but come on!

The teacher walks in and I listen to yet another boring class about Vectors and Scalars. Ugh, Physics.

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I walk to my locker and grab my books out for my next class. Someone sneaks up from behind me and winds their arms around my waist. I tense up thinking it's Brandon but instantly relax after Luke assures me it's him. "Don't worry, babe. It's me. I've got you and I'm not going to let anything happen to you."

I melt into his arms and he digs his nose into the side of my neck. I giggle and continue pulling things out of my locker. I look back at Luke and he pouts.

"Why aren't you talking to me. You're not... You're not going to leave me, are you?" Luke asks shakily. He unwinds his arms from around me and takes a few steps back while running his hands through his hair.

"No! Why would I do that? I just got you back!" I quickly say. I notice that Luke's shoulders relax and I smile. I can't believe he thought that I would break up with him even after we had just established that I wouldn't. Especially over a stupid fight that he had with Brandon. Okay, let's not even go there.

"I'm glad. But... I'm suspended." He says quietly as he looks everywhere but at my eyes.

"Really?" I ask sarcastically. He meets my eyes again and smiles.

"I just love your sarcastic side. Anyway, suspension's only for the day because camp's on for the rest of the week."

"Cool. Then we can spend some time together." I whisper in his ear and he smirks. I lightly smack his arm and scoff. "Luke!" I yell, knowing what he's thinking about. I was not thinking about that when I said we would be spending time together.

"What?" He laughs which causes me to laugh. The bell rings and I quickly plant a kiss on Luke's lips, telling him I'll be late to class. He doesn't seem to care but I know if I miss classes today, my Mum won't let me hang out with Luke for the rest of the week.

"I love you!" I shout as I scoot off down the hall, glancing back behind me. I hear him shout it back and smile to myself.

Luke's P.O.V

I watch Chiarra run down the hall, making sure she's not late for class. What does she see in going to school anyway? She must just be doing what I'm doing. Getting today over with so we can spend the rest of the week together. Chiarra completely disappears from my sight and I can't help but remember what happened this morning. I watched Chiarra walk off after we kissed and talked and then the boys came running up to me. Then I saw Brandon and it all went downhill from there. I knew this felt familiar, déjà vu.

I feel a smack on my back and I know it's happening all over again. I hope I won't see Brandon though. I don't need him to taunt me about Chiarra anymore. I'll try to leave as soon as I'm done talking to the boys. I am suspended after all.

"Why do you have that worried look on your face?" Michael asks me.

"It's Brandon. Isn't it?" Ash asks. He always seems to know what's going on with me. Ash is like a big brother or... As most of the fans like to say, a daddy.

"Yeah." I sigh and reach up to scrape a hand through my hair but stop myself. I just fixed my hair, I'm not running my hands through it! I decide to rub my neck instead.

"My precious hair!" Cal yells out while mimicking my actions. I laugh and punch him. "Ow!" He yells again.

"Luke, why did you get in the fight with Brandon in the first place?" Michael asks. I knew this question was going to come up eventually. I always tell the boys everything but this time, it's not my story to tell.

"He was saying bad things about Chiarra." I don't say anything else, cutting it off. Short, simple and sweet?

"Like what?" I stay silent, hoping they will get the idea that it's not my information to tell. I divert my eyes away and look at the passing kids that are rushing off to class.

"Okay. We get it." Ash says for which I'm glad. Ashton saving the day once again! "Anyway, we're gonna be late." Ash continues. Trust Ash to say that. He's the one that's always pulling us into situations that make us late.

"Oh no! Can't be late for class!" Michael yells sarcastically, looking frantic.

"I'm suspended anyway. I'll see you guys after school!" I bro-hug them and they smack me on the back. We all start to punch each other in the arm and Cal screams dramatically.

"Why can't I be suspended? School sucks!" Michael says. Everyone laughs and they start to walk away. Ash seems to be in a better mood which is good. I can't stand seeming him unhappy because he is always the enthusiastic one.

Thank God they're not going on camp. I'm glad Chiarra's not going either and I can spend the rest of the week together. I've started planning a way to try to get her to come on tour with us but I don't want to tell her. If I get her hopes up, I could possibly let her down and I really don't want to disappoint her. Ever.

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