𝑪𝑯𝑬𝑴𝑰𝑪𝑨𝑳𝑳𝒀 𝒀𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑺 (A TMF AU)

🌕Moonlit Interlude

15th May, 2004.

"Sean, Zander! Quick, get over here!" Milly exclaimed as we both turned around to look at her, I couldn't quite tell what she was feeling. She looked both afraid and amazed at the same time, causing great confusion to my mind. "What's wrong?" Sean asked, he furrowed his brows in a concerned manner. I figured he also couldn't decipher her reaction. "You two have to see this, Luke just got into a fight with Drew outside!" She explained, waving her arms around to truly show how excited she was. Me and Sean immediately stood up, "Physical or verbal?" I asked, feeling myself tense up. I never would have expected this, I didn't really take Luke as an argumentative person. In fact, he usually tends to avoid any conflict whatsoever.

"Physical! First it started with a few insults and then they started throwing punches!" Milly said, unable to keep herself steady in one place. My eyes widened, I stood there completely baffled. A physical fight..? Luke..? I shook my head and immediately ran towards the door, Sean and Milly following close behind me. I practically bolted down the stairs, I was afraid Luke might get hurt badly. He never really physically fought anyone, I was usually the one that did that when needed. My mind was in knots, I pondered, how did this happen so quickly? Me and Sean were there with everyone just a few moments ago. And most importantly, why is Drew here? I wanted this night to be a break from everything, I wanted to relax and enjoy catching up with everyone. I guess I can't really have that either. I truly pity myself at times like these.

The three of us pushed the door open, there they were. At this point, Hailey and Jake were desperately attempting to stop the fight, though it was to no avail. As we neared the four, Drew struck Luke with quite a strong punch, making him fall down. He got up slightly, with one knee on the ground. His nose was bleeding. I watched in horror as all of this happened. Damn it. At this point, I wanted to bash Drew's head against a wall, I am capable of doing that. But for the sake of everyone else here, I'll hold back.

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Zander dropped down to my side and held me close as I wrapped my arms around him. I rested my head on his chest as he gently placed his hand on my head. "Drew! What the hell is wrong with you!? Why would you do that to him!?" He argued as he tightened his hold on me. I could sense the smell of Pall Mall cigarettes, and his Fahrenheit Dior perfume. I loved that smell, I knew I was near Zander anytime I sensed it. It was always such a comforting and lovely smell. I finally felt safe in his embrace, even though his cold hands sent shivers down my spine, I still enjoyed being held by him like this. It made me joyful realizing this is something Drew won't ever have. "He started it first!" Drew exclaimed, Milly looked upset. She came up closer from behind him, "Nuh uh. You did." She stated. "Yeah! You were the one that came here out of nowhere." Hailey defended as she stepped forward. I looked up and noticed Zander furrowing his brows, he looked angry. No, angry is an understatement. He looked furious. Yet he was still able to keep calm.

"What was the fight about?" He asked, his voice low and his tone calm. It was quite intimidating. Drew balled his fists and hesitated, "That bastard hit me on the head with a baseball bat just yesterday. I got out of the hospital today." My eyes widened, and so did everybody else's. "Wait...what?" Milly quietly asked, looking horrified. Sean exchanged concerned looks between me and Drew. My heart was racing, I felt like it was about to jump out of my chest. "Really Drew? You think I'm gonna believe that? You've already caused enough havoc. Why would you lie about something like that!?" Zander argued, "Luke would never do something like that. Besides, I saw him quite often throughout the day. When would he even have time to do something like that?" He added. He brought me closer to his chest, and wrapped his arms around me. I softly smiled up at him, however he didn't seem to notice. Everyone else looked at Drew with a disapproving look on their face, boy how I enjoyed this.