Love Square || 5SOS OT4

Senior Year

Authors Note;
Welcome to another 5sos fan fiction because I am addicted! This story will have some ups and downs and definitely some juicy drama. If you're reading and enjoying this story, don't forget to vote and comment because it will make me update it faster!
Enjoy! :)

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The first rays of sunlight pierced through Luke's bedroom window, promising him a good first day of senior year. He stretched out his limbs and yawned, pushing the covers aside in a hurry. It was time to face the changes that the final year of high school would bring and he couldn't have been more excited. He could feel himself change over the summer. For the better. He wasn't going to be a shy loser anymore. He was going to be confident and outgoing.

With a quick shower and the familiar sounds of his family's morning routine echoing through the house, Luke descended the stairs two at a time, a skip in his step and a smile on his face. His backpack was slung over his shoulder, mostly empty and ready to be filled once he got to school. His entire family were already gathered around the kitchen table, plates of pancakes and scrambled eggs filling the air with the delicious scent of breakfast.

"Morning, champ," his father greeted, a warm smile on his face as Luke rushed into the kitchen.

"Morning, Luke," his mother added, pouring a glass of orange juice.

He kissed her cheek and sat down, reaching over the pancakes. "Morning," he greeted everyone. Jack and Ben were already heavily engaged in conversation so Luke turned to his dad who was reading the newspaper. "Anything interesting happening in the world today?"

"Just your average shootings and muggings," he said in a displeased tone.

Luke grimaced. "Jeez. The worlds turning into a complete and utter shit show."

"You're telling me," his dad grumbled.

"Language, Luke," Liz, his mother, scolded.

He grinned at her and apologised. The chatter at the table was then filled with well-wishes for the upcoming year. Everyone knew how important senior year was for Luke and they needed him to know that it was okay and that he'd be fine. Jack and Ben, who had already graduated, offered him some brotherly advice and encouragement. The comforting routine of family breakfast seemed a world away from the complexities of senior year.

But as they sat together talking aimlessly about what the year had in store for him, Luke heard the unmistakable horn of a car outside. He peered through the window to see Ashton's red car sat at the end of his driveway. It was a familiar presence that brought a smile to Luke's face in an instant. It was the signal that senior year was beginning in earnest.

"Gotta go!" He said quickly, barely waiting for his family to reply. Luke stood up and quickly grabbed his backpack from the floor and headed outside, the crisp September air hitting him in the face. As he opened the passenger door, he was met with the sight of Ashton behind the wheel. In the backseat, Michael and Calum were already waiting, smiles on their faces and plastic coffee cups in their hands.

"Hey there, sleepyhead! Ready for the first day of senior year?" Ashton asked with a wide smile on his face. His grin was infectious.

Luke grinned back, his heart lighter as he settled into the car, his eyes focused on his honey haired friend. "Absolutely!"

"One caramel latte for yours truly," Calum said to Luke with a smile on his face. Luke grabbed one of the plastic coffee cups from Calum's hand with a grateful smile on his face.

"Thanks, Cal," he said quickly, his eyes shining with gratitude. Then his eyes slid over to Michael. "How's it going?"

"Bad now that you're here," Michael said in a teasing tone. Luke rolled his eyes, used to Michael's annoying jokes.