After replying to Luke's text, I decided to clean up. I was in absolutely no fit state to be seen by the outside world.
Quickly applying the finishing touches to my simplistic make-up, I took one more glance in my mirror before noticing a small box wrapped in Sponge-Bob gift wrap. Of course, to go with the Christmas theme Sponge-Bob was wearing a Santa hat. I sighed before stuffing it into my back-pack.
'How on earth am I supposed to tell my mum that at any point I'll be popping out to meet Luke?'
Thoughts like these crashed through my mind all at once; as I descended down the stairs, I threw my bag to the floor by the front door.
My mum glanced up at me and instantly her expression darkened.
"You're not going." She said curtly. She hadn’t even heard me out and that irritated me.
"…Why not?! I have a life too you know!" I snapped. I knew she was only trying to protect me but I couldn't help but be mad! My mum looked at me sympathetically before continuing -
"Sweetie, I can't let you just wander around on your own. Not now that I know he's hanging around here." She looked down at Matthew and I understood she was just concerned for all of our safety but I still couldn’t help but be frustrated by the situation…
"Mum, please, I won't be alone and besides, I still have gift's I haven't handed out! I won't be out for too long, I swear!" I begged and my mum just looked sceptical.
"I'll be with Luke, mum. Honestly, I'll be fine"
Only if he meets you from this door and leaves you at this door. Only then will I be satisfied." She said sternly. Her steely gaze left me speechless and unable to form words I just nodded.
My phone buzzed and broke me from the trance I was left in by my mum's unexpected stare.
'To: Courtneigh
From: Luke
Okay, How about in an hour or something? Xxxxx '
I smiled and replied, not before looking up at my mum and smiling at her.
'To: Luke
From: Courtneigh
Okay, But.. There's one condition… Mum's order's I'm afraid.
You have to come and meet me at my house before we can go anywhere… Sorry xxxxxx '
I hope Luke doesn't mind walking all the way to my house…
"Besides, I think I have to have a chat with Luke. I think there may have been a little misunderstanding the other night…" Mum said as she scratched her reddening cheek.
"Aunty Carol, It's dark and scary! Can we open the curtains?!" Matthew asked innocently, safely distracting us from the awkward topic that was about to arise…
I look at my mum not knowing what to say
"Okay."- Mum suddenly turned to face me - "It's not fair to let him control our lives." And with that newly found determination, mum strode over to the curtains revealing the blinding light from outside, and as if on cue my phone buzzed.
'To: Courtneigh
From: Luke
Sure..? I'll leave now so I shouldn't be too long xxxx '
I look up at my mum and smile only for it to be returned with a slight nod.
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Glancing up the clock on the kitchen wall, I began to wonder what Luke and I will talk about when he gets here… It's only been two days since we've spoken but it feels like eternity.
*DING*
I sigh slightly before walking down the hallway to the front door where I find Luke waiting, penny board in hand.
"Come in" I smiled, stepping aside to allow him just enough room to slip past, as he did his arm brushed across my chest, sending heat straight to my cheeks. He walked into the hallway and shifted awkwardly
"Uhm… I think we need to talk about the other night…" He started
"Yeah, I need to explain something… Maybe we should go to the kitchen?"
Once there I opened my mouth to explain before being cut off by Luke's words.
"I'm sorry"
Huh?
"Um, why..?" I furrowed my brow at his sudden apology
"I just ran off and left you, I'm pathetic. I'm so sorry" His expression full of guilt.
"About that… My mum wasn't angry with you, I guess long story short that man from the other month. You know the guy that came to the door? Well, he's been threatening my mum and she was in a hurry to explain to me and I guess she was snappier than usual. "I paused for a second, searching his face before continuing
"Any way, I'm the one that should be apologizing, I completely left you in the dark and forgot to reply to your texts."
"Heh, I thought you were really pissed off with me! So hearing that is kind of a relief" Luke grinned a little, unconsciously a smile slowly crept onto my face
"Hey! I got some new Xbox games from my mum, wanna try them out?" and with that Luke and I made out way to my room to play my new games.
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Finally (A Luke Brooks Fanfiction)
Fanfic"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. That’s what I hope to give you forever..." Change comes to all of us, for some it is accepted, others s...
