What if?

8. Too Fast

        It was about 1.30 in the afternoon and Luke thought it would be a nice idea to take my somewhere to clear my mind. He didn't say where but I'm guessing the beach because I told him that I loved beaches and wanted to visit the beach when I'm here. I was wearing black high waisted shorts, with a sleeveless turtle neck crop top and boots. I'm partially beach ready if you ask me.

        We were in his car listening to Good Charlotte. One of my favourite bands. Not because it had my name in it lol but because of their music. They rock! I was tapping away on my phone sending a text to my mum letting her know about some stuff going on here but I knew she wouldn't reply. It would be 3 in the morning there. I locked my phone and looked out the window letting my thoughts consume me. I had no idea what I was thinking but I blurted out, "Do you think we're moving too fast?" After realizing what I said, I just turned to Luke waiting for his answer. I was curious to know what he thinks. "Well, maybe? But we're getting to know each other not getting into a relationship so I don't think so." He said but it was more like a question. "I don't know. We've only known each other for less than three days and I've told you stuff that I didn't even tell my best friends. We even slept in the same bed. Wow. But I'm glad you didn't try anything on me.. So.. um.. Thank you." I said looking back out of the window. Watching all the buildings go past when a drop of rain hit the window followed by another and more. It was raining.

        "I'm not the kind of guy who has one night stands if that's what you're implying." Luke said but I cut in, "No! I didn't mean it that way. I was just grateful okay. I'm just.. I'm just glad you didn't do anything.." I said not facing him. I heard him scoff silently before we were washed with silence. I didn't want to start a fight with him over something stupid. I just kept quiet and looked out the window, watching raindrops chase each other. We came to a stop. It was a red light. I heard him take a deep breath before saying, "I'm sorry." I turned to him, shocked. "For what? You don't have anything to be sorry for." I said. "I didn't mean to be so rude about it. I just.. I've been used and accused of so many things before and I just don't want it to happen again." He said scrunching his eyebrows and running a hand through his hair. "I'm sorry too." We were smiling and staring into each others eyes, slowly leaning in when we heard a honk from the car behind that shocked us apart. The light had turned green, Luke stepped on the gas as I looked forward at the road. Both of us clearing our throats.

        What was going to happen if the person behind hadn't honk at us? What if we were about to.. Whatever. I tried pushing the thoughts out of my head. "Uh.. Anyways, where are we going? I hope the rain isn't in the way of anything you had planned for us." I said. "Actually, I'm taking you somewhere that has a roof so it's no big deal." He laughed. That laugh made me feel all fuzzy inside. I wouldn't mind hearing it everyday for the rest of my life. Oh wow back to reality Charlotte, you guys are friends, nothing more. Okay? Okay. Did I just quote John Green? I think I'm going cray. But damn that laugh. Luke finally turned into some parking lot but it was still raining. We waited for the rain to slow down a little because the dork only had one umbrella in his car that was made for one person. Yay.

        He grabbed something from the back and gave it to me, "Put it on. Don't worry, it's mine." It was a thick black sweater. I slipped it on and it was definitely way way wayyy too big but hey it was warm. Luke got out of the car with the unbrella in his hand and ran over to my side opening the door for me. I got out of the car and he said putting his arm around me, "Ready to run?" I gave him a confused look, "No?" He smiled and looked at the door to the building near by before shouting, "RUN!" He ran pulling me with him. It was pretty hilarious if you ask me but it was fun.

        We were laughing by the time we got to the door because we had the umbrella, which surprisingly fit the both of us and we ran but we were still soaking wet. Luke opened the door for me to enter and all I could say was 'wow' the place was amazing. It wasn't like a 5-star hotel with expensive chandeliers amazing, it was more of a musically amazing. It had records hanging on the walls from The Beatles to of course 5 Seconds Of Summer. I was busy admiring the many records when Luke greeted the receptionist asking to use a studio or something. He came over and just watched me tell him about how amazing these records were. I've never seen things like these before and it was pretty cool. "Let's go get dried up and head to our destination." He said offering me his hand.

        I laughed at his statement before grabbing it and following him to a lift that went all the way up to the 25th floor and there was a roof top. Whaaaat. We only went to the 10th floor but the view was already amazing. It was still raining but Sydney really was beautiful. Luke's laugh broke me out of my admiration of the city. He placed the towel over my head and handed me a mug of hot chocolate. "I know you don't drink coffee so.." "Thanks Luke" "Um anyways, the studio is this way." He said before turning his back to me and walking the other way.

        I followed from behind until we arrived at a room that had a sign on it that said 'Sex Dungeon' and I let out a giggle. Remembering Calum's photo of this sign from their last tour. Luke teared off the sign leaving the silver words 'Magic Room', cleared his throat and opened the door. "Um.. It's called 'Magic Room' because Ashton thought it was where the magic happens so yeah." "Oh okay." I said but I decided to tease him about the sign earlier. "And should I be scared?" I said holding my laugh. "What? Oh uh.. No! It's just something stupid that Calum thought was funny. Um.. Take a seat. I'm just going to uh... Yeah." He said all flustered before rushing out of the room leaving me there alone to explore.

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