5SOS Book of Imagines

Thanksgiving! (Luke)

Today is a very big day. It's Thanksgiving but it is also your boyfriend Luke's first time spending the holiday with your family. And it is Luke's first time ever meeting your family. You're pretty nervous but you know Luke is more nervous than you. He really wants everyone to like him and if they don't, it could affect how long you two stay together.

However, you're trying not to let it weigh you down too much. This is your favorite holiday because you can eat as much food as you want without being judged. You would like to enjoy the food plus the company of family you hardly see except for occasions like this. This is a big step in your relationship and you would like it to be a smooth transition. Still, you have no doubt that as long as Luke is himself, he will be a hit.

Currently it is 2:00 and most of your family is at your house sitting around the living room making small talk. Of all things in life, that is not your strong suit so you just sit in silence, half listening to the conversations and half wondering when the doorbell will ring at Luke's arrival. The family Luke will be meeting is your parents, older sister, younger brother, two aunts and uncles, a handful of cousins, and your grandparents on your mom's side. More people than you expected. You hope Luke doesn't choke under the pressure.

"So Y/N, your boyfriend is coming too?" one of your aunts asks. Everyone stops their conversations and turns to you once they hear that.

"Yeah he should be here soon. I think you all will like him." you answer smiling around at everyone.

"If you picked him, I know we will love him. How long have you been dating now?" your uncle, your aunt's husband, asks.

"A few months. Just please go easy on him. He's really nervous as it is and he's meeting a lot of new people. The last thing he needs is someone giving him a hard time." You say that last part directly to your other uncle. He is notorious for scaring your boyfriends and making them feel uneasy.

"What are you lookin' at me for?" he asks feeling "insulted." "Nah I'm just kidding. I know, I'll behave."

"Good, you better." The doorbell rings so you stand saying, "Okay that's him. Remember, be nice." You walk to the door and before you open it, you realize you forgot the fact he will be showing up in converse, black skinnies, and a band tee with his hair quiffed. Not exactly the best clothing for Thanksgiving dinner with the family but it will have to do.

Upon opening the door, you see a sight you have never seen since you have known this boy. Contrary to what you thought, Luke stands before you in a button up shirt, black pants, and dress shoes, with his blonde hair slicked back, and even his lip ring is out. He also has a bouquet of flowers in his hand. "Luke?" you ask shocked. You open the door further and let him in.

"Hello, everyone! Hi, sweetie." he says stepping inside and giving you a kiss on the cheek.

Your parents come over and he says, "Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Y/L/N. It is so nice to meet you. These are for you, Mrs. Y/L/N." Luke then hands the bouquet to your mom. You stare at him disbelieving.

"Oh thank you, Luke. That is very thoughtful!" your mom says.

"No, no trouble at all. Good to meet you, sir." Luke says extending his hand out to your dad. Who are you???

"You too, Luke. Come on and meet everyone." your dad says smiling.

Luke takes your hand and you look at him and whisper "What are you doing?"

"Making a good impression." he whispers. You knew he would but you didn't think he would have to do this in order to do it. He goes around to each person and shakes their hand, talking all proper and being anything but himself. You're smiling and nodding along but inside you are not happy about this.