On the Road Again || Luke Hemmings

Part Twenty-Nine

"Here's your medicine sweetie." Luke smiled. I flashed a small smile back before taking the pill out of his hand. For the past week Luke has been waking up with me every morning before school to make sure im taking my medicine. I told him that it was completely unnecessary but he disagreed with me. So im letting him do what he wants. I popped the pill in my mouth and Luke handed a cup of water. I swallowed it down and put the cup in the sink. "Okay, i'll see ya later Lewi." I smiled and walked towards the front door. "Oh no no," Luke ran after me, grabbing my wrist. "You're not getting away that easy. Where's my kiss?" He frowned, puffing out his bottom lip. I turned around and shuffled closer to him, placing a soft kiss on his lips. He smiled down at me and kissed my forehead. "You're cute." I giggled, poking his cheek. "You're cuter." He grinned, repeating my action. "You're both gross, now will you shut up." My brother groaned and his girlfriend shoved his shoulder. "Shut up Nick, i think they're adorable!" She laughed. "Nick leave me alone and go to work." I said, rolling my eyes. "Whatever, have fun at school. And Luke, stop trying to swallow my sisters face okay?" He asked and Luke nodded. "Okay, bye, love you." "Love you too. Have fun at work!" I yelled back as he and his girlfriend walked out the door. "Sorry about him." I sighed and Luke chuckled. "It's fine baby. I think he's funny." "Okay well i really have to go." I urged and Lukes smile faltered. "One more kiss?" He pouted and i nodded. "One more kiss."

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When i walked into English this morning my teacher handed me a green slip of paper, indicating that my guidance counselor wanted to see me. Now 3 hours later, im sat in the guidance office waiting to be called back. My legs started shaking and i felt my heart rate increase a ton. "Come on back Amanda." I heard Ms. Markovitz call. I let out a breath that i didnt know i was holding, and walked into her small room. I sat down next to her desk and almost immediately she handed me a thin packet. I looked over the first page and it felt like my heart stopped. "What's this?" I gulped, already knowing the answer. "We're signing you up for college next fall." She replied. I nodded slowly and began filling it out. I had only few questions about it but other than that the application was simple. Once i finished, i handed it back to her and she stared at me for a moment. Fuck, this cant be good. "You took the SATs already right?" She asked and i nodded. "Did you meet the requirements for you to graduate?" I shrugged. "Im not sure." I mumbled and she hummed, then began searching through her computer. "Ah, there you are." She said. "Awh, you were so close. But you can take them again," Then she began listing off numerous different tests that i should take, making me feel completely overwhelmed. I soon left her office, feeling extremely sick to me stomach an like i was going to cry.

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As soon as 6th period ended, i went to the front office and signed myself out for the day. I needed to go home. The drive was short. My mind being all over the place. I pull into the driveway and shut my car off. I hop out and slam the door before running onto the porch. I take out my house key and aggressively shove it into the door knob, unlocking it. I pushed the door open and throw my bag onto the floor. I looked up and saw Luke standing in the door way to the kitchen. He furrowed his eyebrows and took in my appearance. I was a wreck. "What are you doing home so early?" He asked. I felt tears stream down my cheeks and i shook my head before bolting upstairs. I ran into my room and fell onto my bed. I heard heavy footsteps coming up the stairs and enter my room. I continued sobbing into my pillow as Luke sat down next to me. "Sweetie, what's wrong? Please talk to me." He pleaded. I rolled over and sat up, bringing my knees to my chest. I wiped my wet cheeks and dried them with my sleeves. Luke shifted over to me and wrapped his arm around my waist, pulling me into his side. I rested my head on his shoulder and he kissed my forehead. "If i dont take a bunch of state tests or if i dont get the required scores on them, it's possible that i might not be graduating in June." I breathed, making sure to speak slowly so i didnt overwhelm myself. Luke pulled me tighter into his side and kissed the top of my head. "Amanda, you're going to graduate. I know you will. And with whatever tests you have to take, i'll help you prepare. I'll help you study every chance i can okay?" He said and i nodded, feeling slightly better already.

*****

For the past few hours, Luke and I sat in my room, surrounded by darkness as the sun slowly set. The only light in the room being the fairy lights strung around my bed and along my wall that Luke plugged in when he thought it was getting too dark. We didnt talk much, the most we did was just when he reassured me a few times that i was going to graduate and that he has so much faith in me. Which helped a whole lot. But other than that, we just sat in each others company, listening to my "Relax" playlist that Luke made on my phone for me.

"Nothing like the rain, nothing like the rain when you're in outer space, when you're in outer space."

Luke sang quietly along to one if their newest songs. He gently grabbed a strand of my hair and twirled it between his fingers, causing me to giggle.

"Love me like you did, love me like you did, i'll give you anything, i'll give you anything."

I sang and Luke looked down at me with wide eyes, and a goofy grin spread across his face. "Why dont you sing more often?" He asked. "I sing plenty, i'll have you know. Just not around you." I teased. He smacked his hand onto his chest in mock hurt, gasping loudly. "Well if that isnt the rudest thing." He huffed and i laughed. He looked at me with full admiration in his eyes and a lopsided grin pulling at his lips. "Ive missed that laugh." He stated and i tilted my head. "What do you mean? I laugh all that time." I said, shrugging my shoulders. "No. I mean, yeah you do, but this laugh is different. This laugh is more genuine and real. It's the laugh i hear only when you're with me. And im happy that i can contribute to that. Im happy that i make you happy, that i can make you yourself again." He smiled and i felt my cheeks get hot. "I know i tell you this all the time Luke, but you are the absolute best thing that has ever happened to me. And i just," I paused, huffing out a breath. "I just love you so much." I finished and he flashed me a small grin. "And i know i tell you this all the time too, but i feel the exactly the same way. I love you too sweetie, so, so much."

(:| hello earthlings! I am so sorry, i meant to post this awhile ago. Forgive me plez. Anyway, hope you like this part bc i did. Luke is honestly breaking my heart man i swear. Okie byeeee <3

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