earbuds ; lrh

1.5

☼ B r i n e l l e ☼

We quickly arrived at school. Every day, whether if it was and a or b day, we always had to go to homeroom first. Which I'm glad since Luke is in that class and we get to go in the morning together. And it just makes me feel happier. Today again, I had trouble with my locker and I just ran over to Luke's so I could ask him for help. This time I actually forgot how to turn a lock. So, he asked me for my combination and I lend it to him. Of course I trust him. He opened it for me and actually taught me how to open one. And I'm a sophomore.

"Sorry, I'm so stupid," I said as he turned and smiled.

"No, don't worry about it, I did say you could always ask me for help,"

"Yeah, but it's already sophomore year, and I just forgot,"

"Well, at least you know now, right?"

"Yeah, but it was all because of you"

"Okay, okay, I think we should go to class now," Luke smiled as we went off to English.

The day went by fast. And I texted my mom to tell her I was walking home instead of riding the bus. Luke and I told each other that walking home is a better idea. Since we were assuming it'd take longer and we'd have no distractions and it'd just be us two.

"My back's killing me, why is my book bag so huge," I laughed.

"Here, let me help you,"

"Oh, Luke you don't have to-" I said, but I was too late as he slowly pulled my book bag or my shoulder.

"It's fine-" he smiled.

"Luke, I know this may sound cliché and all, but you're a really great friend, but, you care so much about me already and we just met yesterday, and I feel like I've known you for a longer time, sorry I'm like talking so much, but it's what I do when I have so many good feelings, and that's not often, and you just make me happy, Luke, thank you,"

"Brinelle," he said coming straight in with a hug.

"Well you make me happy too, and I can't put my thoughts into words as well as you do, but I feel the exact same way,"

We smiled and it was silent for a little bit. I was thinking about him.

"So, how's your day been?" he politely asked, breaking the silence.

"It's been good, you?"

"Yeah, it's great,"

"Just wondering, do you like school?"

"You see, I think nowadays they worry so much about a students' grades rather than making sure the've learned something, and then students are so pressured into getting straight A's when really that doesn't matter, you just need to be educated, I think it's messed up to be honest,"

"Oh my gosh, I definitely agree,"

"But, all in all I wouldn't call it boring, I don't think, maybe just exhausting,"

"Me too-"

"You know not many people actually listen to what I have to say, and it's nice to know that there's someone out there who will whenever you need them to, I think that's you-" I said facing him just as I looked away from the view in front of us.

"Well, how can someone not care so much about somebody else, or fake love, or just be so ignorant and not enjoy spending time with others, It's just me, I like being there for others, it makes me feel good-" he tried explaining and I understood him so well.

"I got you, it's a good thing to do." I nodded looking down at my hands playing with one another.

He chuckled and we arrived home quickly. Well, to my house. He offered us go to my neighborhood first, so I wouldn't be walking a long way home (lol 5sos reference) by myself.

"But then that means you'd be walking all by yourself, and I wouldn't want that-"

"Don't worry about me, I could always call you right?"

"Yep, of course," I said confused.

"Well, then I hope that's okay-"

"Yeah,"

We hugged goodbye as I ran up to my door.

I looked back seeing Luke.

"Thank you, again, for everything, even if it may seem like not much, but it all means a lot," I smiled not trying to make everything weird.

"You're welcome, see you tomorrow," he said waving.

I turned around and opened the door expecting that Jack wasn't home yet and he'd be arriving in an hour or so.

I did my regular free time routine. Stalking people on Instagram, watching YouTube videos, scrolling through Tumblr for hours, blasting music to my favorite artists which range from Justin Bieber to Nirvana, stuffing my face with food, and yeah. I managed to do a little bit of everything before Jack came home, but he wouldn't mind if I played music loudly, he does that too. Mom texted me saying she wouldn't be home until midnight, and I was just hoping that she wouldn't be too tired form working the whole day. When Jack came home he did his things and I did mine. I cooked dinner and Jack actually insisted to helping me so I taught him a little something in the kitchen. He seemed happy and so was I. For a little while I did a small workout, just to work mostly my core. I rested and crashed on my bed. I was so relaxed and then I got a text.

Luke: hi Brinelle, I didn't text you earlier because I wasn't sure what you were doing, but I really need someone to talk to I'm bored lol

Luke: but it's okay if you can't talk rn :)

Brinelle: No, don't worry, I'm here for ya, let's talk....

Luke: idk what to say i just bored,

Brinelle: lol it's fine whatever's good

Luke: can we talk about you?

Brinelle: what? me?

Luke: yes you, can I?

Brinelle: sure :))

Luke: ur sweet :)))

Luke: ur shy and it's cute :))))

Luke: ur clumsy and that's cute too lol :)))))

Luke: and much more :)))))

Luke: I like smiley faces

Brinelle: but I like your smile better lol

Luke: I'm smiling,

Brinelle: me too

Brinelle: now can I talk about you?

Luke: yep go ahead :))

Brinelle: ur caring which isn't a trait many ppl have or at least show in front of me :)))

Brinelle: ur understanding and I really like that :))))

Brinelle: ur really thoughtful :)))))

Brinelle: and loads more :))))))

Luke: I'm still smiling

Luke: now can we talk about us?

Brinelle: us? What do you mean? (lol Justin Bieber reference)

Luke: like us two,

Brinelle: ??? :)

Brinelle: as friends?

Luke: wait, I thought we were best friends :)

Brinelle: oh, I thought we were more than that :))

a/n: i think this is the end ilysm ♥