LIVING WITH MY BEST FRIEND-[c.h.]

chapter 52 (the one where she breaks down)

"So what do you want to do today?" he runs his fingers through his blonde mess.
i shrug placing a glass of water to my lips.
"Well I was thinking about going to Michael's later on and you can come with me if you want. "
"I don't know. . ." i sigh remembering the unpleasant conversation i had with Michael just an hour ago.

Before i could overthink the situation even more Luke grabs onto my shoulder. "It's not like you have anything better to do. " he chuckles mockingly. "Fine" i roll my eyes. He's right. If he didn't invite me I'd probably be in my bed all day thinking about Calum. But no. I'll try my best to distract myself from thoughts of that jerk .

"Okay give me 15 minutes to get ready " he stands up and walks over to the staircase. "Okay i need to get ready as well" i look down at the ketchup stain on my shirt. And he nods and chuckles.

"Oh hi " my mom waks out of the bedroom.
"hey" i smile "I'm going to Michael's house " i say noticing a little cringe on her small face. She doesn't seem to like Michael because he has red hair, tattoos and piercings. "With Luke. . ." i try to relax her and for my luck it worked.

"Okay fine. " she gives me a half smile and i run up the stairs.
I pull the shirt over my head and wiggle the shorts down my legs. I look into the mirror noticing small hickeys starting to fade. I shake my head before i could start another 'thinking about Calum' session in my head and pull
the ripped jeans out of one of the bags and rip the price tag off. I admire the way they hug my waist perfectly and reach out for another bag to take a black Adidas sweater out.

I pull it over my head and quickly run down the stairs.

I open the door to Luke's house and sit on the couch. A minute later i see him walk down the stairs with his hair perfectly spiked up . "You look cute" he says as he reaches out for ny hand.

"Cute?" i cringe, roll my eyes and flip my hair for an extra dramatic effect. We both laugh and head over to his car. The drive there was silent mostly because the music was filling the silence between us.

AFTER A 15 MINUTE RIDE I climb out of the car and walk towars the front door of Michael's house. "Don't knock" i hear Luke walk up behind me as he notices my fist making its way to knock on the cherry wood. I smile at him as he pushes the doorknob down and enters the house.

"We're here." Luke shouts placing his car keys on the kitchen counter slowly taking his denim jacket off.

"Down here" Michael replies moments after . As we're walking down the stairs Luke's hand holds onto my waist . "Well well well" Michael smirks at us and places the controller down on the couch next to him.

"Hello to you too" i roll my eyes playfully . Before i can protest he pulls me into a hug. "Sorry about earlier" he whispers into my ear . "It's okay" i give him a soft smile and he suddenly looks much more relaxed than he did moments ago .

"Ashton!" i let out a small squeak. "Long time no see" he chuckles standing up only to pull me against his toned chest. "Yeah " I frown plopping on the couch next to him .
We were talking about collages and parties for two hours and I'm actually feeling a little better . "Brook just texted me a picture of her and Calum lying on the bed. Honestly no one gives a sh-" Ashton stops ,his eyes darting to Luke and Michael while they are giving him a glare as a sign to stop talking.

"What?" i stand up anger filling me. "I-i" Ashton starts to apologize but i cut him off. "Can you guys just tell me what's going on?" i shout at them biting my cheek to stop the tears from rolling down. They all look around trying to avoid eye contact with me.

"You know what fuck you guys . I can't believe i actually considered you as my friends " i snap and run upstairs. I sit on the porch and burry my face into my palms.
The worst part is that i considered Calum as my best friend since we were 2. What is happening to him. The Calum I lived with back in Seattle would never hurt me like this. What's happening to me.

I feel a strong pair of arms wrap around me. I snap my head up and see Luke. "Stay away from me. " i push him away "No Kayla I am your friend don't you ever doubt that!"

he tightens his grip and i shoot him a glare. "Friend? You were in on this. you know exactly what's going and you don't want to tell me ." i return back to sobbing. "I-"
"No Luke just drive me home and never speak to me again. " I shout and run to his car as i hear him unlocking it .
The drive back home was quiet .
"wait I'm sorry baby. . .Kayla"he corrects himself as his fingers are gripping tightly around my arm. "yeah sure you are" i jerk my arm away and slam the car door.
Luckily I didn't bump into anyone on my way to my room. I lie on my bed trying to collect my thoughts but i ended up falling asleep fully clothed . awesome.