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{Kathryn's POV}

As I walk into the school one thing is on my mind, Luke. I haven't seen him since Saturday and it's Wednesday now. I'm really worried. Of course, I could be overthinking this and he's just sick at home, but something tugs at my heart and I know that something is wrong. I have tried to not be nosy and ask Emily where he is but I honestly can't take it anymore. I find her standing next to her locker with Michael. Michael leans down and kisses her before walking away. I guess they made up.

"Hey Emily, wait up!" I call after her as she's walking away hand in hand with Michael.

"Hey! I didn't see you there. What's up," She smiles.

"Can I ask you something in private?" She looks at Michael and he just stares back at her as if I'm some scary person.

"Please," I huff.

She sighs, "Sure, I'll see you later Michael."

"Okay." He places a quick kiss on her lips before walking away.

"So what we're you going to ask me?" She looks nervous.

"Um...I noticed that Luke has missed Monday and yesterday...is everything okay?" I struggle talk.

She sighs, "I don't know."

"Did something happen?" I hate to be nosy but the thought of someone hurting Luke verbally or physically fuels me with anger.

"Look Kathryn, it's sweet of you to ask, but I really don't know." She has to know something he's her brother. They live in the same house. It's not like they can avoid each other.

I plan on just nodding my head and walking to 1st period with her. Instead my mind speaks for itself. "Do you think you could give me his number?" I mentally slap myself. Good going Kathryn.

"Um...I don't know if that would be a good idea." She says nervously.

"Please Emily I have to talk to him." I plead.

"Tell you what. I'm going to Michael's place after school and I should be there for about 2 hours. Luke will be at the house. You should stop by." She smiles.

"Okay, thanks Emily."

"No problem, but can you please do me a favor?" She bites her lip.

"Sure anything!"

"If you find out what's going on with him, please tell me."

"Yea sure." I smile even though I know that there is a small chance I will tell her.

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School passes by quickly. Each minute that passes by is a minute closer to when I'll see Luke. I might sound crazy but the thought that something could've happened to him kills me.

A couple minutes pass by and my phone vibrates in my pocket. I pull it out and find a message from my mom on the screen.

In a meeting. I'm not going to be able to pick you up today. Get a friend to take you home. Love you

Great I would normally just catch a ride with Emily and Luke but Emily is with Michael and Luke is at home.

The bell rings and I have no clue what I'm going to do. I walk out to the parking lot. I really should make more friends. Emily is really my only friend right now and she can't even drive. I'm just friends with Michael because of Emily, and I have no clue if Luke even considers me a friend.

A couple minutes later Calum walks by me and to his car. Come on Kathryn just ask. Calum never really hangs out with Luke, Michael, Emily and I, so I've never truly gotten to know him. You need a ride. Who else is there to ask?

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