my story // luke hemmings

chapter two

When I think of him, I suddenly understood what everyone was talking about. How when they look into their eyes all the stars suddenly align. How when they hear that one song they can remember the moment they saw them for the first time. I understand now.

I now think of the boy that caused me so much pain when I hear that one song. And when I see him in the hallway my heart races a little faster even though I know it shouldn't. If i'm over him why do I still try to "accidently" linger around the girls restroom a little too long just to see him in the morning at his locker? Why? If he's such a bad guy like I told myself he was, why does he make my stars align?

Luke might just pass me in the hallway not even looking at me, but trust me, i'm looking at him.

Xoxo,

Autumn

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I haven't really talked to Luke since that day. Maybe once in a while when me and that jerk got into an argument about how he talks about women. I found out that jerk's name is Michael. Don't get me wrong, Michael can be kinda funny when he wants to be, but from what i've heard, he's the biggest dick ever. I don't know why Luke sits and chats with him in Ms. Ramesh's. 

The thing is I don't even know Luke. All I know is that I get nervous every time I see him and my cheeks turn a bright red. And when I say bright red, I mean it. It's so embarrassing. I really want to get to know him and see what he's hiding under that black hoodie.

There's something about that black hoodie I love. It just suits him so well. He's so attractive in it. He's mysterious enough, but with that black hoodie it makes it seem even stronger. And there's nothing I love more than A, a challenge and B, a mystery.

But i'm in love with Calum. I know I know, it might now seem like it. But trust me I do. I've been in love with him for maybe a few months now. He's quiet, doesn't have much to say, but he's pretty funny when he does. Just seeing him puts a smile on my face. Don't hate me when I say this, but the thing I love most about him is that he's mine. Calum is a pretty popular guy with a background of girlfriends that didn't last long. That means i'm his longest relationship ever. I'm so happy that i'm his girl. 

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I walked into Ms. Ramesh's class and immediately saw that Michael wasn't here today. Even for a bad boy, he got to class on time. I walked down to my table in the very back and pulled out my phone. I've recently been obsessed with Temple Run, yes the first one and not the second one. The second one sucks. Anyways, i'm always trying to beat my high scores. It's honestly a lot of fun. I don't understand how it isn't popular anymore. Flappy birds are better than running in a temple huh?

I didn't even notice until 20 minutes into class that Luke was sitting all by himself in his black hoodie. I don't know what he's doing, those damn shoulders block the view, but I did notice he was trying to make eye contact with Ms. Ramesh. She noticed aswell and raised her eyebrows. 

"Can I go play my bass?" He said, getting out of his seat and walking over to her desk.

Luke plays bass for the orchestra. I've never heard him play, but I heard he's pretty good. I heard he's learning how to play bass guitar to play for the jazz band next year. And did you know that Luke is also on the football team? And the track team? I found this all out by my friend Ashton. Him and Ashton are pretty good buddies so I asked about him. Is that weird?

"You may, but you can't go alone." She said and my eyes widened. He scanned the room and his eyes locked with mine. His sly smile I witnessed a few weeks ago appeared on his face.

"Autumn."

As soon as he said that, my cheeks turned soo red. I was completely blushing and I kinda felt bad about it. Keyword: kinda. I got out of my seat and followed Luke out the door into the hallway. We fell silent for a moment as we started walking to the band hall, but he quickly said, "The band hall may or may not be open to practice in right now. Which would suck considering I suck enough without practice." 

I laughed, and looked up to meet his eyes. The smile was still painted onto his face but he was looking straight forward. "I bet you don't suck. Ashton says you're pretty good." I let out.

"Oh, you're friends with Ashton?" He asked, now opening the door to the band hall to see that it had a bunch of girls sitting on the ground making friendship bracelets. 

"I'm sorry, you guys can't come in. We are in a meeting." A lady in her mid 20's said. Luke and I finally made eye contact with each other with confused looked on our faces.

"Oh alright, that's cool." 

We then walked slowly back down the halls. I knew if we went back into Ms. Ramesh's room we wouldn't talk again and that I would be bored out of my mind just sitting there. I had to do something.

"I don't want to go back to class." I stopped in my tracks as I said that. He noticed and turned to face me. 

"Why? It's boring here in the hallway." He scoffed ever so slightly. Ashton told me he can kinda be an ass sometimes. I don't mind though. 

"I just don't ok?"

I started walking up the stairs and I heard him follow. I knew I needed to do something to first make conversation and second to make him remember me. We started walking past classes in session and I had an idea. I tucked and rolled on the ground passed the doors with the windows into the full classrooms. I heard him start to laugh as I got into spy positions.

"You really are something Autumn." He said, and I turned back to him.

"Inspired by Secret Agent Barbie. It's a game I got when I was five and I still never finished it."

He looked into my eyes as I stood up. He was chuckling ever so slightly. Was it bad I wanted him to kiss me?