More Than a Fan || LRH

Part 23: Broken Home

I popped my head out of the water gasping for air then glared at Luke who was laughing his ass off.

"So whatcha gonna do babe?" His blue eyes locked to mine, "it was all in good fun, karma is a bitch."

"Oh nothing. Nothing at all." I smirked.

I made it to the stairs and climbed out of the cold water. Shivering from the slight breeze that passed at that exact moment. Luke grabbed a towel that was hanging on the fence and wrapped it around me.

"I better not get sick Hemmings," I said as he rubbed my shoulders.

We walked inside, everyone was doing their own thing. Calum went to bed. Ashton was on the couch listing to so classic rock, I think it was Queen. We walked up the stairs and down the hall. As we passed Michael's room I peeped my head in to see them cuddling watching Spider-Man.  I smiled to myself, I love seeing my best friend happy.

When we got to Luke's room I quickly ran into his bathroom and stripped from my wet clothes. I grabbed a dry towel and wrapped it around myself.  I walked out and saw he had a shirt out for me to sleep in.

"You're too sweet," I blushed, grabbing the shirt off the bed.

"Nothing sexier than my girl in nothing but panties and my shirt," he winked.

"Do me a favor and never say that again."

"Say what? Panties?"

I shuddered, "yes that word is so gross."

He laughed as he laid my suitcase on his bed. I pulled Luke's shirt over my head. It came to about mid thigh. I then unzipped my suitcase and grabbed  out my green lace cheeksters and slid them on.

I gabbed out my make up bag and went into the bathroom once again. I took  my contacts out and grabbed a make up remover wipes. I took my make up off then grabbed my glasses. I cleaned them off then put them on. Luke walked in and grabbed his toothbrush. We brushed our teeth together.

I put my tooth brush in his toothbrush  holder. Then threw my hair up in a messy bun.

"God you look amazing," Luke said gazing at me, while wrapping his arms around my  waist, pulling me closer to him.

I blushed while wrapping mine around his neck, "Luke I think you need your eyes checked."

"Why do you always do that?" He asked as him smile faded. 

My face turned puzzled, "do what?"

"Deflect all of my compliments, you're beautiful Sky."

"I don't know, I guess I just don't see what everyone else seems to see," I shrugged, dropping my arms while turning away from him.

He grabbed my arm and pulled me back towards him, his other hand caressed my cheek as his blue eyes looked deeply into mine. "You're perfect, to me, to Logan, to the band, your flaws make you, well, you. I love you for all of you and so do many others. Even the fans believe you're gorgeous inside and out."

I couldn't respond, I just nodded my head. I wrapped my arms around him and he held me close, lifting me to carry me over to the bed. He laid me down then climbed over me to his side. His arms then wrapped back around me as he kissed the top of my head. Then, without another word, we both drifted off to sleep.

The next morning I work up alone, with a note on my phone. 

NOTE: Good morning beautiful, I had to go to a photo shoot with the boys. There are pancakes and bacon down stairs, help yourself. Make yourself at home we will be back asap. I love you, Hemmings x

I got some breakfast then got ready. I headed into their music room and grabbed one of Luke's acoustic guitars. I turned on the mic and monitor along with the sound board. I strummed a couple cords to tune then started recording.

 I played the one of my songs, I strummed the whole thing then hoped on Ashton's drums. I put head phones on and listening to the guitar as I played. I then added piano. Finally, it was time for vocals. I quickly edited the three tracks together, plugged in my phone and downloaded a few orchestra tracks a few of my friends did for me, added them in then turned to the mic. I got up and put the head phones on then hit play. 

"They would yell, they would scream, they were fighting it out | I would hope, I would pray, I was waiting it out | Holding onto a dream | While I watch these walls fall down | Sharp words like knives, they were cutting me down | Shattered glass like the past, it's a memory now | Holding onto a dream | While I watch these walls fall down."

I could feel someone watching me so I turned as I was going into the last chorus. I shrugged it off and finished.

"You've gotta let it go, you're losing all your hope | Nothing left to hold, locked out in the cold |You painted memories then washed out all the scenes | I'm stuck in between a nightmare and lost dreams ... Hey mom, hey dad | When did this end? | Where did you lose your happiness?| I'm here alone inside of this brooooken hooOOoOomme ... Hey mom, hey dad | When did this end? |Where did you lose your happiness? | I'm here alone inside of this broken home | Who's right, who's wrong | Who really cares | The fault, the blame, the pain's still there | I'm here alone inside of this broken home | This broken home.." 

I could feel tears on my face as my knees gave out. So many thoughts and emotions hit me all at once.  I had never had the nerve to actually piece that song together. I don't know why I decided now but I was very very lad I did. It was great to finally speak what has been on my mind since years before my parents divorced.  Right before I hit the ground two arms caught me and snapped me out of my trance. 

"Sky, Skylar!" I could hear Luke as I regained control of my own mind, "look at me baby, It's okay, I'm here."

I said nothing as he gently dropped to floor with me in his arms.I let it all out everything I had been holding back for the past 6 years was out and there was nothing I could do but cry and cry.  He removed my headphones and held me closer then he ever had before.

After what felt like eternity, I took a deep breath and regained self control. I lifted my head from Luke's shoulder and he wiped my tears away. 

"Sky what was that?"

The 4 boys all turned to me, I had no idea what time it was or where my two best friends were during all of this. Luke stood up then helped me up. I sat in the chair where I edited. My legs were still queasy.

"A song I wrote about 6 years ago. I had never had the urge to sing it. I had people record an orchestra part but never ended up putting it together. I don't know why now was the time but I'm so beyond glad I got all of that out." I blushed embarrassed at the thought of what happened while I basically blacked out.

"Can we listen to it?" Ashton spoke up, shyly.

Luke turned to glare at him but i grabbed his face and looked him in the eyes. I planted a soft, chaste kiss on his nose, "its okay. I promise."

I put the head phones on and placed the vocal track on the instrumental and took in a deep breath, "ready?"

I unplugged the head phones and hit play. Luke grabbed my hand, I squeezed his a little too hard leaving a few bruises from my nails.

"So what do you think?" I asked as a few more tears escape,"does it sound okay?"

I looked around at them, each were speechless, this sent me into a panic. Times like this are reasons why I hate anxiety. "Hello, earth to 5SOS!"

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Sorry to end it short & on a cliff hanger. I didn't want to make you wait any longer & I didn't want this chapter to lose its meaning. I love you guys thanks for sticking with me & my story!

*DISCLAIMER: I KNOW ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT MUSIC EDITING*