The Summer Everything Changed

Chapter 38

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Luke's POV:

I managed to stay sober. Even though I had a couple drinks. I drove the boys back home.

Kathy would probably be at her parents' house so I was alone for the night.

Images of my relationship with Aria flashed through my head all day long. It was only 10pm.

Without thinking, I was back at the beach again. I was walking across the sand, not caring where I ended up at the moment. Kicking the dirt as I walked, and I shoved my hands into my pockets.

Suddenly, I was starting to doubt my marriage tomorrow.

Then out of nowhere, I saw Aria leaning against a rock. She was peacefully sleeping. Hugging her knees to her chest and her head laying on them.

I took in the image, thinking about the nights I used to stay up just watching her chest rise and fall back down as she breathed. I took the moment to memorize how peaceful she looked.

Now I admit it. It's really Aria. It's really her. She's the one. How could I have let myself think Kathy was the one.

I rushed to Aria's side, making sure not to wake her up just yet.

I had the urge to brush her hair out of her face but I decided against it.

Then I gently shook her awake.

"Luke?" She rubbed her eyes and looked at me. I smiled at her face.

"I found you sleeping here." I explained. "What time is it?" She sleepily asked, willing herself to get up.

"Around 10." I answered. "Ugh I have to get home. Tomorrows your big day. You should get some sleep." Aria said, she started to make her way past me but I grabbed we by the arm.

"Wait." I said.

Aria looked at me with alert eyes. She no longer looked tired.

"Walk with me. I could use my best friend right now." I gave her a weak smile.

Without hesitation, she led the way.

"Is something wrong?" Aria asked. "I think I want to back out of the wedding now." I admitted.

"What?" Aria asked. I could tell she was shocked, even though I didn't look at her.

When she knew that I wasn't going to answer, she asked now, "Why?"

I shrugged. "I'm only 19. I don't think I can handle being married now." I lied. That wasn't the real reason.

I wanted Aria. No one else. Ha. I'm such a dumbass for just now realizing it.

Aria's POV:

Luke was unbelievable! Is he turning into some kind of player now!? First me, now Kathy. Who's next?

"Luke you can't just propose to her then say you want to leave her! Why don't you just kill her if you're going to do that!" I threw my hands up in exclamation.

Luke looked like he wanted to laugh but he knew I would've slapped him.

"Luke are you on drugs?" That's right, I dared to ask that question. "Are you feeling okay?"

Luke laughed, doubling over. "No!" He said through his laughter.

"Then what the hell is wrong with you!?" I angrily asked, punching him in the arm. He slowly rubbed the spot I had hit him, and he just smiled.

"Aria I have something to admit." Luke said.

For some reason. I didn't like where this was going. My stomach was in knots now as he inched closer.

I stepped back a lot, up until he had me against a rock.

"What?" I asked.

"I love you." He breathed.

WHAT!?

"Luke you need to get some rest. Come on ill drive you. Where's your car?" I said. Luke threw back his head in laughter. "I'm not kidding."

"Luke stop. Lets just go before-"

He cut me off, kissing me like he used to. My hands placed on his chest as he pulled me closer. This was better than anything else. Our lips perfectly in sync like always. This was wrong but I missed it so much.

"Believe me now?" Luke asked when I broke away. I didn't know what to answer. I couldn't just say no. Because there was so much meaning in this kiss. I never wanted to break away but I had to.

"I'm not lying to you Aria. I love you so much." Luke said.

Without another word, I crashed my lips on to his. This is what I wanted. I've wanted this for so long and now I couldn't get enough. He was addicting.

Suddenly my phone rang, interrupting our moment. I started to pull it out but Luke stopped me. "They can wait." He said in between kisses.

After a few more minutes my phone wouldn't shut up. "Who the fuck is that?" Luke asked irritated.

I pulled out to see who it was. "Kathy." I suddenly felt a pang of guilt. I answered the phone.

"H-Hi Kathy." I greeted. "Do you know where Luke is? I've been calling him. Just wanted to tell him goodnight." Kathy said sweetly.

Fuck me. Kathy loved Luke a lot and here I was making out with him.

"Uh. Haven't seen him. I'm just at the beach. I'll try to call him." I lied. What was I supposed to say? "Oh hey Kathy I'm making out with your fiancé." Yeah cause she totally wouldn't kill me.

"Thanks! See you tomorrow!" Kathy then hung up.

I squeezed my eyes shut. "I feel awful." I said. "It hurts me too." Luke looked lost in thought.

"Luke. I want to he with you. I really do. But this is all so wrong. I can't be with you. We would hurt everyone we love here." I shakily said. Tears rolled down my face as I said those words.

"We can't be together." Luke repeated.

"No you're wrong." Luke said now. I shook my head, unsure of what to say. "I'm so sorry Luke." I wiped away a tear and pushed past him.

"No." Luke grabbed my arm and pulled me into a hug.

All I knew next was, I was cuddled into him as we sat on the sand.

"Remember when I promised forever it would be us?" Luke said. I nodded my head. "Forever seems impossible now." I voiced my thoughts.

"Forever can't happen." I sadly said. "No matter how hard we try. We can't just leave Kathy heart broken like that. You'd let your fans down because they love you and Kathy. And you've already spent so much money on this wedding. You can't just drop everything for me."

"I can though. Because I love you." Luke insisted. I could feel him breathing down my neck. I wanted to take his face in my hands and kiss him. That's all I wanted to do. I wanted to feel safe in his arms everyday. But I couldn't. I needed it. But I couldn't have it. All because I let it go.

"Luke-" but I was cut off by the words that changed my life forever.

"Run away with me."

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