Silent Talks (Luke and Aleisha Fanfic)

Chapter 14

 Luke asked for a week with me and I gave it to him but I knew it, he wouldn't show up. It has been three days of waiting and I don't even what the fuck I'd gotten myself into. There was this weird part of me that was waiting for him and actually hoped but as usual I was stuck waiting and hoping for nothing. I repeat nothing. NOTHING. I can't say that I'm fine with him not showing up but there's this coward side of me that's kind of relieved because I didn't have to face him and my stupid feelings.

I've been laying in bed for almost the whole day because I felt really exhausted like the usual. Shannon has been bugging me all day and wants me to go to the park with him but I said no and wrapped myself burrito style in my blanket. I wasn't ready to let go of the comforts of my bed. I was about to fall asleep listening to a slow song when Shannon was suddenly shouting me that someone was here.

"Agh fuck." I groaned to myself. Glaring at nowhere imagining that, that was my visitor. I don't really want to be around people for the next months. I just want to lie down and let the air conditioner consume me. So I wrapped the duvet even harder around me. I closed my eyes again, relaxing and being one with the bed. Until someone knocked on my door. I didn't dare stand or say anything. I just realllllyyyy wanted to sleep. But this unknown mofo pulled my duvet and unwrapped the freaking burrito. I swat my hair away my face and instantly glared at whoever this person was. But I saw Luke and I was really surprised that he showed up now when he should've shown up like three days ago????? I felt like a deer wrapped in duvet caught in the headlights.

"What the f-" Then I realized I wasn't wearing any bra and I had shorts on. I covered myself up with my arms but he still held the surprised look. I looked down at myself and bruises littered my arms and legs. I didn't want to explain anything to him so I grabbed the duvet and covered myself up.

"Aleisha, why do you have so much bruises?"

"Luke can you please get out for a minute." He nodded but his face still confused. I changed into leggings and a sweater. I opened the door and waited for him to come in.

I knew immediately that he wanted to ask about the bruises and I wasn't ready to talk to him about it yet so I stayed silent and sat down on the bed.

"Aleisha why did you have so many bruises?' His voice laced with concern and his face contorted as if he's restraining himself from touching me.

"I fell down the stairs." The lie easily flowed out of my mouth and I looked at him straight in the eye. Still he knew I was lying. His brow quirked up easily detecting the lie. I lay down on my bed and wrapped the duvet around myself again. I was surprised when he didn't ask about the lie anymore but I knew that he just didn't want to pry and turn into a big nose.

I was even more surprised when a pair of arms wrapped around my waist. I was pretty sure that a whimper fell from my mouth. I was about to tell him to remove his arms but it was comforting and I remembered our little escapade in the old railway. I turned around to face him but his eyes were closed and his breathing was even. I noticed dark circles rimmed around his eyes. I wonder what made him so tired. I raised my hand up and feel his eyelashes that fell to his cheekbones to tickle my fingers. It was when he opened his eyes. His piercing blue eyes made me forget all the reasons why I shouldn't be laying here with him.

"Why are you here, Luke?" I whispered almost to myself.

"Because I made a promise." He hugged me closer to him and my heart was beating so fast. My chest was against his and I could feel his heartbeat. Nobody has ever made me feel this nervous and have butterflies in my stomach at the same time. I was sure that things between us are escalating quickly. I'm not even sure if we're suppose to be doing this?? The old railway was kind of a mishap and I let it slip. I'm stupid, I know, to let things like happen. I was letting my feelings get the best of me and take advantage of this very moment. His blue eyes were still staring at me so I stared back while having this weird telepathic conversation.

I looked him in the eye and because I am a woman of my word,"one week" I told him as if confirming what he had said before.

"One week that's all I need." Repeating himself like before.

I knew I agreed to this one week thing because I really wanted to spend time with him. Even though I knew we're both going to get hurt. Because I'm mean. Because I'm selfish. I

I licked my chapped lips when Luke ran his thumb over my lower lip.

" So fragile." He told to himself. I didn't really know how to respond. I think he wasn't really suppose to say it out loud. It was all quite a shocker right now. I decided to let this moment slip for now. Only because he really looks tired...and because this feels really comfy. I chuckled to myself because of my own statement. Who am I kidding??? Of course I want him here. Arms around me and body next to mine. Again, because I'm selfish. Because even though I shouldn't want this, I really do. So I let myself be selfish just for a moment. I closed my eyes and hope I don't regret this.

A/N: SORRY FOR THE SUPERRRRR LATE UPDATE!!!! I WAS BEING A LAZY ASS BUT HERE IT ISSSSS.