Bring Me Back (L.R.H)

~16~

Song suggestions:
X&Y~ Coldplay
Look After You~ The Fray
Close~ Nick Jonas
/ALY/
I had been staying at Luke's for a week. It was so nice, just being in an environment where I knew I was safe and cared for. My mother called me and asked where I had been, as far as she knew I was temporarily living with Thea.
Luke went to the gym to work out with the boys and I sat in the quiet apartment. It was a rainy day, but I loved the soft raindrops hitting the windows.
The rain comforted me. I always found storms relaxing, ironic right?
Curled up on the couch I sketched a picture of two hands. My hand in Luke's... Luke's rough calloused hands holding my smaller soft ones.
Ed Sheeran played softly from the record player in the corner of the room. I was in my own peaceful world. Everything was perfect. I was content in this peaceful moment.
Luke texted me asking if we could meet for coffee at this café down the street. I got dressed and placed the sketch on the kitchen table.
The walk to the little café down the street was nice. The rain drizzled over my umbrella, the wind blew a very slight breeze. For a rainy day, there were plenty of people out and about.
When I rounded the corner to the café, the warm feeling in my heart ceased. I no longer had a smile on my face. All I could feel was panic running through my veins.
He sat at the table in front of the window. He turned the pages of a magazine, sipping his drink. He was back.
I was frozen in place, a huge lump forming in my throat, my blood turning cold, my heart beating all too fast. For some reason, my gaze stayed locked on him.
Before I got the chance to move he glanced up and saw me. At first he looked shocked  then he smirked.
I turned to run but he bolted out of the café and caught up with me.
"Alyse!" He gripped my arm, turning me to face him.
I couldn't even form a coherent word I was so scared.
"I miss you Rose."
"Don't call me that." I seethed. Hopefully he couldn't sense the fear in my voice.
"Why not? You used to love it."
I stepped back farther from him. A puzzled look decorated his face, followed by that devilish smirk.
"Stop moving away from me." He commanded.
"I-I don't have to listen to you anymore."
"You look great Aly." He grabbed my wrist tightly.
I struggled to break free of his grip but it just got tighter.
"Let go of me." I mumbled.
He began dragging me away from the building. "Aly I think we have some catching up to to, c'mon back to my pla-"
"Fuck off!" I raised my voice, struggling to free my wrist, smacking him with my other.
He halted and glared down at me. "You're still mine okay? Now shut up before I have to shut you up myself....just like old times."
A lump rose in my throat at his words. Of course he would use my fears and insecurities against me.
My arm was starting to ache from how tightly he held it. I fought back the tears brimming my eyes. This was going to happen again, and there is nothing I can do to prevent it.
Before he could turn to drag me to his car, a familiar Australian voice spoke from behind me.
"Alyse, who's this?"
I faced Luke, who could probably sense the fear radiating off of my body.
"This is...uh this is Trevor." I stuttered. I so desperately wanted to lunge into Luke's arms where I could be safe and warm.
He glanced between Trevor and I. Luke snaked his arm around my waist. "Sorry I was late for our coffee date babe, got carried away with the lads." He leaned in and pressed a kiss to my temple, his glare never leaving Trevor.
"So Aly, who might this be?" Trevor snarled, his grip still on me.
"Luke," Luke spoke up, reaching a hand out to Trevor. "Now I'd appreciate it if you would take your hand off my girl."
Trevor chuckled. "So you've already got another one to fall into your trap?"
Luke intertwined his fingers with mine, then wrapped his free arm around my shoulders, pulling me to him.
I didn't answer. I just stared at the ground because looking him in the eye was too painful.
"Listen Aly, I'm around if you ever want me okay? When you want that old feeling that only I can give you, I'm around." He smirked, pressing a slow kiss to my forehead.
The minute his lips touched me, Luke shoved him back. Neither said a word to each other. Luke just glared angrily, whilst Trevor wore a devious smirk.
"We'll talk later Rose."
When Trevor was gone Luke took me inside for coffee. He never asked about Trevor and he never spoke about what had just happened. I could tell the curiosity was bothering him the entire time though.
Back at the apartment Luke and I curled up on the couch to watch a movie. I rested my head on Luke's chest while he rubbed soothing circles on my back and hips. Eventually he sighed and took a deep breath.
"Aly?" He nudged me.
"Hm?" I hummed.
"Are you okay?"
"Yeah...yeah I'm okay." I lied.
In reality...I was terrible. Trevor was back and he hadn't changed a bit. Luke wouldn't find out about my past though, I wouldn't let myself be that weak in front of him. Honestly the fear of reliving that hell scared me beyond words, but it was my fight, not Luke's.
He hesitated before he answered, concern laced in his voice. "Promise me you'll tell me if something is going on, yeah?"
"Mhm. Yeah, promise." I nodded, snuggling further into his chest.
Luke squeezed me tight and picked me up bridal style, carrying me to the terrace. The rain had stopped and the sun was setting. It was an amazing sight.
Pastel pink and electric orange painted in sky. The scene was truly stunning.
Luke took a seat on the lawn chair and held me in his lap. We sat in silence watching the sunset. Suddenly I heard Luke humming something. It sounded like 'X & Y' by Coldplay. He combed his fingers through my hair lightly, and traced shapes in my shoulder.
Earlier Luke had called me his girl. Lately, I found that being the only thing I could think about; being Luke's girl. Saying Luke is a special boy would be the understatement of the century. Of course there were loads of things for me to discover about him, and we'd only known each other for nearly two months, but I really, really cared about him. The subject was weighing heavy on my heart. I didn't want to fuck things up by bringing it up, but what were we?
"You called me your girl earlier." I whispered. His breath quickened. I glanced up at the silent boy holding me.
Luke sat still for a moment. His gaze was still focused on the sunset. If we weren't so close together I'd swear he didn't hear me. Finally he pressed a kiss to my forehead without saying a word. He let his soft plump lips linger there for a moment, then nuzzled his nose against the spot.

/LUKE/
"You called me your girl earlier." Aly spoke. Her voice was quiet and soft, as if she was scared of my answer.
I did call Aly my girl, and hell I meant it. For some reason I felt like Alyse Cohen really was mine. Not like I owned her, but like our hearts were sewn together.
Relationships don't work with me though. It's always my fault when things get fucked up. I screw peoples hearts and minds up and I can't change it. That's what scares me about being with Aly.
If I ruin her...if I even taint her divine soul in the slightest, I'll never forgive myself. If I let myself get too close, things would get messy.
She was magnetic though, and the more I'm around her the more I feel like I truly need her to stay sane. Was it worth the risk? Risking all of this serenity with her, just to become something more?
My heart tells me yes, but my head tells me protect her. Even if that means protecting her from me.
Kissing her forehead, I cherished her for a moment. There was nothing to say, because she would be hurt by my words. I'll never hurt Aly, if I did...my heart would burst out of my chest.
"Come with me angel." I mumbled easing her off my lap.
I didn't tell her where we were going just led her to the elevator. When we got to my car she pressed on and on about where I was taking her. I opened the car door for her, and kept my hand on her thigh as I drove.
She reached her small hand up to play with my hair. The feeling of her fingers brushing through my locks gave me goosebumps. She lightly tugged on the hair at the nape of my neck. Every time she touches me it feels like fireworks. Sometimes it drove me mad because she was so perfect I could hardly stand it.
We arrived at the beach and her eyes lit up. I squeezed her leg and gave her a grin. As soon as I parked the car she was bolting for the water.
She ran faster than I'd ever seen her move. I walked along behind her, watching the most beautiful girl in the world bask in her own little world.
Aly kept running, I though for sure she would stop, but she kept going. Even when she reached the shore she kept going. The girl still had her clothes on and everything.
I chuckled watching her. Taking a seat in the sand I kept my gaze on her.
"Luke! Come be with me!" She twirled in the water like a ballerina.
That's all it took. Five simple words. I couldn't deny her. I tossed my shoes to the side and ran in after her.
When I got out as far as she was, she wrapped her arms around my neck. Placing a quick kiss to my lips and collar bones, she then rested her head on my shoulder. I held her tight against me.
Neither one of us uttered a word. We just listened to the waves crashing and our hearts beating. One day Aly would open up to me. One day she would understand that I'm never going to harm her or leave her, but I'm going to love and protect her.
That was the crazy thing, I was falling more and more in love with Alyse as each second passed.

A/N: sooo... here's this. I realize this has taken forever but I was really discouraged and busy. I'd be stoked if even one person kinda liked this chapter. I don't want to give up on this book but I can't help but feel like nobody's reading it.
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