One Lucky Puppy

Chapter 3: Crap.

"So, I'll pick you up?" I asked, slipping my shoe on. "I have a car, you don't. How will you be picking me up exactly?" Elle laughed on the other side of the line.

"I'm using Ashton's car." I readjusted the phone on my shoulder as I slipped my other shoe on. "Ah." She giggled.

"I'll be there in ten." I smiled although she couldn't see it. "See you then." 

 I hung up, told Ash I was leaving, and drove to Elle's house.

She was waiting for me when I pulled up. I got out, opened her door, and shut it after she got in. 

"Leggo!" I smiled.

• • •

We walked out of the theater, arguing over who the best guardian of the galaxy was. "It was obviously Groot."

"No! The Star Lord! I mean, did you see how hot Chris Pratt was?" Elle laughed. "I'm hot!" I exclaimed, motioning at my body. She eyed me up and down. "Hm... I don't know." She hummed, smirking. 

I pouted, opening her door. "You are cute though." She winked, climbing the car. I blushed, getting my seat.

• • •

"I'm home!" I announced. "Oh, good. The traitor's back!" I rolled my eyes at Luke's comment and headed to the kitchen.

"How was your date?" Luke asked harshly as I grabbed a banana. "It wasn't a date. And it was great, once I turned my phone off, ignoring you."

"Whatever you're trying-"

"I'm not trying anything."

"-won't work. I'm her friend. You're just someone she met two weeks ago."

"And I thought you were my best friend. I guess we're both wrong." I snapped, storming up to my room.

The closed door didn't keep me from hearing the fight downstairs. "Luke! The poor boy's not doing anything!" Ashton exclaimed. "Sure he isn't! All you ever do is take his side! Same as Michael! It's not fair! Picking on the youngest! It freaking sucks! Why are you taking his side? He's the one who started it!"

"He didn't do anything! He's allowed to befriend whomever he likes! Since when are you his freaking mum?" I balled up my jeans in frustration. What the hell did I even do to him? I was honestly on the verge of tears.

"I'm not his mum! If I was, he wouldn't be this rude!" That's it! I jumped up, running downstairs. I tackled Luke, actually landing a punch on him. "I don't care what you say about me! But you say one more lie about my mum, I'll beat the hell out of you!" Ashton then pried me off of Luke who stared at me in shock.

I broke out of Ashton's grip, going back to my room. I then cried. I just- I just punched one of my best friends. I can't believe I did that.

• • •

There was a knock at my door, but I didn't move. They left.

I got a text shortly after that. I just wanted to say I'm sorry for what I said about your mum. I didn't mean it. I was just mad. I'm sorry. Luke texted.

Me: Whatever. 

I heard scratching on the door and let the puppy in. "Hey, Fudge." I sighed. He sat next to where I laid on the bed.

"I just want to be her friend. Why is that so bad?" I asked myself. I pet the dog, slowly falling asleep.

• • •

I woke up to my phone ringing, as did Ashton. "Sorry," I apologized, "Hello?"

"Lucky's acting weird. I don't know what's wrong or what to do. Calum, tell me what to do. The vet's not open. What do I do?" Elle cried. "Hey, calm down. I'll be there shortly."