Beside You || lrh 2013 MAJOR EDITING

I Made A Promise (Chapter 12)

•Stella's POV•

Saturday. First day of the break. I had nothing to do so I decided to take a walk outside.

The sun was shining on my skin as I stepped out of the house. It was still pretty early so it was still cold because of the dew on the plants.

My hands were across my chest as I walked around my neighbourhood. I finally made it to Luke's house. I just stood there, thinking if he was awake or not.

"Maybe not," I said to myself. I reached for my phone but realized I forgot it at home. "Shit," I mumbled. I was thinking of texting Luke but since I forgot my home, I won't be able to do that.

I sighed and walked going back to our house. On the way, I saw a figure walking too. I squinted to see who it was.

Michael.

What the actual heck? What's he doing here?

"Michael?" I said as we both got near each other.

"Stella," he smiled. "How's break so far?"

I laughed. "Mikey, it's just day one."

He smiled. "I finally got over you.'

"You did?" I said. This is amazing. This is good. Maybe he's okay with Luke now.

"Yeah, finally," he chuckled nervously.

I patted his shoulder. "Good job, Mikey."

"So.. Why are you out here?" he asked.

"I just went for a walk. It's been a long time since I've done it. Soo.." I said. "You?"

"Oh, I was just heading for Hemmo's. Has he told you about the tweet?"

"Oh my gosh, yes he did!" I said, pretending to be excited. To be honest, I wasn't. Because of what Audrey told me last night, I felt like I didn't want them to become famous anymore. But this is what they chose.

"Do you wanna come with me?" Michael asked.

"Uh, no. Because one, I'm in my pajamas. And two, I haven't eaten my breakfast," I said.

"Your house is just here," he said, pointing at his right.

I looked and he was right. Shit. I'm embarrassed.

I smiled. "Uh, okay. Wait for me, okay?" I said, running inside.

I ran up the stairs, went in my bedroom to change.

"Let me guess, you're going at Luke's house again," my brother, Kian, said by my door.

"Yep," I answered. "And Michael's waiting so.. I gotta go."

"Be careful, sissy!" I heard him call as I ran down the stairs.

"Let's go," I said as I met up with Michael outside.

"Will you miss us if we go?" Michael said. Shit. Don't bring up that topic.

"Uh..."

"Stella."

"Of course I will. I don't want you guys to go," I said, looking down at the ground.

"But this is Luke's dream."

"I know that."

"Will you let him leave?" Mikey said, stopping from walking.

I didn't want to answer. I felt a lump in my throat, meaning that I was about to cry. No. I shouldn't. I'm stronger than this.

But my eyes betrayed me.

Tears began to slide down my cheek and Michael hugged me.

"I don't want to," I said, sniffing.