The Story Of Another Us - L.H

CH.23

Luke's POV

"Mae, listen to me." I firmly told Jillie.
I was telling her how she shouldn't be that friendly towards a stranger, most especially a guy stranger, and she even gave the guy her contact when he asked for it. She had her eyes on her phone and was not even paying attention to what I was trying to tell her.

"Here's what Luke. You are not my father. He doesn't even act like this." She turned to me before heading upstairs with heavy steps. I ran my hand through my hair and let out a heavy sigh.

"She has a point, Sweetheart. You shouldn't control her like that especially when she's not even your girlfriend." Mom gave me a pat on the shoulder and started to unpack the groceries. "Drew seemed to be a good boy, very polite."

"Not you too, mom." I groaned.

"If I were you I'd work on it." She smiled at me. "You're not the only one after her. She's going to get hit on by guys whether you like it or not. So, if you hate it that much then do something about it." She had a serious face and if she didn't I would think she was just messing with me.

"Mom. You knew?"

I really didn't think she'll know, was I too obvious?

She let out a laugh.
"When we came back after that last vacation in Bali, you wouldn't stop talking about her, you don't usually do that." She laughed.

Wow, and I didn't realize I like her until I went out with Aleisha.

I bit my lips and looked at the stairway she disappeared into.

Have I really been in love with her that long?

Jillienne's POV

I was so pissed at Luke that I decided to just sleep it off, even skipping dinner. I woke up the next morning, starving and dead tired. I groaned and dragged myself to the bathroom to shower. I changed and rushed to the kitchen, not forgetting to grab my phone with me. I checked on my phone while I prepared myself breakfast since I couldn't find Liz anywhere in the house.

I got a new friend request on facebook and I saw a message from last night.

Drew Arnolds: Hey! Just wanna say sorry if I appeared rude coming at you like that. I must've offended him.

I squinted my eyes at the message as I placed my bowl of cereal on the table and sat down.

Jillienne: Hey, what are you sorry for?

Drew: I really thought Liz was your mom but she explained to me while we were talking that she was Luke's.

Drew: I'm really sorry. Good thing your boyfriend didn't hit me

Drew: though he looked like he was ready to land a punch on my face lol

I glared at my phone. I heard steps coming from the stairs as I was typing my reply, when I looked up I saw Luke walking into the kitchen with his eyes barely open.

Well, someone's up early.

He was scratching his bed head adorably, letting our a low groan when his hand missed the handle when he tried to open the fridge.
I couldn't help but smile behind my phone, trying to steal glances at him.

Just in case he realize I'm right here eating my breakfast he'll think I'm laughing at something I saw online. Smart, Jillienne.

I stopped laughing silently at Luke when I remembered I was about to reply to Drew.

Damn I get distracted really easy...

I was about to send a reply when my phone starting ringing and I jumped a little, looking over where Luke was standing getting his water. He looked at me surprised that I was there and I looked back at my phone. Drew was calling me on skype.

"Hello?" I said in a low voice.

'Hey! I'm calling for damage control.' He said in a deep voice making me laugh.

"No damage caused"

'I really didn't mean it. I hope I didn't cause a fight?' He said sincerely.

"No it was a mis..understanding..- " I told him. I didn't even realize I was staring at someone until a pair of eyes met mine. I gasped silently and looked away. "We're not like that." I mumbled.

'Oh , great ...'

"Yeah." I whispered, my eyes following Luke who was leaving the kitchen with his cereal.

Great, he's gonna avoid me again.

I told Drew I had to finish what I was doing before he called because it was important, I was eating breakfast but I was not in the mood to talk and I couldn't think of a better excuse.

I dropped the call and went back to eating my cereal a few minutes later I heard voices coming from the living room. I walked out of the kitchen to check and saw Ash, Cal and Mikey talking to Luke who had his back facing me.

"It has to be tomorrow."
Was all I heard.

The air was heavy and I couldn't figure out if they were arguing over something before I got there because they stopped talking when they saw me stepping in, well , most of them did.

"I can't leave. Not right now." Luke finished talking and he looked up at the boys who cleared their throats.

"What?" Luke asked them and they mumbled their goodbyes, smiling my way as they walked out of the house. Maybe I was angry at him but that shouldn't matter anymore.

"You're leaving?" I looked at Luke trying to hide the disappointment in my voice and hopeful that my face didn't give it up. Luke turned to me, surprised that I was there. He looked at me but his eyes soon wandered around, trying to avoid mine.

"They want us back tomorrow."

I nodded like I understood why he had to go, like I was fine even when I'm not.

A match against his dream, that's a fight I would have to lose. Maybe I was falling for him when I shouldn't have, not like I stand a chance.

"So you leave first thing tomorrow?" I gave him a small smile. He nodded and started chewing on his lower lip, still not looking at me.

I let out a low chuckle.
"Go for it." I held out a high five.

I won't cry. Not in front of him. Not in front of anybody.

He looked at me with hesitation before reaching a hand towards me but instead of giving me a high five he slid his fingers between mine and held my hand tight. His eyes locked on our hands.

I can't run away if he's holding me like this. What do you do now, Jillienne?

"I can't." He mumbled. "I wan't to stay here- with you."

I pulled my hand back clenching it into a fist. "It shouldn't be about me. This is about you doing what you love." I looked at his eyes, staring right through him. "You have to do it. Do it for yourself. You want this, Luke."

"Don't use an excuse just because you're scared." I pursed my lips.

"You're right, maybe I am scared." He mumbled. "Because I'd lose you if I go."

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Ohhh btw thanks to my friend for the 21-30 Chapter cover! 😘
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