::Part 9::
*You open the car door and march to the porch, put your key in the lock, turn it, and open the door, stepping into your house. Luke follows you through your kitchen, after setting the food down on the counter, and downstairs into your bedroom. You make your way to your bed and sit down, with Luke standing in the door way. After a couple of uncomfortable seconds of no eye contact, you lay your hand down next to you on the bed and pat it. Luke cautiously walks over to where you patted and sits down with his back to the door, facing you. You look at him.
"If we're going to do this, how do you think we are going to make it work?"
"I don't know, I just know that it will."
"How can you be so sure? Luke, we don't know anything about each other!"
*He quickly reaches for your hands.*
"But, that's why I'm here. I came here because I couldn't wait any longer to meet the girl I want to know better, the girl I want to learn enough about so that one day, maybe.. well, maybe we could learn to love each other."
"Luke, I'm not sure I'm ready for a serious relationship. I've been in a long distance relationship before, and it didn't work. And to add to that, you have hundreds, thousands of screaming girls chasing after your heart and your love everyday, what makes you think they're going to accept the fact that they didn't make the cut?"
"Who ever said they will, but they'll have to get over it, because none of them are the one that I want, because that's you."
"Please explain to me why that's me, because I haven't done anything to earn that."
"You didn't have to. Sierra is very convincing and she has been telling me all about you. I have to say, if you're half as amazing as she made you sound, I'll be in the running for the luckiest guy in the world."
"Wait. In the running?"
"I don't know if I'll be able to compete with Harry. I mean, him and Sierra are like a power couple. It almost rivals Louis and Eleanor."
"Yeah, well it hasn't always been that easy."
"I just want to know what it feels like to be in love like they are."
"Play your cards right, Luke. Maybe you can."
"What are you saying?"
"I'm saying, I'm willing to try if you are. But, not yet. We are going to do this properly."
"Anything to make you mine."
*You and Luke head back upstairs and eat lunch in silence on the couch. Suddenly, the doorbell rings.*
"I'll be right back, okay?"
*Luke nods as you stand up and walk to the door. Once it's open, your stomach flip-flops and you get the sudden urge to go back in time to before you stood up.*
"Hey. Before you say anything, I just wanted to say I was incredibly sorry and completely stupid for what I did."
"I want you to turn around and leave. Right now."
"Jenna, please listen."
"No."
*You slam the door closed and lean your back against it.*
"Go away."
*Why, out of all days for shit to get fucked up, does it have to be today?*
