insane ▶ luke hemmings

chapter five

The cutlery scraped the plates in the small restraunt, north of town. The dimly lit room held around ten tables.

Jasmine fidgeted with the napkin on her lap as she was finished her dinner before Charlotte and Luke. It was made quite clear that Charlotte was not happy when she saw Jasmine walk into their apartment dressed for a dinner date for her and Luke.

Luke eyed Charlotte suspiciously as she smirks down at her finger nails and she admired the freshly painted lilac nails that matched her lilac skirt and black tank top.

"Why don't you have a drink, Jasmine?" Charlotte asked gesturing towards Luke's glass. Charlotte herself can't drink because of the pregnancy, so she stuck with apple juice.

Luke knew Jasmine didn't drink because of the past things that happened when they were together. Jasmine cleared her throat and glanced down to her feet.

"I- I uh don't drink." Jasmine answered. Charlotte nodded, and placed her knife and fork down.

They all were finished their dinners, and were sat in an uncomfortable silence. The restraunt buzzed with chatter and squeaking of cutlery against plates.

"So, Jaz," Luke started, and folding his arms on the table. "You got any plans for the week?" Luke asked. Jasmine bit her lip before nodding.

"Go to the therapist.. That's it really." Jasmine answered truthfully, because Luke would know if she was lying.

Charlotte scoffed, "she belongs in the looney bin." She mumbled under her breath before holding the wine glass filled with orange juice up to her glossed lips. Jasmine heard that and it got to her. Tears stringed her eyes but she looked down and tried to keep her dignity.

'Babe Don't worry, she's a bitch.' Jasmine heard Cathal's voice and a small smile plastered itself onto her cherry red lips.

Charlotte's phone went off, vibrating against the table cloth. She picked it up and scanned her eyes through the text she had just received.

"Ugh, I've to stay with my brother, Michael. Apparently Mum's sick and she's staying at his and he doesn't know what to do." Charlotte announced standing up. She pulled her black trench coat on. She waddled over to Luke in her 5 inch heels and planted a sloppy kiss on his lips. Luke sighed after she pulled away.

Charlotte muttered her farewells before stumbling to the door. Luke looked at Jasmine who looked dazed and confused. He coughed to get the tickle in his throat out. His heart accelerated at the thought of being alone with Jasmine, again.

"I guess I should go home, it's late. Have to be up early tomorrow." Jasmine sighs standing up, shrugging on her black cardigan. Luke stood up leaving the money for the bill on the table, and smiled sheepishly at Jasmine.

He linked arms with her which made her cheeks go crimson as they walked out. Luke silently cursed at Charlotte who took his car.

"Looks like we're walking!" He groans. The walked into the darkness to Jasmines apartment.

They got to her door and she unlocked it. She walked in, and turned to face Luke. There was an uncomfortable silence, as she stared at her feet.

'Welcome home Jazz!' Amber's voice rang out. Jasmine turned to her and smiled at the blonde haired girl in front of her.

Jasmine turned back to see Luke confuse and dazed. "Stay the night?" She blurted. Luke looked up with a sly glance.

"Only if you go out with me."

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i'm sorry it's been so long gosh

i kinda had a mini hiatus oops

but i shall not be online as much as i used to, bc school.

~ t