Strong Love (Janoskians Fan Fiction)

Chapter 23

The time might have gone extra fast because honestly I wasn't sure what could happen while the boys were back in Melbourne.

*Alex's POV*

It's been a few weeks since Luke left to go back home for the holidays and I stayed here, in LA. On Christmas I didn't do anything, at New Years I seen people running down my street but I didn't go out this year. It was the first time I stayed in at New Year and I'm happy I did, I honestly wasn't missing much. Hank told me he was closing the shop because they weren't bringing in enough money to keep it open but his brother gave him a good paying job at his own company so I was left without a job and without money. I haven't gotten Luke a present because we agreed not to do that this year after...well, after me fucking everything up I guess, I would start looking for a job after I got back from Orlando, Florida where I grew up and where my brother still lives thankfully he's paying for the flight for both Luke and I. Luke has been texting me every day and facetiming every other day when he got a chance that was convenient for both of us due to the time zones. 

Monday 27 January 2014. The day Luke and the boys were due to come back to LA. I drove to the airport so I could pick them up since I dropped them off and their car wasn't waiting for them. I waited at the baggage claim because I knew they would have to come here, I was looking around when a pair of arms grabbed me from behind "Hello gorgeous" A voice croaked in my ear, I instantly knew it was Luke, he must have been sleeping on the plane. I turned myself round to look at him and his lips crashed to mine, I have been longing for his touch and his hugs and he's finally back. You walked hand in hand to the car as everyone piled in "To your house?" I shouted through the car, a multiple of voice replied with a "Yes" So I started the car and headed to drop them off.

"You coming in?" Luke asked me before he got out "No, you guys will be tired and wanting to sleep, I'll just go" He shook his head and got out and walked around to my door and opened it "I haven't been able to hold you in weeks, you're coming in" I smiled up at him and got out of the car basically being dragged inside their house. A pile of suitcases sat at the front door and each door was closed up stairs and there wasn't one sound in the house signalling they were all asleep "Come on" Luke whispered as he went into his bedroom putting his own suitcase over in the corner. He stripped down to his boxers and climbed under the covers, I looked through his drawers and grabbed a jumper to change into. I climbed in beside Luke and he hugged me closer to him and I nestled my head between his arm and chest "Were you not working today?" He asked quietly. You hadn't told him that you didn't have a job anymore but I guess it's better to tell him now than later "Well, I kind of, um, kind of don't have a job anymore" I didn't look at him but I felt him take a deep breath "What do you mean?" He was talking quietly, probably so he didn't wake anyone up "Hank, my boss, he had to close the shop because they weren't bringing in enough money and his brother offered him a really high paying job at his company, he gave me 2 months worth of pay cheques" His arm tightened around me "You'll find another job, I promise" He should stop making promises because these days jobs are hard to find and I think it will take a little more than his promises "How is your family?" I break the silence but there was no answer "Luke?" I look up to his face to see his eyes are closed and he's snoring lightly "I love you" I whispered and reached up to peck his lips before I cuddled into him and fell asleep myself "I love you too" A raspy whisper replied and I smiled to myself knowing or at least hoping what we had was something and that something would stay for a long time or at least until after the wedding because I am sure if he speaks to any of the people back there I used to call friends I am sure his perception of me will definently change. For the worst.