Step Brother (Luke Hemmings)

chapter 7

Ivy's Pov:

"Haha! Wait, so your mom accidently frosted half your cake with lard!?" He laughs.

"Yeah! The worst part is, she found out after licking the spoon she was using to frost the cake!! She was sick the rest of the night!" I exclaim laughing.

"Oh boy! That must've been one birthday!" He laughs.

"It was actually a really good birthday to be honest" I smile.

"Has anyone ever told you, you have a gorgeous smile?" He smiles taking my hand in his.

"Not that I recall..." I chuckle.

"Well you do. You've also got such beautiful eyes and an amazing laugh!" He adds in.

I can't help but blush, he's so sweet.

"Why thank you! I love your eyes too, they sparkle when you smile!" I smile.

The waitor comes and asks us if we're done or if we'd like some desert. Apparently Michael planned something else so he asks for the check and then we leave.

"So where are you taking me?" I ask curiously.

"Well...If I told you it wouldn't be a surprise!" He chuckles.

I smile as he intertwines our fingers while we're walking back to his car.

"So, Clifford. Why me?" I ask him curiously.

"What do you mean?" He asks clearly confused.

"I mean, why ask me out? You could probably get any other girl!" I explain.

"Hmm...well I didn't want any other girl! I wanted you.." He explains.

"But why?" I ask curiously.

"Why do you want to know? I want you because you're different. You're special..." He explains.

"But I'm not...I'm normal...there's nothing special about me.." I argue.

"You don't understand....and I have a feeling ur not gonna understand...so let's just go to the surprise destination yeah?" He smiles.

"Sure" I smile.

We climb into his car and he takes off. We drive for what seems like half an hour before pulling into an empty parking lot.

I look at him, confused as to where we are but he just smiles and gestures for me to follow him. I smile and follow him like he gestured for me too.

We walk for like ten minutes before he turn the corner and there's this cute little ice cream shop.

"Oh my gosh, Michael. It's perfect!" I smile, "How'd you find this place?" I exclaim.

"I know the owner.." He smiles and squints his eyes.

"Well it's perfect." I exclaim excitedly as we walk toward it and go inside.

An elderly woman, about in her 70's turns around and smiles at us when we walk in.

"Hey gram. How you doing tonight?" Michael smiles at the elderly woman and hugs her.

"I'm doing just fine Michael, don't worry about me!" She laughs.

"Sorry gram. Uh, this is ivy! She's Luke's soon to be step sister" He explains.

"Oh? Is that all she is?" She chuckles.

"Hi, it's really nice to meet you Mrs. Clifford." I smile and shake her hand.

"You too dear...now Michael, are you just gonna stand there or are you gonna get us all some ice cream!?" She scolds him playfully.