Hurt.

35.

I hadn't told Luke yet...But I was leaving for New York today without him. It was kind of last minute, but I was getting homesick and I needed to go home and see my mom and sister. I packed up my last couple things into my suitcase and sat down on my bed before typing a text to Luke, explaining everything.

The text said:

Hey babe! I know this is kind of like last minute or whatever, but I'm flying back to New York today. I dunno when I'll be back but I'm just really homesick again and I just wanna see my mom and sister and family out there. I love you very very very very much, and I'll let you know when I land because I know you'll be upset to know I left without properly saying good bye. I love you <3

Hitting send, I took a deep breath and stood up, slipping on some shoes and grabbed one of Luke's sweatshirts that was sitting on my chair. I dragged my suitcase down the stairs and got to the airport about a half hour later. Sitting there made me feel exhausted already and I haven't even boarded my flight yet.

Two hours passed and my flight still hadn't been called yet. Suddenly, I heard my name being shouted and I looked to see that it was Luke running towards me. I stood up and looked.

"Luke?" I asked as he came and hugged me tightly, spinning me around.

"You can't fucking go.." He said all out of breath. "I can't let you go without properly saying good bye to me." He took deep breaths to try and regain his breath. "Don't go, baby.." He said as he looked at me.

I frowned and looked at him. "Babe, the flight's already booked, I'm going home for a while.." I teared up as I saw his emotions change right before me. It made me sad to know that he was this upset. "I'll be back as soon as I can, okay?" Luke nodded and I hugged him tightly, starting to cry on his shoulder. "I promise, baby..It'll only be temporarily.."

Luke sniffled and kissed my head. "Just call me when you land then, okay? Have a safe flight home.." I pulled back from the hug and nodded at him. I heard my flight being called and I looked up at him. "You gotta go.." He said, pulling me into one final hug. "I love you, Andrea." He said quietly as I nodded.

I grabbed my stuff and smiled assuringly at him. "I love you too, Luke." I walked off to my plane and boarded, preparing myself to go back home.

The flight was exhausting, jet lag would kick in any moment now. But I was home where I belonged. Looking around, I saw someone run up to me and I knew it was my sister.

"Andrea!!" She shouted as we ran to each other and hugged very tightly. "Holy shit! You're home!" She exclaimed as I laughed and looked at her.

"Your hairs gotten longer." I said with a chuckle.

She nodded and smiled. "I've been trying to see what I look like with longer hair, I guess." She shrugged. "Come on, moms waiting at home for you." She tugged on my hand and pulled me to the car.

When we got home, I was just so excited to see my little sister playing in the yard. When she saw me, the biggest smile came to her face and I was so glad to see her so happy.

"Drea! Drea!" She yelled as I got out of the car. She ran to me and embraced me in a tight hug.

"Hey you." I smiled as she looked up at me.

"You're home! You have friends here waiting for you!" She giggled and ran inside. I laughed and shrugged as I walked inside. Sure enough, all my closest friends were there. It brought a huge smile to my face.

"Welcome home Andrea!!!" They all yelled in unison. I was so thrilled to have then here.

"Oh my god, guys!!" I ran to them and tried to hug them all. "I can't believe you're here!" I smiled and looked at them. I looked around and saw my mom. "Mom!" I hugged her tightly and she hugged me back.

"Nice to have you home, sweetie." She said with a smile and rubbed my back.

"I am so happy to be home." I said, looking at her.

"That makes two of us.." A deep, low toned voice said. I knew that voice sounded familiar. I looked and there stood Noah, leaning up against the fridge.

"Why are you here?" I glared at him and he chuckled.

"I can't come say hi to my favorite person ever?" He smiled and kissed my cheek. I pushed him away, scowling at him. "Damn, you've gotten feisty..Australian lover boy charming you or something? Surprised you haven't left the guy like you left me.." He said, causing me to get super angry.

"I left you because you're an ass, Noah." I stated. "You cheated on me and fucking hit me!" I yelled as everyone gasped.

"Are you kidding me?" My friend, Hannah asked.

I shook my head. "Oh no, thanks to him I have gotten bruised in many places before..he's an asshole who just wanted me for sex." Noah shoved me as I stumbled back against the fridge.

"Still the bitchy Andrea I left." He laughed and smiled all devilishly at me. "You haven't changed a bit since I last saw you and your boyfriend and I got in a fight. How's he doing? Still a pussy?"

I slapped Noah and pulled him outside. "I hope you do realize Noah, that Luke did beat the shit out of you and you did crawl out of my house. Who's the pussy now?" He pushed me back against the side of my house, grabbing my arm tightly.

"You're such a fucking bitch, oh my god. You have changed, that stupid boy changed you. You need a guy who will properly treat you right.."

"Noah if you're talking about yourself, you're lying to basically everyone. Because you and I both know you would never treat me the way you did the first nine months we were dating." I kneed him straight in the crotch. "Luke is a way better guy than you'll ever be. So give it up. I am not yours anymore, I am not some person you can just throw around and tell me what to do! I am not a fucking doll! Do things yourself, Noah. Have some respect." I kicked him and walked inside, locking the door behind me. Diana ran up to me and looked at me.

"You okay, Drea?" I nodded and looked at her.

"He's not allowed back here ever again. Whoever invited him, it was the most stupidest idea ever." I rolled my eyes and grabbed my bags. "I am going upstairs, I am just done with everything." I walked up to my room, slamming the door behind me.

I laid in my bed for two hours, just looking up at my ceiling. I hadn't gotten the chance to text Luke, and I feel he was worried. Grabbing my phone, I opened to see I had no messages from him, which was strange.

I texted him: hey I am home and I had a good flight.

I waited a couple minutes for him to respond, maybe he was busy filming. Then my phone went off and it was a message from him.

Luke: hey it's Jai, Luke got in a fight while we were out last night and he's been in the hospital since. He should be okay but he's knocked out right now.

My heart dropped. Luke was in the hospital and I wasn't there to help him.

I texted back: what is wrong with him?
Jai: they think he's got a concussion and some broken ribs. Like I said, he will be okay. Don't stress, just have a good time back home, I will keep you updated.

First my rude welcoming back home and this is just the topping on the cake.