Played (ON HOLD)

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Veronica's POV

I shut my eyes open. I rubbed my eyes by the back of my right hand as I sit up. I saw Michael lying on the couch beside his bed.

I frown. I expected that he will be lying beside me when I wake up. He was my dream. Having a brother that will care for me like he did.

I tip toed towards him. I cautiously tapped his shoulder causing him to growl. "Michael.." He opened his eyes meeting mine. I smiled at him. "Why are you sleeping on the couch?"

"I dunno. I must have just fallen asleep here..." He said in a morning voice. He suddenly sit up and throw himself on the bed. I just watched him. "Just go downstairs! I want to sleep. I'm up all night because of you." He groaned.

"Okay.  Thanks! Luv u!" I chuckled and turned myself towards the door and got my way out of the room. I quietly shut the door closed. And headed to my room.

I pulled out a T-shirt and a cotton short. My stomach groans like a lion. I'm starving. I haven't eaten last night because of Marcus...

Marcus...

With just his name my heart starts to hurt. The memories of the past start to flash again my mind. I closed my eyes trying hard not to think again what happened back then.

I sighed. I don't want Marcus' lies go invade my thoughts. I just hope that he would not come back here. Ever.

I was greeted by a warm smile from a blue-eyed boy. Much bluer than mine, I think. I smiled back at the beautiful creature in front of me. What was he doing here anyway? He stand up as my mom walks to the living room with a glass of orange juice and a plate of cookies.

"Good morning there Veronica." She put down the cookies and glass on the centre table of the living room. She then turned to Luke after smiling at me. "Have some cookies. I made them."

"Thanks.....?" Luke smiled shyly looking to mom.

Mom chuckled. "Annie. Just call me Annie."

"Oh. Thanks again Annie." Now Luke smiled wide. Showing his white teeth. "And I'm Luke by the way."

"Nice to meet you Luke. Just wait for Michael to come downstairs. Feel at home!" Mom waved her hands and turned back to the kitchen. I sit on the couch facing him, the table between us. He grabbed some cookie and start to eat it.

"Hey.." I muttered, watching him to chew the cookie inside his mouth. "What are you doin' here?" I ask, even though I already know the answer. I just want to talk to him, maybe.

"Um.." He swallowed the cookie. "I'm here for Michael. Calum said that he knew some car shops." He explained.

"Oh." I grab some cookies too. "So, you are going to buy a car?" I ask just to keep our conversation going.

"Sort of. I prefer a motorbike." His tone was full of excitement.

"Cool." I don't have anything to say. I don't know anything about motorbikes. But I'm bit surprised. I can now imagine Luke driving a motorbike.

Me on the back ride with my arms wrapped on his torso.

What are you thinking about Veronica? Don't imagine things that won't happen. Never.

"So, where's Michael?" He finally break the  growing awkwardness between us.

"Um, he was still sleeping." I answered casually.

"Why?"

"What why?" I raised my eyebrows.

"Why do you know?"