We arrived at my apartment shortly. It wasn’t too far, just few blocks away. It just happened that it was raining so hard and I probably will get sick if I risk walking. I didn’t need it right now; we have a gig to play later tonight.
Luke placed my groceries in front of my apartment’s door. I still find it strange how we ended up where we are now. When he finished, he smiled at me and my thoughts finally blew off.
“Erm, thanks.”, I uttered shyly.
“No probs, workmate.”, he responded tilting his head quite sideways. He was already on the last step from my porch when I called him out.
“Uhm, Luke!”, what the hell, Jess?
“Yeah?”, he returned giving me a questioned look.
What am I supposed to say? I shouldn’t look like a normal teenager crushing on a cute guy he just met.
“Uhm, about the Ben&Je—“, he cut me off.
“Yeah, I won’t forget it.”, laughing a bit.
“Nah, nah. I didn’t mean it.”, I insisted.
“Well, I did.”, smiling wickedly.
And with that, he stormed off leaving me all tongue-tied, twisted and confused.
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I decided to drop by Isaac’s and pick him up for tonight’s gig at Kennedy’s. Good thing I got spare keys. I really want to figure out what’s going on. It seemed like he was slowly changing. I hate to think, but that’s what I’m feeling and my instincts are always coming to life. For real. Most of the time, I just hate when it happens.
I hopped off my car and straighten up my tank top. I decided to wear a simple tank top and skinny jeans for tonight. I hardly ever wear this kind of clothing but I don’t know, I wanted to try the punk look? I was about to knock on his door and ring his doorbell, but he was already out before my knuckles even touch the wood of his door.
“Oh, hi babe.”, I tried to kiss him but he tilted his head away.
“Get in.”, he said and now I’m scared. Again.
“What’s wrong?”, I asked as I practically shove myself in his small and simple apartment. I smell alcohol. And strangely…smoke?
“Why were you with the new dude?”, he asked bitterly
“Who?”, I wasn’t with anyone these past few days and this morning except—
“The dude at Kennedy’s, Luke? Is that his name?”
“Oh. Yes.”, I confirmed. “ He helped me out with the groceries. I couldn’t handle everything with the pouring rain. And here,” I picked up my keys from his coffee table. “I left these right here so I couldn’t drive. I was calling you but I couldn’t contact you. If you may, go check your call log, I’ve tried 25 times.”
“Oh, damn.”, he ran his hand through his short hair with self-disappointment. “I’m so sorry, Jess.”, he hugged me tightly and placed his chin on top of my head. It reminds me how small I am for anybody.
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Perfect Harmony
FanfictionJess didn't know what she was doing in her life. She needed direction. She needed out of her old life. She thought hers and her boyfriend Isaac's life were in perfect pace and flow. But, a guy from Australia starting a band comes along and makes her...