Revival (luke Hemmings)

Chapter two - change

Ajah's POV

By the time we broke away from the crowd and made our way outside, it started to rain. It began as a light drizzle until suddenly it became a violent pour. I was soaked it rain water and I can't stand the sight of lightning. So I clenched Andy's arm as we made our way to Alexis' car.

I was shivering by the time we reached her expensive car. I was so distracted by the cold weather and my teeth uncontrollably chattering that I'd neglected the fact that the lead singer was just murdered. Although I had no idea who he was or who shot him I couldn't help but feel devastated.

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The next morning at school there was an announcement for all the seniors to make their way to the auditorium. I tried to find my friends on the way there but I couldn't find alexis or Andy I could only spot out Hailie. Thank god I didn't have to sit alone.

I searched the room for Andy or Lex but I couldn't find either of them. Did they not hear the announcement? Or were they skipping this by choice?

Our principal ambled from behind the curtain face down. He seemed heart broken.

He swallowed hard before managing to stumble upon his words.

"We have um, horrible news."

Thoughts began running through my head. Were they canceling prom? Was the summer break being shortened? Or worse?

"We've lost one of our beloved students at the most inconvenient of times. Luke Hemmings."

Luke's POV

I couldn't believe my ears. Once again I was becoming delusional. I couldn't come to understand what I'd just heard.

" You're dead. And nothing's going to change that." The voice repeated rather harshly.

I began searching for the source of the voice. And I'd realized I was in a room alone. Not a single person in sight.

At least that's what I thought, until I heard foot steps. They were coming closer and closer. With each step growing louder I could feel my heartbeat doing the same. Louder and louder. Until utter silence.

I think what scared me most was the silence. Being unsure of what would happen next. Suddenly my knees felt like jelly and I could hardly stand on my two feet.

What the fuck is happening?

Finally I heard a loud throat clearing.

I turned my neck so fast I could've broken it. To be met with a tall slender man holding out his hand for a shake.

Once again he cleared his throat, "it's highly impolite not to shake someone's hand once they offer."

Slowly I built the courage to grab his hand. Never taking my eyes off of him. My curiosity was killing me and I had to ask, "Am I in heaven?"

He let out a rather soothing laugh as he brushed his gray hair back and gave me a settling stare.

"This is more like, the in between." He finally stated. I couldn't figure out if I should be relieved, or worried that I wasn't in heaven yet.

" Lucas right?"

"I prefer Luke." I replied.

he let out the same calming laugh from before. "Okay Luke," he said, " um let's see. You're in a band, never been to church, rather popular, a big ladies man, rather rude to those in lower class, picks on nerds, and argues with his family on the daily." my mouth slightly parted.

"How d- do you know all this?" I stuttered.

"Ah, so you confirm these accusations?" He said smugly

" Well, yea but-" he cut me off.

"That's all I need." He said while walking away.

"Wait!" I called after him, "Come back! What am I supposed to do?!" All my yelling was no use he just kept moving!

"How am I gonna get to heaven?!" I called. Finally he answered me. smiling he said, " oh you're definitely not going to heaven son."

Ajah's POV

I had no idea it was Luke who was shot last night.

This made me at ease. As I'd never been fond of him. He always pushed me around, ignored me, and humiliated me at any given time. As far as I was concerned, he deserved it.

Cries broke out into the room and girls were falling apart, even Hailie who was balling beside me. Oh god. I thought to myself. Was it that serious? then again Hailie cries over lots of situations.

I may be called a bad friend for this or heartless, but I couldn't sit there in that depressing room for any longer. So I snuck out the back.

While walking in the hall I spotted Alexis and Andy sitting together talking. I began to walk up and try to make sense of what was going on until I'd realized the look of seriousness on their faces. I couldn't make out much of their words I mostly heard muffled noises and low conversation. The only words I could make out were

"Promise?"

"I promise." And I decided to let my presence be known because I wondered what they were promising.

"Hey guys." I said as they immediately stood. Their eyes widened as I stepped closer. " What're you guys promising about?" I asked with an ear to eat smile.

It took them nearly forever to answer they kept exchanging looks and I became suspicious. Alexis let out a forced laugh.

"Oh that? I just asked him to take me to this party that's all but he seemed a little hesitant so I made him promise." She gave a fake smile, immediately I looked towards Andy squinting my eyes in intimidation. "Y-yea" he stumbled "that's all." He let out a small chuckle.

"You sure?" I asked raising an eyebrow. They both responded with Slow nods looking at each other for reassurance. I knew there was more going on. Do they think I'm stupid? But I just decided to neglect my suspicions and keep quiet.

I hate keeping quiet.

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By the time I got home the news of Luke's death had already spread around town.

First I heard on the radio. They'd said they still haven't caught the murderer and they'll be holding a memorial for him in 2 weeks. I didn't feel like being bothered anymore with it so I turned on the television. The first thing brought to my attention was once again a story about Luke's death, even my mom was talking about it! I can't escape this I've been trying to wipe it from my mind all day.

I decided I'd sleep it off I don't understand why but I feel like his death has so much to do with my life. It doesn't make any sense I couldn't even stand him when he was here.

Death changes a lot.