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Chapter 16.

The smirk on his face doesn't disappear once I've started slowly peeling the top of my shirt off. But just before things get too steamy, a loud bang, or well a few bangs, on the door immediately bring us back to reality.

I immediately start readjusting my shirt while Calum gets up to answer the door.

"What the fu-" smack.

I hear a loud thump and turn around to see Calum on the floor, grabbing his jaw. Standing above him in all his 6'2 glory is Luke Hemmings, his hands curled tightly into fists. So tight that his knuckles are almost turning white.

"Luke I-" I start but he just laughs humorlessly and shakes his head.

"Save it Scarlet. I came here to have one last fun time before I go- God. Never mind." His voice cracks at the end and his Adam's apple bobs up and down. I feel tears spring into my eyes and my chest contracts looking at him like this. I close my eyes and look up for a second. When I look back at the door, he isn't there anymore. I quickly get up and step over Calum who's still groaning in pain.

He can wait.

The corridor is full of people laughing carelessly or couples shoving their tongues down each other's throats. But I have no difficulty finding Luke. Thank God for his height. I quickly make my way through the crowded area, repeatedly mumbling an apology to the couples who I've interrupted.

"Please go back to exchanging saliva." i say in the sweetest voice I can muster. They just roll their eyes and go back to doing as I said. I continue shoving past people and grab hold of someone's shirt sleeve.

"Luke?" I ask, hoping it's not some creepy dude.

I release a breath I didn't even know I was holding when I see it is, in fact him. He looks so pained and I can't help but tear up again.

"God Luke I am, so so sorry. I invited you to this party and and I just went to Calum completely forgetting about you and I-" I stop rambling when I'm pulled in to hug his torso. He rests his head on top of mine and sighs.

"Does this mean you forgive me?" I ask.

He hesitates for a moment then nods. I smile like an idiot, which causes him to grin as well. He tugs my hand.

"Let's get out of here."

I nod, already sick of the booze, weed and sex smell. He pulls me outside, wrapping his hand around my shoulder protectively as we make our way to his car. I ask him where we're going but he just looks at me and smiles.

"You'll see"

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im still alive. hi. I wrote this in 30 minutes so its rlly crappy skskjssj. but i will be uploading more often now cuz life is kinda under control. okay bye ily.

♡ Scarlet