Old Flames 》 A.I

Fourteen

Ashton

Just few hours have past since the arrival in England. Lucy is still sleeping, Tessa is now sleeping, Calum, Mikey and Jake are playing a game of Rocket League, while I'm sitting in the lounge room scrolling through Twitter. I had no clue where Luke disappeared to, he kinda stormed off and hasn't appeared yet. I was getting worried about him, I care for that Idiot, I mean hes the youngest of the band. I'll text him to see where he is. I closed the Twitter app and clicked on the messages app.

To: Luke
Hey bro what you at? I'm getting worried..

He didnt reply straight away like he normally does. Strange, he always glued to his phone.

An hour had past and still no text or sign of him. Now the others where getting worried. I've even tried calling him. No answer. I decided to sent him another text in hopes that he replies.

To: Luke
Luke you've been gone for several hours, you haven't answered any of my calls. You right mate please contact me soon

Within a few seconds he finally responded. About time.

To: Ashton
Dude stop worrying. I'm fine, just had some business to do. On my way back now.

What was he doing that took him so long? I'll have to ask him about it. I'm really worried about that boy. The last year he hasn't been the same since Arzaylea cheated on him and shes back in his life. Im afraid hes gonna get hurt.

Next day

I didn't get a chance to speak to Luke last night when got back. I'll try again a little later. Right now where in the studio recording a new song. I think it's more personal to Luke than the rest of us. I have a feeling I know who it's written about. I watched Luke go into the recording booth. His facial expressions showed he was hurting. I think the others noticed it too.

"Is Luke alright?" Jake had asked

"Yeah hes been a little distant since L.A." Mikey had said

I could only shrug. If only they knew what he was hiding. I only know cause I caught him texting the problem that's eating him. Luke breathed in and started singing. You could hear the emotion in his voice as he did.

Remember the words you told me, "love me 'til the day I die?"
Surrender my everything 'cause you made me believe you’re mine
Yeah, you used to call me baby, now you calling me by name
Takes one to know one, yeah
You beat me at my own damn game

I glanced over to the boys and they looked very concerned but impressed with Luke's vocals.

After Luke had recorded the song, Mikey suggested we get Maccas and bring it back the hotel for the girls who didnt come with us as they wanted to rest up. I pulled Luke aside and we fell behind but I didnt care. I wanted to know how my best friend was coping.

"Luke tell me what's wrong?" I pleaded

"Why should I?" He spat coldly

I was taken back by how rudely he spoke but I brushed it off.

"I'm concerned about you mate. You're like a brother to me."

"Dont be concerned about me. I can take care of myself. I'm almost 22."

"I know how old you Luke. I just want to know why you're acting like an ass towards me right now and where you were last night."

"You really want to know?" Luke raised his voice

I nodded.

"If you want to know then fine. I'll fucking tell you. I was with Arzaylea she came with me to England okay." He practically yelled at me earning looks from other people around us.

"Luke why?"

"I dont fucking know okay. I'm confused about shit right now. Yeah she fucking hurt me but she meant a lot to me. And the sex makes me feel so alive but I feel so horrible after it." He started to cry

I didnt say anything I just pulled him into a hug. I knew how he felt. Except I was the one who hurt my loved one. I didnt cheat though I would never do that but I did hurt her and for a temporary fix I had sex with many different girls just feel something. I didnt work. I just pleased most girls but not myself. But I have a chance to feel something and Luke should too but not like this. He needs to leave the past behind and move on.

"Come on mate let's get back to hotel."

He nodded and wiped his tears away. We headed back to the hotel. I really hope Luke can help himself. I'm here if he needs me and so is everyone else.