Without You

Part 24 "Pay attention to me"

The play ends suddenly after only 45 minutes of being on. Out of the whole high school, only a few people clap. Of course, one of them was me.

The play was cute. The story line was a bit messed up and some of the kids couldn't read their lines very well, but nevertheless, it was cute.

"Luke," I poke his cheek in attempt to wake him up. He stirs a little before his gorgeous gray eyes meet mine.

Luke's about to say something when I feel a tap on my shoulder. I look behind me and I meet the nervous eyes of Lee.

"Hey Aubrey! I was going to ask you this before but you walked out of class too quick. C-Can we practice our song together after school today? I think I've got my words down," He says nervously. I find that cute. How he's nervous and all.

"Of course! We can do it in the music room," I smile and feel a tug on my hand. I look up to see Luke waiting for me to stand with him with another moody look on his face.

"I'll see you in a few Lee," I bid goodbye and stand up. Luke pulls me and pushes past people. What's wrong with him?

"Luke?" I question once we've exited the auditorium. I tug on his hand and plant my feet into the ground, making him stop.

He stops and turns but he doesn't meet my eyes. He's actually looking everywhere but my eyes.

"Luke what's wrong?" I ask softly once again. His hard eyes meet mine and they soften. He sighs and shakes his head.

"Can I come over tonight? Like for the night?" He questions as his hand fidgets.

"Sure, that's fine," I try and keep my composure in front of him. On the inside, I'm freaking out.

"Good," he kisses my forehead quickly before letting go of my hand and walking off.

Oh my Lord Jesus.

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*LUKE'S POV*

I'm jealous. Jealous. Of what?

Lee fucking Andrews.

He's crazy about her and it's obvious. He follows her like a lost puppy and is always looking at her with this look, this lovesick look. He's probably just acting like this sentimental guy to get her to like him.

Does she like sentimental guys?

"You look angrier than usual," Eli says from beside me in the locker room.

"Well I am angrier than usual," I grumble while slamming my duffel bag onto the ground, causing it to make a loud noise. The whole locker room goes silent.

"Could ya'll fucking proceed? Damn," I rolls my eyes and turn back around.

"What's up with you?" Eli asks stopping what he's doing.

Even though I give Eli a hard time a lot. He's my best friend and that's something I will never tell him because I don't think his ego needs a boost.

I tell Eli pretty much everything. Everything except my mom. I know I should tell him about being jealous, but my ego would take a large blow if I did.

"Nothing's wrong," I grumble finishing changing and walking out the locker room. The only way to the practice field is past the music room and knowing Lee and Aubrey are in there, I peek in.

Lee is singing what I assume to be, is his part of the song. Aubrey's watching him with a smile and I feel my jealousy grow stronger.

Does she like guys who can sing?