The Only Reason (5SOS)

XXI. Loose

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loose (adjective): to hold someone or something less tightly; begin letting it or them go

-Michael's Point of View-

"Stop the car," Luke ordered.

"No," I simply said and continued pressing heavily on the gas pedal with my boot. Luke's eyes fumed but I wasn't about to let him do anything he might regret. I kept my gaze fixated on the road ahead, waiting for him to snap. Being friends with Luke for so long gave me experience and I knew exactly how to deal with him.

"Stop the damn car, Michael!" He yelled through gritted teeth. He clenched his fists and I took notice of his jaw visibly tensing. The last of my nerves had been oficially used up and I stomped on the breaks. The jeep came to an abrupt halt in the middle of the highway, resulting in us almost smashing our heads into the windshield. There was the risk of getting in a car accident, however, I didn't give a damn. I quickly pressed a button that locked all the doors, leaving Luke trapped on the inside.

"Let me out," he demanded, his face scarlet red.

"To do what? So you can go kill two pricks in the hospital and get arrested on the spot? If you want to spend the rest of your life in prison, be my god damn guest," I cursed loudly, all my anger evaporating through my skin. I unlocked the doors and Luke's hand curled around the handle, almost pushing the door open. I made sure to say something before he proceeded, if he got out onto the highway he would have been dead in less than fifteen seconds. "Just think how that would affect Jess."

At the mere mention of her name, Luke's eyes softened and filled with tears. He covered his face with his hands, not wanting me to see him in such a state, even though it wouldn't be the first time. Luke used to be overly sensitive when we were younger, I was the big brother figure in his life. He didn't want to let his older brothers, Jack and Ben, know what was going on with him. I was there by his side through everything he had been through, that was why I knew and understood him the most.

"I damaged her, Michael. I'm the one who had caused her pain, not Liam nor Ashton. I'm responsible for her tears and sorrow," he finally said, wiping his eyes. I patted him on the back, assuring him that it wasn't hs fault. After all, he was being blackmailed.

"You'd never hurt her on purpose, it wasn't your fault," I said firmly. He nodded his head but a trace of skepticism was plastered across his features. I focused on getting the vehicle started again as millions of angry drivers swirved around us and blew their horns. Thanking my bravery, which allowed me to drive sixty or so miles above the speed limit, we had reached the cabin in five minutes.

"What should I do? I lost Jess and I want them to pay for what they had done," Luke spoke with caution masked in his voice once I stopped the car.

"Jess loves you, Luke. She told me that when I left the station," I englightened him as an evil grin formed on the cornerts of my mouth. "I do have an idea though."

"Hit me," he said, mirroring my grin. Luke had always had a soft spot for my evil schemes, even if they used to get him into so much trouble back in high school. I especially enjoyed coming up with revenge plans for people who deserved them greatly. My buddy here had a tendancy of calling me 'the bitch of justice'.

"When I give you the signal, you're going to talk loudly and say you're going to win her back. I'll make sure that Ashton witnesses it, as Liam is still in the hospital under observation. After that, he'll be enraged and probably be on his way to Harry. That's where we both come in, we'll corner him and give him a talk," I masterplanned, satisfied with myself. A wicked smirk spread across Luke's face and at that moment I knew he was in on it. I punched my palm with my fist and grinned, "And if he doesn't understand words, maybe he'll understand bruises."