A Part Of Me

XIX

LUKE'S POV
I miss her.

My bed feels so empty without her.

I've actually started hugging my pillow at night because of her.

As soon as I wake up, I check my phone for messages from her.

Perfection 💞: Just checked out of the motel. On my way back to Columbus today. I miss you so much. 💜

That was two hours ago.

The time zones are already kicking in.

Baby ❤: I miss you so much more. Stay safe, my love 💓

I love her.

I can't wait until I see her again.

Mikey comes into my room.

"Cute video you posted last night." He said.

"I know right. I was going to say thank you but it's so obvious." I said.

"Too bad Margarita hates you now." He said patting my back.

"What? Why?" I asked.

"Because she thought you were going to ask her out." He said.

"When did all this happen?" I asked.

"Last night. After I watched your video she called me." He said.

"I mean I like Margarita as a friend. She's fun to hang out with. But I just can't see myself with her." I said.

"You should probably talk to her." He said.

I didn't know she felt this way about me.

Luke Korns 🖤: Hey Margarita

Margarita ⛅: Don't Hey Margarita me.

Luke Korns 🖤:....Okay?

Luke Korns 🖤: Mikey told me

Margarita ⛅: Yeah I figured. But I really like you Luke. I kept dropping hints but you never picked them up

Luke Korns 🖤: I didn't realize. I mean I like you. Just as a friend.

Margarita ⛅: Which is really unfair but okay

Luke Korns 🖤: How is it unfair??

Margarita ⛅: I've known you for over a year and kept dropping hints that you never picked up. Then all of a sudden you meet some random girl and fall in love with her?!

Luke Korns 🖤: I'm sorry you feel this way. But when I met Ryder I knew there was something special about her. I just had to ask her out. I have feelings too. My feelings just aren't for you. I'm in love with Ryder and I can't control that.