Just pretend. | l.h.

Chapter 12~Pap and beauty.

((Song of the chapter: Can I Have This Dance by Vanessa & Zac (HSM3) ))

The paparazzi didn't bother Luke and I too much as we left the coffee shop. We also did a little walking down some of the main roads of LA and perused the cute shops.

The paparazzi did, however, bombard us as we left the enormous American Apparel store.

"Luke, how's the new album coming along?"

"Who's the girl?"

"Any new tour announcements?"

"What can you tell us about Ashton and Gemma?"

"Are you two dating?"

"Is it true that you are the mother of Luke's child?"

The last one caused Luke to give the Middle aged grungy man a disgusted look.

As we tried to walk through the mass amount of paparazzi and people Luke protectively placed his hand on the small of my back and lead is through the crowd. I could get used to this side of him.

Once he has a chance, Luke texts one of his bodyguards our location so he can pick is up in one of the house cars.

Sure enough, 10 minutes later a black BMW shows up for us. Luke opens the door on my side and quickly moves to the other side of the car to hop in.

"Well that was kind of crazy," I plainly state as we buckle up.

"Yeah it was! Thank God for personal chauffeurs." Luke says nonchalantly.

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The car ride was fairly quiet. we pulled up the the LA mansion and of course Luke jumped out of the car to open my car door. I blushed a bit when I scooted out of the car.

We arrived 30 minutes before we planned on leaving for the club so Luke and I ran upstairs to get ready while the guys and Syd chatted in the living room. I decide to throw on a black dress that was fitted but still flowed nicely with some red pumps. I completed my outfit with black bangles on my left wrist and a necklace with a large red gem on it. I decide to leave my hair as is, but add a layer of make-up.

When I got downstairs I only found Luke siting on the couch. He was dressed in dark black skinny jeans and a three quarter length black tshirt with maroon stars. Luke also gelled his hair up into a bigger quiff.

Luke looked up from his phone as I reached the bottom of the stairs. He just looked at me with a rediculous grin while giving me a few quick up downs.

"What?" I question, furrowing my eyebrows. Crap. He's gonna laugh. I must have gotten makeup on my dress or maybe I'm not in the correct attire.

It takes Luke a second before responding, "You just look so beautiful Addison." He's definitely lying or at least exaggerating. Why in the would would he say that about me.

"Oh stop pulling my leg," I chuckle, "where is the rest of the crew?"

"They decided to leave so they could get us a good spot."

"Okay, we better get going then!"

Luke throws on some black vans as we exit the house. The limo is waiting for us this time. Luke opens the door letting me slide in first.

As the driver pulls out of the massive neighborhood Luke breaks the silence, "You know I meant what I said inside," I give him a confused look, "Addie, you really do look beautiful tonight."

Luke Hemmings, what a charmer. He makes me blush and by habit I look to my hands that are aimlessly fiddling with eachothers. All of a sudden a large hand grabs onto mine causing me to look up and see Luke's face a few inches from mine.

"You don't believe it, do you?" He gives me a sympathetic look.

"I... uh..."

"Well you should because it's true." I force a small smile to make him happy and look to my hands once again forgetting that one of his hands is holding the two of mine.

"We're here!" Luke excitedly proclaims. He smiles and gives my hands a squeeze before helping me out of the car. What I was not aware of was the amount of pap waiting for us to arrive.

"Just stay close and follow my lead and smile." Like whispers in my ear. His lips slightly brush my ear sending an electricity down my spine. Luke then returns his hand to the small of my back as we make our way to the VIP enterence. The man takes one look at Luke, smiles, and lets us in. That was easier than I expected considering I'm 17.

The club was decorated with neon lights galore. The music currently playing was some remix of Royals. I follow Luke to a high top table towards the back of the VIP area. On the way to the table I swear I saw Justin Bieber and fangirled a little in my head.

Sure enough sitting at the table was Calum, Michael, Ashton, and Sydney each with some fancy beer in hand. I also notice two more beers sitting on the table. I take a spot next to Syd with Luke by my side.

"We got you guys some drinks!" Michael exclaims cheerily.

"Thanks bro," Luke grabs the two and tries to hand me one.

I move my hands in front of me and shake my head, "No thanks, I don't drink."

"Awe come on Addie just one won't kill ya!" Calum cheers.

I laugh, "no really I'm good."

Michael then swipes the beer from Luke's hand. "More for me!"

We sit at the high top table cheating about anything and everything from the best burger joint to Beyoncé's newest music video. These boys surely are competitive, but not compared to Sydney. Pretty sure she won every single debate we had. I adore my best friend.

A sick remix of She Looks So Perfect begins to play and the boys just laugh. Sydney grabs Ashton's hand and pulls him to the dance floor. Michael and Calum take a few more gulps of beer before opting to walk to a table next to us to ask some girls who are clearly a few years older than the pair to dance. Once again Luke and I are left alone.

"Do you not like to dance?" Luke asks.

"It's not that I don't like to, I just honestly don't know how to. It's stupid I know" we both laugh a little. A few moments later Luke jumps to his feet and holds his hand out for me to grab.

"May I have this dance?" His question sounds silly as some rap song is blaring throughout the club.

I hesitate before deciding, "Screw it, why not!" I grab a hold of his hand as we walk towards the rest of the boys and Sydney. Luke twirls me around before releasing my hand as the whole club begins jumping up and down with one hand up to the beat of the music.

I ended up letting loose and dancing (or at least attempting to) the rest of the night with my best friend and new friends. They were really awesome people. I think I could really get used to spending time with them and maybe stay here in LA.

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