Holographic ➸ Ashton Irwin ➸ 1/3

*chapter twenty-eight*

➸ Alyce ➸

Unwrapping the duvet from my aching limbs I sat up and got out of bed. My feet hit the cold wooden floor as I stood up. Peering over to the lad that was still sound asleep I knocked my little toe on the wooden post of the bed. Fuck. That pain never fails to get me. 

The time was 11am, it this might just have been the latest I had slept in since everything had happened. For the first time in nearly two weeks I felt refreshed and actually had some energy. 

Looking in the mirror I noticed that the purple bruise on my cheek bone had gone a substantial amount over the last few days. The mark reminded me of what had happen one week ago today; and every time I looked in a mirror or saw my reflection it made me want to cry. 

I took my phone off of charge and made my way into the kitchen to make Luke and I some breakfast. I was just about to pour some tea when my phone started to vibrate. 1 new message

From: Mikey C. 

Did you say it yet?

To: Mikey C

I’m not going to say it if I dont mean it Michael. What you doing today? Need to get out the house.

From: Mikey C.

Oh shush, I know you mean it! And going for food with L.P, you should come with - bring Hemmo!

To: Mikey C.

Sweet bbyg 

I placed my phone back onto the counter and continued making a cup of tea for both Luke and I. I knew that Michael was going to text the details of where we were going for food once he had decided but I was excited to meet this girl that he had been going on about. 

I splashed a dash of milk into both of the cups and onto the bowls of cheerios that Luke had made me buy when we went grocery shopping the other day. I swear he was rather obsessed this particular cereal. 

Just as I was placed the bowls and mugs onto a tray to take into my bedroom, Luke’s half asleep body stood in the doorway of the living room. His eyes looked groggy as he yawned, stretching his bare arms to reach the ceiling. The grey track pants were hanging low. I think a smile cracked across my face. 

“I was going to bring it to you…but you’re up” I remarked as he eyed up the cheerios. 

He smirked kissing the top of my head tenderly. His arm snaked around my back and he playfully slapped my bum.

“Well I can go get back into bed if you want me to” Luke winked before shaking his head and picking up the bowl of cereal. 

“No no no you are not getting back into bed! I have plans for us” I smiled sitting at the island. 

Luke cocked his eyebrow at the mention of the plans as he guzzled down the mug of tea. Jesus that boy must have been thirsty. He slammed the mug down onto the side more aggressively than he intended to. Leaning across the kitchen island he kissed my forehead. 

I was about to tell Luke to go and get ready when I got a text from Michael explaining that we were going to a burger restaurant and meeting at 1pm. 

“We need to go and get ready Lukey! We are meeting Mikey in one hour” I chuckled getting up from the seat. 

Taking Luke’s bowl from his hands I opened the dishwasher and placed both bowls and both mugs into the top rack before closing it. I wiped the side down to clean the tea bag stains and spilt milk. 

Luke took this opportunity to have a head start in getting ready as he ran off like a little boy giggling to himself. Glad to see he was more awake now. I’m pretty sure I heard him say ‘Come catch me’ as he ran into the bedroom.