Close As Strangers || Chapter 4

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After talking with Luke, we headed downstairs and sat in the living room with Aiden on my lap, while Luke was playing peek-a-boo. Just as he covers his eyes again, his phone buzzed. He moved his hands and grabbed his phone, reading his screen then typing away. He locks it again and slid it back into his pocket. "That was Calum. He says we're going out to dinner tonight. Do you wanna come?" He asked me with a smile. His eyes looked like he was begging for me to come.

"Hmm..." I mumbled, putting my finger on my chin. "Can I bring a friend?" I said, smirking.

"Fine." He sighed. I hugged him and got out my phone.

*New Message*

To: Katie Pie

Hiya bae! Wanna come out to dinner tonight with me and the boys? Xx

A few seconds later, she replied.

From: Katie Pie

HELL YES!!! :D Text me details! I'll be over soon and we can get ready!

"What time are we going, what restaurant, and what do I wear?" I asked Luke. He just laughed.

"Around 8 I think, and some Italian place called Pastelli's, and whatever you wear you'll be fab-u-lous!" He said in a gay voice, snapping his fingers in a 'Z' formation.

"It's a good thing I'm not your girlfriend, or else I'd dump your ass off a cliff." I joked. He put his hand on his heart, acting offended.

"Hurtful!" He chuckled. "Your mommy's kind of mean." He joked to Aiden, tickling his little tummy, making him giggle. I just laugh and pull out my phone.

To: Katie Pie

8 @ Pastelli's. Kinda fancy, but not too fancy. Js, I'm not wearing heels.

Seconds later, she replies.

From: Katie Pie

Im not Iggy Azalea! And me neither. If I do ill fall flat on my face. :P Ill be over in 20!

To: Katie Pie

I miss u bb! Come sooner! Xx ;)

As I slide my phone into my pocket, Luke slides over beside me, putting his arm around my shoulder. "Let's take a selfie!" He said, holding his phone up. We both stick out our tongues and he snaps the picture.

"Make sure Aiden isn't in that. Just to keep him protected." I said, playing with his little arms.

"Don't worry. I made sure he wasn't." He said. He opens twitter, making a new tweet, attaching the picture with the caption 'Reunited with my BFF @Ameliaxox , hitting send. Seconds later, he's already gotten thousands of retweets and favourites. I read some of the replies saying stuff like 'OMG SHES SO PRETTY!' or 'please follow me?' There were some that stood out saying 'ew she's ugly' or 'you can do so much better'. Ouch. Some people can be harsh. Luke stood up and stretched, I putting Aiden down and me doing the same. "Well I should get going. I have to unpack a bit." He said.

"Yeah, I have to shower and stuff." I said. "I'll meet you guys at the restaurant tonight! And ask your mom if she can watch Aiden tonight and to come over when we get back."

"Will do! See ya tonight!" He said, walking out the door. I decided to make a cup of hot chocolate, because the warmth of it soothes my throat and relaxes me. I put some water in the kettle and placed it on the stove. I then grabbed the container filled with the powder and placed it on the counter. I grab the milk and a mug, pouring it into the cup. I scoop out three spoonfuls of hot chocolate powder into the mug as well. I check the water, as it's now the perfect temperature. I take it off the stove and pour it into the mug, the sweet smell of the chocolate filling my nose. I stir the powder into the liquid, creating the perfect chocolate liquid. I grab the mug and sit at the counter on one of the stools, taking out my phone. Just as I'm about to take a sip, the sound of my front door opening distracted me.

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