First//Luke Hemmings

Chapter 41

“So tomorrow’s the big day,” Luke said, flopping down onto my bed.

“I know, and barely anything is packed,” I replied, shoving various articles of clothing into boxes.

“Zoey, we graduated a week ago. What exactly have you been doing?” Luke laughed.

“You know…stuff…” I said slowly, putting more clothes into the box.

“What kind of stuff babe?” Luke chuckled, wrapping his arms around my waist and pulling me down onto the bed with him.

“Mainly Netflix. Luke, if you want me to be ready to go in twenty four hours maybe you shouldn’t hold me hostage,” I giggled, trying to escape his iron grip. 

“Fine, I release you,” he said, placing a quick kiss on my neck before letting go of me. 

“Thank you,” I said, standing from the bed and pulling books off of my shelf.

“You own too many books,” Luke laughed as I filled box after box with books.

“That’s rich coming from the boy with the floor to ceiling book shelf,” I laughed, sticking out my tonge at him.

“But as a nerd I have to own that many books, it’s in the manual we receive when we make the conscious decision to become full nerd. You on the other hand do not have the rights to be a book hoarder,” he said.

“Shut up Hemmings,” I said, tossing my copy of Pride and Prejuidice at him.

“Aw I’ve missed you calling me that,” he laughed, standing from the bed and walking over to me.

“What are you doing?” I asked as he grabbed the pile of books from my hands.

“I’m helping you, this way we can get this done quicker,” he said, smiling as he put the last of my books in the box and sealed it.

“You’re too sweet,” I said, kissing him on his cheek before I turned to pack another one of my boxes.

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“Are you nervous about moving?” Luke asked, tracing small patterns on my back.

“Of course I am, I’ve never moved before…” I said, pulling his blanket closer to my face.

“It will all be fine, I promise,” Luke said, pulling me close to him and placing a soft kiss on my lips.

I buried my face into the crook of his neck and breathed in his familiar sent. There was something about his sent that I found so comforting, familiar. 

“Babe is something else bothering you…you seem a little distant and upset,” Luke said, placing his hand at the small of my back and rubbing it slowly.

“I’m alright,” I sighed, letting go of Luke and sitting up.

“Where are you going?” Luke asked.

“I still have a few things to pack,” I said, smiling weakly at him.

“Do you need a ride home?” Luke asked, sitting up from the bed slightly.

“No, I’ll take the bus for the last time,” I said smiling at him.

“Alright, I’ll meet you at the airport tomorrow at nine in the morning,” Luke said.

I nodded at him as I walked out of his room and headed towards his front door.

I stepped outside and took a deep breath, walking down the street and past the bus stop. I began the long walk home, looking down at the ground. Left to my own thoughts, I was starting to rethink everything. How could I force Luke to take me with him? I know that he thinks he wants me with him, but I know that he will end up resenting me. I would just get in his was and distract him from his studies, his future. I can’t ruin Luke’s life, he doesn’t deserve it.

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Lukes P.O.V

My eyes shot open as I heard a slight tapping on my window. I slowly sat up in my bed and glanced at my clock, which flashed three in the morning. I ran my hands through my hair and stood up, shuffling over to the window. I pulled it open to reveal Zoey standing right outside of it, looking like a complete mess. Her hair was going in all directions and she wasn’t wearing any shoes. 

“Zoey what are you doing?” I asked her.

“Can I come in?” she asked, folding her arms across her chest.

“Yeah of course. Is everything all right?” I asked as she pulled up the bottom of her sweatpants and stepped through my window. 

Instead of answering my question, as soon as Zoey’s feet were inside my room, she ran up to me and wrapped her arms around my neck. 

“I love you so much,” she whispered, slamming her lips on mine. 

She took me by complete surprise and I stood frozen for a moment before I quickly wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her closer to me. Our lips moved slowly together and I swiped my tonge across her lower lip. She opened her mouth slightly and I slipped my tonge into her mouth, lacing ours together. Zoey’s hands trailed up my back to my head, running her hands through my hair. She tugged slightly at the roots of my hair, pulling me even closer to her. She was moving and acting desperately and feverishly, she kept trying to pull me closer to her. I moved my lips away from hers, placing small kisses along her jaw and cheek. 

“Babe, what is going on with you?” I mumbled against her neck, glancing up at her. 

Her green eyes were wide and watering slightly, her bottom lip trembling. 

“What’s wrong Zoey tell me,” I said, placing my hands on the side of her face and wiping away a tear with my finger.

“I just realized how much I love you, that’s all,” she said, smiling at me weakly. 

“Are you sure that that’s all?” I asked, rubbing her arms slowly. 

She nodded, looking down and pulling an envelope out of the pocket at the front of her sweatpants. She handed it to me and I raised my eyebrows in confusion.

“I wrote that for you. Please promise me you won’t read it, not until tomorrow night,” she said.

“Alright… I’ll see you later,” I said.

“Yep,” Zoey said, smiling and placing her hand on my cheek.

“I love you Lucas Hemmings,” she said, leaning in and quickly kissing me before turning away and stepping back out of my window. 

a.n///

im so shitty at updating guys im so sorry. school just got really intense this week and i never had any time. i will try to be better because this story is almost over and im itching to start my new one! to make up for my shittyness i have added a beautiful gif of luke on the side you're welcome

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