Destiny

Chapter 40

Ruby's POV

Today was the day Danni was coming up, I was so excited! It felt like forever since I had seen her last as we'd been spending the last few weeks together constantly.

I got ready as quickly as possible, overexcited about the fact I could finally spend some alone time with her - like the old times I guess. I told my mum and dad where I was heading and set out early, knowing I would end up in town alone for a bit but oh well.

'Only about 20 minutes away! Xx' A text from Danni popped up on my lockscreen, making me beam with happiness as I sat alone on the bus.

The bus finally arrived outside of the train station and I hopped out, walking over to the cafe nearby the train track to wait for her. The time finally arrived and her train arrived on the other side of the station. I got up and ran over to the stairs, waiting to greet her with a big hug.

I saw her come running down the stairs, shortly followed by some other boys - and then it hit me. All of the boys had came along - including Luke. Great. My perfectly planned out day would be ruined.

Wow I never thought I'd end up saying my day could be ruined by the Janoskians but I guess back then I didn't know the real Luke. Danni ran up to me and wrapped her arms around my neck, a grin across her face the whole time.

"I've missed you!" She squealed as she pulled away.

"I've missed you too!" I grinned back, honestly wishing the others weren't here. I greeted the others, awkwardly attempting to avoid Luke but failing as he hugged me.

Danni and I led the others into town, luckily being alone at the front - although that was probably as good as it was going to get. "Are you alright? You seem a bit quiet." Danni said after our previous conversation came to an end.

I sighed, wanting to tell her the truth. "It's just I wanted to just spend time with you, I wasn't expecting the boys to come." I said quietly so they wouldn't hear.

"Oh, I didn't think. Beau asked me and I didn't want to turn him down." She replied.

"It's alright." I smiled, trying to pick up the mood again. "Where do you want to go then? I was thinking shopping but we'll end up being kicked out with that lot." I laughed, turning around to them so they could hear me.

"Maybe the Herbert Art gallery? I was think we could talk some more as we pretend to look interested in the art." Danni giggled. I agreed and we made our way over, only taking about 10 minutes to get there.

"As fun as this amazing city and art gallery is, I think you should come back down to London. I just miss you too much!" James said, slinging his arm over my shoulder as he pretended to cry, making me giggle.

"Well we both know that isn't happening." I sighed, trying to remind him of why I left as I glared into the back of Luke's head.

"Fine, but it'll be your fault when I go into a deep depression for years." He said seriously, making me laugh.

We spent a few more hours around town, surprisingly to me I really enjoyed it even though I didn't get to spend much alone time with Danni. We decided to go to McDonalds (yes, yet again) as it was the only decent place to go to.

"Can you two keep the table and we'll go order the food?" Jai directed at Luke and I, making my stomach drop. I hadn't really spoken to him since our argument.

"Sure." Luke said quickly, not giving me a chance to reply. I took a seat opposite him on the table, getting my phone out in hope he wouldn't bring up what happened.

"Can we talk?" He asked, dammit. I looked up, nodding slightly to allow him to continue. "Just hear me out. I'm so sorry for what I said that night about us, our relationship was one of the best things that happened to me, and you still mean the world to me. Please forgive me and take me back."

I sighed, I wanted to so badly but he was my first serious boyfriend and he broke me. I was petrified of it happening again. "Okay Luke, I'll forgive you." I said. "But I can't be with you again, I'd rather just stay friends. I can't risk being broken again." I said painfully, wishing I had just taken him back but I had to go with my heart that said no.

His face dropped and he looked down at the table, I could tell he was hurt by what I said. "I promise I won't ever hurt you again. We won't let anyone ever get between us again this time. Please." He pleaded.

"I'm slowly getting over what happened, I think you should do the same. It's better just to stay friends - that way no one will get hurt." I smiled at him with pity. He knew he was fighting a losing battle.

He just nodded, saying no words. Part of me hated myself for saying no but I knew it was for the best for me. Friendships can easily last forever - but relationships often don't.