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seven; war preparations

1 MONTH LATER

Luke's POV

We get off of the bus and wave to the screaming fans waiting for us outside the airport. We take a few pictures sign some posters and then we get on the bus that will finally take us home after 3 months of touring. I'm exhausted. Ever since Gemma left the tour, I haven't been able to sleep. We had to tell the fans that she had a family emergency and wouldn't be able to complete the tour, but that was a complete lie. She left because of me. She left because the fans were being jackasses to her over our relationship. The press got a hold of the story and me telling the crowd that I'd never forgive them and blew it out of porportion, but what else would you expect from low life media. But I never stopped thinking about Gemma. I would always look and try and see Gemma if she was there, but she never was. I still loved her, but I knew we were over. I didn't even know where she was.

The air in Sydney is warm, but not too warm. I stretch my arms out and let the sun warm my skin, I haven't felt this much sun since the day we left for the tour.

"Home sweet home." Calum says. 

We pile into the car to take us to my house. It's a long drive, so we just sleep the whole entire way.  When we woke, we were in front of my driveway. My house--where I first started uploading youtube videos of me singing.  Where my love for singing and guitar began. Where my life began. I was finally home. Except it didn't feel like home because Gemma wasn't here. 

The boys and I walk into my house to be greeted with cheers, hugs, and kisses from our mums and hugs from our dads. After all the warm embraces I stumble off to my room, desperate to feel the comfort of my bed. I walk into my room and just gasp as I see who's in there.

"G-gemma." I whisper.

"Luke.." She says walking up to me.

"No leave. I can't get hurt anymore by you." I say hating every word.

"Let me explain Luke!" She grabs my forearm.

"No Gemma!" I yell and pull away. She stumbles back and looks the same way she did when she ran off stage in New York, broken.

"I left because I couldn't be with you while we were on tour." She whispers.

"Why not?" I ask.

"I was seeing fans face to face which is harder than behind a screen. I can deal with that--but those 'boos' from MSG? I couldn't handle it. And so I ran. And I regretted it as soon as I walked into my apartment. I called the tour manager to try and get back on but he said it was too late. I lost you, Luke. I'm so sorry." She whispers.

"Gemma you know I want to be with you more than anything in the galaxy, but you can't run from me. Trust that I'll protect you, and keep you safe from the hate." I say, pulling her in tight.

"I love you Hemmings." She says into my shirt.

"I love you more." I say.

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Ashton's POV        

Gemma and Luke walked out of his room hand in hand and I rolled my eyes. They were going to be that 'on and off' couple, weren't they? I liked Gemma, she was pretty and could sing but I just really wanted to get to know her friend Lola. Lola was like sweet lemonade on a hot day, except edgier and sexier. She had a lip piercing like Luke, and an eyebrow ring like Michael. Her hair was light blonde hair and she had big brown eyes that looked like a pool of chocolate sauce. She was everything that was beautiful in the world and more. 

"Gemma?" I ask.

"What's up Ash?" She smiles.

"I'm glad you're back for Luke." I say.

"Me too. But now, what do you really want?" She raises her eyebrows.

"What?! Can't we just have a normal conversation?" I lie.

"What do you need Ashton?" She laughs.

"Can you maybe invite your friend Lola over?" I whisper.

"She's at her boyfriends house." She states and my heart drops. "Just kidding, Ash! Lighten up! She'll be here any second now." She smiles and punches my arm.

"You know, maybe you're not so bad after all." I say.

I hear the doorbell ring as Gemma walks away and I run towards it, almost slipping on the wooden floors. It's Lola. I straighten my bandana and open the door. She smiles and wraps her arms around my neck and hugs me tight. I hold her small frame, admiring her curves, and just hug her. 

"Why hello Ashton Irwin." She smiles.

"Hello Lola..what's your last name?" I ask.

"Irwin." She winks at me then runs away to hug Gemma. I feel myself blush and Calum snaps in front of my face, waking me out of my daze.

"Did she tell you she's a stripper or something?" Michael teases.

"No. What did you need?" I ask.

"Vegemite. And lots of it." They smirk and I know something crazy is about to go down. 

As soon as our moms leave to let us hang out alone with Gemma and Lola, we snatch Luke from his conversation and drag him to his room.

"Vegemite war." Calum whisper-yells.

"What?" Luke asks.

"War. With Vegemite. Against the girls!" Michael yelps like a giddy little school girl.

"No." Luke states.

"What? Why not?!" I ask.

"I don't want to do that. It's 4 against 2, anyways." Luke says.

"Uh have you not seen what those chics can do, mate? They're animals." Calum laughs.

"Fine I'm in. But how are we going to get enough Vegemite, and how are we going to attack them with it?" He asks.

"Mix it with a bunch of water, shake it, BOOM! Vegemite spray guns." I say.

"Luke and I will go to the store, but say we are going to get something to eat." Michael says.

"Tell Lola and Gemma to invite some more friends. Just 2 more, so Mikey and I have someone to talk to while you and Luke go suck on their faces." Calum tells me.

"Fine. Just go get the vegemite." I laugh.

We all exit the room and we notice Gemma and Lola stare at us cautiously as we walk out.

"What were you all doing in Luke's room?" Gemma asks.

"BOY TALK." Calum says.

"Ew." Lola fake shivers. God, she's adorable.

"Luke and I are going to get some pizzas. Be back in 30 minutes." Michael waves and they walk out of the door.

"Invite 2 friends, so we can all split the pizza." Calum insists. I hear Gemma and Lola squeal as they invite two girls named Morgan and Mia.

WAR IS ABOUT TO BEGIN, I think.

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A/N:

Yay another chapter! WOOHOOO. Thanks for all the reads :) Hope this chapter was exciting for you all. And just to clear this up:

1) This is one month after Gemma leaves the tour, so it means they just ended their tour.

2) Yes I did reference some lines from the 'Good Girls' video haha it was just supposed to be an inside joke with the fandom, you know? :p

Thanks for reading and being flawless. Im gonna call you guys...Eggplants. Like the emoji :) haha thanks eggplants love you!!

xoxo -me