I've got this friend ~ //Luke Hemmings//

Chapter 15 - //Official Property of L. Hemmings//

I woke up late the next morning stiff and sore. They should really get comfier beds. Then I remembered the plan. I jumped out of bed and walked down the hall to the bathroom. There was already a line of kids there. I was the oldest kid in the children's home but they didn't care. Great, I'm going to be disgusting when Luke sees me. Then I heard someone calling my name from downstairs. I ran down and walked in where I saw Luke , Ashton and Calum. (Michael was outside having a debate with a police officer about soccer). A smile crept into my mouth.

"Alyssa, I would like you to meet Luke, Calum and Ashton. They are here to adopt you. As long as you like them that is" I nodded. I was going to act like I didn't know them. 

"Luke and Calum are 19, and Ashton is 21" The lady said. So they faked there ages too? I wondered. She continued. "I would like you to get to know them before we make a final decision" She said and fake smiled. "Calum why don't you start" She said.

"Hi Alyssa I'm Calum Hood. Nice to meet you" He said holding out his hand. I leaned in to shake it and he winked at me. "I work part-time at a pet shop in Sydney. I love Music a lot." He finished with a smile. I giggled. Ashton went next. 

"Hey I'm Ashton Irwin lovely to meet you" He smiled, showing his dimples. "I work at a gym and I really like exercise, food and music." He said. I laughed. Luke was last. He looked me in the eyes. Those piercing blue eyes that I had missed.

"I'm Luke. I work at a radio station part time and at a clothing store. I hope you like us" He said. I was still staring into his eyes.

"Come with me Alyssa, its time to make your final decision" She said, ushering me out of the room.

"So what did you think?" She asked.

"I think they're brilliant. And they sound like gentlemen to" I added.

"So you would like them to adopt you?" She said raising an eyebrow.

"Definitely" I said, nodding.

"Its settled then." She said as she walked back in. "Boys here are your papers to sign and then she is all yours" She handed me a bag with my phone and other things from my bedroom back at my house. She picked up the papers that they had just signed. "You are now official property of L. Hemmings" She said. I grinned like an idiot as I walked out with them.

As we walked out of the house I intertwined my fingers with Lukes. 

"Thank you" I whispered, kissing his cheek. He smirked.

"Official property of L. Hemmings. Now I like the sound of that" He stopped and looked at me. I leaned up on my tippy toes to kiss him. We broke away and walked to the car to go back to his- OUR new house.

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The inside of the house smelled like a delicious warm vanilla. The familiar smell filled my nose quickly and I sighed. It was just so perfect. I turned around to see Luke staring at me. 

"What?" I asked. He came closer to me and smirked. He wrapped his arm around my waist.

"You" He smiled down at me.

"What about me?" I asked with curiosity.

"Your plan. Your smile. The way you tap your fingers when you lie. The way you constantly roll your eyes. Your perfect little giggle. The way whenever I see you I get butterflies. The way your hair falls perfectly around your shoulders, without a single tangle. How your eyes are the perfect mix of a grey and blue. Just you" He smiled. I hugged him close.

"I never want this to end" I whispered against his shirt.

"Me either" He mumbled. My phone suddenly rings. I pull away and give him an apologetic look as I walk outside. I answer it and put the phone to my ear.

"Hello?" I say.

"Hey sis" Said a familiar voice. Relief washed over me. 

"Jake" I said, tears forming. "I miss you" I whisper.

"I miss you too sis. But I wanted to let you know that I'm coming back. and bringing Carrie with me" He said. I could hear his smile.

"Thats great! But where are you gonna live?" I asked. 

"Well, um... I heard about dad, and you, and Luke adopting you and I was thinking, would it be okay if I moved into our house?" He said unsure.

"Of course" I said.

"That was really smart of you, you know" He said.

"What was?" I questioned.

"Getting the guys to adopt you. Luke makes you happy, and wouldn't ever pressure you into something. And I don't know what I would do if you had been stuck there" I bit my lip.

"Well, sometimes you have to be the adult, even if your not qualified just yet.." I sighed.

"I'm proud to call you my sister" He whispered.

"Thanks Jake" I mumbled, then hung up. 

I looked across the street at our house. My old house. It was exactly as we had left it. I crossed the street and walked up the driveway. I slowly pushed the door open. I went through to the back yard. The pool gleamed in the sunlight. I walked upstairs into my room. I fell to my knees and broke down crying. It felt good. I had been holding it all in for a while. I cried for what seemed like hours, before I heard a knock at my bedroom door.

It opened after a moment and I heard Lukes voice.

"Alyssa are you okay?" He said, cradling me. He helped me stand up, and I wobbled a bit before becoming stable.

I nodded slowly. He pulled me into his chest and just held me while I cried. The one thing that I needed most, was right here, right where I needed him.