That Night

Chapter 5

"I'll leave these here to dry." Luke says, spreading my clothes across the bed frame. I nod and play with the sleeves of the flannel. His flannel. "So what was that all about in the other room?" He adds, sitting in the chair in the corner of the room. It's not a big room. I think it might just be a guest bedroom. The bed is a twin, with beige sheets, neatly made. There's a window across the room from the door but its about eight o'clock so there's really no point in focusing on it. A small dresser sits across from the bed and there's a closet door about three feet from where Luke sits. I sigh and plop down on the bed.

"It was nothing. Really." I run my hand up my leg, realizing I hadn't shaved because I had been wearing jeans.

"Are you and Ashton a thing?" Luke asks. I look up, wrapping my arms around my legs in almost a fetal position to hide them.

"Uhm no. Not really. He said he likes me, I thought I liked him. I don't know. Its complicated. Sorry you had to see that."

"Its no problem. I just feel bad that you had to endure that. How long have you two liked each other?" He presses.

"I don't wanna sound rude, but can you stop? I'm not in the mood for this." I say, exhaling deeply. Luke holds up his hands in surrender and goes to stand. "Are you leaving?" I ask. "I'm sorry if I hurt you."

"Its fine. Really. I need to go. Its not anything you did, I just have to go home. It's late."

"Its eight o'clock."

"That's late."

"No its not."

"Whatever."

"I hurt your feelings, didn't I?"

"No you didn't. I just need to go."

"But why?"

"Okay stop! I just need to go okay!?" He finally shouts. I close my mouth and look down. "I'm sorry I shouted." He runs his hand through his hair and walks across the room, sitting next to me on the bed. "I just... I think I might-"

"Luke!" The door is thrown open and a blonde girl walks in. Shes wearing a pair of light blue jeans and a flowy pink top. Her hair is curled perfectly, along with her makeup. Her bright blue eyes are almost as stunning as Luke's. He stands and walks over to the girl.

"Hey." He says, wrapping his arms around her waist, pulling her in for a hug and quick kiss.

What?

I sit awkwardly on the bed, not sure what to do. I'm pretty sure he was going to tell me he likes me, but is this his girlfriend?

"I was looking for you! Why'd you come up here? Were you gonna find us a room?" She says, walking her fingers 'seductively' up his chest. She hasn't realized I'm here.

"Uhm actually..." Luke tries to interject.

"Oh my god!!! How about... You use that sexy flannel of yours to tie me to the headboard and we ca-"

"No!" He cuts her off. "Paige... We need to talk."

"Wait, where'd your flannel go?" She asks, ignoring Luke completely.

"Paige. Can we please take this conversation else where?" He asks.

"Why? I'm fine in here." She says, playing with her hair.

"Cmon." He states. He pulls her out of the room, leaving me alone with my thoughts...

And his flannel.

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Okay guys! I am SO sorry this chapter took soooo long to update. Its also really short. I feel like its just a filler chapter but I'm definitely gonna make the next one soooo gooooddd. Please don't stop reading, commenting, voting, etcetera. I love you guys! <3 have an awesome day.

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