All is Not Fair in Love and High School

Chapter Seven.

If Luke were a cartoon character, I would see smoke coming from his ears and his face would be as red as a tomato. He is that mad. 

"Kristen what the fuck is wrong with you?!" He screams down the hallway. "Luke you need to calm down. Why are you so mad?" I ask him. "Oh I don't know, maybe because my best friend turned into some slut in a matter of two days because of some guy?" He snaps at me, still screaming. 

I can't believe he just said that. 

A slut? Is that really what he thinks of me? He knows how I feel about sex, how I feel about giving my heart to people. He knows what happened to me. I just kissed Harry twice, it's not like he freaking proposed to me.

Now I'm pissed. 

"No. You don't get to call me that. You don't know how Harry is when he's with me, you don't know what happened between us. You used to be my best friend, Luke. Now you're just being an ass. And I honestly don't know why. And if you're not going to tell me, then stay the hell away from me." I say. 

His face softens slightly and he grabs my arm to drag me into the very same janitor's closet I was in with Harry less than an hour ago. He gently pulls me in and shuts the door. He backs me up against the wall and puts his lips on mine. Holy deja-vu. 

Luke is my best friend, I don't love him in this way. It'd only be cruel to lead him on. 

Before I break away, he decides to and I am relieved. He speaks before I can say anything. "I'm sorry I've been such an ass today. But there happens to be a magical explanation to why I've been such an ass." Luke says. He looks down to the ground, licks his lips, clears his throat, and begins to speak. 

"Fuck. I'm just going to say it." He mumbles. I stare into his eyes intently. "I love you. I'm in love with you. I have been for a long time now. I got extremely jealous when you told me you kissed Harry last night, and I got mad. Then when Calum and Ashton told me you came out of the closet after him, I had assumed you did it again. Please don't kiss him anymore Kris, it hurts too much. He's not right for you, I am. He's only going to continue to hurt you." He lets out. 

To say that I'm speechless is an understatement. He just officially confessed his love for me. Out loud. What the hell do I say?

"I love you too Luke, just not like that. I'm so sorry." I say, about to cry. He's beat me to it though, tears are already flowing from his eyes.  "Just get out. Please just get out." He tells me. "Luke please just let me help y-" He cuts me off. "JUST LEAVE DAMN IT!" He yells and it makes me jump. 

As tears form in my eyes once again, I push past him and walk out of the closet. About five seconds after I exit he follows, pushes past me and walks out of sight. I've had enough for today. I just want to leave. As I walk down the hall, I walk into a sea of people, in front of them all is Julia. I try to push past her but her friends stop me. "Look who it is everybody! It's the class whore. Luke and Harry huh? I bet that must be fun. Who's better in bed? I'm sure you would love to tell us. Wouldn't you?" She says in the bitchiest tone possible. What feels like the whole school begins laughing at me. I feel like I am going to cry again, when I see a tall curly figure push through the crowd. 

"What the hell is going on here?" Harry booms. "Hey baby. We're just having a little fun with this slut. Why? Do you care? You sure didn't care when you were moaning my name last night." Julia says. I am officially in shock for the second time today. He was with her after he kissed me? "About that, there's something I need to tell you. We're over. I don't want anything to do with you anymore. This jealousy thing is very ugly on you and honestly it's turned you into a bitch. And for the record, she is a hell of a better kisser than you are." Harry says.

Julia is at a loss for words for probably the first time in her life. "Harry. Think rationally about this. We can-"

"No. I don't want to be with you anymore. There's nothing you can say or do to keep me. Goodbye Julia." Harry says. He turns and lightly grabs my arm and leads me outside the school. Once we're out, I stop him by the door. "Thank you for that. I needed that." I say. He smiles and kisses me sweetly. "I guess we can do this all the time now, no more hiding or janitor's closets." He says laughing slightly.

"I don't know, I kind of like the janitor's closet. But maybe we should lock it next time." I say with a wink. He laughs. "Don't tempt me babe." He says. "So what does this mean? What are we now?" I ask. "Well, I really, really like you, so that means A: when I ask you out in about thirty seconds you will say yes, or B: we could just go do it in my car." I laugh. "I think I'll go with choice A." I say. Harry takes my hand says, "Kristen. Will you do me the honor of being my girlfriend?" He ask. "Of course I will." I smile. He kisses me once more.

"Are you sure you want to pass on the car thing?" He asks me. "Yes. I'm sure. Not yet. Be patient." I say. "Well that's a first." He says. I look at him in confusion. "I've never really been turned down before. But I like that you seem to have a level of self-respect." He elaborates. I smile nervously. If only he knew. 

"Would you like to go to a party with me tonight? Not really a proper first date, and that will happen, but I was invited to this party and I have a plus one, so I think I want it to be you." He smiles. "Okay, sure. Who's party?" I ask. "My friend Veronica. She's alot like you actually. I'm sure you guys will be fast friends." He responds. "Okay, pick me up at eight?" I say. "Sounds good. See you then babe." Harry leans in to kiss me for what feels like the thousandth time today, but I don't mind. But this kiss isn't like the others. It's passionate, almost loving. He makes me feel like we are the only people on the planet. I love that. 

We part and I can't help the prominent smile on my face. I am about to leave the school grounds when I run into the devil herself. This time, she has two men with her. Before I can say anything, I feel a needle go into my arm and a sack go over my head. I start to feel dizzy and begin to pass out. The last thing I see is a smirk firmly planted on her face. 

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