Not All Angels Have Wings (L.H)

Chapter 2

The blonde haired boy from earlier made his way toward me. The way he walked made it seem as if he was floating on air and was above everyone else. His black skinny jeans, black and white baseball t-shirt and all black converse made him stick out in the crowd of polo shirts and khakis. I sized him up and down while crossing my arms in front of my chest and leaning back to show my hatred towards him. All he did in response was roll his eyes and give me an award winning smile that has probably gotten him millions of girls, but im not the easily won over. “Hello there stranger.” He extended his hand for me to shake it but I left it hanging and turned to see Ashton looking between us with a confused look plastered on his face. “How do you guys know each other? Luke, did you sleep with my best friend cause that is worthy of a punch?” I scrunched my face in disgust and Luke was sent into a fit of uncontrollable laughter. He bent over at the waist and rested his hands on his knees. Psh over dramatic much? He then shot up with a completely straight face as if he was never laughing and said, “No.” Now it was my turn to laugh, who does that? Laugh like that then collect them self to a completely straight face? “This is the guy who ran me over.” I shoved my finger into Lukes chest and squinted my eyes at him. “What the hell Luke, why you hitting my girl?” Ashton placed his arm around my shoulder protectively and then rubbed his fist into my hair. He always does this to me and he knows I hate it. As I straightened out my hair I looked over to Luke who was staring at me like his depended on it. “What?” “Nothing. Your just different then most girls.” Before I could respond to his comment some bleach blonde white girl came running into me. We both came crashing down to the ground and my head rebounded off the ground. What is with me and falling today? My shirt had become soaking wet with what smelled of beer and was now see through since it was white. “Oh shit!” Both Luke and Ashton were at my side within seconds helping me up and shielding me from everyones eyes. “Head to my room and give her one of my shirts while I clean this up.” Ashton handed me off to Luke and we headed into the crowd of starring people. Many boys whistled at me but quickly shut up when Luke shot them a death glare. After a couple people getting the stare everyone realized not to mess with us and just went back to what they were doing. The party was so packed that everyone was back to back and we had to shove our way to the hallway. When we finally got to Ashtons room I sat on the bed while Luke shut the door. “Are you hurt?” He rushed over to sit beside me then cupped the side of my face and rubbed his thumb along my eyebrow. The feeling of longing came over me like I wanted to close the short distant between us but I quickly came back to reality and walked over to the closet. My neon purple bra with black stripes was showing through my shirt, I could feel the heat rush to my cheeks and I felt the need to sit down again. I grabbed a red flannel shirt from the closet and slide down the wall so that I was now sitting on the ground. My head was leaned against the blue colored room so that I was looking at the ceiling. “Why do things like this keep happening to me?” I heard Luke sigh from across the room and then open his mouth to speak. “Maybe all things happen for a reason. For example I would have never been able to answer my question of what kind of bra you were wearing if this didnt happen.” I laughed at his lame attempt at lightening the mood then went into the bathroom to change my shirt. My hair was wet at the ends from being splashed with the liquid and my make up had been smudged. I took the purple hand towel and wet a corner to take off my makeup, then I took off my shirt and squeezed all the water out of it. The shirt I had put on was big on me so I tucked it into my skirt and folded up the sleeves. Once I was pleased with my look I walked back into the room to find that Luke had fallen asleep on the bed. His long legs were bent off the side and his arms rested behind his head. I found myself smiling at the way his mouth slightly hung open and his nose made a slight squeaky nose every time he inhaled and exhaled. The skin above his belt was showing and I couldnt help but to stare at it in awe. I strolled over to the bed and sat on the edge looking around the room, his room wasnt that big and it was a typical boys room. Clothes were spread around the dark wood floor and his queen size bed was unmade. Some of the things I love about this space are the glow in the dark stars on the ceiling, the giant four foot tall lava lamp in the corner and lastly, the photo wall he has across from the bed. I stood and walked towards it looking for one picture in particular, me and ashton used to go to a spring every year with my family during the summer and one year we swam with a manatee. Right when I pin pointed the picture of us swimming next to the giant creature Luke showed up beside me rubbing his clear blue yes. My arms were crossed against my chest trying to block out the cold I feel when I look back on old memory's and wish I was there instead of here. The old me used to love life and want to see the world but since my dad I havent felt like me in a while. I turned to Luke and saw he was staring at me like he has been doing all night. “Why do you keep looking at me like that?” He took a moment to think about it then sucked in a deep breath. “I'm not sure exactly but theirs something about you that I like. I usually dont let lame people into my crowd but I guess I will make an exception with you.” I faked an honored face then brought my hand up to my ribs. “It would be an honor to be your friend oh wise Luke.” We both laughed for a moment but then our eyes settled on each other, the silence between us wasnt awkward so we stayed like this for what felt like forever but then a couple flew the door open and fell into the room having a fit of giggles. “Oh, I guess this room is taken.” The girl laughed at the guys statement then mouthed oops before walking out the way they came. Luke cleared his throat and gestured toward the door. “Do you wanna get out of here?” “I would love to but I should really get home.” He tried to hide his dis appointment but didnt do a very good, guilt came over my body and I immediately wanted to take back my statement. “Oh okay, can I at least walk you home?” Luke was looking at the ground and when he was done speaking he peeked over his eyebrows. “I would love that.” A smile spread across both of our faces and he stuck out his elbow for me to grab his arm. “This way my lady.” I giggled like a little school girl then we made our way towards the front of the house. We searched for Ashton to say goodbye but we found him making out with a girl on the couch so we decided to leave him be.

The cold fall air sent shivers up my spine and I pulled Luke closer to me. He was a least half a foot taller then me since I was 5'6 and still had to look up to see his eyes. The wind was making leaves dance around our feet and the crunch they made when they met my shoe was my favorite sound. “When will I see you again Ainsley?” “Well what school are you going to?” We paused for a moment to let a car pass before we crossed the street and turned down my road. “Im going to west park starting on Monday.” “Thats the school I go to so you will see me then.” I looked up and smiled at the boy that I had hated only hours before. “Well Mrs.Ainsley here we are,” We turned to face each other as my house stood in front of us. “I had fun tonight, especially when I saw your bra.” I playfully punched him the shoulder and then grabbed his hand. “What are you doing?” “I am writing my number on your hand so you can text me some time.” I let his hand drop as I stuck my pen back in my purse. I turned to walk towards my door and with out turning back said, “See you later Blondie.”