Luke/Chloe

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Luke


The doctors want me out of her life.And there was only way I was going to let that happen if I got to sing to her one time. They agreed, so with my old beat up guitar in hand, I sat down in the chair next to her bed. I grasped her hand tightly in mine.

"Hello princess," I whisper softly, tears already welling up inside me. "The doctors say that I can't be around anymore.They don't think I'm good for you. So after I sing you this last song, I'm moving to California. I'm sorry."

 I pick up my guitar and strum the opening cords to Through the Glass by Stone Sour. "I love you Chloe.So much."

I sing as tears pour down my face. I feel my throat close  and I can't sing anymore.I grab her hand and sob into it. I begin placing kisses on every piece of skin that isn't covered in tubes or gauze.

I'm hoping the outline of my lips will melt into her skin.I'm hoping that she'll remember me when I'm gone. I feel her squeeze my hand, but i shake my head as I stand and kiss her forehead.

"No baby." I whisper "I gotta go now.I'm sorry.I love you" I mutter as tears roll down my cheeks.

I drop her hand and walk towards the door only to be met with the weak yet still perfect voice I'd come to love.

"Luke..."

I turn around and see Chloe trying to sit up and reach for me. I rush back and scoop her up into my arms.

"Oh Chloe..." I whisper over and over again as I stroke her hair.

I don't know how long it is before Sami and Michael come in. Sami rushes over when she sees Chloe awake. She pushes me out of the way,hugging Chloe tightly. Chloe hugs her back and whispers something in her ear. Sami looks at her then me, before nodding and releasing her from the hug.

Once Sami and Michael exit I crawl back onto the bed and hold her till the doctors walk in. They're probably saying some bullshit about tests and how I should leave but right now, Chloe and I arent paying them any attention. My baby is finally back with me and nothing could ever take me away from her. 

Chloe


The darkness comes and swallows me whole, but suddenly the brightness stuns me. I move to cover my eyes, but something sends a sharp pain through my arm telling me I've made a mistake. Through all the time I've been trapped in my head, I've replayed my life on loop. Thinking that if this is what death is, then maybe I made a mistake. I don't want to watch my life on repeat. Except maybe the parts about Luke.

Those are my favorites. His bright blue eyes staring into me. His not so clear face is probably the most perfect thing I've ever seen even if he doesn't think so. He's so..Luke Hemmings.And god, do I love him.

I've been fading in out of this limbo for what feels like forever. Sometimes I know what's happening and I can squeeze when people hold my hand.But I can never bring myself to open my eyes. This time is different. It's Luke this time and I tell myself I have to focus on what he's saying to me.

"... after I sing you this last song I'm moving to California. I'm sorry.."

That's all I catch before I start to fade out again.I tell myself I have to keep listening. By the time I can focus again he's already half to Through the Glass by Stone Sour. I wonder if he knew that was one of my favorite songs.Whether Sami told him or if he just figured I'd love it.

 He stops suddenly. And that's when he tells me he's leaving. I yell at myself to open my eyes.I want him to stay. I need him to stay. The harsh light stuns me and I'm able to see him at the door.

I extend one of my arms towards him."Luke.".

It comes out a half croak half whisper. But he hears it.By some miracle he hears me and turns around. Before I can even say anything, he has me in his arms. He starts whispering things to me and I swear I have never felt so safe.

We're pulled apart when Sami sees us. And as much as I missed her and the comforting hugs (lie the one she gave me when she saw me) I tell her that I need Luke right now. She understands and gives us some space.Once she's gone, he takes me into his arms again. And sitting here with his arms around me feels so right. He's here with me and I'm never letting him leave.  

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