one night stand // Luke Hemmings

twenty three

It's been a week since the party. I've gotten a lot better and I don't feel as weak as much. Although Luke seems to becoming a lot more protective of me and is always around. I feel bad that I did this to him. I made him scared, I also scared myself. I stayed in house for the most part, only leaving if I need the shops or some fresh air. But 9/10 there's always someone in my house, even if their just watching tv or doing their own thing. I feel like they all think I'm in capable or scared. I'm not, I just need to stop thinking about that night. I do appreciate it, I just don't want them to worry like Luke. I understand he feels it's his fault and I've done everything in my power to make him aware it's not.

All week everyone's been talking about going on vacation. But for that to happen, I need to get money, and my dad will only give me so much, he says I need to earn some money by myself. Therefor I will have to get a job. So that's what I do.

I take a walk alone down our local shops, I go into hairdressers, convenience store, cafes. It takes me a while but I eventually find a small coffee shop looking for someone to hire.

It takes a while sorting out something with the manager but soon I land myself a day job, eating a reasonable amount of money. My first shift is tomorrow.

I go back home and tell everyone. They all seem happy and most of them have found a way of getting money.

I decide to go round to Luke's house tonight. It'll be the second time in years, but I'm happy to be able to see Luke.

I knock on his door and he opens. I stand inside still feeling awkward in his home.

"Mia! Oh it's wonderful to see you again" Liz says popping out of no where.

"You to Mrs.Hemmings" I smile.

"Please, call me Liz, you always have" she says.

I nod and follow Luke upstairs. I sit on his bed and he lays down.

"What made you come round? I know you don't feel comfortable here anymore" he questions.

"It's not that I'm uncomfortable it's just that it brings back memories" I shrug not wanting to get into this conversation. Thankfully Luke either realises I don't want to talk about it or he doesn't either, whichever in happy we steered clear.

"How are you feeling?" He asks.

"Much better actually, I got a job so we can start saving for this vacation everyone's talking about" I smile.

"Good, I'm glad" he says kissing me on the lips.

"How are you going to get money?" I ask.

"I have my ways" he smiles crookedly.

I look at him wide eyed in shock.

"Not doing drugs you idiot" he says bursting into laughter.

I sigh from relief and blush a little at my misinterpretation.

"I will help out at my uncles diner" he shrugged.

I nod and lay down beside him.

"So where are they actually planning on going" I ask.

"Still the Bahamas" Luke laughs.

"Idiots" I giggle.

Luke and I talk for a long while about nothing interesting when Liz knocks at the door.

"Mia, would you like to stay for dinner?" She asks full of hope.

"Actually, I was just uh-"

"She would love to" Luke speaks for me.

Although it's a nice offer. It upsets me, Liz upsets me. She reminds me of how kind my dear mother was. She's exactly like her. And I can't handle it.