The Show ((Luke Brooks Fanfic))

Chapter 32

The last Chapter didn't put a notification on when I updated so if you haven't read it, you probably should because this part and Daniel's attendence may confuse you...

One or Two Chapters left, sorry 

Going to start a new fanfic, much different from this one. I think the other one will be a lot more explicit so keep updated:)

Thanks again for the love and support, 

Bec x

The car drive is slow unlike Luke's drives which are past the speed limit, unsafe and quite frankly; annoying. But when I think about it, I like the speed. I like that small adrenaline rush and that feeling of rebellion whether it's me or it's not me in control. 

I stop for a second and close my eyes forcefully, as I try to push Luke to the back of my mind because I don't want him to keep interupting my thoughts. I want to be able to think without him. I want to be able to do something without seeing his face; without having to compare everything to him.

"Which turn?" Daniel speaks and I point in the direction of right. 

He swiftly moves the wheel and the turn is so light on my body it feels like i'm on a cloud. Or maybe i'm just going insane.

"Daniel?" I say loud, which makes him jump slightly, I cough and then speak quieter: "Sorry, but i was sort of curious why you found me. And why you are even out at this time..."

"Long story," He starts, "...basically, I found something that was slightly weird at a mates house and I sort of started questioning myself. I was just driving around, to think, and then I spotted you."

Then there's a silence. 

I bring my eyes to the road and focus about what I'm going to tell my mother. I try to make up an excuse but my mind is elsewhere. 

"What was it? I mean, what did you... find?" 

Daniel looks alarmed for a second as if he can't think of an answer or as if he doesn't want me to know...

"Huh?" He relaxes back into his seat. "And at the end of this road, rght?"

"Uh, yeah... And you said you found something at your friends, what was it?" I dim my eyes.

"I can't remember." He says, simply.

"You brought it up like 30 seconds ago, how could you forget? Is it something I shouldn't know because you can't just bring something up and then just expect me to forget about it."

"I know, I just don't think you need to know, it's... kind of private." I can tell he's lying.

As we pull up onto my drive, I climb out and quickly say 'thanks' before walking to my door. I hear the car door behind me and pause, still in need of an answer.

"Listen, Ben..." 

"Don't!" I take in a sharp breath and try not to react."Please don't call me that."

He furrows his eyebrows and walks up to me. I don't react but my feet fumble backwards slightly so I hit the wall on the porch and then Daniel stops there.

"I'm sorry." He whispers and he looks genuinely apologetic.

I shake my head because I'm the one that should be sorry, I'm the one who couldn't keep her nose out and the one who is selfish and cruel. 

I reach my hand forward and place it on his cheek, I've done this before with Luke. 

Luke smiled at me and now Daniel is smiling. 

I see Luke's face right in front of me. I see his arms holding me in place. I see his body embracing me and making me feel safe. 

I stand on my tiptoes and lean forward to kiss his cheek, then the edge of his lips and into the centre. His lips are as soft as I remember. His hands grip onto my hips and pull me closer. The heat between us makes me feel good. He kisses my neck and down my shoulder as I hold the back of his neck in struggle of keeping myself together. 

"I've dreamed... about.... this." His voice speaks and I ignore it.

Each of his kisses get more intense and my breathing gets heavier. I could almost cry because I thought I would never feel this again. He is the only one that can give me butterflies but then make me feel so good. And I didn't want to admit it but I needed him and I still do. Even if he doesn't feel the same way, I know that I need to be close to him. I need him to understand that I'm sorry and that I don't need to 'escape' because he is my escape. Luke is the only person I want to be with.

"Luke." I murmur.

Then he stops and pulls away and I see Daniel again. His eyes widen as mine do.

"Did you say L-" 

I nod and he takes in a breath as his eyes scan the area. 

"No, this cannot be happening. No... no, fuck." He hits the wall next to my head and I quickly walk to the door but he grabs onto me. "You're the one who he went away with, you!" 

"It's not like that, Daniel. He was helping me." His grip on my arm burns causing me to let out cries.

"Then tell me, tell me how it is." 

"He was helping me, i told you that. Someone's after me and he said that I need to stay away for a while, that's all."

"Who? Who's after you!" Daniel raises his voice and I want my mother to hear and to save me.

Nate. 

"I don't know, it happened so fast!' I cry.

"Nate? Is his name Nate!" He says.

"How... how did y-"

"Fuck! Are you stupid? Nate's his fucking cousin!" He shouts, punching the wall again.

I stand still, looking blankly at Daniel. 

No, he's not. Luke wouldn't lie like that. He wouldn't do all of that just to get me into a 'safe place', he wouldn't do that to get me alone. 

I grab onto my hair, tugging at it. I don't believe him, he's jealous.

"What about the fight? He wouldn't get in a fight with his family!" I argue back.

"With Nate! Is that what he told you? Shit, he's so messed up. It was me! He got into a fight with me, I don't know why but he did!"

"You don't look hurt, what about the blood?" I am certain I will catch him out.

"My blood! And you can''t see because its here!" He gestures to his chest and back. 

I grab hold of the bottom Daniels t-shirt and pull it up, revealing bruises and cuts everywhere.

I shake my head again and grab for the side on my face, scratching at it so hard with my nails. I go down to my knees and sob loudly.

He doesn't love me and now I know why. 

It was all a big show.