break the heartbreaker : luke

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20 DAYS BEFORE PROM

fern mcgee is seated in front of me.

it's math period, and instead of the usual michael clifford at the seat in front of me, the seat is now occupied by the popular cheerleader.

since she's seated in front of me, it also means that she's seated right next to luke.

but who am i to feel bothered, right?

but i still feel a tad bit curious as to why she's here, so i take my phone out and ask michael. we've grown closer since i'm always seeing him during luke's trainings.

to: mikey
why aren't u in front of me

i stare at the back of the head of fern some more, since mr. bryan isn't here yet. luke isn't here yet, either.

fr: mikey
fern asked if we could switch schedules. she requested it at the office and everything lol. paid me 20 bucks

i type my reply with my eyebrows furrowed, not really knowing why i feel this bothered and curious.

to: mikey
what for?

luke enters the room, and i don't need to wait for michael's reply to know the answer. fern immediately jolts up from her seat.

"good afternoon, lukey." she chirps, a bright smile on her face.

luke's eyes immediately flicker to me, ignoring fern completely.

"good afternoon, petal." he smiles at me.

i just give him a slight smile in response.

he takes a seat next to fern, and turns around slightly so he's facing me.

"how's your day so far?" he asks me.

"good." i reply simply, since fern's really out here sending daggers through me using her eyes.

"aren't you gonna ask me why i'm here?" she asks luke, cocking her head to the side.

"i don't really care, fern," he says cooly, then faces me again, "what did you have for lunch?"

"an egg sandwich." i reply simply again, feeling bothered at fern's glare towards me.

don't get me wrong, i'm not scared of her. i can take this girl down within seconds, and i'm sure of that.

i'm just not looking for an issue or a fight.

"i'm here to be with you, if that's what you were wondering," fern says, not breaking her gaze at luke, "since you stopped replying to my texts."

luke rolls his eyes, not even trying to hide his annoyance for fern. i try to prevent myself from smiling, and feeling second hand embarrassment for her.

mr. bryan enters the room, causing both luke and fern to sit up straight, returning their attention to the front of the room.

this is going to be the longest hour of my life.