Lost boy | Luke Hemmings

Chapter 18

After I Luke and I had that weird encounter I guess you could call it, the rain only got worse but somehow I know he's still standing at his car, staring at my house. Is he trying to make his presence known for a particular reason? Does he want me to know that he hasn't gotten over me? If that's what he is expressing, why would he position himself here and endure all this rain? Wouldn't he want to at least try to resolve things between us and communicate with me? Has he been watching me this whole time? Ugh, too many questions!

"Chiarra!" My mum shouts, coming down the stairs. Eureka and I are still sitting in the lounge in silence, Eureka with her arm around my shoulders as the tears trickle down my face. I don't comprehend that they are present until my mum steps off the last stair and looks at me with concern evident in her eyes. That's when I know I'm crying as she watches me like I'm one of the homeless she always donates money to. Why is everyone giving me looks of sympathy and just observing me in general lately?

I still haven't told my Mum what's been happening between Luke and I and I don't plan on it. I want it to stay this way for as long as possible because once she knows, I have a feeling that she won't leave the matter alone and will only make me appear more desolate. I had promised to tell her what's bothering me but... what could possibly say to keep her satisfied? I'm crying because I was dicing onions? I think I might have to break that promise...

"Are you okay, sweetie? What is it?" My mum asks, joining us in the lounge and staring at me, then realising I won't give her an answer so shifting her gaze to Eureka. I'm really getting sick of everyone's gaze being on me constantly.

"Outside," Eureka says as I give her a warning look, trying to silently convey that I haven't told her about our break-up yet. She doesn't interpret what I'm hinting at and whispers a 'what?' but doesn't say anything else to my Mum anyway.

As we both are having a silent conversation of strange face signals, my Mum saunters to the window and hastily splits the curtain to see what is outside that is distressing me. She doesn't seem to notice anything in particular, meaning Luke must have moved which is the one thing I thought he wouldn't do.

"What am I supposed to be looking at?" She asks in a high pitched tone as she glances back over at us.

"Nothing," I say quietly, hiding my face, moving my hair in front of it as I silently wipe my tears from my cheeks.

"Come on Chiarra! There has to be some reason for why you're crying. Is it because it's raining?" She asks sarcastically and I just give her a dirty look. Why can't she just leave me alone?

I shake my head at her and she finally gives up the pestering and walks off saying, "One day I hope you'll tell me Chiarra." I probably will at one point but it's not like I'd want to tell her. She'll just yell at me and tell me how right and disappointed she is and how wrong I am. If the plan on Wednesday goes well, then I won't have to tell her anything. I know that's a lie because one day she is bound to ask what had happened anyway.

"Let's go upstairs," I mention to Eureka and stand from my spot on the couch. I move to the window and glance outside quickly, looking for Luke. He's not standing anymore but his car is still present and I think I can see a figure inside. He won't leave me alone! Not that I don't want him to but I thought he was angry at me for 'cheating' on him. Well, that's a fact but I still don't see why he would be shadowing me when thinking about all of this would be tormenting him.

"He's such a weirdo," Eureka says from next to me, standing with her hands on her hips. 

"You already stated that," I glare at her and she steps back, quickly throwing her hands up in defence.

"Sorry," She says in a small voice but I continue to glare at her.

"It's not like that. I think he's trying to find out if I'm actually with Brandon," I say in Luke's defence. "You even said that yourself!" I add at the end, trying to prove he's not what she's accusing him of as she even knows he isn't. I can't believe I'm still defending Luke after what he's holding me accountable for.

"I know I said that, but he's following you to find out if you're with Brandon. Not just asking?"

"Do you actually think he would believe me after he saw Brandon take my hand and pull it to his chest? He thinks I like Brandon. It's kind of stupid now thinking about it though. It was one simple action that Brandon pulled and he instantly thinks that I'm cheating on him and we're together," I think aloud.

"Mmmm," She agrees and nods her head. She stares at something in concentration, which I think is the weirdest thing might I add, staring at nothing and just thinking. Half the time when Eureka thinks really hard, she will stare at me and think and I have to yell her name to get her attention, just like now.

"Eureka!"

"What? Yes!" She yells and looks around. Her eyes land on me and she turns back to her dreamy state, her eyes softening.

"I was thinking about Ashton. Sorry..."

"Come on," I laugh and we both walk up the stairs together.

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Note from MrsHemmings579:

Hey everyone, I hope you've been enjoying the last few chapters - obviously not the breakup - but please vote and comment if you like. Also thank you all SOOOO MUCH FOR THE READS - OVER 2K! OMG! I can't thank everyone enough for all the reads so please continue because I love you all!

QOTC: What is/are your favourite 5sos song/s?

I know that's a hard question but I would like you to at least attempt it. I'll attempt it; mine are Wrapped Around your Finger, If you don't know, Lost Boy, Daylight, I can't remember and Just Saying. I also love their cover 'I miss you' by Blink 182.

Thanks everyone!

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