Look For Me || Luke Hemmings

Chapter 15

Lauren's P.O.V.

It was finally summer break, and I am relieved of all the pains of 10th grade. I actually survive this school year without ruining anything for anyone.

Mom had planned a trip for us, like a vacation. We actually get a chance to see our brothers this year, and I knew it would already be a good start. The worst was yet to come since I had to see him again a month before vacation ends. 

I still had that small hole in my heart knowing Harry found someone else, but I'm slowly trying to forget him. Rachel was helping me with packing my stuff since mom had asked her if she would have loved to come. Of course she said no because it was 'family' business, not hers. 

"I can't believe you're going to L.A. for a solid two weeks," she say. We were packing the last of my clothes I had set out.

"Time to get away?"

"Sure," she sigh. She zipped up my bag before sitting on my bed. 

She was silent, I was too. I just watched Duck Dynasty while she was staring up at the ceiling. She's my best friend and I know something's bothering her, but it's her business, not mine.

"I'm sorry for everything."

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It was a two hour drive to my dad's place, not long. The sisters were talking about music and they were singing along with songs on the radio. I just watched because I don't know what to think.

"I'm sorry for everything," Rachel had said before we left for L.A. but what was she sorry for? She had done nothing wrong to me, ever. Or has she? Of course not, she's my best friend and we don't do that to each other. She couldn't, and I hope she didn't...

Summer has only started yet I'm already thinking absurd things. I should put my trust on her, after all we've known each other since kindergarten. Trust is a strong word though, it can't be just given to anyone.

Silly how we're blinded by a bond. It could be a relationship or a friendship, long term or even a short term. Blinded by the fact that they could have done something to you, yet you're clueless. The innocent can never last at this point, it's just stupid. Never trust anyone, never hope for someone, never be blinded, never trust easily.

Trusting someone is like hanging on the edge of a cliff, hoping they'd be there to help you, not pushing you down to your death. In reality we're the one's pushing ourselves of the edge because we grant those people our trust, then they just abuse it. That's where the trust in yourself is trusted. You either choose wisely or you get blinded by your stupidity and regret it in the end. Hanging and struggling on the trust you've given.

Harry's P.O.V.

Kendall and I have been together for almost a week now, and it's been quite peaceful except for those long nights. Other than that, we were okay. Paparazzi have been swarming, fans have been talking, and freedom has been struggling.

We were still on tour, no shocker, and we still have a long way to go. It gets tiring, but it was fun, seeing people happy just to see you doing what you do best. 

"Harry, you're on in five." Mark had said. We were on set for an interview for a magazine, like always.

I nodded and made my way beside Niall. There was just us left to talk to, so this would be quick. The interviewer handed us a sheet of paper before starting.

"So Niall and Harry, ready for the interview?" She asked.

"Yeah," we said casually. 

I went through the paper she gave us, and it had all the shitty questions that we usually get. All the rumors and shit.