Just pretend. | l.h.

Chapter 18~Sunshine.

((Song of the chapter: When I Look At You by Miley Cyrus))

Luke and I had gotten out of the pool an hour ago and are now cuddled up in front of the poolside fireplace. My head rested on his firm chest (Thx mark you da real mvp) as he slowly brushed his hand through my hair. I draped a quilt over our slightly damp bodies.

This feels so natural. I feel a connection with Luke, which is weird considering I haven't known him for that long. Actually, now that I think about it, I don't really know Luke. I mean, sure, I know the quick facts fans of his have posted since Syd made me read all about the boys before we got to LA.

"Adds?"

"Hmmm," I snuggle in closer to him.

"I was just wondering if you were," he pauses and I feel his hands start to remove themselves from around me, "TICKLISH?" And with that Luke attacks me poking my sides and my neck causing me to erupt with laughter.

"LUKE!" I somehow manage to say in between tickles.

"Say 'luke is my sunshine' and I'll stop!" He pauses for a second and i teasingly 'lock' my mouth and throw the 'key' behind me. Luke raises his eyebrows then continues his assault. I somehow manage to grip his hands in mine.

"Okay, okay! Luke is my sunshine!"

"Yup that's right." Luke says with a knowing smirk, giving my hands a light squeeze. He surprises me even more by playing with my hands. The butterflies in my stomache are flying 100 miles an hour.

"So are you excited to start recording music?" Luke questions from behind me.

"Ecstatic! Mr. Jobin is wants me to write a few more songs before I can fully start recording though." I mentally slap myself for letting the fact that I need to write some new material slip my mind.

"I'm sure you can throw together a hit or two," Luke reassures me.

"I hope so," I

"Hey Luke?"

"Yeah?" He turns, our noses slightly brushing. Our icy irises now connected.

"When is everyone getting back?"

"Not sure, I can text Ash?"

I nod, "that would be great. Sydney never checks her phone."

Luke removes his arms from around my to reach for his phone, "Erm Adds." I look at him only to realize my body is positioned right on top of it. My cheeks start to blush as I remove myself from Luke. Luke dials Ash, but remains silent.

"He's not picking up," Luke frowns in confusion, "he always picks up." We exchanges a nervous look.

"I'll try Sydney."

"I'll try Cal."

The two of us feverishly tap away on our iPhones. If ashton, the most responsible of the band doesn't answer Luke's calls, something might be wrong.

15 minutess of intently staring at our phones later and nothing. Not a text nor a call. I was panaicking on the inside a little.

"Luke," my voice starts so fail me and he turns to look at me, "do you think that bad something happened?"

Luke's forehead creased and he replies with uncertainty, "I hope not."
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LUKE'S POV

My heart is beating a million miles an hour. Why won't the boys or Sydney answer any of our texts or calls? Ashton always answers..... It's been 45 minutes now.

I hear slight whimpering coming from Addie. I look at her only to find a few tears escaping her eyes. I immediately brush my thumbs over her checks to remove the tears.

"Adds I'm sure everything is just fine, maybe they lost cell reception?" I try to come up with something. I pull her body closer to mine and she rests her head on my chest again. I brush my hands through Addie's brown locks in an attempt to calm her down.

I hear "Edge of a Revolution" by Nickleback start to play- aka my ringtone- wait... SOMEONE IS CALLING ME! My eyes go wide as I don't even bother to read the caller ID before sliding my thumb across the screen.

"Hello?"

"Luke this is Michael, we have an emergency.."

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Hi guys! So for those of you who have been reading I decided to change who I see Addie as to Kaya Scodelario (she plays Effy in Skins). Of course you can picture Addie as whomever you want (-:

Thanks so much for reading! Please like/ comment if you want this story to continue (:

Ps sorry I'm terrible at updating this story.... Senior year is rough man.