Hidden Secrets | Luke Hemmings fanfic

Chapter Twelve

Katie's POV;

I didn't want to get out of bed this morning, but I also didn't want to be in this house full of people who couldn't careless about me. I felt really drained. What happened last night?

I managed to finally bring my head off of the pillow and I stretched my arms out. It felt painful. I then looked at my arm, it was wrapped in tissues, then my memory came back. Ugh, I'm so stupid. My mums right, I am useless.

Finally I managed to get out of bed and get ready for school. I took ages in the shower, only as I was in pain. When I got out of the shower. I found my skinny jeans and an old jumper and put them on. It was the middle of winter anyway so no one can be suspicious about me wearing a jumper.

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I arrived at school later than I usually do, probably due to the long shower I took. I looked around the car park and couldn't spot any of my friends so it was ok. I just wanted to be alone today if I'm honest. I walked into the big building and avoided every usual place I would see my friends in at all costs. I had music first, I had that with Ashton. Great. Just what I needed. The bell had rung, signalling for us to go and get registered, I slowly walked to my tutor room looking around me to make sure I didn't see anyone I didn't want to see. I succeeded. I slowly opened the crooked, squeaky door. Knowing that Zoe is in my tutor class, I went up to Mr Williams and asked if I could sit at the back on my own, just for today. He didn't question me, he just accepted my request.

After registration had finished, I had to walk to class 405, which is music... with Ashton. He's going to ask me why I didn't come to the music room this morning as I normally would do. Maybe ignoring everyone isn't going to go as well as I planned.

When I approaced the familiar door of 405, I stepped inside making sure my entrance wasn't recognized. I don't want to be the centre of attention, I don't like to come across as vein, because in all honesty, I  am the complete opposite. I like to keep myself to myself, hidden in the shadows if you want to put it that way. Having all of the attention isn't my idea of fun.

Anyway, enough of the ranting.

I sat down in my usual seat, which is next to Ashton. Luckily he hadn't shown his face yet. He'll probably be late as he usually is for lessons.

About 20 minutes past and Ashton still hadn't arrived. Maybe he's off sick? A part of me wants to know if he's ok but then the rest of me still wants to avoid everyone. I want to find a good excuse to get out of here, but I don't want to go home. I just need to get out of here. The desperation is killing me.

Ashton never showed up to music, so I guess he was off sick.

So I decided that after second period (which happened to be Chemistry), I will sneak out and go to the local cafe to escape the world for a while. I needed it.

The bell went for second period and I walked straight to Chemistry. Only realizing when I was outside of the door that I'd have Luke, Steph and Calum questioning me. Oh great.

I walked in and sat down. Everyone was already there, staring at me. I was in for an excellent lesson.

"Hey Katie, where have you been? Are you okay?" Luke asked all at once.

"I'm fine Luke." I replied sharply. They gave me weird looks for my reaction. They've never really seen this side to me. I'm normally one of those people that can put a fake smile on. But now I just give up with all that. What's the point in pretending to be happy when you're clearly not? Was happiness even meant for me? I'm rambling on again, sorry. I just can't help it.

Luke, Steph and  Calum constantly asked me if I was okay the whole lesson. I just simply nodded hoping it would get them off my back, but it didn't.

As soon as the bell went, I got up and grabbed my bag and as quick as I could, ran out of the classroom and outside into the parking lot to get into my car and go. Hopefully I'll finally get the 'me' time I needed. Just me, myself and I.

I jumped into my car and switched the ignition on and put the car into reverse to get out of the space I was currently parked in. As soon as I got out of the  space, I stepped on the accelerator and headed straight for the cafe.

The cafe came into view  and I guess it put a smile on my face. I could taste their lovely hot Mocha in my mouth already. As I drove into the parking lot, I parked into my regular space and got out and locked the car. I walked into the cafe, the smell of coffee surrounding me, it was heaven. I have missed coming here though, it's been almost 6 months since I visited.

I walked up to the counter with a smile on my face.

"Hello, can I take your order?" The barman said.

I looked down from the menu that was hanging from the ceiling, about to take my order, when my mood suddenly went from bad to worse.

"Katie?! Is that you?!" The man said. In fact, this man wasn't just a random guy...it was my dad...

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Hi guys, another update in the same week! Thought I have some catching up to do with writing so I've decided to update a couple of times this week.

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