I Can No Longer Hide the Truth {DISCONTINUED}

Carlos's POV...

I quietly walk down the stairs to grab some snacks. When I get to the bottom, I hear voices.

I peek around the corner and see Julie and Luke. Ooh, this might be interesting.

Julie takes the glass she was filling up with water and steps away from the sink.

They start to walk out but they grab each other's hand.

I quickly take out my tablet and snap a photo. I finally caught them. Now I have blackmail. I have to figure out something to blackmail them with now... Ooh! I know...

Julie's POV...

Luke and I walk into the studio and sit down next to each other, resuming the movie.

Then I hear light footsteps coming from the studio entrance.

I look over my shoulder and I see Carlos walking towards us.

"Come with me." He says pulling Luke and I'd arms and hoisting is up as best he can.

"Why?" I ask, laughing.

"Just come." He rolls his eyes, taking us to a separate part of the studio.

"I'm gonna say this straight to you... I want to be a part of the band for your next gig." He says confidently.

Luke and I look at each other, confused.

"There is no way you are doing that, you can't even play an instrument, or sing for god's sake!" I laugh.

"Ah ah ah, Julie... that's where you're wrong. I know how to play Ode to Joy on the piano." He says, proudly.

"Carlos, hate to be a bummer but everyone knows Ode to Joy on the piano." I say, unimpressed.

"Well, you have to let me or else I will use my evidence to rat you out to dad."

"Rat what out to dad?" I ask, genuinely afraid at what he might say.

He points to me, then Luke, then does a kissy face.

My eyes go wide.

"What makes you think that? We are just friends!" Luke laughs.

"Oh yeah? Explain this!" He shouts and pulls out his tablet and shows us a picture of Luke and I holding hands.

"What are you, a paparazzi or something?" I laugh nervously.

He laughs an evil laugh.

I try to snatch it away from him, but he quickly pulls away.

"Not so fast, so is it a deal?"

"Fine! But you need to learn how to play an instrument first. We will not have a 12 year old on stage just to mess up our performance."

"Okay, I want to play trumpet. I already am learning it in school."

"How much do you know? All the basics?" Luke asks.

"How to blow into it and make a sound." Carlos says innocently.

"Any notes?"

"Nope!"

"Watch some YouTube videos and learn the basic chords and we have a deal." I say, annoyed at my little brother.

Luke and I make our way back over to the couch and sit down. We make it back just in time to see my favorite part. Rewrite the Stars.

I make my hallucination a reality and lean my head on Luke's shoulder. He kisses the top of my head and then takes my hand in his. I just smile and we watch the rest of the movie.

I think about when we should tell my dad. If I tell him soon enough, I won't have to hide it anymore and we won't have to let Carlos play in the band.

Luke's POV...

I already know what I'm making tomorrow night. In fact, I've planned it since the day I realized I like Julie. I will be attempting to make homemade pizza. And instead of just me, I think it would be fun to have Carlos and Julie help make it too. Just to be a family bonding thing. I'll have Alex and Reggie go out for dinner or something. I really want to make a good impression with Ray. He's basically my second father.

I'm getting kind of tired but as I start to get up I notice that Julie is asleep. And so are the rest of them. Flynn is passed out with her head hanging off the side of the couch, and Julie's head is still resting on my shoulder, slightly snoring. Reggie and Alex are on the floor, out like a light. Sprawled out and everything. I think I see a little bit of drool on Reggie's face.

I slowly get up trying not to wake them up. I grab the remote, turn the TV off, clean up the dropped popcorn pieces, and throw away the garbage I found next to Alex and Reggie.

I come back into the studio and see Julie awake.

"I'm sorry, did I wake you?" I whisper.

"Yeah. But it's okay, I think my dad would rather find me in my bed then in the studio. He doesn't like us out here late and it's 10:45."

"Oh okay, I'm gonna head up to my room. Wanna tag along?"

"Yeah, sure." She mumbles quietly, yawning in the middle of her sentence. Which I find very cute.

We walk up the stairs and she walks into her room and immediately falls onto her bed.

I pull the covers over her and kiss her forehead.

"Goodnight Jules." I smile.

"Goodnight Luke." She tiredly says back.

I turn the light off and close her door slightly.

I crawl into my bed and take out my songbook. I'm not really tired so I write a few lyrics down. After about 20 minutes of brainstorming ideas for this song, my eyes get heavy and I fall asleep.

Today was one heck of a day, possibly the best day of my life so far...

Hello! Nice lil chapter right here including Carlos!! I'm tired so bye for now!

QOTD: If you were to have the chance to take part in any movie or show, which one would you be in? Me, I'd be in JATP or Heartland.

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