I swung around my tote bag that was filled full of my textbook and multiple notebooks. I had a huge science test coming up soon and if I would like to pass with at least a B, I needed to study. So studying while my break times would be smart. Rue held my other hand as we walked out of the front of the school together.
" Wait if you don't want Mike, can I have him then?"
" You don't need my permission on that, you weirdo." I snuck a disgusted look at her," I never liked him like that anyways."
Rue clapped her hands together. Like he heard us, Mike appeared with the same textbook that was in my bag balanced on top of his head. " Did I hear my name?". Rue giggled like a child and latched onto his arm.
"What! Get off of me!" Mike swung his arm around to try to get her off but she didn't budge, clinging onto him like her life depended on it. I stepped to the side to avoid getting hit and looked around at everywhere except for them so I could unassociate myself from these hooligans.
I saw a familiar blue hoodie besides the bike rack and raised an eyebrow. Luke's back was turned to me as he leaned up where I could see Alex's bike was too. He had his down with the hood up, his arms crossed around his chest. I knew he was hiding but he looked 10 times suspicious. Excusing myself from the two monkeys that I have no idea were doing now with their limbs were tangled up that I couldn't see Rue's head was. Something told me that I was safe to go to Luke and not expose his identity from how Rue and Mike didn't even hear me say goodbye.
Luke was playing around the string that was attached to one of his bracelets before I placed my both of my hands on his shoulders, making him jump.
"Jeezus, I thought you were security." Luke held his chest and pushed up his glasses.
"Are those Granny's?" I pointed at the cheetah printed rim, " Luke, didn't I tell you that Clark Kent effect won't actually work in real life?" I sighed. I replayed a conversation that happened two nights ago after we had a whole argument on how he was cuddling Reggie and not me.
"I did not!"
"Yes you did!"
Luke refused to believe that he was cuddling with Reggie in the car before Bobby dropped us off but he keeps disagreeing that he was with me the whole time.
"If you didn't smoke a whole tree worth of MJ, then we wouldn't be having this conversation." I pushed his head back with my index finger, making him fall back against my bed behind him," I was the sober one."
"Still think that it was you. I mean the hair was really soft."
"Reggie's is soft when he doesn't have all that hair product in it."
"Shit, was it Reggie?"
"We spent 15 minutes talking about it and you're just now convinced?"
"Well now that I look at it, your hair is pretty fried-"
I tackled him onto the bed, causing one of my pictures frames to fall onto the floor with a clash. Both of our hands went to cover our mouth before Luke bursted laughing. I shushed him, signaling my thumb pointing to the side of the room that he could wake up Granny.
But it must've woken up Granny because I heard her footsteps rushing down the hall. Luke was technically off limits in my room because Granny was starting to trust him less after she caught him naked in front of me. Grabbing the blanket to pull over Luke's head, I slid underneath the blanket with him to pretend that I was going to sleep. I reached over him to turn off the light and laid down just in time for the creek of my door.
"Are you alright in here, sweetheart?" I felt a warm hand drifted underneath my shirt. I ignored it as I answered Granny," Yeah, I'm okay. I just stretched a little too much."
"How'd you get home from prom?"
"Uhm, Mike gave me a ride back with the limo."
A kiss was felt on my tummy and I struggled to hold in a giggle from how much it tickled.
"Oh, that's good. I take it that Luke hasn't came back from Bobby's?"
"No, he might be staying the night."
"As long as he's safe. I saw that you were wearing the necklace again. Anything you want to talk about?" She was about to step into the room but I let out a fake snore. " Must've been a fun night. We'll talk it when the sun comes up then. Goodnight sweetheart.."
Once my door closed, I opened up the blanket to see Luke wearing my blue light glasses.
"You think these would be a good disguise when we go out? Superman does it."
"That's movie stuff, doofus." I pulled them off him and put them on myself. "If someone can't tell that you're Luke by the way you walk, then they're just blind."
"I walk like a normal person."
"You walk with a kick in every step. Don't be wrong, I think it's cute."
"I think you're cute."
He leaned to kiss me but I put a book between us, his lips landing on the sole of the book.
Luke put his weight on his left foot, sticking out his hip, " They look good, don't they?". The cheetah print really clashed with the rest of his outfit. I pulled out my own and switched them out before pulling the hoodie over his head. "You're lucky everyone is so attached to their new phones that they haven't seen you yet.". My thumb running along the collar of his shirt, " Why are you here anyways?"
"To see my beautiful girlfriend."
"Luke, you weren't even looking for me."
"True but I was going to after I saw the boys."
"Because dicks before chicks right?"
"Damn right, sweetheart."
"Then let's break up? Because I want to be first priority. It was nice being a bro to you. " I joked as Luke tensed up. "Please do not joke like that." He shivered, cringing whilst he shook my shoulders," Like baby, you're my perfect dick. Wait I didn't mean it to come out like that. I meant that-"
I gave Luke a peck on the cheek next to my hand for him to hush. " Please stop comparing me to a male sex organ. So are you going to tell what devious plans you have set up today or will I need to tag along?."
Luke placed a finger against my lips, messily rubbing it. " No need to be so curious. You might get hurt.". I jumped up and down, " Tell meeee or I'll be distracted my whole shift. Do you want to be the reason that a patient won't get the right blood pressure measurements?"
"I'd fire you before you even start working.." He shook his head, refusing to reveal his tactic," Don't worry about it."
"I'm worried."
Alex and Reggie both shoved my head from side to side, making my arms fall down from Luke, "How dare you cheat on Luke! After all you've been through."
"What?"
"Who is this guy?"
"It's Luke, you dimwits."
"This is not Luke!"
"Guys! It is me. "Luke pulled off his glasses and spread his arms out with a smile.
"Oh! Luke!" Alex grabbed his bike as Reggie hugged him," Nice to see you, man. Didn't recognize you!"
I didn't even want to know. I didn't even want to ask. In disbelief, Reggie and Alex adjusted themselves both on Alex's bike before nodding at Luke to say they're ready. " So are you two going to tell me where you're going?" I put my hands on my hips as Reggie and Alex looked at each other before shaking their heads," No I don't think we are." Alex handed both of Reggie and his backpack to Luke to hold since he was the one on the ground.
"Yeah." Reggie sneakily smiled," Now let's go get that thing for Y/N-"
Alex hit his shoulder, shutting him up before Luke smiled over at me," I'll see you tonight, okay?"
"Where are you going?"
"You know curiosity killed the cat right?"
"Where are you going?"
"Paddle, Alex, paddle!" Luke ran before Alex could even start but they were gone before I grab Reggie to stop them. Out of breath, I gave up and went back to Rue for the car ride to the hospital.
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My body was sore from standing up all day. Bidding both Rue and Mike a goodbye before shutting the door. Cracking my neck and sighing at how good it felt, I started my way up the driveway before slowing down when I saw Luke with his knees up on the chair outside. Going up the steps, I slid onto the chair besides him. I immediately cuddled into his side, leaning my head onto his chest.
"Hi."
"Hey."
" You seem exhausted.". His voice vibrated against my hair. I nodded, my eyes closing as I wrapped my arms around his waist. "Get some rest, baby." He rubbed the back of my head. " But after you check out this sick thing that the boys and I got you."
He dug into his pocket, making me sit up with my hands planted on his thigh.
A small box appeared in the palm of his hand and he struggled opening the confined box. He set me a look of apology before sliding it open, a total of three charms in the middle. A red bass, a blue guitar, and black drums. My helt melted at the sight that they went out of their way to get this for me.
"I wanted to keep it a surprise but Reggie almost ruined and you're so inquisitive." Two fingers punched the bridge of my nose and I swatted them away. " We got this for you to show how much you mean to us. And that we want to be close to you at all times. While we're away at practice or on tour. So here are the three things that are technically connected to us close to your heart."
"I love it."
"I-I'm glad you do."
"Put it on for me." I pulled the necklace out from under my scrub, holding out the bottom for Luke to clip it on. He placed the box on his lap and hunched over, his head underneath mine to put the three charms one by one. Just as he placed the guitar on, he tilted his head up. We made eye contact, his eyes trailing down to my lips.
He leaned in and closed the space between us.
Just like every kiss, there was a spark. My eyes closed again as Luke placed his hands on the back of my neck, pulling me more into the kiss. My knees felt weak and my hands fell to his lap, falling more and more into him.
I wish moments like this could last forever.
A cough behind us pulled us apart. We both looked at the door, Granny perched up against the side with her arms crossed.
"Inside. Now."
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Luke fidgeted with the piece of broccoli on his plate as Granny sat across from us on the island.
I looked between them, Granny staring down Luke with each move he made. " You know you hurt my granddaughter... not one... but two times?"
He scratched the back of his back and let out a nervous laugh. Granny glared at him, his laughter tuning down. "You know I have a soft spot for you, Lucas. But it seems like you're taking advantage of it. The next time she comes to me crying about you... your hair won't be the only thing that will be cut.". Knowing Granny, she wouldn't put a scratch on Luke. He scooted over in his seat so he could lean against me, his head tucking into my neck.
"What are you doing?" My voice muffled by the chicken I shoved into my mouth," Hiding." He whispered.