Dare ➶ l.h

Chapter 20

Double update so it's kind of short (:

Song for this chapter Bed Peace by Jhene Aiko. It's not really related to the chapter but I really like this song (:

Also All The Way by Timeflies CAUSE ITS A GREAT SONG

Luke's POV

I feel like shit as I leave McKenna standing alone. I'm mad at myself for lying to her but I know she'll be pissed. But I need to tell her.

I wait a few minutes to compose myself. I'm not even hungry anymore, which is surprising. She's not taking a cab home, shit I hope she didn't call one already. I stand to my feet and make my way into the foyer and see my mom and McKenna talking.

"It's my sons fault so I'll give you a ride. I just can't figure out what's gotten into him." My mom says and I watch as she tries to keep herself from crying. My stomach drops as she opens her mouth.

"He was always such a nice kid but after his senior year, he changed." She adds and I feel bad for doing all of this, to my mother and McKenna.

"I'm sorry." McKenna says, giving her a hug.

"Don't be sorry. I'm sorry for him doing this to you." My mom tells McKenna and that's when I walk in.

I watch as they both look at me, hatred in McKenna's eyes.

"McKenna, I need to talk to you." I tell her. "I'm sorry and I'm sorry mom." I tell both of them. My mom nods and walks out.

"Don't talk to me unless you explain yourself with no lies." She says sternly and I nod. Hell, I'm nervous.

"Okay." I begin. "Natalie was my girlfriend senior year." I swallow nervously before continuing.

"I got her pregnant." I blurt and watch as McKenna's jaw drops.

"Oh my god!" She freaks out but I cut her off.

"I broke up with her because I didn't want to be a dad. I didn't know what to do. But she ended up having a miscarriage two months into her pregnancy." I say truthfully.

"Jesus Christ, Luke!" McKenna is in shock. This is exactly why I didn't want to tell her.

"After that, we were friends with benefits for a while and that was really stupid, I know. But we still had some feelings for each other. I didn't want to be with her though. That's why I agreed to the dare after all, to help get over her but instead I fell for you, McKenna." I explain and I watch as tears begin to fall from her eyes.

"I'm so confused right now McKenna. I don't love Natalie, I love you. I know I fucked up but I'll lose all contact with her completely, for you." I say and begin to walk closer to her. She doesn't say a word as I wrap my arms around her.

"I'm so sorry." I whisper as I engulf her body in my arms.
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McKenna's POV

Luke wraps his arms around me and I stand trying to process everything. Him telling the truth shocked me completely. I feel better about the situation but it's hard to take all of this in.

Luke lets go of me and looks down at me as I wipe my eyes.

"I love you." He whispers and kisses my forehead.

"I know." I reply and his face immediately looks more relaxed. I know he loves me and I love him. But I don't know if all of this is going to work out. I'm still pissed but now that I know the truth, I'm not nearly as angry as I was.