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"Party, party, party." Larissa grinned, shaking her body to the music. She was highly intoxicated and was currently making me sway to the music, "You know what Alana?"

"What?" I laughed, sipping on some water.

"You and Luke are the cutest of things. Honestly, I love you guys together. It's like...you bounce off of his energy and he bounces off of your energy." She smiled, "I'm glad I made you talk to him that night."

"I'm glad you made me do that too." I blushed, looking down at my feet.

"And Calum's a dick. He's been gone for what, 5 months now? He hasn't even told us where he's going. I'm glad he's gone, that boy was bad news." 

I nodded, Calum hadn't been on my mind much this week. The only thing that had reminded me of him was the party, and the fact that it had been 5 months since he had left my house after the fight Luke and him had. God, I hope he's okay. Although he is a total idiot who I despised a lot, I still love him. Not in the way I loved him back then, but I love him. He was a great friend, kinda.

Larissa moved away from me, heading to Michael. They were a thing now. They seemed to really enjoy each others company and it was sweet. Larissa seemed so happy and joyous around him and he seemed the exact same. I smiled at them, sipping on my water. I had no idea where Luke was, he had gone off with his friend Ashton somewhere. So I was here alone. Alone..

"Alana!" Luke grinned, stumbling over to me.

I laughed at him as he clung to a sofa for support, "You seem very drunk."

"I am. I am so very drunk. I don't even remember where we are." He said in a silly tone.

His eyes had circles around them, his hands trembling a little. I examined his body, I had never seen him this drunk. He giggled at nothing, ushering me over. I smiled down at his drunken body, his lip-ring smelling a lot like alcohol. 

"I love you." He smiled, "I love you so so so so much. Like, I love you more than Australian's love barbecues." 

"Wow, that's a lot of love." I giggle, leaning now next to his face.

"I know! But I love you more than that." 

"I love you more than the fish loves the sea." I grin.

"What kind of fish?" 

"Sharks." 

"Sharks are fish?" He asked, pretty confused at the concept.

I nodded, laughing at him, "I think so."

He grinned, kissing my lips softly. His breath tasted of alcohol, his tongue demanding entrance. He grabbed hold of my waist, pulling me down a little. I laughed into the kiss, this was stupid. I pulled back, pulling him up. He looked at me with a confused expression, his head tilted to one side.

"Why'd you get up?" He murmured.

"We should really get you home." I said, picking up our coats.

"But I like to party." 

I stared at him, his blue eyes distant and his body slightly swaying. If we didn't leave now, we would never get home. I would probably get drunk and not be able to drive him home.

"Can I stay at your house tonight?" Luke asked as I pulled him out of the door.

"You always stay at mine anyway." I laugh.

"I like being with you." 

"I like being with you too Luke."

"I like seeing your face when I wake up. You always look really beautiful when you're sleeping, like you're being effortlessly pretty. And sometimes you talk in your sleep, you talk about a lot of things, like me and sometimes you say sorry. You sometimes bring up Calum and tell him to stop hurting you, that's when you have nightmares. I like to comfort you when that happens." Luke said as we got into the car, "And you're really warm so I can cuddle into you and you always cuddle back. Oh and sometimes, when you sleep, you say the stupidest things and I can't help but laugh because I love it and I love watching you sleep no matter how creepy that sounds."

I smiled at him, rubbing his forehead. How could you not love Luke? He was perfect, the ultimate boyfriend. I've never been so fucking lucky. Out of all the bad things that have happened in the past 7 months, Luke has been one of the great things to come out of it and I honestly don't regret a thing. 

"I didn't know you paid so much attention to me." I giggle, starting the car.

"I love paying attention to you. You know, when you're nervous, your grip becomes tighter and you tap your foot a hell of a lot? I don't know why you do. And when you get sad, you can't help but cry and you think that's because you're weak but it's not, it's because you're really strong and know how to feel. You're the best thing to ever happen to me." He smiled, "And in my dream world, we live together and get married and have cute little Hemmings babies, which will be really beautiful because they'll have a beautiful mother and I want that so bad."

"Luke, I love you so fucking much." I say, trying not to cry as I drove.

"I love you so fucking much Alana. And I love your beautiful brown long hair and your pretty eyes that remind me of the colour grass is, which is weird but at the same time very logical. And oh my God, your lips are so soft and smooth and pink and the way you walk is just so hot. Your clothes sense is amazing and your music taste and you're the perfect girl and I can't believe after all of these years, I can have you to myself. I'm so utterly in love with you. When you were with Calum, I would see you and you'd look happy and sad and happy and sad and I didn' know what to think. I just wanted you, because you're my dream girl and I've loved you for years." He gushed, "And now I have you all to myself and I would give up my world for you to be happy and for you to be safe. No one will ever hurt you while I'm around. If they do, I'll kill them, they can't hurt my baby girl like that."

I stopped the car on the side of the street, clambering over to Luke and kissing his face. I don't know if he knows how much he's effected my life but I want him to know that I'll love him forever and ever. I pulled back a little, "Luke, you're amazing. I love you so much. More than I ever loved Calum or anyone, you're perfect and a dream."

He smiled at me, loosening his hands around my waist and looked into my eyes. I stared back, the blue in his eyes now returning back to normal. He had officially talked his way into being sober again. 

"Alana, can we have a breather for a minute? It's stuffy in here." He laughed, pushing me off a little and stepping out of the car. I watched him from the window, he walked in circles, playing with his hand in his pocket.

"I love Alana Morris more than life itself!" He shouted to no one in paticular. A few cars honked on the way past, showing their appreciation for Luke, "Alana, get out here and let me kiss you."

I got out, walking towards him and kissing him. This was the perfect moment, with the perfect boy. He let go, getting down and pulling a box out of his pocket. My heart raced, my mind going crazy. I held my heart, I was pretty sure it would hop out of my chest any moment.

"Alana Morris. I have been wanting to ask you this for years, but we're so young. I also didn't want to propose to you on the side of a road with about a hundred people watching, but here we are. I love you a hell of a lot and you don't even know how happy you make me. I want to make you the happiest girl on the planet. I know you're the one. I know all about you. I want to love you for the rest of my life, will you marry me?"

I nodded, tears streaming down my cheeks and my hand now held out for Luke to put the ring on it. Luke stood up, his tall figure embracing me in a large bear hug. I cried into his jumper, my tears of happiness not sadness. I wanted this moment to live forever. A few cars honked as they drove past and some people cheered, obviously realising what had just taken place. Luke grabbed my face, making me look up at him. He smiled and I smiled back, this was everything I've ever dreamt of.

"I even asked your dad if I could ask you to marry me." He laughed, "He said yes, he knows our love is real even though we're so young."

"It is. I love you. I..I love..you." I choked, looking for breath. 

I looked down at the ring, it was beautiful and gorgeous and I was so in love. Luke you have changed my life, in the best possible way.

"How about we head home and tell your parents the good news?" He smiled, taking my hand and leading me to the car, "I can't wait to start my life with you."

You came into my life at a bad time when I truly hated who I was and what I had become, I was broken, damaged, fading. But you fought your way in, and you saved me. You loved me and by doing so, you made me love myself too.

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