"Keira, we see leaving in five minutes." shouts mums voice from downstairs.
Putting on my shoes, I take my appearance. When me and Lucas got home there was a beautiful blue dress waiting for me on my bed. Mum went out shopping today and Bought me this dress for dinner tonight. Coming just above my knee I paired it with blue flats, leaving my hair down. With only a touch of makeup on I decide I look decent enough.
Grabbing my phone and jacket I leave and make my way downstairs.
Entering the living room I see everyone is there. Mum is in an orange dress with the same color of pumps as her dress. Her hair is pinned back, with a clutch to match she looks elegant. Beside her, Thomas is in a dark blue suit with his hair perfectly shape, and Sanding behind them is Lucas.
With a black suit and no tie, I can't take my eyes off him. I don't want to be attracted to Lucas, but as times going on it's getting harder to deny how I feel. A few days ago when mum and Thomas went away I went to Lucas. I told him it was Charles who hurt me and I needed his help. There were no questions from him. He agreed to help me out. Since the incident, something changed between me and him. As times going on I can't really remember why I hated him in the first place.
I keep meaning to ask him what happened between him and Thomas in the study, but I haven't had a chance.
"Oh sweety, you look beautiful." comes mums voice.
Dragging my eyes away from Lucas I smile at her.
"Thanks, mum." I reply.
"Now everyone is here let's get going we don't want to be late." Thomas tells us.
Walking past mum and Thomas they head towards the front door. Walking behind I feel a hand on the lower of my back before Lucas's lips touch my ear.
"You look beautiful" He whispers careful not to let Thomas and mum hear.
Looking up at him I see he's staring down at me. Feeling my cheeks flush I turn my face away and hope he doesn't notice.
"Thank you." I quietly say.
Stepping outside we head for the black car sitting out front. Me and Lucas jump in the back and buckle up, before we all tear off making our way towards the restaurant.
We've been here for a couple of hours.
Mum has gone through a bottle and a half of wine and shows no signs of slowing down. We are all sitting around a circular table with a white cloth covering it. Everyone's telling each other a story and for the first time, I find myself laughing along with them.
Mum is telling us how she and her friends went to a hunted house for the night. This makes me laugh because they bring back memories I've got of back home. When she finishes I don't think and start to talk.
"The same kind of thing happened between me and my friends years ago." I tell them.
They all turn to me and wait for me to explain.
" About two years ago me and my friend lee where board and there was a Rumour going about that one of the empty houses, on the street were hunted.
So being fourteen I thought it would be funny to break in and start using flashlights out the window." Smiling to myself I keep going.
"The thing is lee is terrified of the thought of ghosts but he was putting on a brave face. So when we broke in he thought we were going to use the flashlight and make noises to scare the people in the street. When we go in I tell him I'm going upstairs and he decided to wait down in the living room. When I go up I hide inside in the cupboard in the hallway and I don't talk. After about fifteen minutes when he can't hear me he shouts my name but I don't talk I just stay quite. " I let small laugh fall and keep taking.
"So he comes up the stairs really slowly. He starts whispering my name. The whole house is silent at this point, and I'm fighting not to laugh and when I hear him go past the cupboard. I jump out and scream. I gave him such a bad scare that he fainted ." Everyone at the table table laughs.
" I thought I killed him" I finish the story laughing.
"Thats a good one what did he do when he woke up.?" asks Thomas.
"I don't know I left him there and went home." Everyone laughs harder.
When everyone calms down. We settle back. In silence. The atmosphere at the table starts to change. I see Thomas looking at Lucas. They must be having a silent conversation because Thomas clears his throat after a minute.
"Me and Lucas have something to tell you all." declares Thomas.
"Oh, what is it?." asks mum putting down her glass of wine.
Not taking his eyes off me Lucas says.
"Im leaving."
No one says anything. Judging by his tone It doesn't sound like he's too happy about it either.
"What do you mean you leaving.?" I ask Lucas.
Before he can talk Thomas interrupts.
" I have a new company opening in Washington and Lucas has decided he's going to go over there and help run it. I don't trust anyone else and this will be a great experience for when Lucas takes over." slapping Lucas on the back he gives him a big smile.
" When are you leaving." I ask Lucas.
"Tomorrow." he bites out.
"Oh" is all say before slumping in my seat.
I dont want to admit that this is bothering me a little.
Is it bad I don't want Lucas to go?.
I've kind of gotten used to him being around and if I'm being honest with myself a part of me is hurt he is. This must have been what they were discussing in the study.
I don't talk as much after that. I keep my eyes away from Lucas refusing to look at him.
Once it's time to go we pick up our stuff and head home. I don't talk in the car even though I can feel his eyes on me. When we enter the house I tell them I'm heading to bed. Saying goodnight I make my way up the stairs before going into my room.
Closing the door I take a breath before going over and sitting on my bed. I don't want to admit to myself why I'm so bothered he's going. I know this is Thomas' idea. I think back over the conversation they had in the study. I heard Lucas tell him he didn't want to. Is this what he meant?.
Getting up I change into a pair of shorts and a matching vest. Going into the bathroom I wash my face brush my teeth, before going back into my room heading to my bed.
Just as I reach it there's a knock on my door.
Going over I open it slightly seeing who it is.
Standing there with his hands in his pockets is Lucas.
"Can we talk?." he asks me.
Nodding my head I open the door more letting him in before closing it.
Turning around I cross my arms over my chest leaning back on the door.
We don't say anything at first. I notice him glancing at my body with what I'm wearing before he rests his eyes on mine.
"So your leaving huh.?" I start off.
"I don't want to go it's not my choice Keira." he tells me getting straight to the point.
"You don't have to explain yourself to me Lucas."
I say every with a bit of anger in my voice.
Talking a few steps towards me until he's close enough I can detect every part of his face.
" Yeah well I feel like I do." He says slowly.
" It's fine I mean, you will be back at some point. Right.? I think mum and Thomas are going to miss you." I inform him giving him a small smile.
Taking one more step closer he cages me in with his two arms at the side of my head. My back is to the door so I have nowhere to run.
"Want to know what I think.? I think you're going to miss me." he says taking his time with every word.
"Pfft yeah right. I won't even notice." I try and convince him. Or maybe myself.
Moving his face until his lips are at my ear I hear him take a breath.
"Liar." he whispers.
Goosebumps break all over my skin. A feeling I'm trying my best to ignore stirs up inside me.
Swallowing loudly I turn my face slowly until our noses are almost touching.
"I don't want to miss you." I admit to him.
Giving me a small smile he says.
"I don't want to miss you either princess." not moving his a face an inch both of us eyes are locked together.
"Don't call me that." I mumble.
"Make me." he says without missing a beat.
I feel tears gather in my eyes. I am going to miss the prick and I hate it. I do something then that shocks us both. I move my arms around Lucas's neck and bring him closer and hug him. Hard to believe all the time I've known him I don't think I've ever given him a cuddle.
I feel him tense up. A second goes by before he moves his arms around my back and pulling me closer. Burying my face into his chest I let some of the tears fall. I'm really going to miss him. He moves one hand over my hair before kissing me on top of my head. I don't know how long passes before we slowly let go breaking apart.
Moving away from me he runs his hand up and down his face as if he's battling with something.
"I need to go and pack." he says before stepping around opening my door.
Looking back one last time he gives me a wink before saying. " I'll be seeing you soon princess."
He closes the door leaving me to wonder what the fuck just happened.