"Oh how I love school." Luke happily says as he wraps a shoulder around my shoulders and I shake my head.

"You hate school." I say and Luke rolls his eyes.

"And the moment has died." Luke says and I chuckle, throwing his arm off me as I begin to grab my books out of my locker.

"We didn't even have a moment." I say and Luke leans against the locker beside mine, watching me with a grin. When I slam my locker shut, Luke holds out his hand.

"I'll take you to class." Luke says and I smile, grabbing his hand as we walk down the hallway.

After saying my goodbyes to my boyfriend, I walk into the classroom to see someone in my seat. This person just happens to be Nicole.

"Great," I mutter, walking down the narrow pathway as I make my way to my seat. When I am in front of my desk, I let out a sigh.

"Please get out of my seat." I say, looking into Nicole's brown eyes. Nicole stands up and walks to the table in front of me, taking a seat.

"Since you said please." Nicole mutters and I walk to my seat and sit down, frowning at Nicole.

"What do you want?" I ask, frustrated that I have to deal with Nicole again. Nicole let's out a sigh and faces me completely, looking me dead in the eyes.

"I'm sorry." She says and I furrow my eyebrows.

"What-"

"I said I'm sorry. I'm sorry for treating you like a bitch because you didn't even deserve it. You were getting bullied the time we were friends and when I pushed you away, your life just became worse." Nicole says and I run a hand through my hair.

"No need to remind me."

"I am really sorry though." Nicole says and I nod slowly.

"Okay."

"Are we cool now?" Nicole asks and I narrow my eyes at her.

"What makes you feel that I am going to say yes? I have been threw so many years of bullying from you and everyone else and now you want to say sorry? I am finally happy and I don't want to be in the same place I was just a few weeks ago so if you don't mind, can you just leave me alone? Thank you." I say and before Nicole can say anything, the teacher walks in and I focus my attention on the teacher, ignoring Nicole's pleading stares.

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School finally finishes and the bell dismisses us, students begining to run out of the door. I on the other hand, take my time and walk out of the classroom at my own pace, not bothering to run out of the building.

Ever since my mom died, I haven't been looking forward to go home. It's just not that happy place anymore and instead of my father waiting for a while until he moves on like I expected him to, he let's his new girlfriend move in to take my mom's place and live the life my mom is supposed to be living.

I have nothing against Eve, it's just the fact that my father can only care about himself. Eve does seem nice and I am willing to get to know her but she is never going to take my mom's place because I only have one mom and even though she is gone, that doesn't mean the spot is open because it will never be open for anyone. My mom is my one and only mother and no one is going to change that.

"Hey beautiful." I hear someone say before me before pressing a kiss to my cheek and I smile and bring Luke into a hug.

"Hey, Luke." I say and Luke chuckles and wraps his arms around my waist, pulling me close to him. I rest my ear on Luke's chest, listening to his steady heart beat.

How is he always so calm?

Luke let's go of me after five minutes of us just standing in the middle of the hallway and grabs my hand, leading me out of this place. Just as we are about to part ways, I hold onto Luke's hand, making him spin around in confusion.

"Yes, Gracie?" Luke grins and I smile at him.

"Do you think I can stay at your place tonight? I really don't feel like going home." I say and Luke nods.

"You didn't even have to ask, Gracie." Luke says and I let out a laugh as we make our way to his car.

"Oh so I can just jump in your car like a normal person and except you to drive home without any questions?" I ask and Luke sends me a smile.

"Of course." Luke says and I smile and get into his car, leaning into the comfortable seat.

I think I have finally found my happiness and that is with Luke.

I just hope he doesn't cheat on me like every other player does to their girlfriend because if I lost him too, I wouldn't know what to do.

"Please don't give up on me, Luke." I whisper before Luke gets into the driver seat. He sends me a wink which sends me blushing.

Yep, I can't lose him.

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"Oh Grace, it's been a long time since I have seen you." Luke's mom, Bree, says and I send her a warm smile, my heart sinking a little.

I am still not used to my mom being gone and since I will probably be seeing Bree a lot now, it makes me feel alone because I have no mom.

Breathe, Grace. You don't want to be crying in front of Luke's mom now, would you?

"Yes, it has been a while." I say and all of a sudden, Bree pulls me into a hug, taking me by suprise as she wraps her arms around my small waist.

Luke clears his throat and Bree jumps back, sending me an apologetic look. "Sorry, I got carried away." Bree smiles and I chuckle, nodding.

"Its okay." I say and Luke grabs my hand, pulling me to him. As Bree turns to look at the two of us, a small grin appears on her lips.

"Am I missing something?" Bree asks, her eyebrows raising and I look at Luke with a small smile. He pecks my forehead and stands behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist.

"We are together." Luke says and Bree's eyes widen.

"Oh my gosh-"

"We are going now before you start to scream the house down." Luke says, earning a chuckle from me and Bree grabs Luke's arm, making him stop. Luke turns to me and moves his head up the stairs.

"I'll be up in a sec, okay?" Luke says and I nod, making my way up. As I reach the last stair, I can't help but hear Bree say a few words which make me begin to worry inside.

"Don't hurt her, Luke. She is fragile and I know how you work, young man. Please don't break this girl, okay?" Bree says and I hear Luke let out a chuckle.

The chuckle sounded forced to me which makes my heart sink more.

"I... won't."

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I throw a piece of popcorn at Luke's noise while he is on his phone and he let's out a groan. "Thats the third time you got me on the nose. One more time and-" I cut Luke off as I throw another piece of popcorn at his nose again.

"Gracie-"

"Yes, Luke?" I ask innocently and Luke places his phone beside him and pounces on me, holding my hands above my head.

"I warned you." Luke says and I grin.

"What are you going to do, Luke?" I ask, testing my boyfriend and Luke smirks, one of his hands releasing my left hand. He brings his hand to my thigh and runs his fingers up, going towards my stomach. I hold my breath and look into Luke's eyes as he stares into mine.

All of a sudden, his fingers begin to tickle my side and I let out a squeal and move under Luke, trying to get away from his touch.

"L-Luke!" I squeal and Luke grins, sending my heart to race. Luke let's go of me and moves off the bed, moving to the door.

"I'm going to go see when dinner is ready. Stay here." Luke says before slipping out the door and down the stairs. I roll my eyes and cross my legs as I look around Luke's room silently.

I hear his phone buzz and my mind instantly tells me to see who it is but my heart is telling me to leave it.

Sadly, my mind wins the battle and I reach over, my hand grabbing onto his phone. I pick it up and click the power button, an unfamiliar name on the screen.

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