I look up at Luke, a small frown on my lips as his words register in my head. "What do you mean 'not exactly'?" I ask and Luke let's out a sigh and tugs on my hand, clearly wanting to take me somewhere more private since people are still roaming the halls, obviously skipping class.

What happened to the plan while I blacked out? Will this mean that I have to tell Eve now about Amy? Oh dear lord, I will not be able to do that.

"Okay," Luke says, pulling me out of my thoughts and I look around to see that we are now sitting in his car.

Wow, that was quick.

"When you passed out, the bell went and just as planned, Eddie walked in but before Amy could see Eddie, the principal had dragged her to his office." Luke says and I let out a groan, running a hand down my face.

I knew something would go wrong.

"Well, where is Eddie now?" I ask and Luke runs a hand through his hair, a sigh escaping his lips.

"He said that he has to go to Germany immediately because the people who are coming after his father have already got him." Luke says and my eyes widen in shock.

"What?" I say and Luke nods.

"I know. I tried to get him to stay until he finds Amy but he wouldn't have it. He is probably on the plane to Germany right now." Luke says and I let out a sigh.

"What do we do now?" I ask and Luke shrugs.

"The only option we have is to go talk to Eve." Luke says and I shake my head, my hands covering my face.

"I don't want to do that."

"You have to. It's the only way." Luke says and I lean in the chair, dropping my hands on my lap as I close my eyes. Luke runs his hand up and down my shoulder, making me feel somewhat calmer.

"When do you want to do it?" Luke asks and I let out a sigh and open my eyes, looking over the window to see the school. I lick my lips and swallow the lump in my throat.

"Now." I say and Luke frowns.

"Wait, what?" Luke asks and I turn to him and send him a reassuring smile.

"If I want Amy gone, this is the only way, like you said." I say and before Luke can say anything, I put my seat belt on and lean back in my seat.

"Let's do this."

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The car stops in front of my house and I let out a sigh, beginning to unbuckle my seat belt. I open the car door and breath in the cool air that surrounds me.

I look up at the house and chew on my bottom lip, beginning to walk on the pathway that leads to the stairs. I notice that Eve's car is in the driveway but my father's truck isn't so I guess it is just Eve.

I look back at Luke to see that he is leaning against his car, watching me. As we were driving here, I told him to stay in the car but now... I don't even know if I will be able to do this without him.

Shut up, Grace. Stop changing your decisions last minute and stick with the plan, my brain pushes and I nod.

I can't back out now.

I breathe in a sharp breath and bring my hand up, closing it into a fist before knocking loud enough so that Eve can hear me. A few seconds pass before I hear footsteps coming closer to the door and I breathe out a shaky sigh as I watch the front door swing open, revealing a tired Eve.

"Grace? Why aren't you at school?" Eve asks, furrowing her eyebrows at me as she looks back at Luke with and frown. Eve looks back at me and I let out a sigh, running my hands through my hair.

"I need to talk to you." I say and Eve nods, stepping out of the way so I can walk in. I walk towards the kitchen and take a seat in my original chair, looking at Eve who takes a seat in my mom's seat.

I push away the thoughts of my mom as I realise that I have to talk to Eve and not get distracted. I need to tell her now because I lose the chance to.

"I should've told you sooner." I begin and Eve watches me carefully, trying to find any hint of emotion of my face but I keep it black as I start at Eve's freshly painted nails which are a bright red.

"The d-day you introduced me to Amy... I said that everything was fine between us but it wasn't and it isn't. When Amy said that she 'bumped into me', she d-didn't exactly mean that." I say and Eve narrows her eyes at me.

"Go on." Eve says and I bite my lip, playing with my fingers as my heart begins to race. Amy's words ring in my head as if my body is telling me to not go ahead with the plan.

"Tell her one thing about today and you'll be sorry."

I gulp, shaking away the negative thoughts and I look up at Eve, hoping that she will believe me.

"Amy and I fought. Like, actually fought and she told me not to tell you or I'll be sorry. I didn't want to tell you because I don't even know what Amy is capable of and I guess that is why I haven't been myself around her because she scares me." I say quickly and Eve's eyes widen. Before she can say anything, I hear clapping coming from the kitchen door and we both look up to see Amy smirking.

"You actually did it."

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"When you arrived, I told you to not start any trouble with Grace because she had has a tough life and what do you do? You pull this on me!" Eve shouts at Amy and I gulp, not liking the tone that Eve is using.

It has been two hours since I told Eve about everything and ever since Amy appeared in the kitchen, she has been yelling at Amy and I am a little suprised that the neighbors haven't come over to tell Eve to calm down or whatever.

"You have been warned about starting trouble and the first day that you start at that school, you just decide to make everyone's lives hell for what reason? I honestly can't handle your attitude anymore!" Eve screams some more and I feel arms wrap around my waist, pulling me closer to their body. I look over my shoulder to see Luke frowning at me.

"Don't worry about them. Everything will calm down sooner or later and Amy will go back to Germany." Luke says and I let out a sigh, leaning against his chest.

"How do you know that?" I ask, fear, curiosity and panic clear in my tone and Luke runs his hands through my purple hair, making me feel feel a little calmer.

"I talked to Eve before heading up here and explained how you felt about Amy staying here." Luke says and I turn around completely and frown at him.

"Why?"

"Because I don't like seeing you so stressed." Luke says and I can't help but smile at Luke. I grab Luke's hand and press it against mine, finding it somewhat funny how my hand is so much smaller than Luke's.

"I'm so lucky to have you." Luke says and I can't help but blush at his words. I look away from our hands and stare into Luke's blue eyes. Before I can realise what is happening, Luke presses his lips to mine and I smile against his lips, closing my eyes as I enjoy the feel of his lips touching mine.

The yelling from downstairs seems to become quieter as I find myself getting lost into the kiss. All that mattered to me right now is collecting this moment and storing it in my head as if I am afraid that Luke and I will be no more the next day but I know that won't happen.

I mean, I may not be lucky but if the world really does want me to be somewhat happy then it shouldn't let me lose the person that means so much to me.

Luke Peterson.

But if the world hates me and wants me to be miserable then it can try it's hardest to tear Luke and I apart because I am not letting go of Luke without a fair fight.

And that's a promise.

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