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𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗉𝗍𝖾𝗋 𝖿𝗂𝖿𝗍𝖾𝖾𝗇 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━
the party. ╱ act two, chapter fifteen.
❛ this okay with you tal ! ❜

𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇 𝙇𝙄𝙁𝙀 !

THE PARTY WAS IN full swing as the short black-haired girl entered the Dobrik household. A soft smile was spread across her red lips as she greeted the many guests that went to talk to her. But she was quick to dodge the many people who were excited by her presence. She particularly didn't have the energy to keep a conversation with people she barely could remember. And luckily Talia's eyes found Natalie and Zane taking shots in the kitchen. Without hesitation, she made her way to her best friends, Natalie quickly clapped her hands in excitement seeing Talia walking up to them.

"Baby you look so good, I fucking cannot," Natalie's words were very excited but also slightly slurred, making Talia come to the conclusion that the shot that she just downed certainly wasn't her first. "Give me a twirl you sexy beast,"

Talia laughed at the drunken words of Natalie but did as she requested. Natalie and both Zane whistled as they took in her outfit, making an amused smile twitch at the girl's lips. "Thank you, thank you,"

"You, my dear deserve a shot," Zane boasted, soon sliding a small shot glass to her. Talia quickly scooped up the shot, immediately throwing her head back to get the alcohol into her mouth. As she put the now empty glass down, her face scrunched up feeling the liquor burn as it slid down her throat.

Her eyes fell upon the crowd seeing that everyone was seeming to have a good time as they bounced along to the random playlist that Natalie probably made earlier today. She was subconsciously searching the crowd for a certain blond Australian, and his tall body was nowhere to be seen.

"Have you guys seen Luke anywhere?"

Natalie and Zane's faces both split into smug looks as they heard the words fall from her lips. Zane leaned on the counter as she gave him a confused look as to why he was suddenly being weird, "What?"

"Why do you wanna know baby?"

Talia discreetly checked her phone seeing if Luke had texted her, but he hadn't. She glanced back at her friends who were waiting for her reply. "He wanted to hang out with me I guess, and now I don't nowhere he is,"

Natalie grabbed her phone that was resting on the counter next to her and was soon by Talia's side, throwing her arm over her shoulder, "Come on, I'm pretty sure he's outside,"

"Okay cool,"

Talia could sense both Natalie and Zane were up to something, but she just ignored the tiny red flags that popped up in her head and continued to let Natalie lead her out to the back yard.

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THE CRISP FEBRUARY night air nipped at Talia's bare arms as soon as she stepped out into the back yard. The music was still clear as day as it flowed through the outdoor speakers that David had set up a few months ago. There were many people that inhabited the back yard, many of them lazily lounged on the green grass, talking amongst themselves.

But Talia's eyes moved from them and soon found most of the people she really wanted to see sitting by the fire. And a certain blond was sitting in a lawn chair with a beer bottle gripped in his hands, he soon broke out into small laughter after hearing what David told the group. Talia's heart pumped lightly hearing the sweet laughter falling from Luke's lips.

"There she is," David exclaimed with excitement, causing most of the group's eyes to fall on a suddenly flustered Talia. She sent them a soft wave as she made her way to them, it didn't take long before everyone erupted into different conversations. Talia soon met the soft gaze of Luke and she was quick to head in his direction, his eyes seemingly never left hers.

"Hi Tal," The smile that Luke had was contagious and she returned the gesture.

"Hi Luke,"

A cough suddenly got her attention and she turned to an expectant Michael Clifford sitting next to her, who was seemingly waiting for a greeting. She let out a small giggle at the teasing glare that rested on his features. "Hi Michael,"

Michael playfully rolled his eyes and crossed his arms as he dug himself into his chair, "Took you long enough Romano,"

"Well excuse me," Talia remarked with a smile. Her eyes wandered to find an empty seat but alas there wasn't one. She shrugged to herself and gripped the ends of her dress, trying to keep it down as she began her descent to the ground. But a hand soon gripped her right arm and she was quickly standing back up, her eyes fell on Luke's touch as he gripped her wrist lightly, she immediately met his eyes.

"Do you want my seat? I don't mind sitting on the ground," Luke mentioned, kindness dripping from his voice. Talia felt like her heart was having harsh palpitations from his sweet nature.

Talia opened her mouth to decline his offer, not wanting him to give up his seat for her own comfort, but she was quickly cut off with some force shoving into her body. And she soon found herself in the lap of Luke Hemmings, and that flustered her to no end. Luke seemed to be frozen in place, upon feeling the sudden weight of Talia in his lap.

She snapped her head to meet his gaze, and embarrassment raced through her body as she began getting up, "Oh my god, I'm so sorry,"

Her eyes widened even more, feeling Luke's large delicate hands griping her hips, she was soon seated back on his lap, and he patted her waist softly, "It's okay Tal,"

A bright blush bloomed on her cheeks feeling his grip not leaving her waist, she wanted the ground to open up and eat her whole. Her whole body was screaming from his sudden touch. She snapped her head to the culprit of the situation, giving a slightly guilty Natalie a harsh glare. But the brunette just laughed lightly, "Oops my bad,"

In that moment Talia wanted to curse out Natalie, but it was completely forgotten as her body tensed up, feeling Luke's chin resting on her shoulder lightly. Luke immediately noticed how rigid she was, "Is this okay?"

Talia's mouth ran dry feeling his whispered breath fan over her ear, she hastily nodded as she swallowed nervously, "Y-Yeah it's fine,"

Luke smiled to himself hearing the slight nervous crack in her tone as she spoke, and then he rested his chin back on her shoulder, soon listening to a story Zane was retelling to the group around him.

Talia's heart didn't stop beating the whole time he innocently rested his chin on her shoulder, and she was secretly wishing this happened more often.

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AFTER THE LATE NIGHT air got more frigid, the group went their own ways and traveled back into the party. As Zane got progressively drunker, David began filming him for the vlog, and weirdly Michael was by his side watching the many scenes unfold. And Talia found herself relaxed on the couch by Luke's side as the two talked about random things that popped up in their minds. But at this moment, their topic was floating around music.

"So did you like the new song?" Luke questioned with slight hesitance in his voice, and Talia practically perked up hearing the question.

"Oh my god Who Do You Love is absolutely amazing," Talia exclaimed with happiness, impulsively jumping on the couch and leaning back on her knees.

"You really think so?"

Talia slapped his chest and bewilderment fell upon Luke's features, she just gave him a bright smile, "Are you kidding me? Of course, it's amazing! You guys were so fucking good,"

Luke returned the smile and nodded in response, "I'm really glad you liked it,"

Talia scoffed and rolled her eyes at his words, "Luke you should know I literally love anything you and your stupidly talented band do,"

"I know but-"

"But nothing," Talia exasperated, gripping his wrist lightly to get his undivided attention, as if she didn't already have it. "When you idiots perform that live you better believe I'll be in the front row screaming my head off,"

"Real-"

"Yes really, I feel like I'm your biggest fan, to be honest," Talia remarked, not noticing the sudden quiet that overcame Luke. Talia's face scrunched in confusion seeing Luke just contently staring at her, she quirked her eyebrows up with a playful smile gracing her lips, "Why are you staring at me like that?"

Luke snapped out of the haze he was in and soon recoiled into himself, as a new nervousness flowed through his veins, "Could we go talk somewhere private?"

Talia's eyes widened slightly, with her heart suddenly pounding in her chest she nodded, "Uh yeah, David's room is probably open,"

Talia stood up and held out her hand to Luke, which he gladly gripped in return, "Let's go then,"

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TALIA WAS COMPLETELY OBLIVIOUS to the nervousness that was wafting off of Luke's figure as she plopped down on David's fluffy comforter. She met luke's soft blue eyes and she gave him a small smile, "So what did you want to talk about?"

Luke found himself falling next to Talia on the bed, his hands twisting together in nervousness, "Oh nothing,"

Talia bumped her shoulder with his playfully, "Oh come on, you wanted to talk in private, so you gotta tell me now,"

"I-" Luke cut himself off, trying to find the right words to tell the girl in front of him that he wants to be more than friends.

"Come Luke, you can tell me anything," Talia mentioned, resting a delicate hand on his. Luke's eyes fell to her soft grip and Talia's eyebrows furrowed in further confusion, "Luke I'm confused, what's-"

Talia's words were cut off by rough yet soft hands gripping at her slightly chubby cheeks as they pulled her in, and then she was met with lightly chapped lips. Her eyes widened at the realization that he was kissing her. Luke goddamn Hemmings was kissing her, the man that she's been in love with since she was sixteen. She felt like she was gonna pass the fuck out.

Luke's lips molded with hers almost perfectly and she shuddered at the sudden contact. It wasn't long before the blond in front of her began to move his lips against hers. She immediately complied as she closed her eyes, letting him take control. Talia's hands rose to his neck as his fell down to her hips, in an act to pull her closer to him. Once they were practically chest to chest, she threaded her fingers into his hair, letting herself get caught up in the moment. And Luke seemed to enjoy it as a soft groan bubbled in the back of his throat. Talia internally swooned at the noise, almost having the urge to repeat her movements in order to hear it again.

Talia wanted to enjoy this moment more than anything, but a sudden fear rose in her body, knowing how this was gonna turn into something. For the longest time, Talia thought she was ready for this, for love. But the internal panic rising in her body told her otherwise. She didn't want to get hurt all over again, and she knew with Luke, it would absolutely break her if something happened.

Luke noticed her attention trailing off and he pulled away, Talia's heart constricted in her chest seeing his messy hair and red puffy lips. But she was soon caught back up in her panic. Luke's eyebrows furrowed, "Tal are you okay?"

Talia stood up abruptly, a hand falling over her mouth in the process, "I can't do this,"

Luke's face fell, heartbreak filled his feature, "Talia what's going-"

"I'm really sorry Luke," Talia's voice cracked as she held in her tears. Luke stood up from the bed, attempting to reach for her but she backed further away. "I need to go,"

Talia immediately hurried out of the room after her statement, not bothering to look at Luke's face, knowing it would only break her more. She heard him calling her name but she just picked up her pace in response. She was quickly weaving around people trying to leave. She felt so confined and it was as if she couldn't breathe. She was finally letting the tears stream down her face, and no one seemed to pay any attention to the fleeing black haired-girl.

"Talia?"

Talia snapped her head to the voice, quickly recognizing it as David, but once she saw the confused and borderline concerned faces of Michael, Calum, and Ashton next to him, she knew she needed to get the hell out. She didn't bother answering him and was now full-blown dashing out the Dobrik residence. She heard her name being called by multiple people now, but she didn't care. She just needed to go home and completely forget this night ever happened.

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I FOR ONE WOULD LIKE TO SAY IM SORRY!!! BUT IM A WHORE FOR DRAMA!!!

I apologize for the series of events that happened with Lalia. I just had to do it, it's FOR THE PLOT OKAY? Lalia will be so much more satisfying when they get together. BUT HEY THEY KISSED!!! YOU'RE WELCOME!!!

But there are going to be only like a few more chapters left of act two and then I'll get to the fluff that is act three. AND TRUST ME the fluff I have planned for the end of act two will make up for this.

Also random thing, would you guys like to see smut? Cause I'll write it if you want it. I honestly would be down for some cute lalia smut. But it's totally up to you guys.

ANYWAYS

I hope you enjoyed!

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