Luke's POV

I have to say, I'm enjoying Florence's company. What's not to like?

She's pretty. She's pleasant. She's easy to talk to. She's friendly to everyone. And she's a model.

At least that's what Florence told us.

But Clara was sulking the whole time we all talked to Florence.

What's wrong with her?

 Everytime I glance her way she's throwing daggers through her eyes directly towards her stepsister. Does she not like her? But they're family.

"I'm sorry about this, Florence." Michael said. "But how old are you?"

She smiled with such sweetness.

"I'm 17 and only a year younger than Clara. She's my precious big sister!" Florence beamed.

But when I looked at Clara, all I can see is disgust and unbelieving in her face.

Honestly, what is her problem?

******

Night came and Ashton led Florence to a separate room in the house. The place was pretty huge so having another visitor was okay.

But it was also troublesome because Clara and I have to act like a real couple even at home.

If Florence knew the truth about our situation, there's no guarantee that she'll keep it a secret. And Clara doesn't even seem to trust her stepsister at all.

Inside our room, I was already in bed while tapping away on my phone.

"That bitch. Who does she think she is? I'm so gonna kill her." Clara came in our room, muttering things to herself. Quite angrily, I might add.

I looked up from my phone and said, "You okay, baby?"

Of course, it was a joke.

But Clara was in such a bad mood that she didn't take it as one. Instead, her face turned even more red and glared at me.

"No. I am not okay." I heard hostility in her voice.

"Care to tell me why?" Oh God. I silently wished it wasn't another one of her womanly situations.

Clara opened her mouth to say something but stopped herself in the end.

I sighed, "Come on. Couples are supposed to tell each other everything."

Might as well act like a real one even in closed doors.

"Fine." she slumped down the foot of the bed. "Don't fall for Florence's tricks, okay?"

"Tricks?"

Clara turned around to face me with such seriousness on her face. "She is a two-headed snake. One head will charm you while the other will go in for the kill."

I rolled my eyes. "Oh yeah. Sure. That sweet girl is incredibly deadly." I teased. "She's your sister!"

"STEPSISTER!" she exclaimed. "And it's the truth! I'm telling you, be carefularound her. Don't let anything slip. She's out to destroy our relationship and I know it for a fact!"

"Look, I get it. I've thought about this, too."

"You don't get it, Luke! Florence will know sometihng is up if you don't act well! be serious about this!"

"I know. I know. Fine. I'll reat you like a princess in front of her. Or a queen. Whatever you want." I told her. "So can you please turn off the lights so I could sleep?"

Clara nodded and did so. Then she climbed in the bed and muttered a "Be careful." one last time.

You got to give her credit for being so determined.

******

"His name is Chester Costa but he likes to be called Chico."

Danielle explained to us about the magazine interviewer that's comeing to the house. He's going to be asking questions about our new album and also to keep an eye on my relationship with Clara.

Apparently, Chico came at a good time because people from the media have been constantly calling our manager to get an interview with us. Because of my sudden relationship with Clara, people have been wanting to get in touch with us. Chico had scheduled this interview months before Clara so he lucked out.

Once again, Danielle and Nicole reminded us to keep our act together. Otherwise, Chico and Florence would know.

I stole a glance from Clara and smiled. She looked so nervous. On impulse, I leaned forward and kissed her on the cheek. She looked at me wide-eyed and blushed.

Oh yeah. We're a "real" couple.

For extra measures, I held her hand tight and never let go.

We still haven't talked about our kiss back in my old room. So much has happened since then and there's just too much awkwardness when we're alone.

And now, we're all sitting in the living room in front of a petite and fashionably-looking man, who reminds me of Tyler Oakley.

"So about your new album, did you write any songs that has been inspired by your....adventures?" Chico asked us.

Ashton replied, "We've had so much fun during the tour and performing for the fans has been great. And...uhh...we're all living our lives and we just generated that into the songs and I hope they're all gonna like it."

We all nodded in agreement then Michael said, "It's also a bit..uhh...edgier and more rock than before. I'm quite proud of it."

Chico cmiled, "Any songs about romance perhaps?"

This was directed towards me.

"Yeah. It's pretty much what I felt when I'm with Clara." I said. "It's been great having her with me and not keeping her a secret anymore. And I just use her as inspiration coz she's kind of...uhh...there in my head."

"How about this pretty girl over here?" Chico pointed at Florence, who was sitting on a chair beside us, watching the interview. "Whose head ius filled with her presence?"

I was going to explain but Florence started talking before me.

"Oh no. I'm not with these guys. I'm here visiting my sister, OH sorry. Step sister, Clara." she stretched her hand our to Chico. "I'm Florence, by the way. I'm a model."

He shook it and exchanged pleasantries. Then he turned back to us and went on with the interview.

After the whole thing, Clara and I were the only ones in the couch, still holfing hands.

"I'm gonna go and get something to drink. Want anything?" I asked her.

"No. It's fine." she smiled at me. So I finally let go of her nad and stood up to walk towards the kitchen.

When I closed the fridge with a drink in my hand, someone tapped my shoulder.

"Hey, Luke!" Florence beamed at me.

"Uhh..hi."

"What are you doing?" she kept her smile planted on her face.

"Getting a drink?" I showed her the bottle and I thought, Is she blind?

"Oh can you grab me one, too? You're so tall."

"Uhh. I don't see how that relates to anything but sure. I'll get you one." I said.

Florence leaned forward as I handed her her drink and smiled up at me.

"So!" she said. "How long did you say you and Clara started dating?"

Oh. An interrogation. Great.

"Um...Almost 2 and half months now." I guessed.

"Did you know that most celebrity relationships with non-celebrities often ends in 3 or 4 months?"

"I'm not a celebrity. And I don't care about that." What is she trying to do?

"Right. I'm just stating the facts." she said innocently.

"Well, the facts doesn't matter when it comes to Clara."

Then Florence's eyes darkened as she stood up straight and walked towards me. I sensed something as she locked her eyes with mine and it wasn't good. Gone were the innocent girl before.

"Maybe you should start believing the facts, Luke." she whispered as her hand lightly grazed up my arms and rested on my shoulders. "Break up with Clara. You're going to anyway. And take me." Her hands reached my neck and slowly, Florence brought her face closer to mine. "I'll make you very very happy."

Then I did what I have to.

I grabbed her hands and pushed them away from me and shook my head at her.

"I'm with Clara. And you shouldn't do things like this."

I quickly marched out of the kitchen and left her standing there wearing a glare so deadly, I didn't want to look at her anymore.

I cannot unsee what I just saw.

"You were right." I whispered to Clara as soon as I reached her in the living room.

"Right about what?" she asked.

"About Florence."

Her eyes gew mad with fury and I saw her fists tighten. "What did she do?"

"She tried to kiss me and told me to break up with you."

"Oh that...that...Bitch!"

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A/N:

Okay. 

You're right to wish death upon her.

I agree with you now.

But what do you think should happen now?

I'm kinda interested myself. :3

Let me know what you think and it'll be greatly appreciated!

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