Luke Patterson

"This writers block is killing me Al, you know what it's- oh, hi Sharon."

The conversation between Alex and Sharon immediately stops as I start speaking and I can practically see the relief flush over Alex's face.

"Everything okay man?" I ask, placing my hands on top of both of his shoulders as I keep my gaze away from Sharon.

"We-"

"I was just speaking to him. Nothing you need to concern yourself with Luke, seeing as you have enough problem with your writing." I lift my eyebrow as the words leave her mouth, my eyes finally meeting hers, not willing to back down.

"It's real nice of you to worry about my writing abilities, but I've written over eighty songs, the concern isn't necessary." I fight the urge to speak everything on my mind, selecting my words carefully. "Besides, Alex? He's never a concern to me, he's my brother. I'll always be watching out for him."

Sharon scoffs, walking to the other side of the studio, clearly unimpressed with me, as if I could care less.

"Thanks man." I look down at Alex, flashing him a smile as I nod my head once.

"Not necessary." I let go of his shoulders, moving to grab my bag so I can head out. "I'm gonna head out, are you and Reg gonna be okay?"

"Yeah, we'll be okay, don't worry about us." He nods, reassuring me with a genuine smile.

"I'll see you at home." I make my way to the studio booth, holding down the button that activates the sound channel into the recording booth. "Check ya later Reg."

"Where do you think you're going?" I roll my eyes, releasing the button as I turn around, letting my back rest against the sound board.

"Don't worry mom, I'll be safe." The sarcasm seeps through my words as I lock eyes with Sharon, letting her know that I wouldn't let her push me around. "Oh and Sharon. Don't wait up."

Without waiting for her response, I push myself away from the sound board, and make my way out of the studio, grabbing my car keys along the way.

I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding the second the door slammed shut behind me.

I didn't feel completely comfortable leaving Alex and Reggie alone with her, considering she tends to get to the two of them a lot, but what Reggie said just didn't sit right.

I need to talk to Tanna.
I need to see if she was okay.
I need her.

Tanna Carson

The sound of the front door unlocking drew my attention away from the assignment in front of me, because in all honestly, anything was more interesting than what I was doing right now.

I lifted the computer off my lap, placing it onto the my desk as I walk out of the room.

Slowly walking to the edge of the staircase, I lean against the railing, looking over and waiting for the front door to eventually open and reveal who was standing on the other side.

I pull the sleeves of Luke's hoodie over my hands before lifting one of them to rest against my mouth.

A smile breaks out onto my face, hidden by the sleeve of the hoodie, when I see Luke's body slide through the doorway.

I stood there, still unnoticed by him as he locks the front door.

He slowly turns around, a bouquet of flowers in hand as he freezes in place when he finally notices me standing there.

"Tan."

"Hi Romeo." I move my hand away from my face, dropping it against the banister as I smile down at him.

"Oh, it is my love." I giggle softly at his Shakespearean accent seeping through his response.

"What have you got there handsome?"

"This?" He holds up the bouquet as he takes a few steps forward. "Just a gift for my Juliet, only if it be true the lady likes it. Can I come up, my lady?"

"Well, I suppose flowers override the whole Montague thing..."

I can't help the laughter that leaves my lips as he runs up the stairs, placing the flowers down onto the floor before picking me up, and spinning me around.

"Hi baby." Luke slowly stops spinning us, slowly letting me slide through his arms until I was standing again.

"Hi." The smile on my face felt like the most genuine one in a while, and all my worries seemed non-existent at that moment.

The only thing I could seem to focus on was the beautiful man in front of me.

"I love seeing you like this." I feel the butterflies flutter around inside of me as Luke slowly lifts his hand to the side of my face, resting it against my cheek. "So-

"Happy?"

"Yeah. So, genuinely, happy." His voice has dropped a decibel, adding a raspiness to his words.

"I feel happy." I whisper softly, knowing he would hear me because of how close we were standing.

"It suits you." He winks, dragging his thumb against my cheek as he lowers his head down to mine.

My eyes flutter closed, anticipating the feeling of his lips on mine, which doesn't seem to happen.

"I forgot!" My eyes snap open, watching his movements with curiosity as he turns around, grabbing the flowers off the floor before turning to face me. "For you."

"They're beautiful, thank you Luke."

"They reminded me of you."

"I reminded you of a flower? That's good to know." I smile softly, scrunching my nose up as his eyes widen slightly.

"No- I- that's not-" he stops speaking when he sees the amusement in my eyes, shaking his head with a smile. "You're messing with me?"

"Mmh hm." I smile innocently, shrugging playfully as he reaches down, wrapping his arms around my torso before flipping me over his shoulder.

"Luke! The flowers!" I struggle to keep the flowers upright, while trying to get the words out between the laughter that never seemed to stop.

"They'll be fine."

"Not if I drop them."

"Then don't drop them." He chuckles, carrying me as he walks into his bedroom.

"But what if I do?"

"I promise I'll buy you new ones."

"Can you put me down yet?"

"Tannn." Luke groans through laughter at my incessant talking.

"I want that kiss that didn't happen two minutes ago because you got distracted."

"Yeah, because I wanted to be cute and give you the flowers I got for you."

"It was kinda cute....
how about that kiss?"

"Put the flowers down." I oblige, placing them on the desk where he was standing, before being thrown backwards onto the bed.

He climbs on top of me, peppering kisses all over my face as I squirm underneath him, trying to catch my breath from all the laughter.

"Luke!"