*Luke's P.O.V*
January 2nd

"Hey there! How is everything in Charlotte?" I pick up Laurel's call.

"Freezing cold, and surprisingly snowy" She giggles. "Ugh, I miss Australia. How are your parents, by the way? Have you talked to them after we came back yet?"

"Yes, yesterday, right after you left. I wasn't able to reach them before to wish a happy new year. They asked about you"

I get up and press the loudspeaker button so I can change my clothes as I talk to Laurel.

"They did?" Her tone sounds happier than usual.

"Yeah, they asked where you were and wanted to say hi. I told them you left me" I fake pout even though she can't see me.

"I wish I was there with you... But one of our new year's promises is that we're gonna do more things together, so worry not! I'll soon be in LA again"

We chat for a few more minutes until Laurel suddenly stops talking and then returns.

"Uh... Luke?"

"Yeah?" I put on my jacket.

"Why am I receiving thousands of follow requests on Instagram?"

I feel my heart stop for a moment before I open my own account to check on the photos of new year. Nothing on Michael's profile, nothing on Calum's, Ashton's...

Bryana.

"Hang on" I ask as I type her username. Like white on rice, there's a photo of Ashton's party and Laurel and I are on it; we are apart, but both are there. To be really honest I don't exactly remember this one, perhaps because it was taken after midnight when I had allowed myself to get drunk, which is proved by my looks on the photo.

However, Bryana didn't tag Laurel, then how on earth could people possibly know her username?

"So?" She breaks the silence.

"I'm gonna investigate. Bryana posted a photo of us but we are not even side by side. Also she didn't tag you so I don't understand how people would know your account"

"They probably saw it on your followings?"

"Nah, I followed thousands of accounts on the same day I followed yours and I've been following more for 6 months. Besides, why now and not before if that was the case?"

Laurel remains quiet for a moment, probably considering the options. At last she simply lets out a frustrated sigh.

"What do I do? Do I allow them?" She asks me.

"I guess it's your call" I shrug. "But once they know who you are, you end up being a little famous as well, and people will harass you and everything you already know."

"Yeah but I'm not ashamed of being your girlfriend! Then I guess I'll just turn off private posts. There are no pictures of us anyway."

When I said it was her call, I didn't think she would decide this. I thought she would be sensible enough to realize that was not a very good idea and she would maybe delete her Instagram account, I don't know. Well, what exactly can I do now?

"Uh... okay? I need to get to the studio now, we are recording some stuff. Talk to you later?"

"Okay, have fun! I guess you can with such a job" She giggles. "I love you."

"I love you, too"

We hang up and I run towards my car to quickly get to the studio. Ashton is already playing random stuff on his drums while Calum is laid down on a couch, holding a notebook with his arms stretched out. Michael is playing with a fuzzy ball that's probably his cat's.

"You're late again, mate" Ashton is the first to speak.

"Dude, this is so fucking loud" I frown.

"He's been playing for ten holy minutes while we waited for you to arrive" Michael looks up at me.

I shake my head and join them, sitting on a chair. Ashton finally stops his drumming session and we begin work.

Before recording we need to finish a song we started before I went to Australia, and Michael gets the guitar to follow with the chords.

"I think we should change this part right here. We need to add a bridge" Calum says "But to be honest I have no idea what to write"

Writing a song is quite difficult, especially when you're not in the mood. I've got inspiration, yes, but today there are other things in my mind that stop my creativity.

"What's wrong with you all today?" Ashton inquires, looking at the three of us. "Are you still hangover from new year?"

"Don't even talk about that party" Michael groans. "I made out with this incredibly hot chick and I didn't even get her number."

"Well, I could arrange that" Ashton grins. "It's probably one of Bryana's friends. Do you know her name?"

"Ivy."

"No problem, I'm texting Bry to ask. Now Cal, what's bothering you today?"

"Natalie and I had an argument last night, and it was bad." He runs his fingers through his hair.

"Chill, all couples get into fights" Ashton responds. "You two just need to talk about it in the cold light of day. Everything will work out."

Calum rolls his eyes and sighs, throwing himself back at the couch again.

"Now, Lucifer" Ashton chuckles. "What's your deal?"

"Laurel told me she was getting tons of follow requests on Instagram and I really don't know how people could ever get to find out her name, we've been completely careful, I don't want to ruin her privacy" I admit.

Michael, Calum and Ashton stare at each other before turning to me.

"Have you ever checked those stupid gossiping websites?" Michael questions. "Maybe there was something about you guys."

"There always is, but they never got her name or anything. We don't have photos together online, except for Bryana's from new year. She didn't tag Laurel though."

"What if someone leaked an information?" Calum raises his eyebrows. "This happens all the time, remember when Michael tried to keep his last relationship in secret like you're trying to do?"

"Some douchebag ended up telling her name to Pop Magazine and yeah, things didn't work out" He remembers.

"Just check it, Luke, maybe you can find out" Ashton suggests.

I take a deep breath and nod, taking my phone and googling my own name. This is a very weird thing to do, actually.

"Found it!" I stand up, while reading the article.

Luke Hemmings' mysterious girlfriend revealed!

It's no news that the 5 Seconds of Summer lead singer Luke Hemmings has been going out with the same girl for quite some time. He's been seen with her in Charlotte, LA and - guess what? - back home in Australia! We believe fans are dying to know who the lucky girl is, and even though we tried asking the "couple" itself, they always refused to give us any information of any sort. However, a source that is close to the artist revealed us some interesting stuff...
"Her name is Laurel, and she lives in Charlotte" The source says. "Luke hasn't been the same since he broke up with Amanda. He started seeing this woman even though he and Amanda decided to give the relationship another shot."
Whoa... so does it mean Lamanda would be back if Laurel didn't show up? The source, who prefers to be identified simply as H, also assures that they are only having an affair. "Luke is a little needy sometimes; he craves someone to be there and give him attention. The poor girl was probably desperate for his attention, and he enjoyed the opportunity".
There's a lot to process, right? Affair or not, we think they make a very cute couple! What do you say? Tell us!

"H?" Ashton laughs. "Do we need anything else to find out who it is?"

Petrified, I feel the anger through my entire body.

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