Good Intentions ⇼ Luke Hemmings

“Hey Rom! Hey Mal” Sarah, the new intern, chirped as she sat down with Mallory and I in the breakroom, beginning to remove the contents from her lunch sack.
Hey Sar.” Mallory and I spoke simultaneously, secretly mocking her as we glanced at each other with, ‘help me’ eyes.
“You know, it is such a small world!” She began rambling. “I used to go out with this guy, and see it’s really funny because he-like-works here. And so it’s just crazy how things work out! You know, I really think it’s fate bringing us back together!” She flipped her hair over her shoulder, scooting the chair closer to the table and clearing her throat. “It’s just like really crazy!” Mallory knitted her eyebrows together, taking a bite of her apple.
“You’re at least three years younger than any of us, how did you date anyone here?” She practically called bullshit on her. Sarah sighed.
“Well, I’m very mature. She stuck her nose in the air, pouring dressing on her salad. “Anyways we didn’t like really date. We just kind of fooled around.”

“Who?” Mallory and I asked simultaneously.
“I’m not sure if you know him because he’s been out for a while, but his name is Luke Hemmings.” My eyes widened as Mallory choked on her soda. “Oh so you know him?” She fanned.
“Yeah He liv-” I cut Mal off. “Yeah we know him” I glared at her, signalling Mallory to stop talking.
“Tell us about it.” Mallory picked up on my signal.

“So like what happened was, he lived in the same building as my mum and I. I don’t know where he went, but he like moved out. And so he just started texting me one day out of the blue. He asked me to come over and watch a movie. But like we only really talked in the lift, so I was like yeah whatever sure it might be fun. So I brought my friend Meghan and we hung out a little bit and he just started like making subtle moves on me! So I told Meg to go home and we started making out. He was such a good kisser! So we didn’t like shag or anything but then we started texting like more and more and he was asking me for nudes and sent me pictures of his—” She paused, pointing to her lap. “And I’m like—wow! It’s pretty big! And so basically we were like almost dating. But when I asked him what we are, he said he couldn’t be with me because he was in love with someone else. He said it was his ex and then he like stopped texting me back and so now I’m here and he’s here, but he doesn’t know I’m here yet because like he’s been out. But when he sees me, I definitely think we’ll get back together!” Before she could say anything else, Peter stepped into the break room.
“Sarah, you’re needed in five.” and with that, she got up and left.

“Wow.” Mallory muttered.
“Yeah.” I laughed dryly. “Wow.”
“How do you feel about that?” She asked. “Well I’m mad, but we weren’t together so it’s not like I have any say. You know?” Mallory nodded slowly.
“You know what I’ve noticed?” I peered at her. “You’re letting him make you happy again. I just… I wanted to tell you to just be careful, okay? I support you, of course, I always will. Just be careful, Rom.” I started to breathe slowly as I nodded.
“I’ve still got my guard up. Don’t worry.” She smiled again.
“Okay.”

***

“Hey.” Luke smiled as I sat on the couch. “How was work?”
“Fine.” I grumbled, staring straight ahead.
“Anything interesting happen?” “No.” My voice was low.
“Are you okay?” He scooted towards me, his knee touching mine.
“No, not really.” I couldn’t bring myself to look at him. “I found something out about you today.” I whispered. “And I’m not mad about it, because I have no right to be. I’m just worried.”
“What was it?” His face paled.
“Sarah Walker.” I stared at him. “She’s an intern, Luke, and she intends to get you back.”
“I won’t let her.” He spoke immediately, grabbing my hand. “Romy, look… I promise. It was never important. Don’t be mad at me. Please don’t be mad.” He pulled himself closer to me, setting his head on my shoulder. “Please don’t be mad.”

Notes

This is a horrible chapter to let you all know I haven't forgotten about this story.