"hey," she says when he approaches, surprise and concern wrapped in the sound when he wordlessly buries his face into the crook of her neck instead of any usual greeting. "what's up?" she raises her hand to brush her fingers through his hair, pressing her cheek gently against the side of his head as she pulls him closer. "you okay?"
UNPROMPTED ASKS: always accepting. / @mohlinas
luke has never considered himself a jealous person . he already had a rather well - rooted sense of self for a teenage boy before his death, and all the extra time that came with being a ghost only helped to cement that further. he can still play with the best of them, he can still write from his non - beating heart, and even though he can’t be seen by everyday people anymore — he can be seen with julie ( who’s been touchable and huggable and kissable for some time now ). and with all of that on top of his unfairly good looks, what is there for him to be jealous of ? well, even though their interesting little relationship has blossomed into something slightly less clandestine, luke still can’t be with julie fully. he has no choice but to settle for moments like these in the studio, tucked away from the rest of the world so she doesn’t look batty for cuddling up to thin air. and while she’s made it clear multiple times that she has only has eyes for him, the fact that nick or cal or whoever still drives her home on occasion makes him do something that goes against almost everything he is : WISH HE WAS SOMEONE ELSE, someone who could walk down the street with her or talk to her at school without the old cellphone trick.
❛ — mmhnothing, ❜ he says has he finally draws her in. luke kills two birds with one stone by snuggling downwards into julie’s chest; from there, he can listen to her heartbeat and obscure the envy on his face. nevermind that he’s been waiting at the door like a dog all day anticipating her return. technically, he’s not OKAY like she asks, but he’s not not okay enough to warrant her worrying about him.
julie already seems to have an inkling, though ( she always does, like their connection of the mind goes beyond lyrics or something. ), and she breezes through his dramatics like a pro. it’s hard for him to remain so grumpy when her fingers start to card through his hair ( if he had a tail, it’d definitely be wagging. ), but he manages somewhat. luke doesn’t have to look at her face to know that she’s got a sweet smile on. her cheek is warm against the nothingness of his head, a reminder that he’s dead because it makes him feel alive. but she’s definitely blushing, with means her eyes are no doubt fluttered shut. when luke thinks about kissing the basin below julie’s eyes, it ignites a want in him so strong that he wraps his arms around her even tighter. when she gives a small squeak, amused, he squishes his cheek further against her.
❛ ‘s just missed you, is all, ❜ as if his near heimlich hug isn’t enough of an indication. luke isn’t muttering because he’s trying to obscure his words, his feelings, but because he doesn’t want to leave the comfort of her chest. if he were a dog, this would be the equivalent of napping in the rays of sunshine pouring through a window. ❛ so you shouldn’t go anywhere else today. or until you gotta go back to school tomorrow. ❜