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“Sounds like a book I’d relate to a lot.” Andrew replied. 

“I’m sorry to hear that. I’d like to say it gets easier, but…” he gave a sad, small smile. “From what I hear though, this school is like a family.”

“Yeah sure,” Lizzie turned to look at him. “Everything okay?” 

“Yeah, yeah. I just wanted to say hi. See how you’re doing.” He said.

“I refuse to let you be embarrassed. We’re in it together,” she declared with a bright smile, linking her arm through his. Of course her appearance took on one of more panic, eyes widened in fear at the very idea he suggested though. “I couldn’t! I mean, what if he says no? What if he just thinks we’re friends and is weirded out? What if I make a total fool of myself?”

“You’ll never know unless you go for it.” He told her. “I could be your wing man?” Luke laughed softly. “In all seriousness though, one thing I learned is you never know how much time you’ve got. You have to take your shots. Don’t be afraid to go after what you want.”

ever since she’d left the hospital, she’d found herself spending more time in coffee shops and grills as opposed to the car that she was sleeping in. she usually didn’t stay in one place long enough to actually rent an apartment or anything. plus she didn’t really think she had enough. budgeting definitely wasn’t her strong suit. but who could blame her when her learning years had been spent in insolation? she was sitting at a picnic table outside the coffee shop when she spotted someone who had spilled their coffee over some papers. she picked up some of the napkins next to her and offered them to him. 

“Thank you.” Luke gave the girl a small smile as he took the napkins. “I think the papers are a lost cause.” Technically he could probably do a spell and quickly clean up the coffee as if it had never spilled, but there were people around. He didn’t want to draw attention to himself and now someone had clearly seen the mess. He started cleaning up the coffee with the napkins. “Guess I shouldn’t have open cups of coffee around my papers.” 

his dramatic response caused genuine laugh to slip past her rosy lips. a playful eye roll followed as she leaned back. she wasn’t sure why but he reminded her of josh. “ who knows, maybe i got lied to, wouldn’t be the first time. i had a bad hangover once, and well…— i make a mean herbal tea that cured it quickly. “ she replied. “ so what were you celebrating? “

“So what you’re saying is next time I’m hungover I need to come fine you and you’re magically tea?” He laughed softly. “I don’t know if I would necessarily say celebrating. It was the first time I really went out and had a little fun in well… years.”

“Maybe we can try to find him again some time. Search some of the bars or something,” she suggested with a grin, ready to help if necessary, if it was what Luke wanted. “Okay. I can understand that.” Of course she immediately blushed as the attention was turned towards her. “I don’t know if the guy I am interested in shares the same feelings. Or even wants a relationship right now.”

“Yeah, maybe. If I’m not too embarrassed to faze him again.” He pointed out. Luke nodded. “Well, you see, the only explanation here is to ask him out.” He stated simply.

“That sounded like a loaded response.” Andrew observed. “You got family problems too?” 

Luke nodded. “I could write a whole book on family problems. So, I get it. If you ever want to talk.”

“That remains to see” He replied, looked away and down on the table “If I can’t keep the promise are you allowed to do whatever you wish” He looked back at Luke “Okay?” But he wanted to change, a part of him “What did he say or do when you did? Alright, I will see what I can do and see if I can find a better therapist, someone who isn’t a moron and someone I can trust” 

“This might come as a shock to you, but I don’t want to see you fail. Kai, when I was four I didn’t care about the stupid coven issues or what they thought of you. You were my brother and that’s all that mattered, so when you were chasing us around with a knife I was a little more than confused.” Luke sighed. “Dad tried to force Liv and I to merge. Then I took matters into my own hands and merged with you.”

“Just my brother being an absolute tool as usual, nothing out of the ordinary.” Andrew answered, the frustration clear on his face. 

“I wouldn’t know anything about that.” Luke said more sarcastically than he should have. “Sorry.” He shook his head.

“Luke! You should at least get his number if you’re going to ditch him. Especially if he is cute,” she declared, bumping his arm with her own. “We can try our best to find him if you want. It would be a very cute love story to go searching for the one that got away,” she offered with a grin. She blushed at his question though. “He’s very handsome. I don’t know if cute is the right word for someone like him. He’s… more than that.”

“I know. I know. I have already scolded myself.” He promised. “Eh, truthfully I don’t know if I’m ready to dive into a relationship. It’s been… while.” He smiled at her, he could tell she liked this person. “I’d much rather focusing the man that’s got you all smitten.”