Luke is determined to breeze through his senior year and onto mega stardom (which means avoiding school, and Principal Lessa, as much as possible). That is until he's forced to work side-by-side with quiet good-girl, Julie Molina, on the big end-of...
"Sunset Curve is performing tomorrow night at The Loft, remember?" He said. "Maybe you could pop by Alex's garage later today to hear our rehearsal? There's a song I wanted you to listen to. I'm not sure if we should put it on the set list or not."
"Oh, yeah. I think I can-" She began as she looked over his shoulder distractedly. "Shoot!" She exclaimed looking down at her feet, tucking her hair behind her ear.
"What's up?" Luke asked glancing behind him to see what got Julie spooked. "Seriously?" He said rolling his eyes turning back to her, a tired expression on his face.
"Hey, Nick!" Julie smiled, her cheeks tinging pink. She side stepped Luke as Nick drew near. She needlessly tucked her hair behind her ear.
"Hey Julie, you going to Carrie's tonight?" Nick asked returning her smile.
"Um yeah, Flynn mentioned something about a party." She said with a shrug, looking down at her feet then back up to him.
"Cool. I'll see you there?"
"Yeah, definitely." Julie replied with a giggle.
She stood there momentarily stunned watching Nick walk away.
"Seriously?" Luke's voice broke her from her thoughts. "Him?" He said giving her an incredulous look.
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Julie scoffed and rolled her eyes. "What's it matter to you?"
"Just wondering what's so great about him that's got you all giggly." Luke replied batting his eyelashes playfully.
"Why, is Lukey jealous?" Julie teased as she went to shut her locker.
"Ha! Of that kid? Hardly." He said puffing up his chest ever so slightly.
The two headed down the hall on their way out of school.
"So I guess that means you won't be making it to the rehearsal tonight?" Luke asked trying to keep the disappointment he felt out of his voice.
Julie cringed regretfully, "Probably not, but I'm definitely coming to the show on Saturday."
Luke shrugged, "Sounds good. We go on around nine."
"Nine. Got it." Julie confirmed.
The two stood for a moment. Julie rubbed her arm while Luke fidgeted with the gray beanie he wore on his head, "Have fun tonight, I guess." Luke offered half-heartedly.
Julie gave him a nod of thanks as the two went their separate ways.
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"Julie, you look amazing!" Flynn gushed when she walked into Julie's room later that night.
Julie looked down at the light pink dress she had picked to wear. It had once belonged to her mom, and she always felt beautiful and confident in her mom's clothes. She had pulled back part of her curly black hair, gave her eyelashes a few swipes of mascara, and even attempted to put on a bit of eyeliner.
"Nick won't be able to keep his eyes off you...and neither will Luke." Flynn said with a sneaky smile.
"Luke?" Julie said turning from the mirror to face her friend.
"Don't even act like you don't see the way he looks at you, or how you look at him."
"I don't know what you're talking about." Julie said turning back to the mirror to fix a part of her hair.
"He's one of the hottest guys in school, Jules! It could be worse."
"He's a really talented musician."
"And?"
"And we work really well together."
"And?"
"And he's not interested in me as more than a friend. Plus he probably won't even be there. His band has rehearsals for that show we're going to tomorrow night."
"Ok." Flynn said with a roll of her eyes. "Well, don't be surprised when he shows up and I have to tell you 'I told you so'."
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"Sure, Flynn. I'll keep that in mind." Julie replied dismissively.
Flynn walked over to her then hooking their arms together as both girls gave themselves one last look in the mirror before heading out the door.
