Finding Myself

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Each day Connor and Luke spend together they grow closer, I think it's safe to say they are friends now. Luke's such a sweet caring guy that most people don't take the time to get to know because of his tattoos and piercings but the tough guy look is just an act considering his favourite movie is Mean Girls and he cried watching The Fault In Our Stars. Connor has been feeling a bit guilty because everyday he spends with Luke he's ignoring Isabelle and though she says she fine with it because he's smiling again Connor knows she's getting lonely sitting alone at home after work each day so he has planned a surprise day out for the two of them today to make it up to her. Right now Connor is planning out the day before Isabelle wakes up, its currently 5:30 AM and he's hoping to get the day started by 8:00 AM and since he couldn't sleep well last night he thought it would be a good idea to go ahead and get up to plan out the big day ahead. So far he has planned on them going out to breakfast at iHop then going down to the beach for a few hours and just hanging out before heading to the park for a picnic. It seems as though they were a couple going on a date but that of course isn't true they are just friends hanging out.

As Connor planned out the rest of there day Luke was stuck lying awake thinking about the brunette he doesn't know why but he cant seem to get Connor off his mind and its eating him alive. He doesn't the shorter boy to be taking up his thoughts but he cant help it. With a sign he got up changing into black skinnies and a "You Complete Mess" muscle tee, sliding on his all-black converse he makes his way to the door before exiting into the warm are of California. He walks through the dark to his safe place which just so happens to be the abandoned park where he met Connor at. He sits on the old bench before pulling out his pack of cigarettes. He brings it up to his lips before lighting the end and sucking in the toxic smoke that makes him relax. After reaching the end of the cigarette he puts it out before lighting another, he knows he's slowly killing himself but he honestly couldn't care less all he is, is a struggling musician trying to make himself into someone he lost his best friend and is living on his own in a place he barely knew, he doesn't really have a reason to live and no he's not depressed he just doesn't see the point of living until a certain brunette popped into his head he still didn't get why the boy was taking up his thoughts or why he wanted to spend his time with him but he didn't care at the moment as he sucked in the smoke only the release it back into the air.

Meanwhile Connor was having trouble planning out the rest of the day with his best friend so he decided to call up Jc even though it was nearly seven he didn't care because Jc was most likely up anyway and he really needed help. After a couple rings the short curly hair boy answered in a slight morning voice "Connor why are you calling me at 6:54 AM?" after explain to Jc his problem the curly haired boy suggested on taking her on a hot air balloon ride then taking her to her favourite restaurant. After thanking Jc, Connor decided to get a quick shower so he finished the last sip of his third coffee before sluggishly walking to the bathroom. He was tired to say the least but was extremely excited to be hanging out with Isabelle all day he just wished he got more than just 2 hours of sleep. After his shower he changed into skinnies with a grey sweater and his grey vans he quickly quiffed his hair and walked into Isabelle's room to see her still sleeping peacefully while cuddling her pillow he chuckled quietly before making his way to her side of the bed and gently shaking her "Isabelle come on get up I've got a surprise for you" she just groans before rolling over. "Fine you made me do this" Connor said even though she wasn't listening he grabbed her pillow before he started beating her with it, not hard enough to hurt her but enough to get her out of bed "Okay Jesus Christ I'm up I'm up now what do you want?" She huffed in annoyance "It's a surprise so get up and get ready we are leaving at 8:15" Connor said before walking out of her room and into the living room while she took a shower.

Normally Luke could defend himself but when he was jumped from behind by six guys all bigger than him he was pretty defenseless leaving him curled up in a ball in a dirty ally-way all bloody and bruised. He didn't cry however no matter how much pain he was in he didn't want to seem weaker than he already did. Finally finding the strength he pushed himself off the dirty floor and limped his was back to his rundown apartment as soon as he made it to the door he quickly unlocked it before shutting it locking it again and collapsing on the couch groaning in pain in the process. He didn't like this, feeling so weak as he couldn't even stand up for himself but in his defense the guys were twice his size and he was quite outnumbered. He rolled off the couch heading to the bathroom as he took off his shirt examining his bruises before he looked at his face his lip was busted and swollen, he had a deep bruise forming around his eye, a bruised and bloody nose and a cut going from his cheekbone to his chin it wasn't very deep but it was sure to scar. He sighed wiping the blood away and cleaning the cut. He returned to his seat on the couch staring at the ceiling since he didn't have cable because it cost too much.

After Isabelle had finished getting ready they were on there way to iHop to start the long eventful day ahead.

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A/N: ok so imma end it here so it doesn't end up being too long but its a good 1,103 words so I hope its long enough for y'all. what do you guys think of the 3rd person pov?