My Brother's Best Friend// Luke Hemmings

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Anna POV

I walked into the halls of the school with Destiny, one of my friends. I walked to my locker and exchanged my books.

I turned my head and saw Luke and the school's biggest slut, Ginger, making out in the center of the hall.

Luke turned around and saw me. His face turned from satisfied to amused. He then whispered something in Ginger's ear. She chuckled and looked straight at me.

I had decided to tell Luke my backstory, trusting he wouldn't tell anyone.. Did he just tell her?

Ginger and Luke came up to me.

" Adopted? So Ashton isn't your brother, he's just some sympathetic guy who felt bad for a girl and told his mom they had to adopt her. I'm sure he's tired with your shit already." She chuckled

I can't believe Luke had told her. Atleast he hadn't told her the other stuff, only the adopted part. I dropped down to my knees, bringing them close to my chest. After minutes of just sitting there, the halls were empty.

I stood up and began pacing back and forth. I ran my fingers through my hair and my breathing fastened. Oh no, it was happening again.

I was having an anxiety attack right in the middle of the hall.

Suddenly, I saw Ashton burst through the doors of the school.

" Ash?" I asked, my heart beating fast, slowing down a bit at the sight of him

" Hey Annabella." He smirked, a devilish smirk, not the quirky fun Ashton smirk I know

He grabbed me by my wrists and looked me into the eyes. " You mean nothing to me, I only had mom adopt you because I felt bad. Now look what I've done to myself, I have to deal with your shit every single day. Just do me a favor and move out or go back to your dad." He said

My eyes widened at his words.

He suddenly lifted a hand up and swung to hit me. I was beyond scared, Ashton never did or would do anything to hurt me... right?

" NO ASH. PLEASE STOP!"

" I have to make you feel pain." He whispered into my ear

" ASHTON!" I cried" WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?"

Ashton just ignored my words " ASHTON! I'M SCARED. PLEASE DON'T HURT ME."

" ANNA!" I could feel my shoulders being shook

When I fully opened my eyes, I was frightened. " Ashton?" I inched away from him

" It was just a nightmare, do you want to tell me what it was about? It sounded pretty serious. I'm used to you sometimes screaming stuff like 'PLEASE STOP' 'DON'T DO THIS' or something like that but you never mentioned my name before.." He sounded.. hurt

" Are you tired of dealing with me?" I was on the verge of tears

" Of course not!" He held my hands

" Would you.. ever hit me?" I hesitated to ask

" NO. Oh my god I'm so sorry Anna!" He pulled me in for a hug, a tight one, a loving one

I hugged him back. I'm so glad I have Ashton with me, through all of this. He's helped me so much. I remember everything he's done for me. He's the one that gave me a better life..

*flashback*

I walked into school, my head hung low. Today was not the best day...