| Luke |
I stood at the gate waiting for my mum. Everyone either had balloons or were holding signs that said 'Welcome Back!' or 'Welcome to Australia.' I spent the last of my money on that damn bow. But it's gonna be worth it.
I saw my mum walk out of the airport, dragging some luggage. I jogged towards her, a huge smile on my face. She hugged me and I hugged back.
"Oh, Lucas," She said.
"Hi, mum," I said "Welcome back."
She pulled away, and wiped away tears.
"Thank you, Luke. Now let's go home, I'm sick of living out of that luggage."
I laughed and carried her bags. We walked towards my car and I put her bags in the trunk.
"It feels so good to be home," She said.
"It's good to have you back, mum."
We drove away from the airport parking lot.
I pulled into the drive way and got out. I got the luggage out the trunk and followed Mum, towards the front door. She unlocked it and took a deep breath.
"Home sweet home," She said. I smiled.
"Luke did you clean the house?" She asked surprised.
"Yea! It was a hassle, how could you do it everyday?" I asked.
She laughed, and kissed my cheek, "Thank you Lucas. Now I am going to go put the bags upstairs."
I nodded and she walked up the flight of stairs. I quickly pulled out my phone and texted Ashton.
Me: You guys better be done wrapping, cause I am at the house.
He texted back almost immediatley.
Ashton: Yea we're done.
Me: Great, bring her over.
Ashton: Okay, and she doesn't even have a scratch from the knife.
Me: Knife? Scratch?!
Ashton: Well do you want her to suffocate in the box?!
Me: Point taken. Now hurry up!
Ashton: Yes, your Majesty.
I rolled my eyes at his text. I heard my mum's footsteps and put my phone back in my pocket. I sat on a kitchen chair.
"So why didn't Helen come?" She asked. Sadness filled her eyes. I felt giddy inside.
"Oh, she was going to have a Going-Away party," I replied.
"Your father probably isn't ready to let her go."
"I mean, he did raise her," I said.
"So, what did you do while I was gone?"
"Nothing. Just ate, played some FIFA, did some song writing, the usual." I said blankly.
After a couple of minutes of talking about mum's trip, I heard the doorbell ring.
"Its open!" I shouted.
Ashton opened the door, "Hello, Liz! We brought you a welcome back present."
Calum and Michael followed close behind, carrying a box, that I hope contains Helen.
"Yea, you'll love it!" Calum said.
"Luke picked it out himself," Michael added.
I snorted.
"Thank you boys," Mum said.
Calum and Michael put the box down and all hugged my mum.
"Go ahead and open it, mum," I said.
"What is it?" She asked curiously.
"You'll see," I reply.
I took my phone out and started recording as my mum began tearing away the wrap, along with the big bow.
"Why does it have a single piece of tape on it?" Mum asked.
Just as she said that Helen jumped out of the box. My mum screamed. I got up and moved angle to get a better view with my phone.
"Helen?!" Mum asked.
Helen had tears in her eyes but nodded. They both hugged. Me and the guys let out a small cheer.
"Oh my gosh! Luke said you were still in California!"
"I wanted to surprise you!" I said.
"After years, I get to see my beautiful daughter."
"I missed you so much, Mom!" Helen sobbed.
"I missed you too, sweetheart," Mum replied.
I ended the video and put my phone back in my pocket. I went over and hugged the two most important women in my life.
Ashton, Michael, and Calum followed.
"You okay?" I asked my Mum and Helen.
Helen nodded. And we all pulled apart.
I smiled. "It's good to be back."
We spent the rest of the day catching up on things we missed in each other's lives. Like birthday parties and random stories. We played a few games and had dinner. It was such a great feeling to be surrounded by family. Especially with Calum, Michael, and Ash there, they are like brothers to me.
After they left at nine I went to bed.
I lay there and thought to myself that things are going to be great and life itself is going to be great.
And with a smile on my face, I eventually fell asleep.
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Falling For Hood | C.H.
FanfictionHelen has just moved back to Australia after years of living in California. She is living with her brother, Luke Hemmings. Something Helen doesn't know is that Luke has a friend, Calum Hood. They immediately become friends. But when thy start fallin...
