And back ♡ muke ↠ To the moon SEQUEL

8 ☾ lupus

"Stop looking so miserable."

"I am miserable," Luke said and looked at his brother.

"You could pretend you're not." Jack frowned. "At least pretend you're enjoying your time with me."

Luke did have to admit he had the best brothers in the world. Ever since he had to move back with his parents they've always made time for him.

They both lived near the Hemmings mansion as they worked for their grandparent's company. Unlike Michael, Luke was lucky enough to be kept out of the family business.

Luke pouted and dropped his head on Jack's shoulder. "I am. I just miss Michael."

Jack paused the FIFA game and took the controller from Luke's hands so he could pull him in a proper hug.

"I know you do. I never said you shouldn't."

Luke was already on the verge of tears. It's been a week. And it wasn't like one of those weeks where Michael was away and Luke had a date he could look forward to. He had no idea when he'll be able to see the love of his life next. What was the point of having a soulmate if he couldn't be with him or next to him?

"Stop it," Luke mumbled but there was already a smile on his lips.

Jack chuckled. "Stop what?"

The tears that were about to spill on his skin disappeared. In fact, Luke's eyes were almost completely dried up. He closed them and rubbed them.

"Okay, you've gone too far."

It was Jack's old trick. Whenever Luke was about to cry he'd manipulate the water and make it evaporate.

"If it made a five-year-old Luke smile, it'll make a twenty-six-year-old Luke smile."

"Twenty years ago I wasn't hopelessly sick and in love." Luke smiled.

Jack pinched Luke's thigh. "You're not hopelessly sick, you're hopelessly in love. We all know you'll get better; you just have to start believing it too."

"I guess so..."

"If not for yourself then for Michael. Be strong for him."

This time Jack let Luke's tears fall.

"I talked to him today." He said like he wasn't sure if he should tell Luke about it.

Luke's wide eyes stared at him with hope. "Really? He doesn't answer any of my texts. Is he okay?"

Jack gave his baby brother a stern look. "You know you two aren't supposed to communicate? Doctor's orders."

"Not communicate every day were his words and it's been a week. Now tell me about my love." He pouted.

Jack rolled his eyes and messed up Luke's curls before smiling. "He misses you too. He said to tell you that you're not allowed to watch any of the series you two watch alone. So you'll be able to have a binge-watch evening or something."

"We'll have to have a binge-watch week with the number of things he makes me watch." Luke grinned.

"Okay, now that you're in a better mood, at least try to be good at FIFA so I won't feel too bad when beating your ass."