Chapter 2

LUKE'S POV

"You could at least pretend to be happy considering you're moving in with your best mate,ya" Luke cried out sensing the doubts in his best friends face. He could tell he was worried. For the last eleven years since he'd known him he has never spent a day without his parents. Except one spring break when they were 15. They had gone to the Stone’s family cabin in the woods. They had all gotten drunk and Mike wondered off to the woods alone and got attacked by a baby bear which had escaped from the zoo. He had been too drunk to fight it off but luckily Jax one of Luke's friends had found him and scared the baby bear away. But the damage was done and Mike had spent a week at the hospital recovering from a bite wound on his shoulder blade. The whole week was ruined and his mother Mrs. Millar never allowed him out of the house ever again.

Now that Luke thought about it, Sally had told them the trip was a bad idea in the first place and was proven right when Mike had to be pumped for alcohol poisoning on top of his wound. But this time around Luke was determined to change history. His best bud would enjoy this and no harm would come to him. He would make damn sure of it. His friend would enjoy this as much as he would. That was his ultimate goal. To make his friend comfortable enough to enjoy his youth. Plus this time around he had a special weapon Mr. Miller himself, and a very gorgeous lady, OHHH wait that's two special weapons he thought to himself chuckling at his own stupidity but swatted it away with his daily remark who needs the brains when you've got the bod of a sinner.

He kept his eyes on the road not daring to look over at his best buddy. He could sense the tension in the car. From the rear view mirror he could see the worry arched on Mikey's face. Its was like he was holding back tears. A years worth tears. Doubt made its way to his throat but he gulped it back down. No he wouldn't. Regret wasn't allowed in his life. This was for the best. He will change his friend's views about life. All will change. He was going to prove Mrs. Millar wrong even if it killed him in the process. His friend was going to be okay more than okay he was going to be happy and maybe lose his virginity to a beautiful long-legged girl named Lila but that was taking it a lot. For now his focus was bringing a smile on his best friend's face and win that bet he made with Mr. Miller.

Yup they made a bet. And if there's one thing Luke was good at more than charming pants of hot ladies it was winning bets, never lost not one in his whole life. His own father would testify to that. He once lost a bet to Luke and had to wash his car for a whole month. That brought a smile to his smile ‘ahhh good oleday’ he whispered to himself. Let the games begin

MIKE'S POV

A lot was going through my mind. I was suddenly claustrophobic and felt out of place. The car got too hot and I started sweating. I just couldn't go through with this. What if something bad happens, like a fire or maybe the apartment gets flooded. What if Luke gets sick or worse gets hurt while making dinner and mistakenly cuts off his hand. A lot of scenario entered my head. Luke couldn't be trusted with his own life whose to say he could be with mine.

Taking a deep breath in I tried setting my emotions down I was overreacting he, that would never happen. Luke has lived on his own for four years he is more than capable. I just need to calm down and relax. Suddenly Dr. Raymond productive words came to mind assisting in calming myself down.

Breath in, breath out, slowly Michael in and out, Its all just a phase you'll get over it. Get a grip. You'll be fine. You're the commander of your mind. The ruler of you body. The controller of your mind.

I kept repeating the words over and over again in my mind till they seemed to work. My nerves seemed to calm a fraction. The lump in my throat went down. Dr. Raymond methods always worked they just needed a lot of concentration. All those hours spent in that clinical four walled room seemed to be all worthy. After finally succeeding in calming down I looked around only to realize that we had arrived at Luke's place. I has so preoccupied with my thought through the whole ride.

"Get out mate, we're here" Luke suddenly spoke. He was already outside and was rounding the car to get the luggage from the trunk.

Luke paused for a moment then looked at me with a frown. By his look I knew he could tell I was a little shaken and afraid. But then he smiled at me

"It's okay, mate. We'll be okay,yeah? Come now, you've been awfully quiet all the way here. Let's get inside and get settled, cool?" he pushed on and I went to help him with my bags.

Without another word we both hurried inside. Luke went on to open the door and I almost gaped when I saw the apartment. I knew the Stone’s were loaded I just didn't know they were this filthy rich.

Luke's place screamed wealthy. With the rich rusk mahogany floors. The living room alone was twice my bedroom back home. My eyes landed on the 62 inch LCD flat screen. All sort of video games, some I didn't even recognize. I doubted Luke even played half of them with how much he partied he hardly ever stayed at his place.

My eyes then moved on the huge table made of glass and which looked like it cost more than my whole wardrobe. Trying very hard not to drool I continued inspecting the room. Luke had already perched himself on the monstrous 7 seater L shaped -couch.

Not wanting to look like a weirdo I went to join my best mate on the couch, " okay so listen man I want you to feel at home, yeah-" Luke began standing up once more " come on let me show you to your room "

We both got up with Luke leading the way. We went past the kitchen and continued on to the passage and Luke came to a halt surprising me and I almost collapsed on his back. Pointing to the second door he said "This will be your bedroom, yeah? Has it own en-suit bathroom, a mini walk in closet but it should suffice. I know you don't like grand stuff".

He shifted himself pointing to the huge doors opposite the room which was to be mine and smirked nothing good ever came out after that smirked I held my breath waiting for him to continue already worried about his next words "and this my friend is where the magic happens" he trailed off trying to sound amusing and turned to look at me still smirking but upon seeing the look on my face he explained thoroughly "its my person gym Michael. Jesus the look on your face, you're welcome to use it" he was now chuckling and moving forward. I relaxed at his words and Luke noticed. He halted his moves and fully turned to me all playfulness off his face he rather looked concerned " what did you think it was look, a dungeon ?"

I avoided looking at him and simply just shook my head no he didn't need to know what I thought it was.

He looked at me for a few more seconds before realizing I wasn't going to answer him and continued with the tour. He pointed to the room next to the gym and mutter lowly "this is the room I'd like to call heaven and you can't go in there or else your mom would castrate me. We passed my bedroom first. "

and with that he turned his back and went back to the living room.

Curiosity got the better of me. And suddenly for the first time in his my I wanted to disobey strict orders. I felt an unnerving urge to peak into the room ' Heaven' as Luke called it. Slowly I wound his fingers on the door knob but to my disappointment it was locked. Guess Luke really meant it when he said no one is allowed in there huh, I internally scoffed. What could he possibly hide in there he lives alone. Guess it's a dungeon a voice in my head said but I quickly dismissed it .

Deciding to leave it be I went to join Luke in the living room but was quickly dismissed by a mischievous tone from Luke " go change mate, our guests will start arriving in 20 minutes-" he turned and glared at me and pinched his nose "take a shower as well" and with that he went back to his phone texting like a mad person. Luke really was an odd person. But I paid no mind to him and went to my designated room.

Opened the door I stilled as I took the room in. It was dark blue and had minimal furniture there was only a big King size bed with dark blue bedding a study table and a few decorations on the walls. To my left opposite the bed there were two door which I suspected were the bathroom and walk in closet. Deciding to investigate later which door led to which room I went to sit on the oversized bed.

30 minutes later I was still laying flat in his king sized bed which was too comfortable to leave. Music started playing from the dining room which meant the guest Luke was talking about had arrived. Not wasting anymore time I reluctantly got up and tried the first door luckily it was the bathroom.

Unlike the rest of the apartment it wasn't too grand there was a shower a medium sized tub guess Luke really meant it when he said the room was just like I liked things. Too bad the rest of the apartment wasn't but I couldn't complain not when he was already being too generous.

After my shower I changed to my washed ripped jeans and a T-shirt but I still didn't feel like going out to meet strangers that was Luke's department and anyways I was still very much enjoying the safe haven of my new room even though I knew that wouldn't last for very long. And knowing Luke like I do, he at least had a handful tricks up his sleeves to try and get me out of the room it was only a matter of time before he came to get me. But I just couldn't be bothered.

I was pretty sure I didn't know anyone who was at this party and I didn't want to be pitied on. So I just waited in my room to see what Luke had in store for him, hopefully I would be able to resist all of his tricks, hopefully.