Jaylan's point of view

"I can't believe you sat me in a room full of some of the biggest people in pop-punk." I told them as I fell on to the couch. "I feel like I made the worst first impression in the history of first impressions!"

"I think they liked you." Brian said and I felt him pat my knee. I heard Petunia's nails against the floor and I could hear her beside me.

"Hi piggy," I smiled and looked at her. I reached an arm out and she barked happily as she stuck her tongue out. "I'm so glad I'm not sneezing like hell around you, you're so cute."

"You took the allergy medicine?" Brian asked and I nodded as Petunia climbed on top of me. "She's not allowed on the couch."

"It's a good thing I'm not a couch." I told him and he laughed as she laid on top of me. "This is the cutest piggy I've ever seen in my life."

"I agree." He told me and I heard Luke ask us what we wanted to eat. "Well what do we have? Don't we need groceries?" Brian asked and when he got up, so did Petunia.

"Wait, let me get a picture of us." I said and pulled my phone out. "Tunia! Come here piggy."

Surprisingly enough, she ran back to me and I smiled as I sat down on the floor. I took a picture of us and I heard Luke laugh. "You like Petunia?"

"I liked her the moment I saw her, I just didn't like my allergies." I told him and he nodded as Petunia ran up to him. "Do you take her on walks?"

"Of course, it's usually while you're at school. We go for a jog around the city." He said and I pouted. "Why? Do you want to come next time?"

"I wouldn't mind taking Tunia on a walk." I admitted and he nodded as he sat beside me with Petunia on his lap. "Where's Brian?"

"I convinced him to go to the store and buy something to make for dinner." He smiled and I rolled my eyes. "He adores me. Love you baby!"

"Urgh, you're a dick, but I love you too." Brian laughed and they shared a kiss before he made it to the door. "What am I buying again?"

"Whatever you want me to cook!" Luke called and Brian nodded before heading to the door. He left the apartment and Luke pulled his phone out. "He's probably going to buy the cheapest, easiest thing to make."

"I'm fine with that." I told him and he agreed as I got a text from Lara. I opened the message and she was begging to come over since Lawrence was out and her parents were fighting.

"Look." Luke said and he showed me some Instagram meme. I laughed and then looked at him.

"Why is that on your Instagram?"

"Why isn't that on your Instagram?"

"I'll give you that one, Hemmings." I told him and then set my phone on the couch. "Hey, is it okay if my friend comes over? She's cool, I swear. We were friends long before you and Brian came into the picture."

"Yeah, that's fine." He nodded and I cheered, thanking him as I grabbed my phone. "Is she staying for dinner?"

"I'll ask." I told him as I texted Lara. I told her she could come over and she asked for the address so she could get a ride over. "Hey uh, what's the address?"

He reached for my phone and then typed it in for me, sending it before reading another message. "Your friend Lea texted you." He said and I nodded as I felt a slight itch of panic run past me.

I took the phone back, reading Lea's message that asked if we were going to be home tomorrow. "We don't have plans tomorrow, right?"

"Eh well, I do. Calum and I have studio time. Brian doesn't, I think, and I don't know if you're trying to go anywhere tomorrow." He told me and I nodded. "Why?"

"Because I'm trying to stay up as late as I can." I lied and he nodded as I told Lea that Luke was busy, but Brian and I weren't.

"Do all your friends start with 'L'? Lara, Lea..." He listed and then laughed. "Liam. Leo." He added and I chuckled.

"Lawrence. Louis." I continued and we just kept listing names that started with 'L'.

"You know who's name start with an 'L'?" I asked and he hummed. "Luke."

"Dammit, I thought you'd skip over that one." He huffed and I shook my head. "I met a girl named Luke once, it was weird."

"I meet people with my name all the time."

"Well your name is like you, genderfluid." He told me and I shrugged. "Boys and girls have it. But Luke is like... a boy's name... isn't it?"

"Who died and crowned you king of names? Maybe I'll name my future daughter Luke." I asked and he pushed me slightly as he laughed.

"That was gay." He shook his head. "Don't name your future daughter, Luke. People will think she's a dyke or something."

"You're gay." I scoffed and he rolled his eyes. "Actually... in speaking of gay..." I trailed off and he hummed. "Aren't you supposed to be straight? A band full of hetero dudes that goes mainstream so fans think they have a chance and get massive female attention?" I asked and he snorted.

"Aren't you supposed to be quiet?" He asked me and I thought about it.

"I don't know if you're sexiest, or just hate me." I answered and he nodded.

"Possibly, a little bit of both." He grinned and I shook my head. "Kidding. The rest of the band is straight. I'm not, I am happily bisexual."

"It's okay to be gay." I sang as I pet Petunia's head. "I'm gay."

"Are you?"

"Eh, maybe. Don't know. I never dated anyone, never cared to, but I had some crazy crushes." I admitted and he agreed.

"I liked this boy, turns out he did crack every morning before school." He sighed. "He was cute too... sucks."

"I liked this boy, but he was the biggest asshole in the world." I recalled as I rested my arms on my knees. "I also used to like my best friend's twin brother."

"That's crazy." He gasped. "Do they know about it?"

"No, and I plan on her never finding out since that was like... last year." I blushed and there was a knock on the door. "I'll get it."

Petunia began to bark as she climbed off of Luke's lap and I opened the door, to find my best friend behind it. "Mamí." Lara smiled and I gave her a hug.

"Mija, ¿cómo estás?" I asked as she held on to my tightly as I closed the door before Petunia could run out.

"I'm taking it as that's your friend?" Luke asked and I nodded as Lara let go of me. "Hey, I'm Luke."

"I'm Lara, nice to meet you." She said and gave him a wave. "Is this the famous Tunia? The lil' piggy JayJay talks about everyday?"

"Sí, that's her." I nodded and she looked at Luke.

"Can I-"

"Yeah, go ahead." Luke nodded and Lara bent down to pet his dog. "Are you staying for dinner?"

"I can leave before, if you want. I don't mind." Lara offered and Luke shook his head.

"No, it's fine. If you wanna stay, you can. I'll tell Brian we have company." Luke told her and then picked his phone up before standing. "I'll be right back ladies."

"Adiós." I said and he laughed as Lara and I sat down on the couch. "Everything alright?"

"No, but I'll smile like it is." She laughed as Petunia laid between us. "My parents were fighting over bills, and Lawrence left me alone. I couldn't stand it, I almost jumped out my window."

"How'd you get here?"

"My neighbors works up here at a local bar, she drove me up on her way to work. She said if I needed a ride home, she'll take me after her shift." She explained and I nodded. "Though I will be getting my permit soon."

"Old ass." I laughed and she shrugged as I leaned my head on my hand. "Your parents need to stop being dumb. If you're gonna fight, at least, don't do it in front of your kids."

"Right?" She asked and then shook her head. "Honestly, I'm scared, but I'm ready for their divorce."

"What divorce?" I asked and she nodded. "What?"

"My dad mentioned filing for a divorce and si my mom took a hammer to his car, t he y also argued over that. Mí mamá es muy loca." She laughed and then tilted her lip slightly. "Guess all I can do is sit and hope for the best, right?"

"I'm sorry..."

"Don't be. I'll be fine. If anything, my mom will get custody over us, you know my dad has a reputation. Incarceration and all." She rolled her eyes as she pet Petunia.

"Brian is gonna be home soon." Luke told us as he came down here. He sat down on the floor again and Petunia was quick to run to him. "What brings you here?"

"Nothing too important. Just wanted to talk to JayJay." She smiled softly and then looked at her boots. "Is this a no shoes household? Do I need to take them off?"

"No, you're good." Luke promised as he looked at his white rug. "We step all over it all the time. As long as you don't have mud or dog shit all over your shoes."

"I don't, swear." Lara chuckled and Luke nodded as I crossed my legs.

"So, the weather?" Luke asked and I laughed as he tried to strike a conversation.

"It's pretty chilly for a nearly summer night." Lara answered and I rolled my eyes at them.

I can already see Luke liking Lara, and I can already hear Lara squealing over hanging out with him.

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Question of the Chapter:
- What's a 5sos song (or songs) that never fails to make you cry? Or one that never fails to make you happy?

Author's Answer:
- Okay so, Wrapped Around Your Finger, Jet Black Heart, and Broken Home never ever fail to make me cry ever, like they just hit me right in my heart. While Hey Everybody and Don't Stop never fail to make me laugh, and it's mostly just because I remember the music videos.