Invisible

Chapter 32: Hello mom, hello dad

Rachel's POV

"Don't you think it's weird that Nick asked Blair to be his date?"

Luke shrugged. "Not really." He proceeded to make his way towards his friends' table.

I stopped him. "Luke?" 

"What?"

I sighed. "Come," I pulled him with me, out of school. We sat down on a bench. "Did you ask Nick to do this?"

He shook his head.

I looked away, thinking. "Why is he doing this?"

"Rach," Luke caressed my knee. "Nick probably wanted to cheer Blair up. We all know that Blair wouldn't have gone to that dance and so Nick asking her is the perfect thing to do." He smiled. "Aren't you happy for that?"

I slowly nodded. "Yes, but - "

"And we can all go together, like a double date!"

I looked at Luke. "Are you 100% sure he's genuine about this, Luke?"

He looked at me, his smile disappearing. "1000% sure."

Now it was my turn to look away. I just couldn't shake off the feeling that Nick was planning something else. I knew he was going to do something to ruin Blair's evening. "I'm just worried."

"Hey," He took my hands in his. "I'll make sure Blair will have the best night of her life." He then smiled, which I returned. "And of course, you too, babe."

"Yes," I smiled again. I'll watch out for her, no one will harm her. "We'll have the best night of our lives."

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After school, I hurried to our lockers. When I arrived, I saw Blair. She was busy in her locker.

"Hey Blair."

She stopped and looked at me. "Hi." She then continued. She was ignoring me ever since she found out I told Luke. And honestly, I can't blame her.

"I'm sorry, Blair."

She looked at me, she looked upset. She must not like me bringing this up...

"I know that what I did was wrong but I wanted to help. And Luke was so worried, I thought it was best to tell him." I slowly reached for her hands. "You know I'd never hurt you."

She looked at our hands and slowly smiled.

I smiled as well. "I love you too much for that."

She kept looking at me. "I love you too." I was happy to hear that, but I knew she meant it in a different way than I did. And that still felt bad, to me. I didn't want her to be hurt.

"Can we be friends again?"

She closed her locker and then looked at me, nodding.

I smiled and opened my arms. She immediately hugged me. I held her close, rocking us both a little.

"Are you two ready to go?"

We both looked at our left and saw Luke. He smiled. I think he's happy to see me and Blair made up. I wonder if he felt guilty in any way, for his choices.

"We are," I looked at Blair, smiling. I reached for her hand, holding it in mine. "Let's go." Blair smiled and held my hand tightly. 

We walked to the car, never letting go of each other's hands. Luke didn't seem to mind.

We got in the car and drove to their home. When we arrived, I noticed a car standing in their driveway.

Before getting out, I looked at Luke. We eyed each other, then the car and then Blair. 

Their parents were home...

Blair slowly got out of the car, looking at her parents' car. Luke and me got out also. I walked to Blair. "Are you ok?"

She looked at me, I could see the sadness wash over her face again. She didn't answer, instead she looked at Luke. "How could you?"

He made his way to us. "I had to, Blair. They need to know."

She looked from him to the car again, tears forming in her eyes.

"I'm here too, I'll help you get through this." I wrapped my arm around her, leading us both inside.

When we entered, we were immediately greeted by their parents. "Hello Luke." They first said, hugging and kissing him. You could see they've been gone for a while.

"Mom, dad, this is Rachel." He motioned to me. I took this as my cue to step forward. "Rach, these are my parents."

"Nice meeting you." I wish I met them under different circumstances. I hate that they came all the way back to talk to Blair about this. However, it showed that they cared.

"We've heard a lot about you, on the phone." Their mom smiled. "We're happy to see you make our Luke so happy."

Their dad nodded, but his main focus was on Blair. I wonder if Blair was his 'favorite'. I don't like using that word between parents and kids, but I could see Blair was more on his mind now then hearing about Luke.

That's when their mom seemed to catch on and averted her attention to Blair, as did Luke. And Blair, she was looking down, to the ground. She must feel uncomfortable and scared.

"Can you two give us a minute with Blair?" their dad asked to which Luke nodded. He looked at me, taking my hand and pulling me with him.

"Wait, I promised to stay by her side." I looked at Blair.

"We'd rather talk to our daughter alone." their mom said, not even looking at me.

I gulped and looked down. I got the hint, I wasn't wanted here...

"Come on." Luke pulled me with him to his room. When we entered, he went to sit down on his bed. He sighed happily.

"You're happy?"

He nodded. "They'll take care of this whole situation."

"Are you sure about that?"

"Of course," He let himself fall backwards, now lying on his bed. "They know what's best for Blair."

I sighed deeply. I wonder if they did. Their reaction wasn't what I wanted to see. I hope they'll be careful with her. Not like Luke here, who doesn't even understand that this situation is a serious thing.

"Hey," He patted the spot next to him. "Come here."

I looked from him to the door, debating whether or not I'd go back downstairs.

"Babe," I looked at him. "Let them handle this, they know her the best."

He was right about that. Still I couldn't shake off the feeling that I was needed down there. And I told Blair I'd stay by her side, once again I didn't do what I told her I'd do... She'll never trust me again.

"Babe," He once again patted the spot next to him. "Come here."

I let out a breath and decided to let it go, for now. I walked to the bed and laid down next to him. "I hope they can help."

He wrapped his arms around me, pulling me into him. "They will, trust them. Trust me." He kissed my head slowly, which actually made my relax. "Trust me."