Chapter 2:
"I'm gunna take Jacob out for a walk," Katie yelled, not wanting to hear or be a part of what was about to unfold.
"Luke-" Reid started, knowing Luke would surely throw a fit without knowing the truth.
"Where are you going?"
"Austin, but Luke-"
"You're really leaving? You're going back to Texas?"
"Luke," Reid started, trying to keep himself calm. One drama queen in this relationship was enough.
"So, your new fancy nuero-wing and the possibility of becoming chief of staff, none of that was good enough reason to stay here?"
"Luke, can you just let me explain-"
"There's no need, I understand. Not even I was good enough for you to stay here in 'Oakhell.' Once again what we have doesn't measure up to your career. Fine, I guess we're done, then."
Luke turned to leave, but Reid gently grabbed his arm. "Can you listen now?" Luke crossed his arms. "First off, quit jumping to conclusions. I'm not moving back to Texas. I'll be back in Oakdale in a few days, probably."
"Why are you going?"
"Family stuff," he answered.
"Reid, I know you don't do family gatherings, so-"
Reid didn't have the energy for this. As much as he liked (maybe loved?) Luke, the stress was getting to him and he didn't want to end up in a fight. He decided to take Katie's approach and let Luke in. "My brother died."
"Oh, my God, Reid, I'm so sorry."
"Thanks." Next thing he knew, Reid had Luke in his arms.
"Why didn't you tell me before I acted like an idiot?"
"You didn't give me a chance. You came in and started yelling, remember?"
"I'm sorry, I really am."
"I know."
Luke pulled away. "So when do we leave?"
"We?" Reid asked.
"Yeah, Reid, I'm coming to Texas with you."
"Luke, you really don't have to do that."
"But I want to," he insisted. "I don't want you to have to go through this alone."
"You have a foundation and a family here, I don't want you to drop everything on my account."
"Look, my mom can run the foundation while I'm gone and -" Reid shut off the rant the only way he knew how - pulling Luke into a kiss.
"Please, stay here, for me. Besides, I don't want you to deal with my parents. They'll torture you."
Luke sighed, knowing how stubborn his boyfriend was. "Fine. But you're taking the jet."
"Fine."
Author's note: Okay this is soooo not anywhere near as long as it was supposed to be, but I wanted to post it tonight, and I'm being yelled at to get to bed now. So, I stopped it here. Don't worry, I have part of chapter 3 done already, so that should go quickly. Next chapter: we meet Reid's parents! Yay! I loved experimenting with those two with the little knowledge we have of them. I know I probably didn't stay in character too well in this scene but yeah.. I just love DramaQueen!Luke. And I always want Reid to shut him up by kissing him xD. OH AND WHO ELSE HATES NOAH FOR TODAY'S (8/17) EPISODE? Seriously, Noah, obviously the guy Reid had his arm around could barely walk! Ahem anyway, I hope you guys don't hate this. :X
