Down the Rabbit Hole (Stuck On You)

Chapter 37: Casa de Luca

We finished eating and Luca drove me to the warehouse. I sat on the couch and watched their practice. I was without a partner and pregnant, so I couldn't really practice anyway. I wasn't even paying to everyone; I was lost in my thoughts. All of the sudden, Luca was standing in front of me, holding out his hand. I looked around and noticed that everyone was gone.

"Come on," he said softly. I looked at him curiously and took his hand.

"What are you doing?" I asked. He started the music before he came back to me and wrapped an arm around my waist.

"We're dancing," he said as he took my hand in his. I sighed and tried to take a step away from him.

"Luca," I said.

"No," he said, pulling me to him again. "When you were dancing, you were happy."

"When I was dancing with Hayden, I was happy," I corrected him. He sighed and took a step towards me, making me take a step back. One two three, one two three; over and over again. He smiled lightly.

"See? It's just a simply waltz... Nothing fancy," he said. I sighed and followed his lead. I didn't want to admit it, but it was helping. After a moment, I found a small smile creeping on to my face. "There you go," he said softly. He spun me out and stepped up behind me. We continued the three step with Luca behind me. He picked me up and spun my once bringing me back to face him. I laughed when my feet hit the ground again. I missed dancing. We stopped and Luca smiled lightly at me.

the floor as I blushed. I was beginning to feel guilty for having fun when Hayden was laying in a coma. My smile fell and I covered my face

my eyes. Luca

going to be okay, Jo. With or without Hayden, you're a strong girl. You'll get through it," he said. I squeezed my eyes shut as a tremor shook

don't know how much longer I can do this," I cried.

it's time for you to get away from here for a little bit," he

leaving

he started as he pulled away. He put his hands on my shoulders and bent to look me in the eyes. "Hayden's outcome is up in the air right now, but you are still alive and well. It doesn't make any sense to jeopardize you and your baby's health because of his. Hayden is like my brother and it hurts me to see him that way, but I can't put my life on pause until he wakes

that if he saw you like this right now, he would be mad at you for

know what to do anymore," I admitted, letting my shoulders

everyone away... Come stay with me," he offered. "Just until Hayden wakes up. Being alone in that house, with everything there reminding you of him is only making you spiral faster," Luca said. I hesitated but I knew he was right. I needed someone to watch me and

thought about where everyone else lived, but I assumed it was

the kitchen, the living room was visible. It had a rustic homey feel to it. There was a huge flat screen mounted on the wall above the a fake fireplace. There were about three couches and a coffee table that fit comfortably in the

scared it would disappear if I talked too loudly. He chuckled and walked past me towards the front entrance. I followed him. We walked up some stairs to the balcony

the master downstairs. You saw the

how is this your house?" I asked. He chuckled and shrugged