Between The Books-Michael Clifford

Twenty Five

"Shit. That's a sweet move, saying that to you right before he turned out the light. So how long did it take you to go to sleep after that?!" Leo says, laughing.

"Right?! I laid there thinking about him being on the floor just a few feet from me, for HOURS! Ok, maybe not, but it was a long time." I say, checking in a pile of books two guys dumped on my counter.

Leo is working at my counter tonight. There's something wrong with his computer, so we've had the best night talking. Tyler's been hilarious! I didn't realize how funny he was. He's ridiculous smart, makes my nerdy Leo look stupid.

"Ok, so let me get this straight. You like this Michael guy, who is in a band, naturally, and he likes you. He won't go out with you though because you have a boyfriend....who happens to be a friend of his. But....he tells you he wants to fuck your brains out, then turns out the light, leaving you wet and ready, but with your hands tied....because, again, there's Jax." Tyler says, laughing.

"Um, yes. Thanks for that. Oh my God, I'm so fucked! What am going to do?!"

"Who do you like more, Star? I mean that's what it really comes down to." Leo says, leaning back in my chair.

"I love Jax. I know that, no doubt, but.... there's definitely something there, between Mikey and I."

"You have to decide if whatever that something is, is worth losing Jax for. Maybe you're not in love with Jax. I mean, maybe you thought you were, but now there's Michael, and you want his junk. If you really feel something for Michael, then you and Jax, it's not love." Tyler says.

He opens his bottle of Mt. Dew and takes a big drink.

"Yeah, Star. He's right, but I wouldn't dump Jax just yet. I mean, it's only been a couple of weeks. Just wait and see how it goes, if you keep obsessing over Michael, then you probably will have to make a choice."

"Leo, how do I choose? I mean, they're both amazing. Jax is strong, which is something I need. I'm way too spontaneous, do things without thinking, and can be reckless and stupid sometimes. He's hilarious. He's always there for me, and he's hot as shit. Michael....is sweet, and kind. He and I can talk for hours and it never feels awkward or forced. He's super funny, and an AMAZING guitar player. He's so hot, just makes me wanna do...."

"Ok, TMI. You said there was a note?" Leo says.

"Oh yes! The note. So I woke up Wednesday and he was gone, bummer, but then I saw his note. It just had my name on it, and was sitting on the pillow next to me. It said, "Thank you for last night. You're an amazing person. Will be thinking about only you today. Enjoy your Wednesday." So yeah, there's that fantasticness to mess with my head."

I bend down to grab my purse out of the drawer where I keep it. It's almost time to go. My head is spinning and I feel a headache starting.

"Yeah. He definitely likes you. That note, that was a nice touch. Well, girl, you have some thinking of your own to do." Leo says.

"What's my Star need to be thinking about?"

I hear Jax's voice, and stand up just as he walks up to the counter.

"Oh, Hey! Um....We were talking about whether I should drop my history of Civ class. Jax, this is Leo and Tyler, guys my boyfriend Jax."

"Hey, nice to meet you. We're going out for pizza, you guys wanna come? Meeting some friends, then going to see Lickit play. You guys seen them?" Jax says, smiling at me.

"No, haven't seen them, but have been hearing a lot about them lately." Tyler winks at me. "Yeah, I'll go. Leo?"

"Oh, thanks. As much as I'd like to see him, uh, them....I have to get home. Girlfriend's waiting. Maybe another time." Leo says.

"Ok, well how much longer you guys got? I need to run upstairs and grab a book."

"Yeah, Babe. You have time. Is Laney coming?"

"I think so, but so is Nate. He wants her back, but doesn't know about Marcus. So, I'm leaving that for you to decide what to do." Jax winks and takes off up the stairs.

"Awesome. So not only do I have to be around Michael, when I'm with Jax, but now there's going to be a big mess with Nate. So, Leo. You ARE coming. Call Stella and tell her to get her ass ready." I say.

The fun just never stops!