Only One [DISCONTINUED]

Chapter 16

A/N: Hey guys it's Ashley! Surprise!! I know I don't do Vanessa's POV but Emmy got her iPad taken away and can only use it on weekends. She did half the chapter but I didn't want to make you guys wait so here's the update. Anyways May the odds be ever in your favor 5SOS Fan...GOODBYEEE!!!

Vanessa's P.O.V
I woke in a different setting,then it clicked I was at Michael's house I turned over and saw him deep asleep. I smiled and kissed him on the cheek and slowly got out of the bed I got a small piece of paper and pen and wrote down: Dear Michael, I left because my mom probably thinks I got murdered.. But yeah I love you and you look like a cute kitten when your asleep.
Love,Vanessa xoxo

I smiled and put the paper on his night stand and left.
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I walked through the front door and took in my familiar surroundings "okay no ones here" I mumbled and ran upstairs only to find my mom at my door "Vanessa..where were you?" My mom asked and I could tell she was trying to keep in her anger "I..was out with Maddie" I said nervously "really..cause I heard she went on a date" my mom said proving a point "I-well UH" I stuttered unable to think of anything "I knew it..you've been doing drugs and sleeping with boys..my daughter is a slut" she yelled and got me furious "Me!?!? I'm the fucking slut..wow what kind of fucking mother are you to call your own daughter a SLUT!" I screamed at her,all she had was a blank expression "Get out" she said calmly "Get out of the house" she said more calmly I swallowed the lump in my throat. I pushed her aside and went into my room I packed random clothes and ran out the house.
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"What do I do?" I sobbed to Maddie. After my mom and I's fight I ran straight to Maddie's house. She's been rubbing my back and giving me encouragement for the past hour. I couldn't even say anything comprehensible till now.

"Vanessa," oh now I know she's really serious,"you are literally my sister from another mister. Mi casa es tu casa. My house is your house. You can stay for as long as you want. I doubt my parents will be mad at you, probably your mom, but not you. They'll welcome you with loving arms."

I couldn't stop the tears that were rushing down my face. I was so grateful. "Thank you so much Maddie...but I can't accept. My mom may be a monster sometimes, but she's still family. If your parents found out they will literally destroy my mom. I don't want that. I want this to stay a secret so only you and they guys can know. I'll just ask Mikey or someone if I can stay with them."

Maddie nodded in understanding. She promised to keep it a secret.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome. Well c'mon Cinderella. Get off your ass, go to your Prince Charming, and get the hell away from your evil stepmother. Your fairy godmother commands you to leave my awesome presense!!" Maddie spoke metaphorically in a theatrical voice.

"Yes Ma'am!" I saluted. We giggled and Maddie saluted back.

As I left Maddie 's house, I look back at my own one last time before heading over to Mikey's house. I just hope his parents let me stay with them. They'll think you're a slut. Just like your own mother does youbworthless piece of shit. Ugh shut up mind! I will not be pessimistic. I will keep my promise and stay optimistic. Not only for me, but for Maddie, Ash, Luke, Calum. And Michael. I turn around and walk this lonely road to Michael's house.

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As I step onto Mikey's door I take a deep breath. I keep thinking the worst will happen. I just gotta be brave though. I knock on the door and wait. The seconds felt like hours when I heard footsteps approaching the door. As the door swung open, I saw a woman in her middle ages about. She was tall and had dirty blonde hair and shared some of the same facial features as Michael. It was his mom.

"Um. Hi there. Are you Mrs. Clifford?" I asked as politely and confidently as I could.

She smiled,"I am. And you are, young lady?" Before I could answer she continued,"Wait are you Michael's girlfriend? Oh I've been waiting for this moment since he and Georgie broke up." I and blushed but stayed strong.

"I'm Vanessa, a friend of Michael's. And yes I am."I trailed off towards the end. Mrs. Clifford was grinning down at me. "I was just wondering if I could speak to you and Michael. And if your husband's home he can also listen. It'll take less time if he is. Its totally fine if he isn't though."

"Yes both are home. Come inside. You've caught my attention. I'll fetch them and you can make yourself comfortably in the living room. You can call me Karen by the way."

"Ok Mrs--Karen" I cut myself off and take a seat on their black leather couch. When Karen walks away I can faintly hear her call Michael and someone named Daryl. I guess that's Mikey's dad. I'm pulled away from my thoughts when I see a worried Mikey next to me.

"What are you doing here? What happened? Why do you need my parents and I? Why do you have a bag? Have you been cr--" Michael spat out questions quick as a mouse. I cut him off by putting my finger up to his cute little lips.

"I'll answer all of your questions when your parents are here. The answers to them are the reason why I'm here."

When Karen came down with her husband we introduced ourselves and took our seats.

I took a deep breath and began," Okay--Karen, Daryl, Michael--you're all probably wondering why I want to speak with you." They nodded in consent. I could barely get the rest out without choking on my own words on the verge of tears. Mikey noticed and took my hand in his. Unfortunately for us his parents noticed and smiled. I would have felt embarrassed if not for the situation.

"Well um the thing is my "mother" called me a slut and kicked me out of the house." Mikey's hand tightens and the Cliffords' smiles diminished and were replaced by scowls and concerned eyes. "So I went to the first place I could think of. My absolute best friend Maddie who's also Luke's New girlfriend. She offered me a place to stay but then," tears were gathering in my eyes,"then her parents would slay my mom. She may be a witch, but she's still my mom and I love her. So she [Maddie] suggested I come here. So here I am. And what I'm asking you, if you'll let me is, do you think I'll be able to stay with your family for a bit until I can find an apartment or something? And please don't tell anyone about my situation. I don't want it to be a big thing." I pleaded.

Michael and his parents exchanged knowing looks until Daryl said,"Of course sweetheart. You can stay here as long as you need and it'll stay a secret."

"Thank you sir."

"You're welcome. But we do have a few conditions and rules" Daryl looked at his wife to continue.

Karen continued and said,"Yes. 1) No locking doors other than the bathroom door. 2)We do our own clothes in this house 3). As long as you're not breaking the law you have permission to go out but don't go out unless you leave a note, tell us, or text us. And 4)," the 2 parents smirked. Wow do you share a brain after marriage or something?,"Don't have sex while we're home. And use protection if you do, unless you want to go on the pill Vanessa? I don't need grandchildren yet."

Mike and I turned cherry red at this. I agreed to these conditions and Mikey agreed to the last one. He already agreed to the others at birth.

I have a feeling this house is gonna feel if not just like it, but better than home.