Right Place, Right Time {Michael Clifford}

9. But Obviously We Aren't in Bed

-Michael-

I run my hands over my heavy eyes, attempting to get ready for the day ahead. It's only seven in the morning, so I know Cylan isn't up yet. She definitely loves her sleep and I won't be the one to wake her. She didn't have the best day yesterday, on the verge of a panic attack so she needs as much sleep as she can get.

"Around one o'clock, you and Calum are scheduled to be in the studio." Liz pops her head into my bedroom, and swiftly closes the door afterwards.

Instead of texting Cylan and telling her, I just thought I should tell her in person that I can't spend the rest of the day with her, as much as I would seriously enjoy. There isn't enough time in the day for it to be enough with her. Eventually, I decide to pick my phone up and send her a little text asking if she is feeling up to that breakfast but she beat me to it.

"we still meeting up for breakfast? I was kind of looking forward to it (;"

"oh and good morning Clifford :-)"

My heart practically leaps out of my chest with joy, I'm glad I didn't have to be the first person to text. That's so uncomfortable and a bit awkward. I immediately text her back and I jump straight out of bed and to my shower. I sure as hell don't want to smell around Cylan.

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Using a bit of hair gel, I style my hair in a styled mess and quickly throw my usual clothes on over my naked body. I still haven't told the other guys about seeing Cylan, especially behind their backs. I honestly didn't intend to mention it to Ashton, I lied and said that I was going to go and run to the store but he begged to go. So once that happened, there was no way I could lie any further. It's not like I don't trust the lads, I just want to have a relationship before I go and brag about something that could fall through within a month.

Ashton didn't really say anything about Cylan when I told him. He simply patted me on the shoulder and said that he was proud of me. I think it's because I did well with girls before the band but the second I got in the band, it's like they repel instead of gather girls. But Cy is the perfect dose I need. I don't want us to break up within a month, I really could see us going on for a long time. She hasn't even said she likes you, dumbass. As sad as it is, that's true.

I grab the car keys and carefully sneak down the stairs, trying to not wake the rest of the band. I will be damned if they wake up for a wee or whatever. They know I wouldn't be caught dead at an hour this early, even if it was for a meeting. I reach the bottom of the stairwell and sigh contently, knowing the coast is clear.

Once I'm out the front door, I send Ash a text saying that I was visiting this cafe which is code for being with Cylan. I don't want the other guys to be able to check his phone and see my message. I hop into the jeep and drive down to Chilled Riot.

Last night when I got back from seeing Cylan, Ashton and I put some food in the back seat of the jeep so I could surprise her in the morning. I'm praying that she has at least mentioned the thought of me to the rest of her band. Considering the fact that girls tell their friends every little detail. Or else I'm going to feel quite embarrassed.

I gather all of the breakfast items into a bag and carefully knock on the front door of the restaurant. I look through the plexiglass and see a rather tall figure, running to open the door. The door swings right open to reveal a man, who I think is Dave but I can't remember. "Hello Mr. Clifford, what brings you here so early?" I walk in quietly and lay the bag on the nearest table.

"I'm here to see Cylan. I just wanted to check up on her and all. If that's okay?" I sheepishly smile. I'm trying to get on good terms with this guy, I think the girls are close to him."If not, I can come back at a better time." I slowly start to walk away, feeling defeated at his silence, but Dave stops me.