Sweater Paws ☻ Malum AU

three - when can I see you again?

Calum continued to go to Paws 'n' Claws nearly every day for almost a month, mainly to talk to Michael and get to know him better. He sometimes went to glance at Paws because he couldn't help that she was so adorable, but the main reason he went to the shelter was to see Michael, even if it was only for a small amount of time.

After work each day, Michael went to Starbucks.

When he got close to the front of the line, he glanced over the counter to see if Calum was there, but he didn't. Eventually, Michael got to the front of the line.

"Hello, welcome to Starbucks. My name is Calum. What can I get for you?"

Michael looked up and a small smile formed on his face when he saw Calum. He placed his order, sat down and waited for almost ten minutes until someone called his name.

"Michael?"

Michael walked over to the counter and grabbed his cup.

Dear Michael,

I wanted to say this earlier today, but I didn't exactly know how to say it. So I decided to write it instead. I was wondering when we could see each other again, besides here at Starbucks or at the shelter that you work at. I guess what I'm trying to say is, will you go out with me? -Calum

"Wow," Michael thought to himself.

Calum had only known Michael for a few weeks. They barely knew each other. Michael was flattered that Calum was interested enough to hang out with him - nobody felt that way about him before - but he wanted to get to know Calum a little more to see if he could trust him first. He wanted to know if Calum cared, and if he really meant it.

Michael looked up and noticed that Calum was still standing behind the counter, only now he was smirking and raising his eyebrow, realizing that Michael had read what he wrote on the Starbucks cup.

Maybe Michael would consider what Calum had asked. He just needed to take some time to think about it. He just needed time to himself, that was all.

Author's Note: I know this isn't 500+ words, but I just wanted to get an update done. I'm glad people are enjoying this story so far and that @Larry_Lashton (one of my favorite authors on Wattpad) is also reading this... THANK YOU! :-D

Anyway, this is planned to be a short story, so there may only be three or four more parts left along with an epilogue.

Also, if you like Pierce the Veil and/or Sleeping With Sirens, I have a new fanfic called The Strays, and I'm really excited to write it. So check that out if you want to!

-Megan :-)