Wrapped Around Your Finger

Chapter 23: Happy

Michael's POV

This next morning was the worst. I couldn't sleep at all. I regretted all I said to Ana as soon as the words left my mouth. I could also tell that from the look in her eyes that she gave me when she left that she regretted all of what she said to. I should have known Ana's character better, but with Sam I just couldn't control the feelings I had for her. I looked at my phone and saw I had a text from Ana, but no messages from Sam...
Ana: Hey Mikey...I'm sorry for what I said...I hope you know that I didn't mean anything. I was just mad and I want the best for you. Please forgive me? You're my best friend. I wouldn't trade you for anything.
I sort of teared up at her message. Ana was such a sweetheart. She is pretty much the sister I never had or knew I needed. I woke up a tad late since Calum nor Ana needed a ride from me for practice. I think Calum just needed time for his thoughts and well Ana didn't know if I was still mad at her. So I took my phone then replied
Me: Yeah I'm sorry all that shit happened. I wouldn't trade you for the world even if you are annoying because you are right most of the time. Anyways I'll see you at school at your locker ready to bug the crap out of you.
I was surprised when she texted back because her practice usually cutted right down to when school started.
Ana: I look forward to it. Today has just gotten better.
Me: What happened before this?
Ana: Things...oh and coach called off practice this morning because they had an important faculty meeting he forgot about.
Me: Sucks for you! You couldn't sleep in.
Ana: Yeah I know. I'll see ya later Mikey!!
She was unnaturally happy and I mean Ana was a generally happy person in the morning, but she seemed to be really estatic about something. I shrugged it off and called Sam. I sighed in relief as she answered with some hesitation in her voice, "Hey Michael..." She told me softly and it made my expression soften. "Hey Sam, are you alright? I mean I thought we had a good time last night, but you didn't answer your door when I came to your house. Is everything alright?" I asked with a worried tone in my voice. "Umm yeah kind of, can we go to that little cafe so we can talk?" I put on some jeans and a hoodie then grabbed my keys. "Yeah sure, I'll come pick you up and we can talk." I replied. "Okay I'll see you then." She told me then hung up. I explained to my Mom what was going on and then I might be a little late for school. Then I proceeded to text Ana, Sam and mine's plan
Me: I'm meeting Sam for breakfast. I'm going to school, but I might be a little late and not at your locker.
Ana: Okie Mikey thank you for texting me. Don't skip the whole day!
Yup something was going on with Ana. She never would have been that understanding about me missing some school. I would have had to recieve a long ass text message of her lecturing me about my future and blah blah blah. I decided that I would find out what was going on later and drove my car to Sam's. I pulled up to the driveway and honked my car. She came out and got in the passenger's seat of the car. I knew instantly something was up. Sam usually dressed up. Not like over dressed but like makes up and put together putfits. But as she walked to my car I noticed she lacked eyeliner and wore sweatpants. "Morning." I greeted her. "Morning." She greeted me back. The car ride on the way over to our favorite café was pretty silent and made me kind of worried. We sat down with some coffee and breakfast. "So what did you need to talk to me about?" I questioned nervously. "I heard what Ana said yesterday..." She said quietly and looked down at her food. Anxiety washed over me. "Look she didn't mean it really. She never thinks straight when she's mad. She only wants to look out for me. She's been through a lot too...You see she only has Calum and I as her real friends. She may have not suffered a loss like you have, but she got bullied all of her 8th grade year. Some asshole started a rumor that she slept with him then her so called best friend made sure that everyone called her a slut for it...she just doesn't want anyone to hurt me. She wouldn't want you to take anything she said seriously. She meant nothing from any of the words she said." I explained to her desperately defending my friend. "What if she's right? What if I am a no direction loser?" She says as her voice starts cracking. Her distress I realized wasn't from Ana but herself. "You're not Sam and if you were I wouldn't care. I'd follow you anywhere Sam. I really really like you." I said earnestly and she looks up at me. "I really like you too." She tells me with a small smile. "Well since we both like each other, would you do me the honor of becoming my girlfriend? I know I was supposed to wait till the end of the week, but I mean I'll still take you out on those dates and if you--" She interrupts me as she says, "Stop talking, yes I will Michael. Now shut up and just kiss me." So I did what she asked, I took her cheek in my hand and pressed my lips to hers. She smiled into the kiss and couldn't help but do the same. I was finally happy...