Love and Hate

Unforgettable Nights

Scarlett's point of view:
I could feel his hand close to mine, almost touching, as we laid on the grass. I could feel his hand reaching over to mine, he seemed shy so I decided to slowly grab his hand. We laid there for a moment, smiling.
Scarlett: You want to take a walk?
Michael: Sure.
We both sat up together and started walking down the street, hand in hand. We were just talking, getting to know each other. I didn't want the walk to end. It was such a nice day and we were both enjoying the cool breeze, and we couldn't stop laughing and smiling and giggling together! He's the first person who actually understands me, and it was great. Was I falling for him? I didn't know.

That night I heard a soft tap on my window. I waited for a second, then heard it again. I opened my eyes lazily and looked at my window. Michael standing on the other side, on the fire escape.
Scarlett: *whispered tone* Michael?!
He looked nervous, I ran to my window and opened it.
Scarlett: Michael?! What are you-!
Michael: Can I please stay here for a while?
I was shocked? We only just met yesterday, he just have been out of his mind!
Scarlett: Are you crazy or something?!
Michael: Scarlett, please! I don't want to deal with-! with...Joseph...
I paused for a second, relaxing my shoulders, feeling instantly horrible that something was going on across the street that Michael happened to get away from. I debated about it, but finally let him in. I closed the window then locked my door.
Scarlett: Okay, be quiet now, my father's asleep next door. You can stay only for a few minutes!
I took off his coat and hung it on my bed post. I laid back down in my bed and tried to resume the dreams I was having before I was interrupted. I closed my eyes, but it was no use. I sighed and rolled over, facing Michael. His eyes were already open and staring at me. The corner of my lips curled a little and cocked my head to the side.
Scarlett: Are you okay?
Michael slowly nodded.
Michael: I am now...
I smiled sympathetically and he snuggled next to me. We were just whispering to one another until we both fell asleep.
When the sun rose bright the next morning, I woke up on Michael's chest. I rubbed my eyes tiredly and I looked over at Michael. He was still sleeping, peacefully. I looked through my window, seemed like such a nice day out. Suddenly I heard footsteps coming up the stairs. My heart leaped and I sat up instantly. I nearly panicked!
Dad: SCARLETT MARIE! YOU WAKE UP NOW YEH HEAR?!
I bit my lip and gripped my hair. I frantically shook Michael awake.
Scarlett: *whispered tone* Michael! Y-You gotta go! My father's coming!
He panicked too and practically fell out of my bed. I jumped from my bed as well and helped him get everything together.
Dad: SCARLETT!! DID YOU HEAR ME?! UP NOW!
Scarlett: I'M COMING DAD! *whispered* Come on Michael!
I brought Michael over to my window and he jumped onto the fire escape, hurrying to get his jacket on. I tucked my hair behind my ear as I watched him. When he was about to leave, I stopped him quickly.
Scarlett: Michael!
Michael turned to me and I reached my arms around him, giving him a hug. He seemed surprised, probably never getting this affection often from someone outside his family, and I gave him a peck on the cheek. He held his cheek and instantly blushed.
Dad: SCARLETT! DON'T MAKE COME IN THERE!
Scarlett: I gotta go, see you later....Applehead...
Michael raised his eyebrow. I winked then shut the window.
Michael's point of view:
That was the best kiss EVER. I held my cheek in shock, and how did she know my nickname?! I smiled and nearly jumped for joy. I hurried down the fire escape, ran across the street and back into my house. I climbed in my window and took off my coat really fast and jumped into my bed before my brothers noticed. They were all still asleep. Thank goodness, I was in the clear!
Voice: So, where have you been?
I jumped and looked around nervously. I then saw Jermaine sitting up in his bed with his arms crossed.
Michael: U-Uh-! I-I just was um-!
Jermaine: You were with her weren't you.
Michael: W-Well yeh see! Joseph was mad at me and I had no where else to turn and-!
Jermaine: Save it Michael, Joseph is still mad. You're gonna get it sometime.
I lowered my head and sighed.
Michael: Then I'll be ready for it!
Jermaine raised his face curiously, then shrugged it off.
Jermaine: Suit yourself...
He laid back down. I sighed and lowered my head back into my pillow and rested for a few minutes.