One by One || 5sos • au

Chapter 15

I never realized how much I loved Michael until I said it out loud. Just like you never realize how much you love someone, until there gone. I don't want that to happen with Michael.

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I woke up alone.

Michael must've went back into his room in the middle of the night.

I got out of bed and went straight into the bathroom. Ugh, I forgot I was on my period. it should be over tomorrow though. Thank God.

I took a quick shower just washing my body. I did my normal routine and went back into my room to get dressed.

"Hmm..." I said while tapping my chin and staring at my closet. I looked at the temperature and it was only 65.

"Oh, I know!"

I put on my black ripped jeans, a plain maroon t-shirt. I smiled at myself in the mirror and went downstairs.

As I was walking down, the the sweet aroma of bacon filled my nose making me run down the stairs.

When I reached the bottom, I peeked my head into the kitchen to see Michael cooking breakfast. He was wearing my moms apron.

"Good morning?" I said laughing.

"Oh. Wait, umm.." Michael spit out.

"You weren't supposed to be awake yet," he said awkwardly.

"Well I am so, what's all this?" I laughed.

"Oh well, I was making you breakfast."

"Awe Mikey. How sweet."

Michael shuffled over to the kitchen table and pulled out a chair for me.

The table was decorated with two place settings, roses, and candles. Which surprised me.

After he pushed me into my seat he went back into the kitchen to prepare our plates. He brought back two full plates with bacon, French toast, eggs, and hash browns. Was he trying to make me fat?

"Wow, that's a lot of food," I said looking at my plate with wide eyes.

Michael shrugged, "You don't have to eat it all, I just didn't know what you liked."

"So, there's been something I've been meaning to ask you now that I've got your attention."

I looked up from my plate and gave him my full attention, "I'm listening.."

"Becca Robertson. Will you be my girlfriend?" he asked looking so nervous making me blush.

"Sorry but, no."

"No..?" his expression changed fast.

"I'm just kidding of course I'll be your girlfriend."

"So this is real?" he asked.

"I guess so. Michael, please don't ever leave me. I need you in my life to be happy. I need to tell you something important. Before I moved here and met you," I stopped, not wanting to tell him so soon, but it's been bothering me so much I need to tell him, "I had 2 deadbeat boyfriends before you and I haven't been in a relationship since. They both abused me physically and mentally. I was also bullied at school because of it. People telling me I deserved what they did to me. That I don't belong on this planet, I'm a fuck up, etc," I tired my best not to cry but I couldn't help but shed a tear, "For these reason... I used to cut... I haven't had much luck with boys. You're the best thing that's ever happened to me." I know this is sudden but he had to know this.

"Becca, why? Why would you treat yourself like that? You're beautiful. Please don't ever harm yourself. I'll always be here. I'm never going to hurt you," Michael said with concern. He pulled me in for a hug.

"Let it all out. It's not good to keep all your pain bottled up. Then it'll build up inside of you and slowly ruin you. The only escape is to cry."

Michael was the only person that could make me feel better instantly. He made me so happy. I don't know where I'd be if he hadn't of come into my life.

"I love you so much Michael."

"Becca, I love you more than anything in the world."

All that I needed was his grasp. His arms around my waist pulling me tight and close. All I needed was him.

"Let me see your arms."

"Michael.."

"I said, let me see your arms," his voice was more stern.

I rolled up my sleeves and showed him.

He looked at my arms then back up at me. I was looking down at my legs, not wanting to see his face. He bent down and kissed my scars. He looked at me again. I was still looking down. He put his finger underneath my chin, pushing my head up making me look him in the eyes.

"Don't ever do it again. Promise?" he said emphasizing 'ever'.

"I promise," I smiled through my tears, "as long as I'm with you I have no reason to."

He kissed me on the forehead and pulled me into the tightest hug he had ever done before. I didn't want it to end.

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*important please read*

a/n- this chapters not that long but I just wanted to get the dating thing over with. also, just to let you know it's been 2 months since they've met and known each other. June and July and the date is August 1st and they go back to school on August 8th in a week. bc it seems like i'm rushing things. so just to let ya know it's been a good little bit.