Trust Me

chapter 4 - i dont have a crush!

michael

"i don't have a crush on noah! like i said, he started stalking me at work" i said to paisley, watching as noah and ella played tag. she sighed, "mikey you may not like him but i think he likes you if he's stalking you..."

i started chewing on my nails. "listen, i'll let you know if he tells Log anything but seriously, ella needs more men in her life and she seems to like noah."

i hid my face in my hands with a groan. she had a point really, but i wasn't about to admit that. "i can't-" i started and then got interrupted by paisley. "let her go through something like that again. yes i know but noah isn't like that. i know him. i've known him since i was little michael."

"thanks for interrupting me but i'm being serious.. i thought i knew her father and look where that got us. my mother is dying. i can't have a boyfriend... i'm a mess, my life's a mess, it'll just add to the stress"

paisley sighed and hugged me. "maybe it'll take some of the stress off?" i shook my head. "nothing takes it off.." paisley just nodded. "when your ready..." she pulls away, "give him a chance.. please?" she asked, holding my hands.

i sighed and nodded. she smiled. "thanks for talking to me though..." i nodded, "your the only person i talk to about everything. abby doesn't count as a therapist friend" i laughed.

ella came up and grabbed some of my water. i sat her in my lap. "tired?" she nodded and laid her head down.

"she's a quick little sucker too!" noah said jogging up to us. i just smiled. he smiled back. "i hate to P, but i gotta go. she needs a bath and i'm probably gonna take her to see mom" paisley nodded as ella at up excitedly. "grandma?!" i smiled and nodded.

when i looked up, noah was watching me. i looked at him till he smiled, then i quickly looked away. i stood up and held ella. "see y'all tomorrow"

as i walked out, i was followed by noah. "what" i said after getting ella buckled and her closed her door. he sighed, "are you mad at me?" i narrowed my eyes and shook my head. "no why?" noah smiled hopefully. "can i take you and ella to the movies tomorrow? on me!" i sighed, "i have work..."

he smirked, "nope! i talked to your boss. got you a paid day off." my eyes widened. "how the fu-" he shushed me. "i'll pick y'all up tomorrow at 12. text me your address" before i could say anything, he ran back inside.

i stood there in shock. i finally smiled and got in the car, driving home.