Queer ➸ OT4

iv

A/N: That is the ferris wheel in the chapter. I couldn't find a picture of it in use (it's used one weekend a year so they take down everything electric and the seats so it isn't damaged by our harsh rain and winters!) so just imagine worn down seats and big fairy lights wound around the smaller ring, not the outer one!

Chapter dedicated to  for suggesting Calum taking Michael on a date to woo him, you are my savior *praying hands emoji here*  

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"What do you mean you're taking me on a date?" Michael asked, sounding slightly offended.

Calum rolled his eyes, "This is me wooing you. If you let me take you on a date it'll work out I swear, just trust me."

Michael really couldn't resist those puppy dog eyes, so he sighed in defeat, "When are we going and what should I wear?"

Calum cheered, "How about tonight at 5, since we don't have a concert, and wear something normal nothing too fancy." The half kiwi grinned, pulling Michael into a bear hug. "Thank you Mikey. Even if I don't woo you, I promise you'll enjoy yourself."

Michael smiled at him and hugged him back gently, "I trust you."

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Michael was throwing clothes around out of his suitcase, "Ash! Help me!" He cried, summoning them into the hotel room quickly, "I don't know what to wear!"

Ashton rolled their eyes, "He said just dress normal, right?" The boy with the red hair nodded, "Then wear your favourite shirt and jeans, with the denim jacket. There. Problem solved." Ashton motioned to one of the boy's older, more worn out shirts as they spoke. "Besides, he'll love whatever you wear."

"Thank you Princess." Michael said quietly, hugging Ash and giving them a kiss on the cheek, "You're the best,"

Ashton laughed, "I know. I try."

Michael was much more relaxed by the time Calum came around to take Michael out. Talking with Ashton had really helped calm his nerves. He sat on the bed alone, since Ashton and Luke were in the other room. The quiet kept him peaceful as he occupied himself with some flash game on his phone.

Finally just after 5 there was a knock at the door, and Michael laughed before opening it, about to make a sarcastic comment when suddenly there were flowers in his face.

"These are for you." Calum said, blushing as he held forward a small bouquet of roses.

Mikey took them with wide eyes, "Th-thank you." He stammered, turning back to find a cup to put them in with water before they left.

Once he came back, Calum held out a hand, which Michael gladly took, and lead him out of the hotel room.

Michael didn't pay much attention to where they were going, instead watching Calum's body language as they walked. He stayed close to the red-haired boy, who was slouched, making it look like he was towering over him, almost protectively. It made the older boy smile. He was already becoming more comfortable with the idea of thinking of Calum in a more romantic way. He could do it with Ashton, so why not Calum?

Calum slowed to a stop, making Michael stop with him, "We're here." He said with a small smile, gesturing to a small fair. It looked out of place in the large city area, but Michael was just excited that Calum found something so nice to do. Said boy lead the way, not staying as close anymore as he found his way to a food stand, "Dinner and then games?" Michael nodded.

They each got a burger and the one set of fries for them to share, and sat down at one of the picnic tables conveniently set up right by the food stands.