1 year and 3 months later.
November.
"I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies, this is the drawing of the rest of our lives, on holliiidaayyyy"
Tori sung a long as her old album was in her car.
Driving along the road, she looked at the yellow leaves around the street. Passing buildings and small trees. Smiling, she looked on her passenger seat at a address before looking up and turning. Driving straight, she then turned again before a large building came into sight. She smiled as she looked for a parking space, and realised they had a parking lot. She carefully drove in, and found a parking spot.
She put off her CD, and grabbed her purse before taking the directions and smiling as she got out her car. Closing the door, she looked up at the building and walked around to the front. Entering, she looked at little letter box type boxes, with numbers. Looking at them all, she thought.
"14...14..." She repeated. "Where are you...? Oh!" She smiled and noticed it. Looking at the directions to the 14th door, she looked at the large map on the wall. People passing, in and out the lobby. "Hey, can I help you?" A guy asked her. Turning, she looked him up and down. "No its fine thanks. Just looking for 14?" She smiled. "Oh, thats the second floor" He nodded. "Second?" Tori questioned. "Yeah, we have...long hallways" He chuckled.
"Awh well thank you!" She smiled. "Do you want me to take you? Show you the room?" He asked her. No, its fine. Im visiting...." She nodded and smiled before heading to the elevator. Pressing the button, she waited till the door opened ont he second floor. She got out and walked down the hallways, looking at the numbers on the doors.
" 11...12...13...14, Ah!" She smiled and nodded. Standing at the door, she heard a voice talking. She then knocked a few times, she heard the voice getting closer as it spoke.
"Yeah well i told you when it was. You have to be there anyway, and im sure Cal will come too! Yeah i know...i dont know but its at the end of the week. Sure, okay well i know that...." The voice stopped once they opened the door.
Michael stood, holding his phone. His mouth dropped open when he saw Tori. "Surprise!" She giggled, grinning at him. "Luke, i have to call you back....I'll call you back!" He told him before hanging up. "Tori, baby!" He cheered as he grabbed her and hugged her. "Was that Luke?" She asked him. "Yeah." He nodded as they hugged each other. "What are you doing here? I thought you were coming next week...?" He asked. "Yeah, well we got the week off and i thought hey why not?" Tori giggled.
"Awh, ive missed you!" He swayed in her grasp. "Come here" He smiled and leaned his face down before kissing her. "Its only been...6 weeks" Tori mocked. "Hows classes?" She asked. "Awesome. You?" He smiled. "Really cool!" She admitted nodding. "Thats really great!" He told her.
"So, whats up with Luke?" She asked him smiling. "Uh...thats what i was going to tell you" He smiled at her. "Well, do you want to get a coffee or something and we'll talk?" She asked. "Sure! Sounds great, hold on" He smiled and let go of her before he went and got his jacket. "Lets go" He winked and closed, and locked his door before putting his arm around Tori.
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They got to a coffee shop, and sat and caught up with things.
"So, whats up with Luke?" She asked him. "Uh...he's coming through at the end of the week" He told her. "WHy?" She asked, sipping coffee. "All the guys are" He nodded. "Visiting?" Tori asked. "Not quite...um, we have an meeting" He told her. "For....?" She asked confused. "For...a record company" He smiled. Tori nodded, then realised and spat some coffee back into her cup.
"What?!" She gasped, quietly as the shop was quite full. He grinned, and smiled nodding. "Oh my gosh, thats fucking amazing!" She told him quietly. He laughed and nodded. "Ooh, im so proud of you babe!" She took his hand, and he squeezed hers. "I knew it. I fucking knew it! One day!" She giggled looking at him. "And it wouldnt have happened without you" He winked. "Awh well" Tori joked, sassying a little.
As Michael began to tell her about it all, she listened closely.
She was happy for him. She loved him.
In high school, you go through a lot of phases. Lots of crushes, heartbreak and drama. Her high school ' love ' life was such a rollarcoaster, but now she was happy. She was with Michael, and she was still thankful she gave him a chance. Yes, he's an ass but isnt. Yes, he can be selfish, but who isnt? He's only human and deep down he's the sweetest guy you could ever meet. Loving, caring, talented. Important, to Tori and important in her life. Soon he will be to a lot of people.
She didnt really think love was for her. No one stepped her to her standard, but Michael was different. He was hers, and she was his. He treated her like she was his everything and she did the same with him.
After all...she did love him, and he loved her.
