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*sunday; 1 pm*

I told my mum that I would be going outside for a bit, just walking around and getting to know Sydney way better.

I was glad that the weather was alike to California, and I loved the heat. I wore a white crop top with red shorts that looked way too short. I was just glad that my mum doesn't care how I dress, unless it's really bad;like hooker heels and booty shorts with only a bra and fishnet. Then, she would kill me.

I've been here for only three weeks and I still haven't been to any parks or anywhere else other than Calum's or Ashton's house, the mall, or some fast food places.

I walked down my street and felt my phone vibrate in my back pocket. I unlocked it and saw Amber's messages.

She asked me if I wanted to come over, and I replied with a 'sure' and she gave me her address. I was glad that she was my first girl friend here because I've been surrounded for boys for the last two weeks. I began to walk towards her house when I saw Luke. He was making out with someone and I just stared. Calum was right when he called him a man whore. This girl dressed like a slut and then I saw Luke smirk at me. I start to walk again and reach Amber's house in no time.

I go up to their house, which is huge and knock at the door. I looked around quickly and then the door opened.

Is this a joke? I saw Michael standing there with the same expression I had. "I think this is the wrong house.." I begin to say, but he speaks.

"Wait, can we talk for a sec?" He asked and I nodded.

"Vi come in!" I heard Amber say and Michael groaned. "I'm glad you found the place." She said and pulled me upstairs. She had some serious explaining to do.

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He was her step-brother. My best friend was my crushes step-sister. Is Michael my crush? I thought about us being together but I didn't see it. He would never love me.

Amber told me how his mum got married to her dad and that they lived together. She ignores him most of the time, especially because she despises him because she knows everything about their group. "Vi?"

I was shaken out of my thoughts by Amber and she laughed. "Something wrong?"

"I'm good, I just need to process this." I said. "I need to tell you something though." I was nervous. Is that why she mouthed 'good luck' to me at the party? "I don't know if it's true..but he keeps calling me babe and gorgeous and I think he might like me." I said and she smirked. "Michael usually doesn't like dating. He just hooks up." She said and I bit my lip.

"Can I use your washroom?" I asked and she nodded. I got out of her room and opened the first door across from her room. It was filled with band posters, a few guitars, video games and empty pizza boxes. This must be Michael's room.

"Um..what are you doing?" He said and I jumped. He put his hands on my shoulders to steady my balance.

"Sorry..I can't find the bathroom." I said and he grinned. He pointed towards the door that was next to his room and I mentally slapped myself. I looked into his green eyes, they were beautiful. But, I think I was staring too long so I walked into the bathroom and locked the door.

Once I came out, I was walking back to Amber's room but stopped once I heard a guitar and someone singing.

"Check yes, Juliet
Are you with me?
Rain is falling down on the sidewalk
I won't go until you come outside
Check yes, Juliet
Kill the limbo
I'll keep tossing rocks at your window
There's no turning back for us tonight"

Michael sang the lyrics and he sounded amazing. I listened to him a bit longer but then felt a tap on my shoulder. I shrieked and covered my mouth once I saw Amber. "You like him don't you?" She smirked and the music faded.

"I don't know. People tell me not to date him, to not trust him. But I want to try but I know he doesn't like me." I said and she sighed.

The door opened as if on cue and my face must've been bright red. If Michael heard anything I said, I know that he would make fun of me and get Luke to as well. There is no way that Michael didn't hear that.

"Mike, wanna come with us to the pizza place?" Amber asked and looked at me the whole time. "Sure, I'll be down in a few." He said and I lightly slapped Amber's shoulder.

"What are you doing? Are you insane?" I question her and she laughs.

"No, I just want my best friend and step-brother to go out together." She smirked at me and I wanted to hide.

Michael came down and looked at me before smiling. "I'll drive, so get in the car." He said and Amber and I went into his car.

On our way to get pizza, Michael blasted Green Day's 'American Idiot' and sang along. Amber and I occasionally joined in, and I saw Michael look into the mirror to look at me.

"Go get a booth and I'll get the pizza." Amber said and left Michael and I alone. At first, were we're silent, but he finally spoke up. "So you're my sisters' best friend huh?" He looked happy and I nodded.

"Yeah, I met her at the party." I said. It was only two days. It took me two days to become best friends with Amber.

We were silent for a minute, looking at each other but then I decided to ask him a question. "Can you tell me about yourself? You don't have to-" I said quickly realizing that I could get Michael upset. He doesn't seem the type to talk about his past.

"Sure, as long as I can ask you some questions too if you don't mind." He said and I agreed.

Michael told me how his dad left when he was younger. Left his family for some 'younger slut' his words not mine, and then he told me about his mum remarrying to Amber's dad. Everything was okay until he was 14.

Apparently, him and this girl were really in love, and it was a young age too. He said that she broke up with him in the worst possible way and he never has dated anyone since.

"I don't want to be heart broken again." He said and tears brimmed in his eyes. There was no way that this was a joke. He was heartbroken and hasn't trusted anyone since. Now I know why he only hooks up. This sweet, innocent boy had been corrupted by his ex in the worst way. I felt bad for him, and I also hoped that he would let his guard down. "You won't Michael." I said and Amber sat down next to Michael.

She gave me a confused look and I gave her a look that I would tell her later and she nodded.

We began to talk about bands and Michael began to join in but he looked so lost? I felt upset for bringing it up. He told me much more than I wanted to know. I didn't expect this from him.

We finished eating the pizza and Michael decided to drive me home. He hummed along to Nirvana and I watched him.

Once we pulled into my driveway, Michael walked me up to my door. "I'm sorry Michael." I said and he frowned.

"For what?" He asked.

"I made you bring up a bad time in your life, and it made you upset.." I muttered and he moved my hair from my face to behind my ear.

"It's okay. Its nice to finally tell someone." He said and I felt my heart flutter. I kissed him on the cheek and he grinned.

"Maybe- maybe...would you want to go see a movie with me or do something some day?" He asked nervously and I nodded. His smile grew wide. I don't understand how Calum doesn't like Michael. He's too broken and he isn't doing this for his amusement, like Luke.

"Okay, but you better be here 6 pm on Tuesday." I said and he nodded.

"Thank you." He said and I felt that I could fix him. I can fix Michael Clifford.

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Obviously Violet won't be with Luke from the start, but maybe they'll only date for a while and maybe she wants Michael back....hehe you won't find out till later

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