Bubblegum || Muke

Chapter Sixteen || Watch Your Profanity

"Luke, I don't know what to wear," Michael sighs from the other line. Meanwhile, I'm trying to decide whether I should wear my navy blue button down or my white button down with the black leather jacket.

"You don't have to wear anything," I shrug, earning a gasp from Michael.

"Ugh, you're not helping! I'll just ask my mom or something. I'll see you when you get here!" Michael chirps and hangs up. I toss my phone onto my bed and pick up the navy shirt putting it on and buttoning it up. Fifteen minutes later, I text Michael to let him know that I'm on my way.

From: Michael✨
UGH I'M NOT FINISHED WAIT

I shrugged and put the phone in my pocket, walking out to the car. I can wait at his house if he needs me too. Maybe I'm just in a rush to see him.

I arrive at the Clifford household and knock on the door. His mom greets me.

"Hey, Luke! Michael is just upstairs putting on some mascara. I made some peppermint bark. Want any?" she asks, holding out a platter of minty chocolate.

"Uh, no thank you. I'm sure we'll get desert at the restaurant we're going to..." I trailed off, hoping not to hurt her feelings.

"Okay! I get it," she kindly smiled and walked into the kitchen to put it away. I awkwardly stood and waited for Michael to walk down his stairs.

"Mom! Seriously, Luke is gonna see me and think I look–" Michael stormed down his stairs in frustration but stopped when he saw me.

"Beautiful. I'm gonna see you and think you look beautiful. Because you do. Now, should we go?" I asked and he led the way out.

He was wearing a pair of jeans that hugged his hips perfectly. The curves were definitely noticeable and I about died. Anyways, with the jeans, he wore a really nice, peach, flowy top. The sides were cut and the front had cute ruffles. He also wore flats and all in all, he looked desirable.

"Calum made reservations at this restaurant– I have no idea what it's called– but it's supposed to be really nice. You look sexy, by the way," Michael pushed me against the car and attached our lips. "So handsome."

I simply smiled and opened the door for him. He climbed in the car and I rushed to the other side to get in as well.

• • •

"My my my, Ashton looks hot as fuck without his uniform on," Michael had wide eyes and was staring at the boy with curly hair.

"Hey..." I nudged him, one because he called Ashton hot and two because he cussed (not that there's a problem with that. It's actually hot. It's just weird he cussed). He mouthed a sorry to me.

"Mikey!" Calum cheered and ran over to Michael, giving him a hug. I felt my jealously kick in. Because of that, I wrapped my arm around Michael's waist and pulled him closer to me. I know Calum wouldn't try to go for Michael since he has Ashton, but just in case.

The four of us walked up to the lady at a marble desk. "Reservations under Hood," Calum confidently spoke which caught Michael's attention. He seemed to have this weird... connection towards the both of them. I don't know. But I was getting annoyed.

"Ah, okay. Right this way," she smiled and led us over to a table with four chairs. After setting down the menus, we flipped through them and started to talk.