Secrets ➸ Misaac

3.2

What Michael and Isaac buy later in the story up above / on the side, which is very adorable okay? okay :-)

Okay so the next few chapters might just be fluff because I need to lead up to New Years and shit and New Years is gonna be long and fluffy!

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Isaac was anxious the whole ride to the mall; Michael was driving him and said he could get anything he wanted and that it didn't matter if it was girly.

This is another reason why he loves Michael so much, he supports him if he likes make up or the color pink and flower crowns (aka the ones Mike got him for Christmas).

But ever since Ashton found out about them, he's been anxious all the time. So he's been hanging out with Luke a bit more than he usually would just in case Michael or Ashton accidentally slipped a word or two.

He liked hanging out with Luke though, Luke and him went to the park sometimes just so their mom's wouldn't nag them.

Luke would talk about funny experiences on the tour bus, and telling him what to expect once He himself tags along for a while on tour.

Which they somehow got Paula to agree to.

He's also been getting a lot of nice comments by some of the people who're fans of the band.

He's been posting a bit more on Instagram, telling everyone he's doing okay. But sometimes he still slipped into his sad state at night, and the day after Christmas he relapsed.

Michael had found him in the bathroom crying around four in the morning, and it broke his heart to see Isaac in that situation.

He had to work on getting Isaac to be more open with him with those kind of things, but he doesn't want to force it too much.

"Okay, we're here," Michael announced, stopping the car and leaning over the seat to kiss Isaac's cheekbone. The younger boy giggled quietly as he flushed a light pink. Michael stole a quick kiss on the lips before laughing and getting out of the car, closing the door, and opening the door for Isaac.

Isaac was now a bright pink as he undid his seatbelt and got out, mumbling a quiet 'thank you' when Michael closed and locked the car.

Both boys walked to the entrance of the mall, Michael had to wear a trucker hat and sunglasses to at least somewhat hide himself from being noticed.

He wore a long sleeved black sweater, blue jeans, and dark blue denim jacket. So his tattoo's were covered up and for the hair, well he couldn't really hide that.

"Which store first?"

- - - - Time Skip - - - -

Isaac tried on the last outfit from his pile; he ended up first going to Bath and Body Works for a few make up stuff and a bath bomb (he wanted to try it out because it seems cool), Hot Topic for a Batman bag, and a whole bunch of other stores.

He looked in the mirror, looking over the outfit. He was wearing black tights under a purple skater skirt, a mint green fuzzy sweater and black and white Uggs.

He loved it, he absolutely loved it. He would've never known a few months ago that he'd be wearing a skirt and feel so comfortable in it.

He fixed his hair a bit, adjusting his necklace and called Michael over from outside the changing room.

He let the boy in his "changing stall" and when Michael saw him in the outfit he couldn't believe how pretty and innocent the boy looked.

"Babe you look beautiful," He whispered, caressing the boy's red now cheek. "You always are though." He bit his lip, giving the boy a long but sweet and gentle kiss that made butterflies in his tummy.

Isaac loved these kind of kisses, it made him feel happy and safe, it made him forget he was hurting when they had an argument or when he was just in his depressed state.

They had a small argument after Ashton found out, Michael said that it's good that they're gradually starting to tell people -- or have people find out than keeping it a secret all the time.

Isaac however felt scared and he kept saying he wasn't ready and that it was all going too fast, he needed time and he didn't want everyone to hate him. Though, he didn't say that. He just said he didn't want people knowing yet.

Thats why he ended up relapsing that night, Michael had started getting a bit frustrated and snapped at the boy a bit, it made Isaac feel bad and he kept apologizing after Michael found him with fresh cuts on his arms.

So they started counting, he's three days clean now and Michael's being more careful on what he says with the boy.

They pulled away, clearing their throats and giggling as Isaac changed back into his normal clothes and picked out the clothes he liked on himself that he had tried on.

Then they both walked out. Michael still had some other bags of some clothes and make up Isaac got before, and held a a couple shirts for him as they both walked to the check out centre.

Michael was paying for everything, he sort of liked spoiling Isaac a bit. Though Isaac kept saying he would pay, but this was his treat to Isaac and he payed for everything the boy wanted.

Once they left the store, Michael went to the food cart and got them both one soft pretzel with the melted cheese sauce and sat at a little table.

Michael split it in half so they both had sort of the same amount and ate.

So far no one's noticed Michael so that was good, so they were able to show a little PDA without people crowding them.

Not too much PDA though, just holding hands and sharing small kisses.

"So where are you kicking off the Sounds Live Feels Live tour?" Isaac asked, taking a bite of his half of the pretzel.

"Japan, I'm pretty sure, god Japan is awesome I can't wait for you to see. You have a passport right?" Isaac nodded, as if confirming he did.

Michael nodded a bit also, taking a bit before swallowing the food in his mouth before speaking again.

"You'll love it, maybe not the jet lag but you learn to deal with it." Michael joked, making them both laugh a bit as they were just about finished their pretzel(s).

"Why are you taking me with you for a bit again?" Isaac asked after a minute of silence, tilting his head a bit.

"Because if I can't go eight days with you twenty minutes away in a hospital, I don't think I can last until October without you." Michael admitted shyly, speaking in a lower and soft tone.

"But, I'm making sure you're able to come to our last concert of the tour, October 5th, okay?" Michael beamed suddenly, Isaac laughed and nodded.

"I'm always free Mike, I have nothing going on and I think you already know that."

"I love you, you know that?" Michael smiled, taking his hand from across the table and rubbing over the boys knuckles with his thumb.

"Yeah, I do.... and I love you too."