Chapter 12

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Michael has been home for the past week. All through the week we've been getting weird looks and glances from people in and out of school, it also didn't help that Michael wore skinny jeans 24/7, this didn't help the subtlety of the ankle bracelet.
I knew that being friends with Michael and the guys would make me an outcast to the rest of the school, but I didn't care, these guys were the most caring and funniest people I knew. I feel like I've known everyone for all my life but in reality it's only been about a month.

Michael knew about Ashton and I. He didn't really say anything and I can see he's trying his best to avoid the idea or the thought of it. Luke suggested that, on Saturday, we go to his for a movie/game play kinda day, he said it would be a stay over thing but it's a little short notice to tell the courts about the night change.

Saturday came earlier than expected. I went with Michael Saturday morning to his probation officer to talk through everything.
"Michael Clifford. You have been drug free?"
"Yes sir" he smiled. I was proud of Michael, knowing he can follow his probation will get him on their good sides.
"Can you confirm this miss Adams?"
"Yes, sir" I answered confidently, I knew he wasn't on pills or any form of drugs.
"Well done Michael!" He sounded happy at this statement.
"Your probation has been reduced to 1 month. Meaning you have 3 weeks left"
We signed the paperwork and left. I looked over to Michael and he was smiling ear to ear.
"3 weeks eh?" He said happily
"I know!!" I squealed.
Michael turned around to me and hugged me, picking me up and then putting me back down again. He was happy. Really happy. He put me back down. We looked at each other, trying to get our breaths back from screaming and jumping around. He looked down and tucked a bit of hair behind my ear. He started leaning towards me. I stopped him quickly, I've been cheated on before and I'm not prepared to give the same pain to someone else.
"Michael." I said stubbornly
"Sorry." He cried "fucking shit cock!" He screamed, he turned around to punch something next to him but got even madder when he realised there was nothing to hit. I stepped back quickly as I watched his anger take over him. Ashton was right at the party. He does like me.
I watched as Michael snapped back into reality. He looked over to me, he must have seen the fear in my eyes as he raced over to me. He hugged me gently, bending down to get to my 5foot 3 height.
"I'm sorry babe, sorry. Omg I'm sorry." I stood there, in shock. He has had his moments of anger but not this bad. I pushed him off me and walked to the car.
I got in and waited for him, he stumbled into the car slowly, a little after I got in. We drove to Luke's in complete silence. It wasn't awkward. It wasn't loving. It wasn't even hateful. It was just like we were in the car without the other.
When we got there I quickly made my way out of the car and into Luke's house, they were watching a movie so I didn't bother greeting anyone. It was about half an hour after I got in that Luke realised that Michael was not inside yet. I told him that he might need a little time. Luke insisted and went outside to check on him as I stayed in with the guys as they finished the movie.

Michaels Pov:
We sat in the car in silence. I scared her. The look of fear she had kept replaying over and over again in my head. I couldn't stop the pain that was stabbing me from the inside. I scared her. My own best friend that I love and care for.

Luke came outside and sat in the drivers seat of the car. He knew I was hurting so he didn't say anything till I spoke. It didn't take long but it felt like years.
"I scared her Luke." I said, holding back my tears
"You probably didn't scare her as much as you think Michael, you kn-"
"You didn't see the look in her eyes when I turned around!" I was shouting, I wasn't sure why but I was. Pain and sorrow took over me. All I wanted to do was kiss her and make her feel safe. But I can't. She's with Ashton. My best friend.
"I love her dude, I fucking love her." Tears were starting to fall slowly. I did love her, more than anything and what pains me is that I can't call her mine. And I'll probably never will.
"I know mate. So does Ashton and we are all as confused as you are. He knew you loved her." Luke started. He was right. They all knew how much she meant to me and he goes and asks her out?

"Blur! Blur! What the fuck blur what's going on!" Luke shouts towards her, snapping me out of my thoughts as she walks out the house and smashes her phone on the floor beneath her. She was in full outburst of tears and shaking with anger. She starts to run home when I get out the car and run after her. Damn she's a fast runner.
I catch up to her quickly. I call her her over and over but she doesn't stop. I grab her by the waist to get her to stop and calm down.
"Blur! Blur! Look at me!" I shout. Her eyes were red and puffy from her crying. She was out of breath from running such distance in so little time. Her hands were slightly cut due to her repetitively smashing her phone against the floor. Her faded blue hair draped over her face messily but with all this, she still was perfect.
She hugs me tightly. This wasn't a 'I'm really happy' hug. This was a hug out of desperation and fear. I could feel her small, fragile body shake lightly.
"Blur, babe, tell me what happened and who the fuck I need to kill!"

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