I'll Be The Anchor - Michael Clifford

Sleep Well, Goodnight

Michael was the first back on the bus, shaking me awake from my nap. He said it was time to hit the showers, and afterwards we'd go somewhere. The next concert wasn't far so management had booked a small amusement park for three hours.

After everyone was showered up and dressed once again we headed for the park in the caravan of busses.

Michael sat next to me with his arm slung around my shoulders.

"I'm so stoked, I hope it isn't completely lame." Calum said.

Luke let free a large yawn, and I gave him a small smile. He must have been exhausted. Soon he'd be back at home for a few days to rest up.

Michael rubbed my arm gently up and down.

"Last show tomorrow." Ashton noted.

"It's gonna be sick..." Michael said, trying to keep positive.

"Californiaaaaaaa." Luke said, picking up some energy, "it's been so lovely here."

"It's okay." I murmured.

"You're just in a bad mood." Calum said, "Mikey too. Live it up, come on!"

Michael chuckled at Calum and his attempts to lighten the mood. We exited the bus when it parked outside of the amusement park. We were joined with hoards of other crew members and the One Direction boys. Everyone chatting loudly together, many crew members like myself enjoying the last night of tour.

"You ready for a bit of fun?" Michael asked.

"Yes." I said, looking up and smiling at him. Our hands locked together as we walked towards a small spinning ride.

Ashton loaded on first, followed by Michael and I. Calum and Luke finished out the five person ride. Michael continued to grasp my hand as we were whirled around on the ride. I couldn't help but giggle uncontrollably as Ashton made stupid faces and Michael laughed as well. Calum was screaming the lyrics to right round and Luke was hanging on for life.

I loved these boys. I loved them. Not just Michael but all of them. They were the first group I truly felt comfortable with.

The ride ended and we headed for a haunted house roller coaster. Once again I opted to sit by Michael. Calum got stuck with a random publicity rep because Ashton claimed Luke.

Michael whispered to me as the ride began climbing the hill.

"You make me so happy, now don't judge when I scream like a little girl."

I laughed a bit.

"Uh oh, Clifford can't hang?"

"Can't never could!" Calum yelled.

Everyone burst into laughter as the coaster descended the first hill and Michael screamed.

Once the ride finished and we unloaded we headed towards ride after ride after ride. We were completely exhausted when we loaded back on the bus. Michael climbing into his bunk and whining for me to join, Luke heading to bed, Ashton claiming the back room, and Calum joining him.

I cuddled up to Michael in the usual fashion. He cradled me in his arms.

"No talking about forgetting each other, got it?" He stuck his pinky out to me.

"Okay." I said.

"We're gonna enjoy this night." He said, smiling.

I leaned forward and placed a kiss on his lips. "I love you, Michael."

"I love you too." He said.

"What are we going to do?" I asked.

"I'm not sure but, remember what I said?" He asked.

"Yes." I said, but no later than the word came out of my mouth his lips were on mine.

His eyes were open for a while but he finally relaxed and closed them, putting me more at ease. I crawled on top of him, straddling his waist and kissing him deeper.

I began to feel lightheaded as he knotted his hands in my hair and pushed us closer. I wasn't sure if it was the lack of air or Michael that brought the dizziness on. Most likely a bit of both.

He pulled away his chest rising and falling as he caught his breath. I sat up a bit.

"I will visit you." I said, my rational side taking a vacation.

"Yes?" He asked.

"Yes." I said nodding, I didn't know if I was saying it to myself or him but I needed to assure myself I'd see him again. I was grasping to his shirt and looking into his eyes.

He pulled me down and kissed me hard on the lips.

"Just lay with me?" He asked.

I smiled and rolled off him to his side. We just laid, breathing evenly.

"I will see you again." He said.

"I love you." I responded.

With that we fell soundly asleep in each others arms for what might be the last time.

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