Musically Problematic

Chapter 25: Time

I nod slowly but lean in at the same time. I connect our lips, not really expecting her to kiss back but she does.

Michael's POV:

"This doesn't change anything, Michael. I'm not going to take you back just like that. I've been through a lot, I want you to stand by me and help me but I don't think I have the strength to love anyone unconditionally like you want me to."

"I don't want it to be unconditional...I just want you to let me help you. Please."

"Stop being so adorable or I'll have to take you back."

"Sounds good to me..."

"Michael, shut up."

"Just shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up. Shut Up and kiss me!" 🎵

"Michael. No."

"I'm sorry."

"Don't apologise, just stop trying to flirt with me."

"It's so hard though. Can't you just take me back?"

"Your chances of that are getting slimmer, every time you speak."

I nod and she smiles at me. I stand up and her hand slips from mine.

"I should go...call me. Or don't...that's probably easier."

"Mike...you're being melodramatic. I still Lo...care about you. But you broke my heart as did my dad. I'm not sure if I should keep trying to love people that hurt me...it just hurts me more."

"I understand that, but I only broke up with you because I thought it would keep you safe. But I was wrong, I'll give you time to think. I love you..."

"Michael."

"Yeah?"

"Thank you."

"It's alright, babe."

She laughs quietly and I laugh with her. She's so perfect and even kinda hot.

"Hey Mike..."

"Yeah?"

"I love you too...but I do need the time to get over it...thank you."

I nod and turn to leave the room slowly. If she wants space then that's what she'll get.

"When you're ready to talk...call me."

"I will Michael."

I push the door open and walk back to the boys and Maddy. As I get back they are all laughing and joking together.

"Hey guys...I think I'm just gonna head home. See ya."

I walk home and lay on my bed just staring at the ceiling thinking about Sophie. My eyelids grow heavy and I fall asleep.

A month later...

Sophie's POV:

I left the hospital two weeks ago but I've been getting home schooled. I don't live with my family anymore though. I'm staying with a foster mum, but this isn't my permanent foster family yet, they are still looking for a more permanent place for me. I have heard them talking about sending me out of the country but this is hopefully still up for discussion. I haven't seen Mike or any of the boys since that day at the hospital when I asked for space. My phone has been taken off me. I don't get to see my siblings or parents, but more importantly mum. I don't know where they sent dad, but I hope it's a locked cell away from everyone. I never want my siblings to experience what I did.

"Sophie, you have a visitor. Dinner will be ready in half an hour though, so be quick."

"Thank you."

No one has came to see me or been allowed to, so I just hope it's my mum. I walk to the door and see Michael standing there, I can feel the biggest smile creep onto my face and I run into his arms. He catches me and swings me around, kissing my head.

"Hey baby! You must be excited because that's the first time I've ever seen you run..."

"Michael, I've missed you so much! When I asked for time, I didn't mean this much."

"How have you been? You have no idea how boring school has gotten since you left."

"I've been really bored here...I miss you guys and that horrible old school so much. Catch me up on everything that's happening there, all the goss!"

"Luke and Penny broke up...Kate and Ashton broke up because some other girl has been hitting on him. Calum has two girls fighting over him, but he has a crush on someone else who isn't interested in guys at all. So things are kinda hectic, I need you back."

"I wish I could Mike...but they are talking about sending me out of the country. As much as I've always wanted to travel, this isn't what I meant."

"So you might be leaving? Will I be able to contact you?"

"Yeah, I hope we can still talk. It's gonna be so hard to start again. My parents should just adopt you."

"If they did that, we'd practically be siblings and we wouldn't be able to date. And I still love you Mike."

"I love you too Sophie."

His hands softly position themselves on my cheeks, softly pulling my face to his. Our lips connect and the butterflies in my stomach explode like fireworks. My arms snake around his neck, letting my fingers play with his soft brown hair. His hands move from my cheeks to my waist, encouraging me to jump and wrap my legs around his waist. Our kiss breaks and he kisses down my neck, being careful not to leave marks though.

"I have missed this baby, so much. I need you Baby girl."

"I need you too Mike, but we can't. I'm already under house arrest, if they found out I was doing this sort of thing. I'd be in so much more trouble."

"I know..."

I loosen my legs and he lowers me to the ground, pecking my lips once more.

"If I leave, you have to know that I love you."

"I do...I love you too."

"Sophie! Dinner time!"

"Michael...you will come back right?"

"Of course. Have a good night."

"I'll try...you too!"

"Now that I've seen you I'll be fine."

I watch as Michael walks away, I slowly go inside and have my dinner before spending my night dreaming about Mike.