Love The Way You Lie - A Michael Clifford/ 5sos Fanfiction

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

That night I lay in bed thinking about Michael. That night had been amazing. We gazed at the stars and cuddled for god knows how long. I got cold in my thin sweater and shorts so he held me closer. We didn’t kiss or makeout. We didn’t have sex. There were no sexual remarks. We just held each other. We talked about life and love, heartbreak and happiness. I showed him a part of me that I had never shown anyone. I showed him the true me.

As I lay in bed that night I wanted to scream at myself for trusting someone again, especially him but I felt something. He isn’t what they say he is. After that night I see him differently. I see the real him, not the bad boy he hides behind. But in the back of my mind I still know I can’t trust him. I can’t trust anyone.

Over the next few weeks Michael and I became best friends. We hung out a lot by ourselves and with the boys. There was no kissing or anything of that sort, though I could tell it was a challenge for Michael. I liked it that way, for now. Just so we can get to know each other completely, considering our relationship began with sex. We did get really close to kissing many times during the past few weeks but we stopped it. I made it very clear that if we were going to do this, we would have to do it right.

I woke up to the sound of my alarm clock. 7:45. Time to get up for work. It’s a Saturday. I don’t work very often because I’m usually really busy with school and such but I work at a local coffee shop when they are short of people. Today is one of those days.

I rolled out of bed and hopped in the shower. When I was done I got out and put on a black t-shirt with the words “The Daily Roast” (The name of the coffee shop) scrawled across the chest. I slipped on some black yoga pants and did my hair and makeup. I grabbed my purse and headed downstairs. My mom was at work but my dad was up making coffee. He had the day off. Collin was still sleeping. I put a piece of bread in the toaster and added peanut butter when it was done. I brushed my teeth and headed out. It was a little chilly today but I would manage. I got into my light blue Mini Cooper and drove off down the street. I arrived at work and tied my green apron around my waist.

The day dragged on slowly. I got a text from Michael at around 1:45.

Heyy :) Me and a couple of friends are going laser-tagging later. You should come after work! You get off at 4pm right?

Hmm.. laser tag sounds fun. I’ve never met his friends before though. I guess now’s the time. I typed him a reply.

Sure ! Yeah I get off at four. I’ll have to go home and get ready first though. Do I meet you there?

No I’ll pick you up, k? 4:30 okay? He replied

Sure :) See you then :*

I resumed cleaning tables and making drinks for the rest of the afternoon. I was so excited when I looked at the clock to see it was 3:58. I put my apron in my little locker thing and punched out right at four. I said goodbye to my co-workers and practically ran out the door. I hopped in my car and drove straight home. I changed into some camo skinny jeans paired with a black sleeveless shirt with the words "Act like a lady, talk like a boss." written on the front in white. I checked the time, 4:25, I quickly threw my hair up into a high ponytail, slipped on some black converse shoes and waited for Michael to arrive.

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I heard his motorcycle before I saw it. I ran down the stairs and said bye to my parents and Collin. I ran into Michael’s arms for a tight hug.  

“Hi Mikey!” I said excitedly. He was wearing some dark wash jeans and his american flag shirt.

“Hey Payte.” He said smiling. He sat back on his motorcycle.