Downtown Idea

16. Somethin Stupid

The show in New Castle wasn't as good as the one in Glasgow but it wasn't as bad as....literally everywhere else. After the show it was awkward between me and Reece. She thought that me and Michael were gonna do the do but I wasn't into that.

"Have fun." She said with a creepy wink when I left the venue with Michael. When we got back to the hotel Michael mentioned how he had his own room this time and how we wouldn't have to worry about anyone else being in there or coming in, which was nice, but he had serious misconceptions about our relationship.

Michael opened the door and let me walk in first. He followed and locked the door before taking his shoes off.

"So," he said walking up to me an putting his hands on my waist, "let's get to it then, yeah?" He asked kissing me. I sighed and pulled away from him.

"I know I said I would." I said watching him nod slowly.

"But?" He prompted. I sighed.

"I don't wanna get caught showing my boobs the same day I got caught smoking, is that bad?" I asked quickly. He shook his head and kissed my forehead.

"It's ok. I expected as much." He said sitting down on the bed. His words, which I'm sure weren't meant to be, were mildly hurtful. I frowned.

"What's that supposed to mean?" I asked more in a sad way than an angry way. He frowned at me and shrugged.

"It's ok. I just meant that I had a feeling you were going to back out." He reached out and grabbed my hands, "You're fine. I'm not mad or anything." He said softly. I shook my head.

"No. It's not ok. I'm not fine." I unbuttoned my shirt.

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I woke up alone. This wasn't a new thing for me, just an unfamiliar one. I sat up slowly and looked around the room. I heard the shower running which lead me to believe Michael was in the shower. I saw the curtains were closed and the lights were off. Honestly it was terribly awkward just sitting there alone in the dark. I was thoroughly contemplating my options for clothes when Michael emerged from the bathroom. He had a towel wrapped loosely around his waist and he smiled at me.

"Good morning." He said walking over to his suitcase. I waved a little causing him to raise his eyebrows, "Really?" He asked, "I don't even get a Hello from you?" He shook his head as he turned around to face me. I rolled my eyes as he sat down on the bed. He kissed my lips quickly and stretched his arms over his head.

"Sorry." I looked around the room.

"What's wrong?" He frowned. I shrugged.

"I just feel kinda shitty right now." I said.

"Not to rush you but we don't have much time before Mr. Crabs comes up to get you." He said right before he started brushing his teeth. I stood up and slowly made my way toward the door, "Oh, and Zoe?" He called. His voice was clearly muffled by the toothpaste.

"Yeah?" I asked looking through the doorway.

"I love you." And with that he went back to getting ready to go without another second glance to me. I honestly didn't know what to do about it. I stood there frozen, "Go on. We'll be late." He said nodding toward the door. I nodded and left to go into my room.

Once there I checked a clock. I didn't have time for a shower, which was a bummer, so I just changed into regular travel clothes and packed up my bag. I left my room and slid on my shoes as fast as I could. Michael came out of his room as I walked by.

"Hey." He said quietly as he slid his arm around my waist. I sighed as we got on the elevator, "so..." He started, "How are you?" He smiled looking down at me.