Downtown Idea

18. Somethin's Gotta Give

Michael storming into the bus and right at me was terrifying. I had stopped writing a few hours previously and was now on the couch with Ashton. Mike stood in front of me and tossed a magazine down at me. On it was a few pictures of me and Ashton when he was telling me about the paparazzi. We do look quite cuddly.

"Those came out great." Ashton said sarcastically. Michael was visibly angry. I'm sure I know why.

"What's wrong?" I asked. I was ready for him to be angry and talk about our relationship (that we don't have).

"You don't know why I'm upset?!" He asked. I sighed.

"I think we need to talk."

I felt back kicking Reece out of our room but I had to talk to Michael about our relationship. I watched her leave and I know what she thought was going on but it was farther than the truth.

Mike sat down and nodded for me to go ahead, "We aren't a thing. You know that, right?" He frowned.

"What?" I squeezed my eyes shut. I was afraid of this.

"We aren't dating, or an item, or even beginning to be a couple." He looked confused.

"Wait but we kissed-"

"I kiss a lot of people, Mike. I'm sorry if you thought I was your girlfriend but I have my eye on someone else." That wasn't a lie, it was just more recent than I let on.

"Zoe. This feels out of the blue. Did I do something? I'm sorry." I shook my head.

"No, Mike. I've felt this way from the beginning. I just didn't know how to tell you. And plus you kiss really well." He frowned.

"To be fair you warned me." I chuckled.

"I know. But I should've reminded you." He nodded again.

"This sucks." He said sadly.

"I know." He nodded one more time and got up to go back to his room.

"Goodnight Mike." He waved behind him and left. Now to take an emotional sleep.

Settling in I thought about texting Reece but before I could there was a soft knock on my door.

Getting up I opened it slowly. Being alone made my brain convince me that someone is trying to kill me. It was Michael.

"Ashton locked the room and he must be asleep bc he isn't answering." I sighed and let him in. He sat down on Reece's bed. I got back in mine and laid down. I needed sleep.

The morning after I crushed the hopes of Michael I found myself in a separate bed. We were both awake but neither of us were talking or moving. Thinking about what had transpired the night before made me hesitate to be the first to move. I eventually tried to go back to sleep but that ended almost as soon as it had started because Michael stood up. He went into my bathroom and started the shower. I sat up and opened my suitcase to find some clothes.

Once dressed I sat back down. I didn't know that Michael would want to do anything today. I'm sure he'll want to distance himself. Most guys do.

Michael came out of the bathroom and picked up his phone.

"Shit." He said getting up.

"What?" I asked watching him grab his shoes. He sighed and rubbed his face.

"Cal is freaking out because of something about Reese and Ashton and I don't know he's a drama queen sometimes." I tried to fight back my soul shattering sadness, "What are you doin?" He asked looking over at me. I stood up.