Let's Forget Everything (Michael Clifford)

Chapter 20

(Michael's POV)

I woke up and didn't know where I was. It took me a second until I felt Jessie's arm across my stomach and her leg wrapped around mine, then I knew.

I started smiling to myself. Oh my god, am I turning into one of those fucking idiots who smiles to themselves?

Note to self, blame Jessie for turning me into a fucking idiot.

Did last night actually happen? I remember getting a call from the nursing home...and Jessie kissing me...and kissing me again. But did she tell me she loved me? Did I tell her I loved her? Did I actually see her body...Or did I imagine it all?

I was contemplating what was reality and what was the made up scenario of us together that I've been playing in my mind for months, when Jessie's arm stirred.

In no time she had herself propped up, and was stretching her arm above her head.

I was convinced what happened last night was in fact real and not a dream when Jessie yawned and said, "Morning babe," in a sleepy voice.

She blushed after she said it, which just made my heart beat even faster.

I pulled her in for a hug and then leaned forward to kiss her softly, just wanting to feel her lips on mine.

I pulled away when she started laughing, "What?" I asked, laughing back even though I didn't know what she was laughing about.

"You were hugging Daniel the whole night."

I looked down and sure enough, my stuffed Lion Daniel was sitting in my lap.

"Oh my god I hate myself," I said, facepalming.

"I was totally third wheeling you and Daniel," she said, trying to be serious. "I should probably leave you two alone.." she smirked, starting to go for the edge of the bed.

"Mondayy," I whined, pulling her arm. I don't know why I still call her Monday, it's just a habit.

I succeeded in pulling Jessie back into my arms, where she tried to wiggle her way out. I would have been offended if she wasn't giggling.

I contemplated tickling her, but I knew that would just make her squirm more and I really just wanted to feel her arms wrapped around my neck.

"I'm sorry okay, I promise i'll start making Daniel sleep alone when you're over," I joked, kissing her cheek and making my way down to her neck.

She started laughing.

"Did you hear that Daniel? I think Michael likes me more than you," she laughed, picking up Daniel.

I've had Daniel ever since I was a kid, he was always there for me when my parents were gone and to this day I cuddle him every night.

I much rather cuddle Jessie.

I didn't take my lips off her skin and she finally dropped Daniel and slung her arms around my neck, hugging me close.

We just woke up and yet she still looks as beautiful as always.

I knew I had to look like a fucking mess. My hair was probably sticking up in every direction, I haven't shaved in a week, I didn't shower last night, and I didn't have a shirt on so I felt self conscious.

She had a great body and I was all pudge. Bradley was pretty fit, he had a gym membership.

Why did she even like me?

Just as I was questioning myself, she took her head off my shoulder and pressed her lips to mine. I always felt like she could read my thoughts because of moments like these.