Stationed! (A Michael Clifford fanfic)

Chapter One

It was very early on a Monday morning. The boys of 5 Seconds of Summer didn't do early mornings, but as was the instruction of lead guitarist Michael, they were on their way to the studio at 9 am. Or at least three of them were. Calum, Ashton and Luke had woken up to no sign of Michael. They assumed that he had gotten up early and must already be at the studio. 

Unfortunately when they reached the studio half an hour later there was still no sign of Michael. Luke had tried to call him a few times, each time he did not answer so Luke left messages. Another hour had flown by and there was still of him.

'Where the hell is he?' Ashton shouted angrily.

'Calm down Ash, I'm sure wherever he is it's important. Although I am getting a little worried.' Calum said, trying to reassure himself.

Suddenly there was a very loud bang at the entrance to the studio. All three guys frantically ran to the entrance to see what had made the noise. It was Michael, somehow he had managed to lose control of his car and had driven into the bins down the side of the studio. Luckily he hadn't been going very fast, so the car and Michael were still in one piece when he had eventually stopped. Calum ran over to help Michael out.

'Mike, where the hell have you been? We got up this morning and you weren't there so we assumed you were here, at the studio.' Calum explained

'I had something to sort out' Michael slurred, looking miserable as they all walked into the studio.

He had been drinking.

'Michael! What the hell!? You've been drinking and you were driving! No wonder you crashed! Let's just hope you weren't caught on your way over, or worse killed anyone!' Luke yelled.

Ashton just stood watching Michael throughout all the interrogation. This was so out of character. He had no need to drive. It was cheaper and easier to use public transport. He would never endanger himself, or anyone else for that matter, so stupidly. He looked a little closer at Michael's face and realised he looked a little tear-stained.

'Come on guys, back off a little. He's here now let's just do what we have to do, we've wasted enough time and money waiting around this morning' Ashton said.

'Yeah we've lost valuable studio time, because you decided to get intoxicated' said an infuriated Luke.

'Shut up and leave me alone, Luke!' Michael yelled back.

'No I won't, this was your idea in the first place no one else's' Luke shouted.

All of a sudden Michael just lunged for Luke, something he would never dream of doing if he was sober. Luckily he missed and Ashton grabbed Luke before he could retaliate and do something he would most definitely regret. Calum, Luke and Ashton just stood gobsmacked, as Michael suddenly realised what he had just done.

'Luke, I'm so sorry. I don't know what came over me' Michael Stuttered

Luke just turned and walked off out of the studio. Calum followed to make sure he was alright.

'I think you should stay here and sober up and then come and find us back at the house' Ashton suggested. He gave Michael a reassuring look before following the other two.