Even More Reasons - m.c

Chapter 15


"Well I thought I was okay but maybe I'm not."


Shay's P.O.V

Losing Michael was very tough on me because I didn't just lose the love of my life but I also lost my best friend. I didn't have my person anymore. He was the one I'd call after a good or a bad day, he was the one I could text my random thoughts to, he was my other piece.

But now it was just Shay.

To be honest, I know that I hadn't been dealing with all of the emotions.

I was suppressing them, I was focusing on work, I was pretending I was okay, I was acting as if I hadn't just had my heart broken.

I was in pain but I sure as hell wasn't showing it.

It was easier to me to avoid it.

When Michael texted me about having to put out a statement, I wasn't surprised.

I knew how these Hollywood relationships go, eventually the press must know otherwise rumors can get out of hand. Since we typically see each other every couple of weeks, nothing seemed suspicious yet between us but it would soon once people realize we haven't seen each other nor interacted over social media in awhile.

I woke up the morning after he posted it, since I was asleep when he did, & I could tell as soon as I looked at my phone that it was out just from the amount of texts I had from mutual friends of ours. I didn't reply to any of them because it wasn't their business right now.

But I did want to read it.

I had to.

I just wanted to let the 5sosfam know that Shay & I have ended our relationship. It was a mutual decision based off of differing work schedules & the usual life challenges.. We both just want each other to be happy & for now, I think that's best apart. I ask that you leave Shay alone - please don't send any hate because she doesn't deserve it at all. She will always be a special person in my life & I have nothing but kind words to describe her. I want to thank every single one of you that supported us throughout the relationship & would appreciate some time of peace. We have some cool stuff coming up for y'all so stay with us fam, we love you.

Love Mikey

So that was it. The end of our relationship.

Since it was on twitter, it was no surprise that I was inclined to read people's reactions...which came in a range.

Bet he's relieved to be free from Shay!

Michael! I'm willing & ready!

You had Michael from 5sos & you let him go? Idiot.

I'd never break his heart like Shay did. How could you let Michael go?

But I LOVED them together :( #crying

I still believe in my heart they'll be forever

OMG he deleted their pictures of off his insta :( saddest day ever

So some hated it, some loved it.

To be honest, more people seemed upset about us breaking up. There were even a few hashtags going around like #michaelandshayforever #weloveyoushay #weloveyoumikey

I also read some twitter fights where the shippers were trying to defend us against a fan who may not have been my biggest fan.

But then it set in that that was really it. The news was out.