fanboy ↦ michael clifford {au}

nine: fine

CHAPTER NINE:

| michael’s pov |

“I’m really sorry; I didn’t mean to. I’m such an idiot, I bet you think I’m disgusting right now,” Belle spoke, frantically. She continued on insulting herself, making me laugh a little.

My hoodie was taken from my hands by Belle. “It’s… it’s fine,” I reassured her, trying to take it back. 

She moved away, not allowing me to get it from her. “No, no. I just literally drooled on your hoodie! How is that ‘fine’?” 

It was a little surprising, but she was just human. I mean, everyone… drools. It was adorable how she reacted though; she pried the clothing away from me from embarrassment.

Her cheeks were flushed red, as her lips formed a pout. “I’m sorry, Michael. I’ll… I’ll buy you a new one!” She offered, as we entered her hotel. The way my name rolled off her tongue made 'butterflies explode in my stomach', in the words of one text post I read before.

I didn't answer and found myself looking outside. There were only a few fans, who were occupied with August, the band’s drummer, who was running a hand through her hair, like always.

Ashton stood beside her, his arm around her waist, raising my suspicion. But they couldn’t be together. August had a girlfriend.

I snapped out of my thoughts by Belle’s expression. She had the biggest frown on and her brown eyes were staring at me. 

I stared back at her, not knowing what else to do. I didn’t know what to say, should I ask her why she was looking at me like that? Or should I just keep it cool and say nothing at all?

Her head tilted, and her eyes narrowed.

I tilted my head, too, and raised my eyebrow. What in the world are we doing?

She giggled for a bit before holding my hoodie close to her. “I’ll wash it; hopefully, I’ll be able to return it to you.”

I nodded, smiling back at her, finding no reason to refuse. She could even keep it, if she wanted to. I wouldn’t even mind one bit. 

Because maybe, that way, she’d remember me.

Even if it was just as ‘the boy she drooled on’.

Even if it was just a small memory of me.

As long as it meant something to her, I’d be okay.

As long as I meant something to her, I’d be fine.

Author's Note: so to clear it all up since some people are confused, august is a girl. august is bisexual.