rags and riches ; muke (completed)

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Luke left after Michael was settled, needing to get ready for school.

He didn't really expect Michael to show up at school, due to the fight, but he was there. Luke did feel bad for Michael. His mother and her boyfriend beat him up, then he figures out he's also a stripper? How is he even keeping his grades up?

So, Luke went the the bank and got out $300 dollars then stuck it in Michael's backpack when he wasn't looking. He wanted to help out all he could. Plus his parents wouldn't notice the missing money, they have too much as it was.

After school, Luke went to Michael's house. he wanted to know everything about his situation. He regretted calling him a hobo, he shouldn't have judged him so quickly. He's probably one of the nicest people he's met. What 18 year old works 2 jobs and takes care of his younger siblings and daughter? Not a lot.

He knocked on the door, and someone eventually opened it. "Lukey!" Madison yelled, hugging his legs. "Hey, hun. Where's your daddy at?"  He asked, picking her up. "He workin'." She pouted, "Daddy supposed to be playin with me." Luke laughed sadly a little. "Anyone here? Are you alone?" He asked. "Mamaw's here but shes sleepy."

Drunk, she's drunk. Luke frowned. "Well, do you wanna come visit daddy?" He asked. She squealed and nodded, hugging Luke. "Daddy!" She screeched with joy. No wonder Michael loved her so much, Luke was growing fond of her too.

He wrote a note saying he was Madison's babysittet and he was taking her to see Michael, then signed his name. Then he walked to his car and buckled her in, praying to god he wouldn't get pulled over for not having her in a car seat.

He drove to the diner and looked for Michael. "Rose! Is Michael here?" He asked. She nodded. "Yeah, he's in the back on break right now. Hi baby." She said, waving at Madison and walking off.

Luke walked to the back, seeing the teen sitting the taking a puff off of a cigarette. "Daddy!" Madison yelled, squirming out of Luke's hold and running to Michael. He jumped and quickly put the cigarette out, hugging her. "What are you doing here?" He asked. "Lukey and me are visiting." She said, sitting on his lap.

"Why?" Michael asked, looking at Luke. "I have to talk to you." Luke said.