Figuring It Out

Chapter 17

Michael and I sit there for a while, watching Tv while he runs soothing circles on my back. I actually forgot just how nice that feels. Michael's chest rises and falls as he breathes in and out, and I feels really complete.

"So," Michael speaks up. "Lets get to know each other a little more."

I nod, and sit up.

"So, first question. What's your full name?"

"Brianna Nicole Payne. How about you?"

"Michael Gordon Clifford. Although I don't really like the whole Gordon part."

"Interesting. Birthday?"

"November 20, 1995. And yours would be?"

"July 8th 1994."

"Your older than me?"

"I guess so."

"Weird. So, Brianna. Siblings?"

"Yup. Obviously Liam, then I have two older sisters, Nicola and Ruth."

"Lucky. I grew up as an only child."

"That had to be really boring. Um, favorite movie?"

"I know this probably sounds really stupid, but Frozen, The Lion King, the Vow and Dear John."

"Not really. Mine are Forrest Gump and Pursuit of Happiness."

"I have actually never seen Forrest Gump."

"What???!!? That's like saying you haven't been to Panda Express!"

"Sorry I just never thought of watching it!"

"I'm changing that."

"Alrighty, what ever flats your boat. So next question.. Favorite color?"

"Definitely blue. You seem like a purple type of person."

"Way to mind read."

"Really? hahah I'm smart! So I have to ask this, favorite band?"

"Probably Mayday Parade or 5 Seconds of Summer."

At that I had to blush.

"You like our stuff?"

I sheepishly nod.

"That's actually pretty cute. I need to know, who's your favorite?"

"That's totally not fair! I know you all personally! Plus I still need to know your favorite band."

I pout.

"Dude it's All Time Low. But say you never met us, and was like, and massive fan. Who would you think is the hottest?"

I pause and think.

"Not Calum because he's too Asian." I joke. Michael laughs.

"I'll be sure to tell him your feed back."

"Probably you or Ash."

"But if Ash died, I would be your favorite?"

"Pretty much."

"I actually find that pretty sweet, although I'm not really sure why."

I feel a slight heat rise to my face, signaling that I was probably blushing.

"I have a good question for you."

Michael changes the subject.

"Yeah what's up?"

"What's your perfect date idea, not at all hinting towards me personally wanting to know, just like a friendly I think it'd be an interesting thing to find out type of way."

I laugh lightly and stop to think.

"Well, probably just a walk in the park, and playing at a playground a little bit, then ordering in and watching a movie."

Michael looks suprised.

"Oh wow."

"What?"

"Sorry it's just most girls usually want some extravagant night out, and like a super fancy dinner."

I nod, knowing what he said is true in most cases.

"I just don't like that. Because that means dressing up a little, and I'd rather be comfortable in converse instead of heels."

"That's actually a good way to feel."

"I'm not really high maintenance either. Chilling out is more my style."

Michael nods some more, and stands up looking at his phone.

"Well I gotta run, but I will definitely be seeing you soon."

I smile up at him.

"You have my number, yeah?"

He questions me.

"Yup, you saved your self in as Michael the Bomb fizzle."

He chuckles.

"That would be me!"

I laugh as his frame leaves the room.

That boy is such an idiot.