Adopted By Michael Clifford

chapter 5

(Michaels house ^^)

*Rachel's POV*

I had gotten all my stuff packed and Michael was waiting for me at the door so he could help me take everything down to his car. I was still a little shocked that he wanted to adopt me, but happy none the less. Well this should be interesting. I have never done anything like this before. I never really thought that I would ever have to do anything like this. But I guess that's life. You live the unexpected when you least expect it. Wow. When did I become so poetic? I shook my head and snapped myself out of it. We made our way down the stairs and I saw Bec waiting to give me a hug with the family I knew would adopt her. I gave her the biggest hug I've ever given anyone and told her to stay in touch and that she has my number. After that Michael and I made our way to his car and we were on our way.

" This is exciting!" He practically squealed.

"I bet. So where do you live?" I asked curious as to know where I might be spending the rest of what's left of my childhood.

" Oh just a couple blocks away. Not far really. It's a smallish neighborhood so I think you'll like it. You don't really look the 'people type' to me. Which is great because I'm not either. That's why I chose this place." He explained.

I just nodded and looked out the window and watched building after building go by as we drove past them.

" Do you wanna listen to some music? I have every cd to every band you like." He said opening the dash and center console to show me hundreds of cd cases.

I immediately pickup the panic! Pretty odd album and popped it into the built in cd player. The first song started playing and I hummed along, I ended up thinking back to when my mom first surprised me with this album, it was my 13th birthday and I had been non stop dropping hits about this album and how I would love to have one ever since it came out and I always thought that they just didn't take my hints until it was time to open gifts at my party. They wanted me to save theirs for last so I did, but when I got to that one present from my mom I sat for a good 45 seconds before I looked at my mom and jumped on her while thanking her over and over while hysterically crying. From happiness though. I noticed I had managed to let a tear fall down my face at the memory so I swiftly wiped it away and then look at Michael. I see him just driving and smiling while listening and singing, well more like shouting, to I write sins not tragedies. Actually he isn't that bad. His voice has more of a raw texture-ey kind of vibe. I like it. I reach over and turn the volume down just enough for me not to shout to be heard.

" So, why me?" I asked hoping I didn't sound too blunt about it.

He leaned over and turned the radio down even more so that it was just barely a hum.

" I really enjoy your company. I live alone and decided that Im old enough to be a father and that's why I came today. I honestly couldn't wait. my mom suggested it but I went through with it because what's the worse that could happen? And plus I feel like you are perfect for a first child for me. We're gonna be best friends and my friends are really excited to meet you. Oh! Their girlfriends are too! They are actually at the house now. Don't tell them I told you ,but they are putting your room together. I made sure they chose a color that could be used for both dudes and dudets." He said.

I took a few seconds to comprehend what he just told me. And I couldn't help but to lightly laugh at the fact that he basically called me a dudet. I look back over at him to see that he has a ghost of a smile on his face.

" Well thank you for this, I didn't really know how long I was going to be in that God awful place. And don't worry I will still act surprised. Plus, you're not so bad yourself." I said with a chuckle.