The Exchange (Michael Clifford Fanfic)

Chapter 1

‘Want some help, help myself..’

“Ugh..” I groan as I hear Polly by Nirvana playing. Nirvana was one of my favorite bands. I liked classic rock although, it was a little too young to be in the classic category. It’s been my alarm tone for awhile now. And honestly I was starting to dread the song.

I decided it was time to get out of bed. I was envious of my snoring roommate, I just wanted to say in bed. I guess now is the time to go to Australia. What an odd thought?

I’m already an hour away from my mom and dad and I was only able to see them once a month, so I don’t think I will miss them that much. I rubbed my eyes and finally looked at my phone. 7:40 am. My flight leaves in two hours.

You’ll be fine, I tell myself over and over again. 17 hours. You can do this. I hopped out of bed and decided to get ready and shower. I sometimes hated being Irish and Black. It was an awkward mix. Especially since my mother had a thick Irish accent. It haunted me with certain words. I did live in Ireland majority of my life. Since my dad was in the military we were forced to the states. Well time to get ready.

I stepped into the hot shower and spent almost 30 minutes in there. I really don’t want to get out. I’m going to be faced with reality again.

I stepped out into the cold air hearing my phone go off. I looked at my screen to see another email from the ‘Clifford Family’. The Clifford family? Hmmm. I’m interested to see who I’m going to be staying with for the next couple of months.

I put on lotion, brushed my teeth, and threw on some sweatpants and a t shirt. I was going to be on a flight for almost a day. I might as well get comfortable. I will have layovers although.

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I was finally on the plane and I was going to be greated with my new family in 17 hours.