Anxiety [Muke af]

Fifteen

"Morning.", Michael rubbed his eyes in a sleepy manner, and reached out for Luke. But, he wasn't there? Michael rushed up "Luke?" he walked to the bathroom door and knocked, but there was no answer. Now, he was really freaking out. He took on his denim jacket, and hurried out the door. What was he gonna tell Liz? That he lost her son?! 

"Oh, god. Oh, god. Oh, god," he muttered under his breath, he was almost in tears. But then he heard a splash, and quickly turned to the small lake that was beside the train wagon. And there he was! Just sitting there, throwing rocks in the water. 

"Oh, my god." he rubbed his hands over his face, and jogged over to Luke. He sat down beside him and looked at him. Luke didn't even acknowledge him "Hey, is everything okay?" and first then Luke looked at him. He had his knees tucked up to his chest, bloodshot eyes and tearstained cheeks "I'm sorry," he whispered. Michael was so confused, why was he saying sorry, why had he been crying? 

"Luke, what's-- what's going on?" he scooted closer to him "No, no. It's fine. I'm fine." Michael grabbed Luke's face gently to make him look at him "No, I can see you're not. And it's okay. Please, tell me what's going on?" Michael looked into the beautiful, sad blue eyes. There were no emotions showing at all. He just looked numb.

"I woke up in the middle of the night. I couldn't sleep, so I walked out here. You looked so peaceful, I didn't want to wake you."  he let out a sigh and stared at the lakes dark water again. 

"You should have woken me up. Why couldn't you sleep, love?" Luke shrugged and laid his head on Michael's shoulder. It sent shivers through Michael.

"I just... panicked." 

"Wanna talk about it?"

"No, not right now..."

"Okay." Michael wrapped his arms around the boy and Luke snuggled into his chest. Michael kissed the top of his head and squeezed him closer. 

-

"I want a piercing." Michael looked down in confusion "What?" Luke looked up at him "I-I want a piercing. Do-does it hurt?" Luke asked and played with Michael's earing. He shrugged "Erh, depends where you get one." he smiled and nuzzled his nose against Luke's cheek, making him giggle "Where do you want one?"

"A lip ring...it's not weird? is it?"

"Luke, you're looking at the guy with earings that wears eyeliner."

Luke giggled again "You don't think I'll look gross or something?" Michael shook his head "Nope. I think you're gonna look absolutely beautiful." Luke blushed and tried to hide in Michael's jacket "I think my mum is gonna kill me," he mumbled "Do you wanna go get one? I was thinking of getting an eyebrow piercing anyway." The blondes eyes widened "Really? I don't have any money with me."

"Don't worry about that. I'll pay for you."

Luke looked up at him again "No, you don't have to do that." Michael shook his head "I won't mind. Come on! We can go right now." Michael stood up and offered Luke a hand "O-okay. But, I'll pay you back!"

"If it means that much to you, Princess, then sure." He sent Luke a cheeky smile. Luke took Michaels hand and together they walked to the motorcycle. 

-

"I'm scared, Mikey," Luke whispered and squeezed Michael's arm closer, Michael kissed his temple "It's gonna be fine. I'll hold your hand. And I can go first, if you want?" he nodded "Okay. Do you want me to hold your hand?" Luke asked, softly. Michael smiled and said, "I would love that." Michael leaned in "Is this okay?" he whispered. And when Luke nodded he leaned in and connected their lips in a sweet kiss. Luke blushed a little since they where in public.