Not your Average Fairy Tale (Mikey Clifford)

Chapter 2

        Rachel had decided to go to the book store while I went to work so I drove in the car alone. The radio played quietly, a familiar song filling the car. I hummed along to the tune and turned it up. My phone buzzed in my pocket, causing me to jump. I waited until I got to work before looking to see who it was.

        My smile grew wide when I saw it was Mikey123. He sent me a long message on why he hadn't texted me in a few days. I told him that I was at work but I would text in a few hours when i got off. A working girl aye, I like a woman who can bring in the pizza. My smile got even larger at his last message.

        I walked into the mall, my eyes going blurry from the change in brightness. My mom wanted me to get a job at the local starbucks, but I refused. Too cliche for me. So instead I decided to get a job at Wet seal. I still think it's cliche, but it's better than starbucks. I got to the store and walked in.

        Amanda was already at one of the registers. My spot beside her was empty. The only downer to this job was Amanda. She was super prissy, perfect hair, perfect skin, and a model body. I hated her size 0 arse. She always thinks she's better than me because she is super pretty and has a boyfriend.

        She gave me a smile when i stepped behind the counter. I cursed her existence in my head. "I can help you over here." I said to a woman behind Amanda's costumer. She set all of her things on the counter for me to scan. "120.32$ is your total." She handed me her credit card and left after I handed it back.

        I stood behind the register for an hour before Katy showed up for her shift. Katy was short, probably 5', a bit chubby, and probably one of my favourite people ever. She was older than me, 23 years young. She gave me a large smile before shooing me off to help customers with finding things. She was always taking my spot at the register because she knew I despised Amanda.

        I had 3 new messages by the time i finished my shift and got into my car. Two from Rachel, and one from Mikey123. 

Rachel- I found a new book!

Rachel- I'm at your house btw, you left the door unlocked :P

Mikey123- If I don't reply later don't be offended. I have a show today so I will be busy most of the day. I'll talk to you when I can babe.

        My cheeks got hot, he called me babe. I smiled to myself, my heart beating fast. After a few minutes of being ridiculously girly, I started the car and made my way home. Knowing Rachel, she was probably on my laptop eating junk food and I wanted to join her ASAP.

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        Just as I thought, Rachel was pigging out and playing on my computer. She had one of her girly pop songs playing on Pandora. "How was work?" She asked without looking away from the screen. I shrugged and set my bag down. "Bad, I guess. After work was great though." She let out a small chuckle.        

        "Can you please change the song?" I asked while changing into shorts and a tank top. She nodded and changed the Chanel to our happy compromise. Since I was more of a rock kind of gal, and Rachel liked the band anyways, she changed it to 5sos. 

        One of their older songs played, Michael's voice calming my nerves. "Have you talked to that boy on kik today?" Rachel asked. I nodded, my smile returning from earlier. 

"He called me babe today. I think he likes me, I really like him." I opened my fanpage on instagram and replied to a few comments. "You know what I find weird about him? His name is Mikey and he's in a band." I looked away from my phone.

"Yeah, so. There are a lot of people in the world. Of course there is more than one Mikey in a band." 

"Well, what if he is THE Mikey. It's possible, you know."

"That's crazy. If he really was Michael he wouldn't just go around talking to random people." 

        Rachel and I went downstairs when we heard mom's car door shut. It was 3:15, same time she got home every day. "Can Rachel spend the night again?" I asked as soon as she walked in. She set down her purse and took her shoes off at the door. "Not tonight sweet heart. Your brother is coming home tonight. She can stay until 8:00 if she would like though."

"Wait, bubby is coming home tonight?" I quizzed. My brother decided to go into the military when her graduated because college was never his thing. I hadn't seen him since thanksgiving last year. Mom nodded. "Yeah, he will be home for a little over a week I think. Will you girls go set stuff out for dinner?"

        We did as asked and set out the things we needed for dinner. "I can't believe Alex is coming home." I said quietly, still in shock from the good news. Rachel let out a sigh, equally as shocked. Since Rachel only had her mom, she was more family here than anywhere else. Alex was as much her big brother has he was mine.

        My head snapped towards the door when I heard the door handle jiggle. Dad walked in first, Alex right behind him. "I'M HOME!" He yelled. I sprung up from my spot at the kitchen table, Rachel did the same. Alex opened his arms and closed them around us. "Someone miss me?" He teased, planting a small kiss on the top of my head. "I missed you so much." I cried into his chest, my tears soaking his black t-shirt.

"How've you been kid?" He asked Rachel. She chocked on her own tears whilst trying to reply. "I'll take that as good." All three of us laughed and broke the hug. Mom was crying as well and dad had left to change out of his work clothes.

        I sent Mikey123 a message, telling him what had just happened.

Mikey123- I'm an only child.

Me- Trust me, siblings are a pain. I was getting worried about him because he hadn't visited in so long.

Mikey123- Did you cry?:XD

Me- Of course I did, he's my big brother.

Mikey123- You're a cry baby. Jk, I think it's cute.

Me- I saw your message from way earlier.

Mikey123- And?...

Me- Why did you call me Babe?

Mikey123- Well, isn't it a normal thing to give nick names to things you love. Like a child names their stuffed toys because it makes it more real.

Me- You like me?

Mikey123- I thought I made that pretty clear when I stayed up until 3 in the morning for you. I don't just let people take up my sleepy time, you know.

        "Who you talking to and why are you blushing?" Alex questioned, his protective side coming out. I gave him a smile. "Just a boy, no big deal." Alex nodded and continued watching his show he began recording last time he was here.

Me- Well, I like you too.

Mikey123- Yay! Well I got to go. Talk to you soon babe. (;

I really hope you guys like it. Vote and or comment if you do. -Hails