Hurt | Michael Clifford

Part Four

The Only Reason ( Page Four )

"DANIELLE!!! WAKE UP, WE HAVE A MEETING TO CATCH IN!!! IT WILL START IN LESS THAN 30 MINUTES!!!" Eve screamed in my house. Shit! What now?! The bedroom door flies open and I closed my eyes tightly. "DANIELLE! I KNOW YOU’RE AWAKE" She shouted pulling the covers out of my reach. I laid their, stomach flat on the bed. "DANIELLE!!" She shouted around the room. "Shut up. You’ll wake up Chloe" I groaned. "Guess what? Your child had already showered and ready for school" I sat up rubbing my eyes. "So, Get your lazy ass up! We’re getting late" She added and I nodded rubbing my forehead. I got up and went to the bathroom. I took a bath and wore a red plaid button down, black skinny jeans and black Vans. I blow-dried my hair and put it on a messy bun. I didn’t bother wearing makeup, because I didnt feel like too. I took out my black sling bag and put my things their. I slipped my Ray Bans on and I sighed, getting my camera and it’s bag. "DAN! We’re effin late!" Eve shouted from downstairs and I walked downstairs. "What took you so long?" She mumbled as Chloe gigled. I carried her around my arms and she smiled down at me. Her blonde hair reminds me of Michael. How I could touch his tousled hair. How I pulled on his hair. It comes back. I’ve been confirming that I moved on but… I know until now, I’m still not over him. "Good morning, mummy" She said and kissed my cheek. "Morning, honey" I mumbled and we went out of the house. I locked it and went to our car. 

"Hey! You! Do you know I love this girl?" Michael shouted making the people who passed by look at us strangely and some of them giggle or squeel. "Stop it, Michael!" I giggled, hidding my face in my hands. "Hey, Don’t hide your beautiful face" Michael mumbled taking my hands in his hands. He smiled and kissed my nose. "I love you" I mumbled and he smiled even wider. "I love you so much more than you can understand" He said and pecked me a kiss. 

"Harold, Sorry we’re late" Eve said to Harold, Our gay Editor In Chief. He was a complete giddy. He’s gay and he’s happy. I’m me and I’m unhappy. "It wasn’t new to me" He said in a sarcastic way. I gave the two of them the ‘look’ and Eve rolled her eyes. "Come on! 5 Seconds of Summer are waiting!" Harold added before walking off. "WHAT?!?!" I exclaimed. 

"Hi, I’m Michael" A deep voice said and I turned around. My eyes widenned. "Oh… Uhmm… Hi!.. Uhh" I mumbled, feeling my knees get weaker. He chuckled and offered a hand. "I’m Michael Clifford" He said even though I know who he was. "From 5 Seconds of Summer, I know" I said. I can feel my cheeks turned red. "I’m… I’m Danielle… Uhh… Yeah. Danielle Reacher" He smiled and we shook hands. "Beautiful. It perfectly suits you"I looked down. "Do you always hang out around here?" He asked and I nodded. "It has a perfect view. Best for photography" I mumbled and he smiled even wider. "Guess I can hang out here with you"

"Danielle! Are you ok? I’m going to call a medic" Eve exclaimed and I shook my head. "You’re over reacting" I mumbled. "You’re gonna meet Michael for the first time ever… Are you sure you’re ok?" She asked and I nodded "Come on" I was nervous. My fingers was playing at the hem of my shirt. Eve held the doorknob and looked at me. I nodded and she twisted it, opening the door. "DANI?!" I heard Ashton’s cheerful voice. I looked at them. Ashton, he was grinning as well with Luke and Calum. Michael was there. He sat there, completely out of his mind - I think. He looked at me, burning holes in my body. "So, This is where you work" Calum said and I nodded. Ashton was the first on to hug me. Next was Calum and Luke. "Well dont just sit there. Give her a hug" Luke said to Michael, patting his back. He sighed, standing up. He looked at me. The look I’ve missed. The look that made me head over heels. He walked infront of me and smiled before hugging me. "You- You’ve change" He mumbled as I hugged back. "Uhh… You hair… A different color I see" I mumbled. Shit. Awkward. "How are you?" He said, hugging me tighter. "I’ve been nice, I think… You?" I whispered. "I’ve been ok, I think" He said, stepping back. Calum was smiling widely, like someone told him something funny or something. We sat down. 4 of them on the large couch and the 3 of us; Eve, Harold and me, sat on each chairs. "So… To start this meeting, I guess… Me and Danielle were so sorry to keep you waiting… Someone is too busy sleeping hardcore" Eve said and I glared at her as they laughed. "I think we know who it is" Luke mumbled and I hid my face in my hands. "I’m too lazy for work" I mumbled. "So… Uh… First of all I’m Eve, Assistant Photographer and a serious best friend of Danielle" Eve said smiling. "I’m Danielle, the photographer" I said and fake smiled. Thank God, I’ve worn Ray Bans. "I’m Harold, The editor in chief. So… Today’s the first day of shoot. What theme do you want to do?" Harold asked. "I think we want it to be natural… The way we are… Simple" Calum said. "That’s great… That’s great… So… Uh… We should get started… Follow me to the stylist’s room" Harold stood up as well with them. Michael stopped and looked at me. "It’s been years, huh? Maybe we can talk… You know to catch up" He said and I looked at him. His green eyes made me lost again. "Uh… Sure… To catch up… Yeah" I mumbled and he smiled before walking out. "To catch up" Eve mumbled micmicking Michael’s voice. "Oh. Shut up" I said and slapped her arm lightly. We walked up to the stylist’s room and saw Harold pacing around. "Woah. What’s going on, honey?" Eve asked. "Latrell won’t be here. She got a surgery" Harold said and I looked around, seeing Luke sit on the chair with Penellope styling him. "Aha! Dani! I remembered you were good in makeup!" Harold exclaimed. "Oh. No, No! That was before" I said shaking my head. "Come on. You coward. Just for today" He said and pushed me towards the counter. "Fine, Just for today" I said and took the brush. "Uh… Ash… Come here, Please" I added and he smiled standing up. He sat down and I started. Styling his hair, he started talking. "So, How’s Chloe?" He asked and my eyes widenned. "She’s ok" I smiled. "You should talk to Michael" Ashton said and my eyes widenned. "I’ve talked to him" I said and he laughed. "No, You dweeb. About Chloe" I shook my head. That’s a very bad idea. Very bad. "But-" I cut him off. "No buts" I said. "I’m older than you" He yelled and I laughed.