Hurt | Michael Clifford

Part Five

"That is really nice" Eve said and I looked at it. It was a picture of Michael. I’ve put some effects on it and it made it look wonderful. "Yeah. That’s my work" I smiled widely at her and she rolled her eyes. We were at our office, the boys were in the playroom with Chloe. Yeah, Too old for the playroom. I looked at the picture once again, he was looking straight in the camera. He was smiling sweetly, the smile I missed the most. His smile was very cheerful. Chloe have that. They were really cheerful and loud. I looked at his eyes, the most beautiful eyes I’ve ever seen. “Why are you staring at Michael’s picture?” A voice spoke and I shut my laptop close, turning around. “What?” I asked Luke and he rolled his eyes. “You still love him, don’t you?” He asked. “What are you talking about, Hemmings?” I avoided his question. “Oh. Come on, Dani. Just answer me” Luke demanded and I rolled my eyes. “I really don’t know” I mumbled and he didn’t buy it. “Just tell me anything, Dani and I’ll tell you all about him” Luke copied how I roll my eyes and sat on the table infront of me. “Why are you so desperate about it?” He frowned. “I just want Chloe to know her father. I want her to grow up with a dad. And mostly… I want Michael to be happy. I swear I’ve never seen Michael laugh and smile like that since you two broke up. I’m really happy that Chloe made him smile” I looked down, sighing. “I don’t know, Luke. There’s a part of me saying I still love him but other part says the opposite thing. I’m still confused right now” I muttered and he sighed. “Let me tell you one thing, Dani. He’s been crying last night”

We were just sitting at my place having a movie night. This was my fourth date with Michael, and we had yet to kiss. Even though it was only our fourth date, I was starting to question if Michael was all that into you. The last movie was almost over and I knew Michael would be leaving soon. Once the movie did end, we just talked aimlessly for about half an hour before he decided to leave. “Well I should probably get going. Thanks for having me over, Dani.” Michael said as he stood up. I stood up as well, “Yeah I guess. Of course. When are we doing this again? It was fun!” He gave me a smile, “Maybe we can do it at my place next time. What are you doing Friday?” I have gotten lost in Michael’s eyes and totally zoned out. All I could do was think of his lips and how good they’d feel against yours. I have bitten down on my bottom lip when I suddenly came back to reality.“Dani? Are you alright?” he chuckled. “Oh uh yeah! Sorry just thinking. What did you say again?” I squeaked out, trying to hid my embarrassment. “Do you want to come over Friday?”He asked and I smiled,“Oh, sure! Of course.” “Great. I’ll call you and let you know what time. See you later.” As Michael finished his sentence he pulled me in for a short hug and then vanished through the door. I huffed out a sigh of frustration. I should have made the move first… I mean maybe he was too shy? A few minutes after he left, I heard a knock at the door. When I answered the door, I found Michael standing there. “Oh hey Mike. What’s up?” I asked, confused.“Uhh. I forgot something.” he mumbled. “Alright. You can go in and-” “No. It’s right here.” With that he quickly pressed his lips to mine. I smiled into the kiss and after a few seconds he pulled away. The smile stayed on my face and he simply turned around and made his way to his car.

"Come on, Mommy. Play with us" Chloe whined and I smiled giving in. I sat on the floor with them and Chloe placed a crown over my head. "You’re the queen and I’m the princess" Chloe mumbled and held up a king’s crown. "But who is the king?" Chloe asked and Luke and Calum smirked. "Michael loves to play it" Luke yelled. "No, I’m-" Chloe cut Michael off. "King Mikey" Chloe said, placing the crown over his head. "Such a great family" Calum said, laughing slightly and I threw a random ball on the floor at him. "The queen and king should kiss, right?" Luke grinned even wider. I rolled my eyes and Chloe nodded, out of the blue. "We can give it a try. Right, Mommy? I’m sure my daddy wouldn’t mind" Chloe said, smiling. My eyes widened. No, don’t do this to mommy, sweetie. “It’s just a try, Dani. It wouldn’t hurt anybody. Right, Michael?” Ashton grinned and I rolled my eyes, again. Don’t do this to me. Michael gave me an awkward smile and I looked away. “Come on, Mommy. Just a small kiss on the lips” Chloe whined. “Please?” The three boys whined with Chloe. “Please, Mommy?” Chloe pouted and I sighed. I leaned in forward and pressed a gentle kiss on his lips. “YAY” They all cheered and I sighed, heavily. “We should now play” Ashton yelled. 

"Penelope is awesome. You know. I really like it" I blurted out, playing ‘Penelope’ on the dvd. "No, You just love James McAvoy" Michael mocked and I rolled my eyes. "He’s perfect" I snickered and he pouted. I laughed and he pretended to cry. "Am I not too good for you?" He asked and I smiled. I kissed his nose and he smiled. "You’re perfect, Mike. Too perfect for me-" He cut me off. "No, no. You’re too good for me, Dani" I shook my head. "You’re so perfect I didn’t even know why you are with me until now" He said and I smiled. He crashed his lips on mine and I smiled. "I love you so much" Michael mumbled. "I love you too"

I went to the music room and sat on the piano seat. I placed my fingers on to the keys and played Auburn’s Perfect Two. “So, You still play?” A voice behind me spoke. I turned around and he smiled. Michael. “Of course, Even Chloe played it too” I mumbled. “So, you’ve teached her” He asked. “Isn’t that obvious?” I snickered and he laughed. He sat beside me on the piano seat and played 'Amazing Grace'. “So, you play?” I asked. “That was all the piece I knew” He said ang laughed. “Oh. No, Clifford. I know you, You can play this” I laughed and he grinned. “Just a little bit. You teached me some. Remember?” Yeah. I remembered. 

"The right hand stays right here, Michael. I’ve been telling you so many times" I laughed. "My mind will explode" Michael exclaimed and I laughed, kissing his cheek. "Can we take a break?" He asked and I smiled nodding. He turned to me and smiled. "We can watch Princess Diaries, If you want" He suggested. "Sure, if you make the popcorn" He nodded, "Alright, My lady"

"You’ve never got to answer me yesterday" He said and I looked at him. "What are you talking about?" I asked slash lied. He sighed and looked down before looking at me straight into the eyes. “Is Chloe mine?” He asked. I can’t answer him. I don’t know, there’s a lump in my throat. I didn’t even know why. Isn’t that obvious that she’s his child? “Yes” I looked down. “MOMMY” I heard Chloe called me and I got up, running towards the playroom. “What is it, sweetie?”I asked, bending down to her height. “Can I play X-Box with them?” She asked and I smiled. “Sure, Sweetie” I said and she smiled. She hugged me before running off towards Calum.

"Stop it, Mike!" I yelled and he laughed. I was mixing the frosting of the cupcakes and he kept dipping his finger in it. "Michael Clifford!" I growled and he smiled innocently at me. "I’m just tasting them" he said and I rolled my eyes. "Can you wait until the cupcakes are done?" I asked and he shook his head, dipping his finger on the frosting before putting it in his mouth. "I don’t think I can wait too long" He grinned and I rolled my eyes again, sighing. I placed the frosting out of his reach but he still done it. "Alright, Clifford. What do you want?"I asked him. "I just want the frosting" He whined. "You want the frosting, Huh?" I mumbled and smeared some frosting on my lips. He laughed. "Alright, I changed my mind" "You, dork" I pushed him away and he leaned over. He kissed me, more like taking the frosting out of sight. "Admit it, You just want to kiss me" Michael said and I slapped his chest. "I do not" I mumbled and he pouted. "Okay, maybe a little" "Alittle?" "Alright. Alright"

I entered the music room and heard sobs. I don’t know. I looked at Michael as his back face towards me. I can tell he’s crying. Does he care? I walked over to him and placed my hand over his shoulder. He startled a bit and held my hand. “I’m sorry” He mumbled. He continued to broke down and hugged me. His head rested on my stomach, his arms around my waist. “I’m so sorry for what I’ve done. I’m so stupid to walk out on her” He said and I closed my eyes. As much as I wanted to stay like this forever there’s a part of me that is still mad at him.“I’m just scared” He admitted and I let out a shaky breath. Tears started to build up in my eyes and I can’t control them. Why do I have to feel this way? “I’m so sorry. So sorry” Tears were streaming down my face. “Sssssh” I muttered. I don’t know. I’m lost for words. I didn’t even know this day would come. I held his head up and kissed him. I didn’t even know what have gotten into me. One moment I’m so mad at him and one moment I’m not? And to my surprise, he kissed back.