alone // m.c.

►four

"Thank you for meeting with us, Ashton. You'll be hearing from us soon." said a voice inside of the back office at Dull Light Records.

Out of the back office walked a boy with curly hair messily swept on his head, sporting a ripped Misfits shirt and black skinny jeans. Michael guessed this was another guy applying for the job at the record shop.

"Michael Clifford?" asked a young man wearing all black clothing.

"Oh, yes, that's me." Michael stumbles on his words. The man motions inside the small office and Michael walks in, followed by the man.

"Hi there. I'm Zack, the boss." Zack outstretches his hand for a handshake.

"So this is just going to be a standard interview. Nothing to worry about."

Michael nods, and Zack asks the first question.

"Well, I would like this job because I really love music. I mean, the music sold in this store is all of my favorite music, from All Time Low to Ed Sheeran. Plus, the money would help me with my rent." Michael answers.

"Why should I hire you?"

"I'm really good with helping people out and I'll know what type of music to recommend to those who come in asking. I also have a relatively free schedule so I could work when you needed me to, and I could add extra shifts when needed."

After another 15 or 20 minutes, and another 5 or so questions, the interview is over.

"Thank you for coming in. You'll be hearing from is shortly." Zack says, walking Michael out of the small office. Michael looks up and sees the other guy who was applying looking at some records. Then he sees Zoe, talking to him.

Michael slowly walks over to Zoe and the guy, who's name he didn't know. He didn't even want to know his name.

"Zoe?" Michael asks, trying to seem surprised that she's here.

"Oh, Michael. Hey." Zoe smiles warmly.

There is a tense silence between them, clear that the guy with messy curls on his head was trying to flirt with her.

"This is Ashton." Zoe says, breaking the silence. Ashton nods and smiles, revealing dimples. Michael returns the gesture.

"So, Zoe, I better get going. Hopefully I'll see you soon." Ashton mumbles, walking out the door.

"You applied for the job?" Zoe asks, returning her attention to Michael.

"Oh, yeah. I hope I get it."

"Yeah, don't worry. Ashton's the only other guy who applied so you have a pretty good shot."

"That's good."

Zoe nods.

"So, Mrs. Worker Girl, can you recommend me to some good music, please?" Michael says mockingly.

Zoe giggles, and walks towards another set of records. "This here is a nice band called the White Arrows, although we have already had a conversation about them so I am sure you have already heard their music." Michael laughs and picks up the record.

Luke didn't have the one yet, he could always get it as a random surprise gift.

"I'll take it!" Michael answers, Zoe looking shocked.

Zoe rings up the record and Michael pays, still not ready to leave.

"When does you shift end?" Michael asks.

"Now, actually." Zoe answers, turning away to pick up her bag and jacket.

"Hey, Zack. I'm heading out, my shift is over and stuff. Bye." Zoe calls out to Zack. Zack mumbles something about 'Goodbye' or something.

Michael opens the door for Zoe, holding it open.

"Thank you, sir." Zoe giggles.

"So what will it take for you to go out on a date with me?" Michael asks.

Zoe stiffens. "I don't date."

"Just one date, please."

"Nope. I don't date. It's not just you, like Ashton asked me out and I said no. I just don't date."

"Fine, then come over as a friend. We can watch movies and eat pizza, or whatever you want to do."

"Alright, I guess I can agree to that. But it is not a date." Zoe says sternly. By now they had been walking for a while, Michael noticed he was getting closer to his apartment.

"Oh, this is my stop. Here's my number, just text me or something about me coming over and hanging out and stuff." Zoe mumbles, handing Michael a ripped piece of paper with some numbers scribbled on it.

He was about to say something but he noticed she was already gone. Michael couldn't wait to call her. He wanted to get to know Zoe, know things like why she didn't date and why music means a lot to her.

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Wow I suck at endings oh. This chapter is really sucky I had to write it on my phone because I'm at the beach and don't have a computer with me. This is so gross I'm so sorry.

But hey Ashton's here now and Michael saw Zoe again and they're going on a weird friend date thing maybe.

Okay thank you for reading please vote for this and comment and tell your friends to read.

Also if I have any readers that want to make me a cover that'd be cool because I'm shit at making covers so yeah but no one wants to make me a cover so who cares.

love caroline !!