Downfall (1D/5SOS Fanfiction)

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Maybe Michael wasn't who he seemed to be, or so I had hoped.

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Harry and I entered the dimly-lit garage where the sound of heavy guitar playing and the pounding of drums echoed through the walls. We sat on a worn-down sofa while Ashton, Luke, Calum, and Michael were positioned with their instruments on the opposite side.

Michael kept his eyes glued on me whilst tuning his guitar. I fidgeted in my seat. He made me uncomfortable.

"Just sit tight while we play some songs." Ashton flashed his million-dollar smile and counted into his mic.

"2,3,4!"

"Just a kid, it's all the same. Growing up, it doesn't change.

Who are they? To try and put us down?" Luke sang effortlessly.

Luke seemed so shy earlier and now, all traces of his timidness was gone.

The music filled the room and I smiled.

They were actually really really good.

"So save me from who I'm supposed to be!

So tell me, tell me, tell me what you want from me.

I don't wanna be another social casualty!"

Michael belted out his lyrics and concentrated on his guitar. It was obvious that being in this band with his best friends was important to him and that the drug dealing thing was just a side thing. Did the other boys even know about that?

Soon, the song ended and Harry and I stood up and clapped.

"You guys rock! I can't believe you're not famous yet." Harry joked.

The boys made their way to us, collapsing on the couch and pulling up chairs to create a circle. Michael sat across from me and I could feel his piercing eyes checking me out.

"Were we really good?" Calum wiped his sweaty brow and beamed.

"Yeah, you're amazing. You guys have that punk rock look." Harry fist bumped Calum. They looked really giddy about his comment.

These guys seem pretty cool. Maybe I should give Michael another chance and get to know him better before I decide to completely avoid him.

"We put our hearts and souls into this band thing." Luke chirped and made eye contact with me for the first time.

For once, I'm going to try not to be awkward and at least attempt to make friends and be social. I literally have no friends except Louis and Harry. Harry counts as a friend, right?

"So, do you guys all go to my school? You all look really familiar..." I spoke up.

"Well, I've graduated already. Only Calum and Luke do. Michael dropped out. Last year, was it?" Ashton explained. That made a lot of sense, considering Michael had the time to sneak around random alleys at night.

"Yeah, school's not my thing." Michael mumbled, eyeing me.

Can he stop staring at me, please? I would die to know what's going on through his brain right now.

"Are ya'll up for pizza? I'll order some now if you want." Calum scrolled though the contacts on his phone.

"YES!" We all screamed, causing Calum to jump and drop his phone. We clutched our sides, laughing, as Ashton did his cute giggle thing. Michael had this big grin on his face and he looked genuinely happy to be with his mates.