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MJ p.o.v
"Mom please don't make me go I beg you" I said over-dramatically.
"Baby, stop being so dramatic and go with your brother on the ski trip. You know I can't afford to take you guys anywhere, I want you guys to have beautiful memories. I want your brother to be happy and I want you to have some fun as well" my mom said running her hands through my hair.
"But—" I began.
"Nope. You're going and that's final. You'll thank me later" my mom said.
"Now go pack your bags, and let Andreé know you're going so he can go as well" She said.
I sent him a quick text telling him that I was going to the stupiddddd trip. Stuck babysitting
After about an hour he came to pick us up and we went to Bailey's house.
"SO GLAD YOU COULD COME!" Becca yelled happily hugging Andreé as soon as he got out of the car.
"Erhmm" he coughs awkwardly.
She let go smirking at me while going back to her friends, Bailey smiling triumphantly.
Andreé came and open the car door for me.
"Must you do this every time?" I asked rolling my eyes playfully.
" Chivalry is not dead" he said winking at me.
"Yeah yeah" I said as grabbing my bag along with Jake's bag.
"Let me get that for you princess" Dreé said swiftly grabbing the bags in my hands and putting an arm around me.
"I'll let you carry them not because I'm a girl but because I'm too lazy to carry them myself" I said pointing at my shirt that was sporting a 100% FEMINIST
Slogan.
"Yes ma'am" he said with playful eyes.
"And get your arm off me you're being too clingy it makes you look desperate" I said playfully smirking.
"Only for you princess" he said kissing my cheek.
"Is Ned coming?" I asked Dreé.
"Yeah he is Peter invited him" he said.
"At least he is not a complete dick" I whispered and I felt an intense pair of eyes on me. As I lifted my head I noticed Parker looking at me intensely.
I quickly looked away.
"Okay I think everyone is here. Let's get on the car, the helicopters are waiting for us" Bailey said happily clinging to Parker like a leech.
"Helicopter!? Damn this girl is rich" Dreé whisper in my ear.
"I thought her mansion made it pretty clear" I stated.
"White people privilege man" Dreé said.
"Damn Right" I said pulling Jake in front of me so he wouldn't stay behind.
After about 20 minutes of driving we saw 6 helicopters waiting for us.
"Okay so the kids will go with professional staff to ensure their safety. And all of you 'grown up', come with me. A staff member yelled.
"Can I be considered a kid!?" I whispered desperately under my breath. You see, I hate heights, and by hate, I mean loathe it with a passion.
"Okay kids enjoy the ride. The view is amazing, a once in a lifetime experience"the captain said. Four people were allowed on each helicopter.
Bailey purposely paired us(Andreé and me) with Peter and her.
I could hear Becca arguing with Bailey obviously because she wanted to sit with Andreé. But no way in hell am I gonna let go of Andreé, my anxiety is over the roof right now.
"Bailey come on. You promised" Becca argued.
"I know but don't worry, you're way prettier than Michelle, and you have 3 days to make him drool over you" she winked and Becca confidently smirked eying Andreé like a piece of meat.
"Okay guys you know your groups let's get going" Bailey yelled and all her friends scattered.
"You guys can come with us since it's your first time" Bailey said pulling Peter. He helped her up the helicopter since she was super short. He lifted her off the ground with ease, which surprised me. Since when is Peter strong. what The hell? He can barely carry his own bones.
Even though I didn't need the help, Andreé grabbed my hand as I was lifting myself into the helicopter.
"Thanks Dreé" I said grabbing his hand and he softly and gently pulled me up.
"I got you princess" he said smiling at me.
I rolled my eyes and sat next to him.
"My friend Becca has a little crush on you Andreé, and since she is too shy to ask herself, do you have girlfriend?" Bailey asked once we were really high in the air.
"No I don't, but I'm also not looking for one if that's what you want to know" Andreé said smiling.
"Michelle you look sick, are you afraid of heights?" Bailey asked enjoying my current state of suffering.
"I'm not particularly found of heights" I managed to say.
"Oh I'm so sorry. I didn't know. Well try not to look down we are about 8,000 feet off the ground" She said innocently.
"Oh wow, that's great" I said looking at Andreé.
"You're not helping Bailey" Peter whispered glaring at her sternly.
"Oops sorry" she said snuggling deep into Peter's arm.
"So I applied for track, and I'm pretty sure coach likes me" Andreé said smoothly trying to distract me. He would always help me with my anxiety back at home.
"Really that's awesome" I said looking at him. He grabbed my hand in his and put it in his knee rubbing circles with his thumb to soothe me.
"Yeah. I also asked him about you applying and he said that he's tried to get you in track but you refuse his offers all the time." He said eying with his 'disappointed parenting' eyes.
"Don't look at me like that. I told you I'm not ready to go back to track" I told him looking away from him with a stern look on my face.
"Okay okay I'm sorry I pushed you" He said quickly tugging my hand to make me look at him.
"I'm not the same girl you knew since we were in diapers. I've told you and will keep doing so until your brain is finally willing to listen Andreé Williams" I said looking outside to the landscape, which was very beautifully breathtaking.
"I'm sorry" he whispered.
"It's okay" I said looking at him briefly giving him a reassuring smile before pulling my hand away from his.
I fisted my hands under my legs and focused on the beautiful snow. My anxiety was eating me alive but I refused to show it. My nails digging into my palms but it helped ease my anxiety.
My heart was beating out of its ribcage but my face was calm.
After another 10 minutes the helicopter began descending.
That really freaked me out. that cutting my hand circulating didn't do the trick. I closed me eyes from a couple of seconds and focused on my breathing, listening to it, because I felt like I was about to have panic attack. We were soon safety on the ground and I opened my eyes not tearing my gaze from the window, why? Because my body was facing away from Andreé and Bailey and even Peter.
"Come help me with some bags would you Andreé please" Bailey said hopping down from the helicopter.
"Sure" He said slowly squeezing my shoulder
"You Okay Miche?" He asked softly.
"Yeah I'm fine. It wasn't that bad this time, the best one so far" I said looking at him and smiling.
"I'm so proud of you. I'll be right back okay?" He said hopping off the helicopter.
"Okay" I said while he walked away.
"MJ?" I heard Peter say.
"What?" I asked him looking at the window.
"Let me see your hands" he said
"What?" I asked looking at him.
"Your hands MJ, let me see them" he said again more demanding
"No" I said harshly
"Fine" he said getting up grabbing my wrist
"Open them" he said looking at me in the eyes.
"No and let me go Parker" I said trying to get out of his hold
How is Parker stronger than me?
"Stop struggling and show them, I can smell the blood" he said sternly.
"How the hell can you smell blood?" I questioned while angrily trying push him away.
"It's pretty easy show me your hands and I'll leave you" He said.
"Your girlfriend wouldn't like seeing you so close to me" I said.
"I don't care." He said looking at me making direct eye contact sending shivers down my spine and making me react with goosebumps.
He smiled softly at my reaction and slowly opened my hands with his.

"You can't do this to yourself MJ" Peter said softly caressing my hands with his thumbs

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"You can't do this to yourself MJ" Peter said softly caressing my hands with his thumbs.
"That's how I cope with anxiety. Let me be, okay? Great!" I said trying to pull away from his but his hold tightly held me in place, yet it was gentle.
"Well its a harmful way of coping. Trust me pain is not the way to escape your problems. I know that" he said softly.
"Parker I not fond of you right now, you being in my presence annoys the hell out of me, so let me go and leave me the fuck alone" I said glaring at him.
"Is that so?" He asked smirking.
"Yes." I stated with a poker face, while my heart was pounding in my chest so loud that I was grateful for humans lack of super hearing abilities.
"I think your heart is telling different story" he whispered in my ears before letting go of my hands and walking away with the cockiest smile on his face.
Meanwhile.
I'm here.
Rooted to the same place.
Dumbfounded.
What the hell just happened?
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