Save Me - clifford (a.u.)

4.

I got up and dusted my jeans off and put my lunch in my locker.  I thought about what luke said and pulled out my phone.

I added Michael as a contact weeks ago so I didn't lose the number.

I decided to send him a text.

Hey Michael, it's Danielle.  I'm really sorry about what went down, but I heard you were-"

Wait no...

I'm sorry about how I acted that day in Starbucks.  Would you be willing to work on the project with me tonight?

I decided that this was good and sent it.  Now I'm anxious for a reply.  I put my phone down in my locker and grabbed my English book from the shelf.  I took my phone and I went to class.

My phone buzzed just as I got into the class.

I have band practice tonight.  It probably won't be long, you can swing by if you want and then we could go to my place? Its just around the corner.

Sounds like a plan. I responded, and turned my phone off.

*

I didn't see Michael for the rest of the day because we didn't have a class together today, but he sent me the address, and I was familiar with where that was, so I decided to take my time at my locker, maybe even start some of my homework and then go over.

I decided to call my mom just to let her know .

"Hello Danielle?"  She asked.

"Hi mom."

"Is it an emergency?" She asked panicked.

"No mom it's not an emergency." I said rolling my eyes.

"Then what is it?"

" I just wanted to let you know that I'm going to be coming home late tonight because I have a project to work on."

"With whom?" She demanded more than asked.

"Just a kid in my class.  We didn't pick partners.  Teacher did." I said covering my tracks.  If she finds out I'm working  with a blue haired boy who dresses how Michael dresses she'll do backflips.

"Text me the address.  I will pick up up at 10pm sharp." She said hanging up.

I sighed.  My parents were what you would call perfectionists.  They're also kind of snobby.  When they met Andrew for the first time they quizzed him all about himself.  What he wanted in the future, how he dressed, hobbies, family; everything.

It was 4:15.  I had been at school for a good hour and decided that it was time to go .

I followed the address and found a small house.  I heard noise coming from the garage.

"NO ASHTON YOU CANNOT EAT ANYMORE DORITOS." Said an unfamiliar voice.

I knocked on the door to the garage and I heard shushing.

Michael opened up the door and wasn't surprised to find out it was me.  He smirked.

"I'm glad you could come." He said more polite than friendly.

"Yea its nothing.  Plus we can get our project done later so it all works out." I said walking in.  There were 3 more boys.  One with a guitar that I recognized to be Luke.  Another holding the bass that I've seen around school and then one who I've never seen before.

"Hi I'm Calum." Said the bassist waving.

"Luke.  In case you didn't remember." He said awkwardly.

"And I'm Ashton.  A tall boy with curly brown hair that was sitting behind the drums holding his drumsticks, walked up to me and shook my hand.

"Nice to mee you all.  I'm Danielle, in case you didn't know but you probably did..." I began.  That sounded way to errogant "Or you didn't I dont really know."

Calum laughed. "Yea we know who you are.  Michael trained us."

I nodded confused and sat down on a chair accross from the table.

"Okay guys I have to leave in a bit so lets do American Idiot one more time."  Said Michael. (A.N. play 5sos american idiot cover if you have it!)

"I suck at this song but fine lets do it." Said Ashton.

And Ashton started going hardcore into the drumming, like he was going to break the kit soon.  And then Michael and Luke joined in with the amazing guitar of this song that sounded amazing, joined with Calum's bass.

"DONT WANNA BE AN AMERICAN IDIOT." michael half sang half yelled. I was like a different person.

When he sang "Subliminal mind-fuck america" he smirked and I got butterflies.

Luke sang the chorus.  And then it was back to Michael for the verses.  There was a raspiness to his voice that I really loved .

Calum sang the next chorus which I loved as well.

Then Calum did this cute little bass solo and started laughing because he screwed up I think.

Right after Ashton had this ridiculous drumming solo.  He was ridiculous passionate and you could tell.

Next was probably my favourite part of the entire song.  The guitar solos.  So Luke and Michael both played.  Luke played the solo and then winked at me after and I laughed.

Next Michael played the second half which was this ridiculously fast solo that left me hholding onto my seat.

They finished the song and I stood up and applauded them.  Holy fuck were they good.

Ashton laughed and Calum blushed.  Michael looked at me and asked "So you think we're decent?"

"No. You're absolutely phenomenal to be honest." I admitted.

"Thank you Danielle.  That's actually a massive compliment." Said Ashton who was now sweating, and I completely understand why.

"Alright well we better be off.  Got a french project to finish." Said Michael putting down his guitar and picking up his backpack.

"Alright good luck with that.  Dani come back anytime." Said Luke.

I nodded and walked out and Michael followed me closing the door.

Luke

"He totally likes her." Said Calum

"He told us that idiot." Said Ashton.

"Did you see the way she watched him though. I swear her eyes were gonna pop out of her head."

"20$ if he asks her out tonight.  If not then I'll give you 20$" Said Calum

"It's so on. There's no way he's going to.  Not yet anyways."  I said.