I Won't Give Up ~ Michael Clifford

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- 3 Weeks Later-

Bree;

It's been a whole month since we've been here in Vancouver but sadly, we're leaving again, back to London. Michael has given me a week to think things through and I finally made my mind up and decided that it's best if we're a happy family again but we both agreed we're taking things slow, for sure this time.

Declan's staying in Vancouver with Ricky until the New Years so it'll just be Michael, Rowan and I until the time comes around for Dec to come home; in that timeline, Declan will continue on going to school then we'll transfer him to a school here in London.

Ricky and Dec dropped us off at the airport and our flight leaves in half an hour, so I'm just spending this time with Declan. He's in my lap as my arms are gently wrapped around his body, my chin resting lightly on his shoulder.

"You know, I'm gonna miss you a lot, right bubby?" I ask, I feel him nod his head yes.

"I know mommy, and I'm going to miss you too but time will go by fast" He replies, awe.

"My boy, you're so smart for someone your age." I tear up, kissing his cheek as I hold him closer, just as the voice comes on the intercom about our flight.

"Flight 843 to London England is ready to board, all passengers must go to the gate to board flight 843. Thank you."

"Ok baby, I love you and I'll call you tomorrow since it'll be nighttime when we get there. I miss you already and you better be on your best behavior for your dad." I kiss Declan all over his face, causing him to groan and laugh.

"Please take care of our baby and please, for the love of god, no sugar after 7 and call every day before bed." I hug Ricky before picking Rowan up and heading to the gate to board our flight.

**

Michael;

Luke and I are waiting at the airport for Bree and my babygirl, it's been a whole month since I've last seen them and to say I'm excited as fuck is a complete understatement.

"Dude, I'm so nervous." I admit to Luke and he chuckles, patting my back.

"You'll be fine bro." Luke states as the intercom announces that the flight from Vancouver is landing and will be boarding off all passengers in 10 minutes.

Luke and I make our way to the boarding dock and wait around another 15 minutes before we see her, she's carrying Rowan in her car seat as she has the diaper bag over her shoulder.

She looks around until her eyes meet mine and my heart skips a beat, I look at Luke and he smiles, nodding his head towards her; silently telling me to go over there so I do, I hesitantly walk up to her before she puts Rowan down and jumps into my arms. Might I add, if I didn't have fast reflexes, I'm sure I would have dropped her.

"I know we said to take things slow but I missed you." She mumbles, nuzzling her face in my neck as I can feel her inhale deeply.

"Oh love, I missed you too. So fucking much, you don't even know." I reply, kissing the top of her head as I rock side to side on my feet, her body still in my grasp.

"Can I jump in on the hugs? She's my best friend too, you know?" Luke jokes, pushing me away from her jokingly.

"Hi Lukey" Bree smiles, hugging Luke, standing on her tippy toes because of the major height difference.

They emerge into conversation as everything around me fades as I kneel down in front of my daughter, tears well in my eyes as I unbuckle her and taking her into my hold. My god, she's grown so much. I caress her cheek softly and press my lips to her forehead.