Roses Flaws ↠ Michael Clifford (AU)

Chapter | 29 |

"Are these room checks going to be everyday?" I asked Violet.

This was the fourth time this week I've had to stand against a wall.

"Possibly." She shrugged.

I looked over, noticing Michael in the spot the girl with the schizophrenia usually was. We locked eyes and I immediately looked away.

"What the hell is he doing in this section?!" I scowled.

"Who? Michael? He got his room
switched last night."

"You got to be kidding me." I start banging my head against the wall.

I've been going far out to avoid him but now I'll have to see him when we emerge from our rooms.

"All clear!" Someone shouted.

Violet dragged me towards the commons room for recreational time.

"Did you talk to Calum about me?"

"Yes and he's not interested, I'm sorry V."

She looked down sadly. "Cheer up girl." I nudged her. "You'll find someone."

All of sudden she fell, pulling me with her. Violet let out a scream and a sob full of tears. I backed away in fear as she started to pull at her hair.

Violet began to grab onto me and claw me. "No!" She cried out. "Leave me alone." I was pulled away by Michael. He cradled me up in his arms.

Her guard came rushing in and sedated her. I watched as she went limp. He picked her up and carried off.

"Sorry." I mumbled, wiping my tears.

That was the scariest thing I've ever saw in my life. Was that part of her PTSD? My arms were bleeding, and the claw marks were visible.

"You're fine." He softly said. "Its okay, you were scared."

I looked at him then at the floor. "This doesn't change things." I backed up.

"I don't expect it too. You hate me and I completely understand. I'll be there when you need me, when you're scared, when you feel broken, when you just want someone to hold you..Not because you need me too, because I still love you Mackenzie. I hope you realize that and let me tell you the full story before you assume things are what they really aren't."
Michael sent me a smile and walked off. I felt completely bad, I assumed things for the worst before I even heard his side of the story.

January 26th

I miss him.

Too soon?

But I should hear the full story then determine if I
should forgive him. Then if things work out, we can be friends. I don't trust him anymore.

And I think thats what I'm going to do. I was going to talk to him.

Sincerely,
M.R