With The Help of Clifford

Chapter five: night therapy

A few weeks later I still felt terrible. Even though me and Michael were finally official, I felt like nothing in my life had changed. I went to school and avoided everyone. I felt really bad because I even ignored Adelaide. I slept basically through every class, and didn't eat anything. I had a feeling as time went on, it was only gonna get worse. One day When I got home my parents were there.

"Rose." Began my mom with worry in her voice. "Come here and take a seat. We need to talk." I slowly began to walk to the chair next to the couch they were sitting on.

"What's going on?" I asked, worried.

"These things aren't easy to say but your father and I are permanently getting a divorced. And with that, you'll have to move with one of us" before she could continue, I got up with my eyes teary.

"MOVE! You want me to move!! I'm not leaving my best friend and my boyfriend here because you two can't work things out! You guys are so selfish! Every time you argue, you do things that benefit you and don't think of others! I'm so done in this house!" I screamed running out the front door.

I ran to the park by my house and grabbed my phone on the way out. All I wanted was Michael.

"Hello, babe are you ok?" I heard Michale say, sounding as if he was already asleep.

"No. Can you please come pick me up at the park by my house?" I said sobbing.

"I'll be there in five, don't move" he replied worry in his voice now. I sat on the swing crying, as my whole life began to fall apart in front of me.

When I saw Michael's car pull up. I wiped the tears from my eyes. I saw him running out and coming to the swings.

"Babe, what's going on?" He said helping me up and wiping the tears from my eyes.

"Everything's falling apart. My parents are getting divorced, I might have to move, I'm falling back into depression. I just can't do it." I replied beginning to sob again.

"Rose look at me." I looked up at his big beautiful eyes. "You're the most beautiful girl ever, even when you cry. I'm gonna help you get through this." He took my pinky and looked at me "I promise". I gave him a big hug and felt like a weight was lifted off my chest. "Now let's get out of here. Wanna stay at my place tonight?" He asked. I nodded and from there we drove away.

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When we got to Michael's apartment, he lead me to his room. "Here, some cozy pjs." he said giggling. I just noticed he was wearing his the whole time. I put them on in the bathroom and left my clothes by his closet. We both laid in bed, my head on Michael's chest as he stroked my hair and hummed songs.

"Michael" I interrupted.

"Mhm" he replied sounding like he was dozing off.

"Your the best thing that's happened to me. Thank you for being so amazing and caring." I said getting a little teary at the thought. He sat up and looked at me. He put his hand on my cheek like the night of our first date, and leaned in to kiss me. When he pulled away he said

"Mow may I confess something to you?" I nodded laughing but realized he was serious. "Even though it's only been a few weeks, I.. I think I love you" he said looking at me. I couldn't help but blush and kiss him.

"I love you too Michael". We lay back down and I fell asleep, cuddling with my clifford.

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The next morning, I woke up with Michael laying next to me.

"Hey you're awake" he said pulling me closer.

"Yea. Thanks for letting me stay here." I replied giving him a good morning kiss. He didn't respond but instead we began to cuddle and watch tv.

"Hungry? Because I know a great diner we can go to." he asked.

"Yea sure lets go." I replied beginning to get up and put the clothes I had the night before on.

"Oh and Rose?"

"Yea?"

"You still look perfect standing there even when you just woke up." he said pushing his bright red hair back and smiling.

I blushed and simply walked away. 'Gotta love clifford ' I thought.

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When we got to the the dinner, we sat in a random booth across each other. The waitress came and gave a wink to Michael. I felt my face become flushed with annoyance.

"Rose don't worry. You're the only girl I love." he said noticing. He grabbed my hand and just looking at me. "So to help you out, I think I'm gonna do things you love every day to make you happy. Maybe if we notice improvement, we'll go on an adventure or a huge date" he said.

"Aww that's a great idea. I just hope it works. I've been struggling for so long and all I want is to be happy."

"Don't worry babe. Soon there'll be no more tears." But when he said that, a feeling of doubt came over me and our food came out.