Frenemies // Michael Clifford

Chapter 12

I woke up with a horrifying face. We did blind makeup and be being idiotic, forgot. I groaned at the fact that I had to get up. I was meeting Michael today. That was playing on my mind. I hope he doesn't think that this is a date because I've not got feeling like that for him. "Beth, wake up! I need to go soon to get ready to see Mi- I mean I'm going to see my gran" I said. She didn't budge. Until I screamed in her ear. She slapped my arm leaving a red mark and I groaned at her. "Carmen, I'll take you home but first lets get some breakfast," Beth said assertively. I was in a state of euphoria yet also in a hysteria. I followed Beth downstairs and I had some toast with Nutella, which is amazing. I did my makeup routine and sat in the passenger side of Beth's car, as we drove down to my house.

"Beth, is that you?" My mum called out. "Yes!" I screamed. I ran upstairs and shut my room door. I was in a mood for singing so I grabbed my guitar and belted out I miss you by Blink 182.

Hello there, the angel from my nightmare
The shadow in the background of the morgue
The unsuspecting victim
A darkness in the valley
We can live like Jack and Sally if we wanna
You can always find me
We'll have Halloween on Christmas
In the night we'll wish this never ends
Wish this never ends
I miss you miss you
I miss you miss you

Then I checked the time realising I only had an hour to get ready, so I put on a flannel and some ripped skinny jeans. I also put on some vans and did my usual makeup routine, but with more effort. I grabbed my phone and said bye to my mum. I'm never in the house now and I'm scared if she thinks that Michael and I are dating. I walked up to the bus stop and sat down on a seat beside an old lady. Michael text me and we had a conversation until it was my stop,

M: hi! I'm waiting for you outside Starbucks, are u still coming?

C: yeah I will be there in 5 remember this isn't a date ok?

M: yes I know it was to say sorry for kissing you.😊

C: 😬

The bus stopped and I got off, I had to walk 5 minutes to get there. I started to walk when I bumped into Luke. "Hi Carmen, where are you off to?" "Hiya! I'm grabbing a coffee with Michael. I was wondering, and please don't hate me but I saw you with Rebbecca and you looked rather affectionate," He looked rather nervous and let out a small nervous laugh. "Yes, well we are sort of dating, and haven't made it official. Could you not tell anyone though because I trust you?" "No I won't tell anyone and it's kinda cute," he smiled at me. I was shocked but happy for them both. I realised that Luke was going a different way, so I said goodbye and walked to Starbucks.

I walked in and saw Michael. My heart raced because I haven't seen him after the day we kissed. I still don't know why i kissed back. Michael head turned when he saw me and his eyes lit up. I'm scared that he wants to date. "Hello, what do you want to drink?" He asked "just a latte thanks" "okay he said. A waitress walked over not much older looking than me, but she was much more prettier. "Hello! What can I get this cute couple?" She chirped. "Oh we are not dating" I replied. She stared at Michael and looked as if they were flirting through each other's eyes. "oh sorry, two lattes please?" Michael told her. She smiled and walked away. I kind of felt a little bit jealous of that girl. I'm starting to wonder if I do have feelings for Michael.