Promise // Michael Clifford

Michael

When I woke up at nine, I immediately wanted to go back to sleep, but I had to get up because I was going to make breakfast to prove to my mom that I could make food without destroying it. I sighed, and crawled out of bed. After putting on some socks, I left my room, still in my pyjamas, to make breakfast.

I went simple. I made scrambled eggs and bacon. Then I remebered that mum was in Paris, and I felt kind of silly standing there, since my dad wasn't around either.

I was moving out tomorrow to this really nice apartment. I'd just bought it with some of the large multitude of money that I made from my being famous and all. I felt bad that every time my parents opened their door, they were greeted with thousands of paparazzi, and interviewers. Since I was moving, all my stuff was paked up, so I had to dig my charger out of a box to charge my phone.

After I'd taken a shower, I checked my phone. I had a text from both Calum and Ashton, asking I wanted to hang with them. I told them that I'd call Luke, and see if we could all go over to his.

After I called Luke, I texted Ashton and Calum to tell them that Luke said yeah, and I'd pick them up in an hour and a half. Then I freaked out. I needed to find something to wear that wouldn't look like I was trying too hard, but still made me look nice. I know I sound like a total girl, but I can't let on that I like Gina, otherwise Luke will kill me. I remember promising him just two short days ago that I didn't like Gina.

FLASHBACK

I was texting Luke.
Michael: Hey u up
Luke: I am now
Michael: So how's your sister?
Luke: Idk. Y? U dont like her do u? Uve been asking about her alot.
Michael: Do u care if i like her?
Luke: Ya. Im kinda protective of her. I dont really want u guys to date
Michael: No. I dont like her. Dont worry.
Luke: Promise?
Michael: Promise.

I feel so bad for lying to him. But he'd just die if he ever found out that I liked her. Or I'd die. I promised. I hate lying to my best friend. I mean it's not like she likes me too. She probably has a boyfriend that's like super tall and muscular. It's not like I can compete with that. She's too gorgeous to not have thousands of guys following her every step. And I'm one of them.

I love going to Luke's house, because Gina is always there. Sometimes she has a friend over, I think her name is Mady, or something like that. And some guy named Greg. The three of them are like best friends.

I decided that I'd take a nap, and set my phone to go off in 30minutes since I'd already thrown on a pair of jeans, and an All Time Low shirt.

When my phone went off, I hadn't even slept a wink. I was freaking out. Luke's probably gonna figure out that I like Gina, and kill me. Or ban me from coming over. But I needed to calm down. I had to get Calum and Ashton. They were at Starbucks, so I drove down there.

When I pulled up, they were standing, waiting for me. "What took you so long?" Calum asked, as he jumped in the back seat. "You look a little pale, are you okay?" Ashton asked. "Yeah, just kinda freaking out," I sighed. "Why?" Calum asked. "You guys gotta promise not to tell Luke, or he'll kill me." I said, pulling out of the parking lot curb. "We won't tell," Calum smiled at me. "I kinda sorta like Gina. Like alot," I sighed, happy that I finally told someone. "What!!!" Ashton practically screamed at me. "Luke'll kill you!" "I know. That's why you can't tell him that I like her," I sighed. "You're so screwed Mikey," Calum laughed. "Thanks for the reminder," I grumbled.

When we got to Luke's, Gina answered the door. She looked stunning. Her hair was curled and falling to the left side of her face. She was wearing a casual, black dress with a key hole, and a pair of silver, hoop earings. She smiled, and gave Ashton, Calum and me a hug. Just then, Luke came walking down the halls, grabbing his keys. "Hey Gina, I'm going to head out to the store to grab some snacks and drinks before..." he trailed off when he saw us. "I wanna get snacks," Calum said. "Me too," Ashton chimed in. "I don't," I laughed at them. "Me either," Gina smiled. "Great," Luke said, "So Michael, you stay here with Gina, and Calum, Ash and I will get some snacks and drinks. We'll be back in an hour or longer." "Okay," I said, walking into Luke's house.

Once Luke had left with Ashton and Calum, Gina just randomly blurted out, "I like you Michael. Like a lot." I just stared at her, for a minute, eyes wide. Then I did something I've been wanting to do for a year now. I kissed her.