Touch | m.c. au (ON HOLD)

eight

V^ Michael's POV ^V

She rested her head on my shoulder as she fell asleep. Her hair was all in my face but I didn't mind, her hair smelled like strawberries. I rested my head on hers as I heard a small 'aw' come from Emma. I rolled my eyes and closed them. I wished that we would never move. I wanted to stay like this forever. I soon found myself falling asleep but there was nowhere else I'd rather be.

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I woke up the next morning before anyone else. I found myself cuddled up against Daisy. She looked so innocent and vulnerable. She looked so pure as she slept peacefully. I wasn't sure where I stood with her but I knew where she stood with me. I knew that I would do anything to protect her.

She always seemed to make my day. At times she left her window open and I could hear her singing beautiful melodies. I'm not gonna lie, one time I saw her walk around in a towel and I didn't turn around right away. I blushed at the memory and I knew that right then in there, I liked Daisy. Maybe I loved her. But whatever I felt, she didn't so I pushed my thoughts aside and climbed back to my room.

Tomorrow was my birthday and I wasn't sure what I wanted to do. I made sure Daisy didn't throw me a surprise party because that was the last thing I wanted. I walked over to my phone that I had left here and found a missed call from an unknown number.

I called back and the person immediately answered. "Hey baby!" a screechy voice called. I cursed under my breath as I realized that I'd have to deal with this eventually. "Hey baby." I responded purposely trying to sound annoyed. I suddenly heard Daisy's window slam shut. I walked over and she pulled the blinds down, something she rarely did.

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V^ Daisy's POV ^V

I walked over to Michael's window and saw him on the phone. He left his blanket so I waited for him to get off. "Hey baby!" I heard him speak into the phone. I felt like my heart had just been stepped on. I had a million emotions running through me. Mostly anger. Not because he had a girlfriend, but because he led me on  while he was already dating someone. I slammed my window shut and pulled my blinds down so he knew I was pissed.

I guess I woke Emma up because she jolted up and asked what was wrong as she saw the tears threatening to spill out of my eyes. "Come here babe. Tell me what happened." she said soothingly as she stroked my hair. I explained the whole thing to her and I was interrupted by little taps on my window.

Emma got up and threw the blinds and window open. "Way to go asshole you made her cry!" she yelled at Michael. I didn't want him to know that I showed weakness over him so I pulled Emma from the window and closed it. I just shook my head and again she hugged me.

"Don't worry, I'll have John kick his ass." "Please don't. We don't know everything yet." she sighed and agreed. We spent the day watching more chick flicks. I kept getting texts from Michael but I ignored them. I knew what would happen if I developed feelings for him.

Eventually Emma had to go home so she left and I was left with only my thoughts. My parents were already home but my sister was still with her friends. I fell asleep early that night and woke up late the next morning. I checked my phone and it showed that Michael had left me a voice mail.

I sighed and listened in. His voice played through the speakers as listened intently. 'Listen Daisy. There's a lot more to this than you think and if you would just let me explain we could work this out. Please, it's my birthday.'

I sighed and decided to get ready. He told Emma and I that we should all just go out to lunch but I wasn't sure if that was the best idea so I decided to just talk to him today. I climbed into the shower and when I got out I decided to dress cute.

I pulled on some white high-waisted cutoff shorts and a black crop top. I curled my hair and slipped on some gold sandals. I looked in the mirror very pleased with my appearance. I walked over to Michael's with his gift because I still really wanted to give him his gift.

 I knocked on the door and I found Michael on the other side. His eyes had bags and his hair was messy like he had just woken up. He smiled at the sight of me and mumbled 'hi'. "So, let's talk." I rocked from my heel to the ball of my foot. He closed the door behind him and walked out on the porch with me.

"Before we do though, open this." I said with a shy smile. He had a genuine grin and he grabbed the box from me. He tore open the paper and opened the box to find a bunch of rocks and a grey envelope with grey clouds on it.

He opened it and read the tickets. His mouth gaped open and he jumped like a little boy. "Thank you Daisy!" he said as he ran and hugged me. As much as I wanted to pull away, I couldn't deny that his hugs were the best.

"I hope you have fun." I sighed after he let go. "What are you talking about? You're coming with me." he beamed. My eyes grew wide at the thought of a 3 hour car ride with him. But I couldn't crush his hopes now, so I just smiled.

He sat down and looked at me seriously. "Listen, yes, I am dating that girl but, no, I don't want to. I mean come one Daisy, you know I have feelings for you and I wouldn't pull such a dick move like that on you. It's just that I can't find a way to break up with her. She can't take a hint! So please don't think of it that way." He looked straight into my eyes as he waited for a response.

I just nodded. I understood, I shouldn't be mad at him for some clingy girl who can't take a hint. He hugged me again and I went back home.

Later, we all went out to lunch and laughed and stuff. It seems that things were okay between me and Michael. I was glad, too, because he was my neighbor and it wouldn't be easy hating him when his room was right across from mine.

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Okay so hiiiiii

I'm actually digging the whole <><><> divider so I think I'll stick with that lol. This chapter was kind of dramatic but heyyyy why not. Bye babes

and btw if you're a fan of the neighbourhood you'll understand the clouds on the envelope lol.