Just Can't Get Enough (Michael Afton x Reader)

Schoolgirl Crush

Warnings: Cussing, small harassment

September 14, 1984 | Friday | 1:22 PM | Junior Year

"Come on Michael, you have to have a crush on someone in this school." One of Michael's friends, Darin, taunted as he prodded at his shoulder.

It was sixth period English class. Everyone was supposed to be working on their essays the teacher assigned while she went out of the room for a bit. Michael and his friends were procrastinating, as usual. While doing so, they somehow got onto the topic of who each of the boys was attracted to. Then to whom each of the boys were crushing on, it was Michael's turn to confess.

"Nope, no one." He lied, as he shifted in his seat awkwardly. He focused on the empty paper in front of him, avoiding his friends and their teasing stares.

He was embarrassed to admit to his friends that the tough Michael Afton had a silly schoolgirl crush. He couldn't help but feel his heart strings tug every time he spotted the girl among another social group. They had been in the same school together since fifth grade, but he never seemed to really notice her up until freshman year. Now, he couldn't help but flush at the sight of her ever since then.

"Come on, that's a lie and we all know it." Another friend, Trevor, remarked. "I bet it's Stephanie. He's always staring at her ass."

"I would guess Melissa. She's a total babe, and perfect for you Mike!" Darin replied, leaning against the back of his chair as he edged closer towards them with a grin on his face.

"Doesn't she have a boyfriend already?" Jeremy finally spoke up, defending Michael. He was the only one that knew who it was that Michael liked.

"Yes, and as I already said, I don't like anyone right now." His face started to slightly heat up knowing she was just a few seats behind them.

"See! You're getting flustered already!" One laughed at him, "So just tell us which one it is."

Before they could continue interrogating him further, another person butt in. "Leave him alone guys, he obviously doesn't want to tell you."

Michael turned around, noticing her. His heartbeat quickened slightly, realizing his group caught her attention. He never thought she'd talk to him or any of his friends. Nonetheless, standing up for him against them. If Michael could fall harder at this moment, he just did.

Darin and Trevor looked over at her then back at each other and snickered. She normally kept to herself and always had her head in one of her comic books, so naturally, they found it comical that she tried to stand up to them of all people.

"Oh? Did you hear something Trevor?" Darin snickered, as he elbowed Trevor. His eyes glinted as he stared right at her.

"No, I didn't hear anything. Did you Michael?" Trevor replied, humorously.

"Leave it alone guys, it's not worth our time" Jeremy tried to defend her but his friends didn't listen. Wanting to mess with her more for getting in their business.

The two teen boys got up from their seats, proudly sauntering over to her desk. Standing on either side of her, they both leaned over her, making her feel trapped. "I think I heard a little pipsqueak trying to talk shit." Darin snickers.

"Seriously guys, just leave her alone." Michael finally spoke up, not wanting his friend to do anything to her. He tried to avoid looking at her, but he could feel her gaze on him.

Darin leaned his face closer to hers. Looking for a reaction, wanting to make her uncomfortable. Even though she wasn't giving into their harassment, on the inside she was terrified. All she wanted was to help out Michael but now she had gotten herself into this mess. She kept her eyes on the pages of her comic book, trying to ignore them the best she could. Michael and Jeremy couldn't do anything but watch the scene unfold. Michael felt a twinge of jealousy towards his friend getting close to her. He bawled his fists and held his tongue.