Twenty Three
Rowan
"I'm glad you changed your mind to come," Michael smiled as I got in his car.
"Mom wanted to talk to Aunt Sierra alone, she was just too nice to tell me that,"
"I know," he chuckled. "It still means a lot to me,"
"I don't know why you're so nice, it makes it hard to hate you," I mumbled.
"Thanks?" he questioned. I didn't respond, but buckled up and let him drive off. "How are you doing?"
"Good," I shrugged. He nodded and we drove in silence until we arrived at a restaurant. When we went in, all of his friends were already at a table. Their attention turned to us when we came over.
"'Bout time you guys got here," Luke said.
"Oh whatever," Michael scoffed, taking a seat in the booth where Calum sat. I sat next to him, playing with the ring on my finger.
"Have you ever been here before, Rowan?" Ashton asked.
"No," I shook my head.
"Oh you'll love it. I personally recommend their pasta,"
"Their pasta is good," Calum agreed. I just nodded and looked through the menu as the four talked. We ordered our drinks and food, then I had nothing to hide behind. I assumed they would ask about mom and me, but they didn't. They were completely normal, talking about sports, video games, their work, and past stories, which were actually entertaining. Though I was worried about coming at first, I felt more relaxed as time went on. I still didn't talk as much as them, but I felt I was a difficult person to talk to. I didn't have many interests, I hated school, it was difficult.
"What are you doing for Halloween, Rowan?" Luke asked.
"Mom said there's a work party for you guys, we're going to that," I answered.
"You two should do a matching costume," Calum said.
"We do already,"
"What is it?" Ashton asked.
"Alice in Wonderland, I'm Alice,"
"Ah, that'll be great,"
"Mom invited Michael," I said, which made him smile.
"Mad Hatter," he told his three friends.
"You're crazy enough," Luke hummed, making him roll his eyes, but I lightly giggled.
"Hey, you can't agree with him," Michael gasped.
"It was funny," I shrugged.
"That's cause I'm her favorite," Luke shrugged, leaning back.
"No, you're not," I shook my head.
"Who is?"
"It's a secret,"
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wanted | mystal
Fanfiction"You're going to replace me and only want him, not me," "You are my world, Rowan, I'll always want you. No one can replace you, ever," tw: mentions of abuse, anxiety, and depression
