About A Girl [Michael Afton x Reader]

Chapter 50 - I love you

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I woke up to the smell of breakfast being made. I fluttered my eyes opened and stretched a bit processing that I was now awake. "I'm picking you and Sammy early. We are going to pick up Michael and Elizabeth and I need you to keep a good eye on them please" Henry said. It was with concern in his voice and a familiar feeling or rather a sense of happiness was inside of you for a second until the memories of the dream you had flashed in your mind like warning signs. "Henry I need to tell you something important. I think you should really know about it" You got up and walked over to the kitchen leaning against the kitchen counter.

"You can tell me all about it when I come back home. Now it isn't the time-" "It's about William and the murders" you blurred out. You stood up straight with tears filling your eyes. "I can't keep it in for longer Henry he killed everyone we loved" I broke down crying hard. "Oh sweetie-" Henry's heart broke and he didn't hesitate to hold me tight. I couldn't help but cry harder. It felt like a long time since I felt someone's embrace.

"How long has this been going on?" "For about a year.. Michael told me a year ago" I sniffed and rubbed my salty tears from my cheeks. I hated the dry feeling afterwards. "I wish you would have told someone sooner about this.. but don't worry about it. He won't be out for too long now." Henry caressed my cheek and it gave me a sense of comfort "You know?" I cleared my throat "Oh kid i've known since Charlie's death that something was up with that man" he facepalmed and let out a deep sigh "I just didn't think it would get this far.." I spoke.

"I never thought he would do this. But it leaves us to no choice but to put him behind bars. This is why I NEED you to take care of the kids for me. I need you to be strong especially for Elizabeth. She's been put through so much already..." I nodded. I felt like a knight in shining armor receiving orders form the king. Sammy, Elizabeth, and Michael were the only family I had left. I needed to be at my best.

"You can count on me Hen" I saluted and he chuckled "We don't have to worry about that man anymore tomorrow." all the hope I had left was on Henry. I hope he knows how much I am relying on him. I needed back my teenage years. And William will pay for every single damage he has done to us.

Sammy woke up from his nap, and walked towards us "What's for breakfast?" he yawned and rubbed his eye. Bandages were still being secured around his forehead because of the slow healing. I couldn't help but feel the need to spoil him. I missed my brother terribly lately and he's the only person closest as a little brother for me. I ruffled his hair giving him a sweet smile. "French toast with strawberries?" I suggested and his eyes lit up "Yes! Yes! Yes!" he shouted with glee "I'll go get ready for school!" he quickly ran upstairs to his bedroom. Me and Henry chuckled at his behavior. I felt a sense of relief for once in a while. It was a nice feeling that finally got off my chest. I'm glad I told Henry. I'm glad that William will be out of our lives. I hope Michael and Elizabeth are well.

"I'll make those french toasts. Go get ready for school" Henry ordered me with a sweet smile I had missed dearly. I returned the smile and nodded. I left to my room to prepare myself for the day.

school ended rather fast. Henry picked me and Sammy up early which I was ever so grateful for. We were now driving to pick up Elizabeth and Michael. I felt weird. I couldn't tell if I was excited and anxious and I hated telling the difference between the two. I was more worried about Michael, especially in that dream. I hope lizzy was okay as well. I couldn't imagine all the trauma she's been through after everything that happened. I felt the need to make sure both were okay and to take care of them. Especially knowing what the next step was.