It was a beautiful evening at the hotel. Rehearsal went smoothly and Michael was excited to start his European branch of the Bad World Tour. Since the temperature outside was perfect, you both decided to enjoy the pool and jacuzzi for a while.
You both jumped in the pool, enjoying the intense rush of water. When you swam to the surface, Michael sat on the steps. You positioned yourself on his lap. He wrapped his arms around your waist.
"This is paradise," you said.
"It is. This hotel is beautiful and the sky is unreal."
"No, I mean with you. Of course, all of those things are true, but you make the night magical. I wouldn't enjoy this as much if you weren't with me."
Michael smiled.
"I love you, Y/N. You make everyday magical for me."
"I love you more, Michael. What would magic be without you?"
He kissed your cheek. You smiled and leaned into his touch. When he began making his way to your neck, you splashed his face. He quickly stopped and looked at you in shock. You laughed and swam away.
"You're gonna get it, Y/N!" Michael exclaimed.
"I'd like to see you try!" You screamed.
As you swam on the surface, Michael disappeared underwater. You swam faster and tried to keep an eye on the moving figure under you. You suddenly felt a hand grab your ankle. A scream erupted from your mouth.
"You are not pulling me under!" You said.
You purposely moved your other ankle out of his reach. He let go and came to the surface to breathe.
"You're a loser," you simply said.
He ducked underwater again and grabbed both of your ankles. With one small pull, you were under with him. The light made him very visible. You pretended to frown, but eventually smiled. He smiled back and wrapped his arms around you. The two of you stayed like this until your lungs began tightening up.
"That was magical," you tell him once you reached the surface.
"You looked beautiful under there," he said.
"I could say the same to you."
"Come on, let's go warm up in the jacuzzi."
You nodded and hopped out with him. He stepped in first and reached out to help you in. Your position on his lap caused the mood to become more romantic.
"Can we finish what we started at the pool?" You asked.
"You won't splash me?"
"This is a hot tub. I'm not cruel enough to burn you like that."
He smiled and kissed you lips. Tightening his grip on your waist, he pulled you closer to him.
"I'm glad we're the only ones out here," you said, breaking the kiss.
He nodded and pulled your face back to his.
As he kissed your neck, you looked up and noticed the sunset was gone. Now the sky was full of beautiful stars. This made your heart warm and put a smile on your face. You grabbed his face and kissed his lips again.
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"The sky is so beautiful," Michael said.
"I know. I could look at the stars all night," you replied.
He put his chin on your shoulder and admired your profile.
"Michael?"
"Yes?"
"Can you- I know your voice is tired from rehearsal today, but..." you looked away shyly.
"I'll sing to you, Y/N, he smiled.
You beamed and got comfortable on his lap.
"What song do you want?" He asked.
"I can't help it."
He smiled, knowing that was one of your favorites. After clearing his throat, he started.
"Looking in my mirror
Took me by surprise
I can't help but see you
Running often through my mind
Helpless like a baby
Sensual disguise
I can't help but love you
It is getting better all the time"
You closed your eyes. His soothing voice relaxed you.
"I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it even if I could
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it, no
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it even if I could
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it, no"
He looked over to see you dozing off. He smiled and kissed your head.
"Let's go back to the suite," he whispered.
You nodded groggily and stood up. Michael grabbed your hand and helped you out of the pool. You leaned on his shoulder and walked up to the hotel suite.
"Can we take a bath?" You suddenly asked.
Michael blushed and chuckled.
"I guess we should get this chlorine off," he replied.
You smiled tiredly and clapped your hands.
"You're definitely tired. I think your getting a little delirious," he giggled.
He got up to run the bath water.
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"Are you excited to get onstage?" You whispered to him.
"I am. It's the best feeling."
"I can't wait to watch you."
He smiled and kissed your cheek.
"I can't wait to perform for you."
You smiled and closed your eyes.
"Goodnight, Y/N. I love you."
"Goodnight, Michael. I love you more."
