i can't help it (mj fanfiction)

Chapter 8: Pool

Penny-

As I ran to my room in search of my red and white polka dot bathing suit I became nervous to meet Michaels family. Are they nice? Will his dad be there? Do I call him Mr. Jackson or Joseph? I'm sure his sibling are kind. Hopefully not as flirtatious as Randy was. I'm not sure I can handle being swarmed by all of them.

I held my hair back with a white bandana and applied sunscreen to my shoulders, neck, and face. I slipped on high waisted denim shorts over my bathing suit and put my Reebok's on. Ever since I met Michael I have felt the need to tend to my appearance. Making sure my hair is nice and my clothes aren't wrinkled. I prayed that he would be impressed with my body. Although it may seem stupid of me to think like that, I wanted him to find me attractive.

I attempted to leave my house as quickly and quietly as I could making sure I would not disrupt my dad sleeping on the couch. Luckily I was able to leave without waking him.

Michael stood on his porch waiting for my arrival. He was wearing blue swim shorts and his beautiful chocolate skin was so refreshing to look at compared to my light complexion. My heart rate sped up when I couldn't help but look at his large imprint in his crotch. I felt so stupid for thinking like this but I couldn't help it.

Michael-

"Michael!" Penny spoke as she ran towards me. I loved when she wore those bandanas to keep her hair back. They were very flattering on her.

"Penny, the pool is this way." I was excited for her to meet my siblings but praying that they wouldn't harass her as much as Randy did.

"Mikey!!" Jermaine yelled in a high pitches voice. I began to blush, they really have to embarrass me like this?

Marlon approached us and I became nervous. I was worried Marlon would take Penny away from me. He tends to like the girls I'm interested in.

"Hey girl, I'm Marlon. You must be Penny." He reached in to hug her body. The hug last a bit to long as he squeezed her waist.

"Nice to meet you Marlon." She smiled shyly and I rolled my eyes at Marlon.

I continued to introduce the rest of the family to Penny. I could tell she was a bit uncomfortable in the beginning but she loosened up when we got talking.

Penny-

"Michael you want to go for a swim?" I smiled excitedly. As Michael quietly nodded his head I began talking my shorts and bandana off, releasing my hair.

Before I was able to turn around to see if Michael was ready to jump in I felt his arms wrap around my waist and him jump into the pool. I kicked my legs trying to release myself from his strong grip but we were both already underwater and drenched.

As I surfaced I could hear Michael laughing hysterically at me. I couldn't help but laugh with him for his was so contagious.

"Michael I can't believe you!" I said while splashing him with water.

"Where'd everyone go?" I had realized his siblings had gone inside.

"I think dinner may be ready, but I would rather stay out here with you." He said whilst I blush and tuck my hair behind my ears.

We didn't speak for a few moments. Just stood in the deep end. Water up to our shoulders. Admiring each others faces. His hair was wet and his usual Afro was loose and curly. He stroked my hair and I touched his neck. He's so attractive. And he doesn't even know it.

"Michael you're very good looking." He frowned.

As he leaned in to kiss me on the cheek I became confused by his reaction to my words.

"What's wrong?" I became concerned for he looked so upset.

"Oh nothing." He was avoiding telling me something. I didn't want to ruin the moment so I decided to talk to him about it later.

"Do you want to dry off and eat in my room?" He asked me while playing with the strap of my two piece bathing suit.

I quietly nodded as we began walking out of the pool to dry off. "Your family is very nice to me."

"I make sure they are. My brothers can be real jerks sometimes but I made sure they were nice today." He said as I giggled and wrapped myself in the towel. "Let's get some food." He suggested.

—————15 minutes later

Penny-

We grabbed some fried chicken and vegetables to eat in his room. I was exhausted. His room was very cozy. It had posters of musicians all along the walls and a huge collection of records in different cubbies in a corner. His bed was large and had a soft quilt lying on top of it.

We were both too hungry to talk at all. We continued eating in silence. Before I knew it he had thrown away his plate and was lying on his back on the bed. He was a fast eater!

"Come here." He almost whispered at I walked to the bed to lay next to him. I realized I was still wearing my bathing suit and began to blush a bit as he wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me towards him.

"I never want to let you go." He whispered in my ear. His warm breath against my neck made my heart melt.

"Then don't." I quietly spoke.

Moments later we were still laying with each other and I didn't want the night to end.

"Michael why were you sad when I told you you were attractive?"

He huffed "Because I'm not."

"Not attractive?!"

"Yes" He squeaked.

"Michael you are so handsome what are you talking about?" I turned on my side so that we were face to face.

"Michael, really. Listen to me. You are so beautiful. Your face is so sculpted and your eyes are deep and warm. You smell amazing and your body is so sexy. Not to mention how beautiful your smile is. You are so inviting and I don't understand how you can't see it." He stayed quiet and I hesitated to continue my rant. "Michael you're amazing. The only problem you have is being too goddamn blind to see it." I huffed and looked deep into his eyes. "Michael you're perfect."

He looked at me and smiled. But something felt off. I felt as if we were being watched. I thought maybe I was just being silly and I should continue talking to him.

"Penny have you asked your parents about New York yet? We are leaving in two days and I really want you to come." He almost whispered, it seems he always so shy when asking things of me.

"I haven't asked yet but-" My stomach began to sink. Something wasn't right.

As I turned around to look out Michaels window he asked "Is everything alright Penny?"

I could not believe what I was seeing. My dad was watching us. This whole time?

"Michael, I can go."

"What?"

"I'm going to New York. With you."

"Don't you have to ask-"

I interrupted "Could we leave tomorrow?"

I felt things had become a bit boring so I am going to slowly be adding more drama. The next chapter will be posted soon :)