Dare || m.c.

➵ 4.0 - michael (II)

But believe me
I'm not trying to deceive you
I promise falling for me
Won't be a mistake
~Illusion, One Direction

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The next day Jade didn't come to school, so Michael sat with Calum during art. (when i was writing this i accidentally wrote cum instead of calum jfc) They were starting their final major project of the year and it had to be a drawing of a person, whether it be themselves, a family member, or even a celebrity, and needed to be in a setting related to the said person. If this was a month ago, Michael would've done Jack Barakat, no questions asked. But it wasn't a month ago and Michael had someone far more important and beautiful in his life now. He started a small rough sketch in his sketch pad, trying different angles and postures.

"Who're you making?" Calum asked, leaning over to look at Michael's paper.

"Lydia from Teen Wolf," Michael lied. Calum knew it wasn't Lydia, but he played along with his friend. "Who're you drawing?"

"Myself," Calum said as if it was the most obvious answer in the world. Michael glanced at Calum's sketch pad and saw that it was absolutely blank.

"Looks great," Michael commented. "Love the detail."

"Shut the fuck up," Calum muttered and picked up his pencil, aimlessly doodling on the paper. "I don't know how to start."

"Figure it out," Michael said oh so helpfully.

"Thanks," Calum replied sarcastically.

There was more pointless banter as the class went on and by the end of the hour, Michael had a the back of a girl on his paper, standing in the midst of trees with the sun shining down on her. Granted, it was only a sketch done in pencil, Michael knew it would be much better than anything else he had done in the class.

The rest of the school day was uneventful. All Michael could think about was getting out of this hellhole and seeing Jade. He could feel the ghost of her lips on his own, the trace of her hands in his hair. He wanted it all again. He couldn't believe his luck. Even though things weren't official yet, he knew she was his. She had long ago claimed him and Michael finally had a reason to say that she was his.

Halfway through lunch, he got a text from her.

Ariel: I watched your YouTube covers and I talked to Ashton about seriously joining your band and guess what he said

Michael really had no idea what Ashton said. He could've agreed just because it was Jade asking him or he could've said no because he still probably hated Michael.

Michael: what????

Michael: Lemme guess he said we suck ass and he ain't got time for us :/

Ariel: Shut the fuck up he said he'll do it

"Holy shit!" Michael said out loud and got a glare from Luke and Bryn. Calum raised his eyebrows. Michael showed them the phone, shoving it too close to their face. "Ashton's actually joining the band!"

"You're shitting me," Luke said at the same time Calum just barely breathed out, "You're joking."

"No, I'm not," Michael just about yelled. He was ecstatic. This was it. He might have fucked up before, but now he would make his best friends' dream come true. "I'll ask for a practice session today. Sound good?"

"Fuck yeah," Luke and Calum both agreed at the same time.

Michael: YOURE TJE BEST THNAK YOU OH GOD CAN YOU ASK HIM IF WE CAN PRACTICE TONIGHT PLEASE HILY SHIT