Chapter 24

"Come on guys, Michael can give you a ride," I say.

They nod silently and Sam pulls me to the side.

"Maybe you should've told them about you and Michael before today!"

"I know, but I didn't think he would show up here," I say panicking.

"Come on ladies." Michael says, holding the door open for us.

"Thanks," Sam mutters before going to join the other girls.

We get into the car and I introduce them.

"Michael, this is Sam, Claire, and Jess," I say pointing.

"Guys, this is Michael Jackson."

Jess snorts.

"There's no way that's the Michael Jackson."

He takes off his shades and examines her.

"Need any more proof?"

She screams loudly and Sam has to cover her mouth or we'd all have our ears ringing. Claire is silent through the whole thing.

Michael rolls his eyes and then starts the car.

"So Sam, are you going to start packing?"

"Yeah, I'm flying to my parents' house for the year off and then heading to law school."

"Okay, we'll have to keep in touch," I say smiling at her.

"Tonights graduation!" Jess says.

"That's right!" I say.

"Could I come Bella?" Michael asks.

We all freeze in place and I look at him.

"Well, people might notice.." I start but he cuts me off.

"That's what shades and hats are for." He says.

"Well alright, but if one person notices you'll have to leave."

He nods and stops at the girls' dorm.

"See you tonight okay?" I say.

"Okay! Sammi and Jess say.

Claire glares at me and slams the door. What is with her?

I turn back to Michael.

"Take me to my home, not yours," I say.

"Sure babe," he zooms in the direction of my apartment.

"So, why'd you come?" I ask.

He shrugs.

"I was bored, I was going to pick you up anyways," he says.

I nod quietly and sigh.

We pull into my apartment complex and I get out and shut the door.

"College finally over," I exlaim and collapse on the couch.

Of course, Michael climbs on me, his large hands on my stomach.

"What are you going to do for your one year break?" Michael asks.

"Oh I don't know, I haven't really thought of that," I say.

"You could stay with me," he whispers.

He takes my hair in between two of his fingers and twirls it.

Did Michael just offer me to move in with him? I don't know what to say.

"Don't you have a tour?" I ask.

"Yeah," he replies.

"Well, I'll be in law school."

He waves me off. Gosh, I hate when he does that.

"Please? I need you with me," he says.

"Why? We're not even.."

"Even what?" He prods.

Why couldn't I have just shut up?

"A couple.." I say quietly.

He stays quiet for a while.

Michael's POV

Damn, what am I going to do? I don't really date, but I've never grown attached to someone like Bella. Should I ask her? It looks as though she's waiting..

I stare back at her innocent face, pondering.

She's girlfriend-material. Even though she's shy, we can change that. And I don't think I'd ever leave her. I know she won't admit it, but she loves me. And I love her.

"Do you want to be?" I ask.

I start making swirls with my finger on her stomach.

"Bella.." I whisper.

I kiss her stomach softly and I hear her breath hitch in.

"You still haven't answered me," I say.

I lift her shirt up at rub it with my hands. Then I look up at her.

"Yes.."

She said yes! I grin and then kiss her all the way up to her soft lips. Her cherry lip gloss gives a satisfying taste.

"So, we're together?" I ask.

She nods shyly and I get off of her.

"I've been waiting for you to come around. I've liked you all along," I say.

"Will you help me get ready for tonight?" She asks.

I nod and follow her to her room.

I have a girlfriend. An innocent, beautiful, smart angel. I love her, and she loves me.

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OMG THEY'RE TOGETHER! finally right? but what's with Claire? stay tuned!

-Joy