A/N : here is yet another chapter ! Hope you'll enjoy it :)

Michael
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"Where could they be ?" I asked to myself in a whisper as I searched for two plates in Blanche's kitchen. I sighed and scratched my scalp, not finding them.

"What are you looking for ?"

I jumped and turned around to see Blanche rubbing her sleepy eyes as she looked at me with a puzzled expression.

"Plates. I can't find them." I told her with a light blush as I watched her open a drawer and take two plates out of it.

"Here you go," she smiled at me while I finished preparing breakfast. I placed the eggs I cooked and two toasts on each plate and smiled at Blanche as she looked at the food with hungry eyes. "You didn't have to do this," she said as I gave her a plate. 

"It's okay," I reassured her and led us to the couch where we sat together and started to eat. "I wanted to."

We continued to eat in silence, looking shyly at each other here and there. It wasn't weird, or uncomfortable, it was just really surreal. When I knocked at her door yesterday, I thought she would just yell at me for what I've done and slap the door right in front of my face; but she didn't, surprisingly. She let me inside, prepared tea, talked and laughed with me. That was really surreal. But I enjoyed that, because it was probably the end of it soon. 

"Thanks for putting me to bed, last night." Blanche broke the silence as she looked at me with her pretty eyes. 

"You're welcome." I replied. "I just didn't want to, uhm, change your clothes..." I blushed and looked down at my empty plate.

"It's okay," Blanche smiled. "Were you okay sleeping on the couch ?" she asked me and I nodded. Then, she placed her plate on the coffee table. I did the same and sighed, deciding that it was the right moment to start our serious talk. 

"Can we talk ?" I asked her with a small frown. Blanche looked at me with curious eyes and nodded, waiting for me to speak. "I already apologized for the asshole I've been for the last two years. And, I know you're tired of hearing my apologies and everything, and I don't want to repeat the same things over and over. It's just..." I sighed, searching for the words I needed to say. "I want you to know that I love you so much. I've done an horrible thing for sure, the other day, 'cause I couldn't bear seeing you with a man that wasn't me. I know it sounds selfish, I sure am. But... I can't help it. Gosh, you don't know how crazy I am of you," I sighed and looked down at my lap. "Lately, I've had those crazy flashbacks of the time we were together, and it breaks my heart to think of how it ended. But..." I closed my eyes and rubbed my face in deep thoughts. "I don't want to end it like that." I whispered and looked back at Blanche. A frown was glued on her face and she had those puppy big eyes that made my heart jump up my chest. "I want to make it up to you, Blanche." I told her, looking deep inside her soul. I waited to see a reaction coming from her, but, nothing.  I started to worry and hurried to ask her. "What- What do you think ?"

Blanche sighed and looked at my shirt, avoiding my strong stare. She seemed lost, like I asked her one of the hardest questions that ever existed. She started to bite her lip anxiously and I wanted to kiss her so bad, taking the worry off her face. "Michael," she winced and hid her face behind her hands. I widened my eyes and prayed that she wasn't going to cry. Honestly, that was the worst thing to witness and what hurt me the most. I waited anxiously and when she finally revealed her face, she wasn't crying, but her eyes had watered a bit. "I love you, too," she whispered, her voice breaking and I sighed, relieved to hear these words coming out of her mouth. "It's just... hard. I don't know what are the right things to do anymore." she said, looking back at my shirt and sniffing. 

"I feel the same way," I agreed and moved closer to her, hoping she would respond to me, and she did. She laid her head against my shoulder and I wrapped my arm against hers. I wanted to kiss the top of her head like I was used to do, but I decided that it was too soon. I just placed my cheek against her hair and smelled her vanilla scent. Oh God, how I missed her scent... Blanche closed her eyes and hid her face in the crook of my neck, where I felt her calm breathing touch my skin. I smiled and enjoyed this intimate moment that we didn't have in a while. "I missed you so much," I whispered softly in her hair, enjoying its softness. 

"I missed you, too," Blanche replied and sighed slowly. We stayed that way a bit more, cherishing this moment I was scared would not happen again. Blanche was so calm, like an angel. I wanted her to feel loved, like those last two years didn't exist. She deserved that. She deserved to be loved. I wanted to forget Lisa, Andrew and all the shit I've done. I wanted it to be just the two of us, now. Nothing else. 

Suddenly, Blanche lifted her head and sat up straight turning to completely face me. I looked at her with surprise and straightened up on the couch. She looked at her hands, thinking, then asked. "So, what now ?" she furrowed her brows. "What are we ?" I parted my lips, trying to comprehend her question but loud knocks against the door interrupted me, and Blanche and I looked at each other. 

"Were you waiting for someone ?" I asked her, wondering if she was supposed to meet a friend or something but Blanche shook her head. 

Knock knock. 

She looked at the door and sighed, standing up and going to open it. I watched her, and when the door was slightly open, I immediately recognized who it was.

The guy from the restaurant. 

I clenched my jaw and fists, trying to calm myself even though it was pretty hard. Blanche looked surprised and blushed, hurrying to hide me from the guy's sight, keeping the door just a little bit open. 

"Oh, hey, Harry," she greeted him awkwardly. "Uhm, what are you doing here ?" she asked and looked at me to check if I was still sitting on the couch. I was, so she turned back to the man. 

"Hey ! I'm sorry I didn't tell I'd come, you just forgot your watch at my place, the other night." he told her and I closed my eyes in fury. 

She stayed the night at his place ?! 

"Oh ! Thanks," Blanche exclaimed in embarrassment and took her watch from his hand. "Uhm, yeah, thanks..." she repeated and Harry probably guessed something was up with her.

"Are you okay, Blanche ?" he asked, trying to come closer to her, but Blanche stopped him.

"Yeah... Yeah, I just... Got a lot of things to do." she lied and tried to make him go away. I smirked to myself and waited patiently for her return.

"You sure ? You seem a bit odd, today." he said and Blanche blushed. 

"Yeah, I'm sure, don't worry." she replied with a forced smile and Harry furrowed his brows, not totally believing her. 

"Okay," he sighed and smiled at her. "I'll see ya', then," he said and leaned to kiss her cheek. My blood boiled as his lips touched her skin but I remained on the couch. Blanche smiled at him and closed the door when he finally left. She sighed and turned back to me, seeing my angry expression. She sat back next to me and looked down at her lap. 

"So, his name is Harry ?" I asked her and she nodded slowly. "Who is he ?" I asked and Blanche gave me a strong glare.

"Please, Michael, stop," she warned me and rubbed her face. "He's just a friend, stop worrying." she told me but I had a hard time believing her. Anyway, I knew I needed to stop showing my jealousy if I wanted us to work. 

"Okay," I finally gave in and watched her wrap her watch around her wrist. "It's pretty," I said and she smiled softly. 

"Thank you," she said and looked at me. I gave her a genuine smile. "And thank you, for, y'know... not making a scene in front of him." she thanked me and I looked down at my lap. 

"It's okay," I mumbled, clenching my jaw. Blanche looked at me and sensed my jealousy.

"Hey," she whispered, placing her hand on top of my own. "You have to trust me. I told you he's just a friend." she tried to reassure me and I smiled a bit at her. I nodded and held her hand, caressing it softly with my thumb.

"I trust you." I promised her.

A/N : just a boring chapter but woo-hoo ! I finally kicked off my writer blocks ! I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I'd love to read your feedbacks on the comments ! Love you xx