Carter's POV

I sat on top of the suitcase and reached back to zip it up. After failing to do so, I groaned in frustration.

"Liv!!! Come help me with this shit!" I yelled out. A couple seconds later, Liv walked in the room.

"What's up?" She asked.

"Help. Me."

She laughed and walked over to me. She sat on top of the suitcase with me and I managed to zip it all the way closed.

"Why'd you pack so much, Car?" Liv wondered as she stood up. I got up too and picked up the suitcase, setting it by my bedroom door.

"We're gonna be gone for two weeks. I'm gonna need outfit choices," I explained.

"Ok but when you get charged for overweight luggage, don't come whining to me."

"Shut up. When's Eddie getting here?"
She looked down at her wrist where her watch was. "He should be here-"

She got cut off by a horn honking from outside.

"Now," she giggled. I laughed and picked up my purse and jacket, while Liv grabbed my suitcase for me. We walked downstairs and Liv ran to the door to let Eddie in.

"Hey baby!" She squealed.

"Hey" he laughed as she jumped into his arms. They kissed passionately which made me turn my head in annoyance. With my current relationship status, I'm not really that fond of anyone else being happy and content. I sound like a bitch, I know but I can't help it.

"Hey Carter," Eddie said, opening his arms to me. I walked over to him and hugged him tightly.

"How you holding up kid?" He asked.

I shrugged. "I'm alright."

"You sure you wanna go with us? I mean, its Paris."

"I know, I know. The city of love. I don't care though. I need a vacation," I told him. "You and Liv can feel free to do your couple things and I'll spend my time eating and getting drunk."

"Alright," he laughed. "Well, we better get going."

He grabbed our bags and Liv waited for me while I locked up the house. Once I was done, she linked her arm through mines and we started to walk towards the car.

"You know, I'm really glad you decided to come with us. Its gonna be a lot of fun," she gushed.

"Yeah? Well thanks for inviting me. I definitely need to get away." I said and she laughed. We got into Eddie's car and he drove us towards the airport.

12 Hours Later

We stepped off the private jet and onto the tarmac. I breathed in the fresh Paris air and stretched my arms out. Liv and Eddie stepped off the plane behind me and we walked over to the waiting SUV. We loaded up our bags and drove through the city.

Paris is absolutely the most beautiful city I've ever been in. I couldn't wait to walk around and get lost in all of the magic that it had to offer.

Once we pulled up in front of the hotel, we got out and a couple of bellhops got our bags. Eddie checked us in while me and Liv stood staring out of the window.

"Can you believe we're in Paris, France?!" She squealed.

"No. It's absolutely crazy. I can't wait to go exploring."

"Me either. I've gotta sleep off this jet lag though."

"Me too," I laughed.

Eddie came back and we took the elevator up to our rooms. Eddie got us two huge suites, one for him and Liv and one for myself. I used my room key to open the door and I gasped as I looked around the room.

The suite had a comfortable living room area, complete with a long couch, coffee table, and a tv. There was also a little kitchenette area. As I walked through the living room area, I came to the door where my bedroom was. I opened the door and pulled my suitcase in.

The room had a huge king sized bed in the center of it and it also had a balcony that had a wonderful view of the city. I sighed and took off my boots before I collapsed onto the bed. I felt myself drifting off when the phone next to me rang. I reached over and picked it up.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Hey, me and Eddie are about to go out to party. Wanna join?" Liv offered.

"Mmm, thanks but no thanks. All I wanna do is sleep."

"You sure?"

"Positive but make sure you give me all of the dirty details tomorrow."

"If I can even remember them," she laughed. "Bye babe. Sleep tight."

"Bye Liv." I hung the phone up and cuddled up to my pillow before drifting off to sleep.

3 Hours Later 2:25am

I was still sleeping when I heard banging on my door. I groaned and sat up in bed, rubbing my eyes. The banging got even louder and I got up to go answer it. I walked to the front of the suite and opened the door.

"We have a problem," Liv announced as she pushed past me and walked into the room.

"Well, hello to you too," I said, closing the door. "What's going on?"

"You'll never guess who me and Eddie ran into?"

"Who?"

"Michael."

I groaned. "You serious?"

"Dead ass. He was at the same club that we were at and he was all over some chick," she explained.

"Ok so what's the problem that you were talking about?"

"He's pissed drunk and doesn't remember what hotel he's staying at."

"He didn't have any security with him?" I wondered. Michael never went out in public without at least 3 body guards.

"Nope. That's why he almost got mobbed but me and Eddie saved him. But anyway, moral of the story, he's gotta sleep somewhere."

"And let me guess: its with me, right?" I guessed.

"Yep, pretty much."

"Fine, but tell him he's sleeping on the couch. I'm going back to bed," I yawned out. She nodded and opened the door before walking out and shutting it behind her.

I walked back into the bedroom and got back into the bed, pulling the fluffy duvet over me. I heard the door open and close but I figured it was just Michael. All of a sudden, I saw the shadow of his body in the doorway.

"You're really going to make me sleep on the couch?" He asked, his voice just above a whisper.

"I think that's better for us both, don't you think?" I said.

I heard him walk towards the bed and I felt the bed dip as he climbed onto it. He laid down next to me and hesitantly wrapped his arm around my waist.

"But I'm drunk and vulnerable. I need you," he nuzzled his face into my neck.

I signed before turning over so that I was facing him. He smiled at finally being able to see my face.

"Hey stranger." He said.

"Hi," I replied.

"I've missed you."

"I've missed you too."

"I can't tell since I haven't heard from you in two weeks," he snipped.

I reached up and rubbed the stubble that had grown on his chin. "I told you I needed space."

"Two weeks worth? And you had to leave the country without telling me?"

"I didn't want you following me, which you and I both know you would've done."

He sighed and started tracing shapes on my hip. "I can't argue with that."

"Why are you even in Paris?" I asked.

"I figured that since I got off tour, I could use a break so I decided to spend Christmas here."

"Mm, great minds think alike."

He chuckled and moved forward so that our foreheads were pressed together. "Please don't leave me."

"Michael, I'm not leaving you. I love you too much to ever even think about it."

"Why'd you say you needed a break then?"

"I just," I began but had to stop so that I could find the words. "I guess I was scared....am scared."

"Why are you scared?"

"Everything have just been so crazy over the past two months. It was getting too intense for me and I thought that you would end up leaving me."

"Why would I leave you?"

"After everything that I put you through after we lost the baby and Joseph,...I thought it would be too much for you."

"Baby girl," he brought his hand up to my cheek and rubbed it with his thumb. "I'd go to hell and back if it meant being able to see a smile on your face. I love you down to the depths of my soul and I don't ever want you to doubt that, ok?"

I nodded and he grabbed my hand that held my promise ring on it.

"What's this?" He asked me, twisting the ring with his fingers.

"My promise ring."

"And what did I tell you when I gave it to you?"

"You said that I complete you," I smiled at the memory.

"Exactly baby. Without you, I'm only half. Once you experience being whole, you can't just go back to being half again. I can't just let you go that easily."

I felt a tear slip down my cheek and he reached up and wiped it away.

"Why are you crying baby?" He whispered.

"I don't know what I did to deserve you," I sighed.

He laughed and pulled me into a hug. I relaxed against him and sighed in content.

"Carter, do me a favor?" He asked. I pulled back and looked at him.

"Yeah?"

"Promise me that you'll talk to me the next time you feel like that, ok? We have to communicate with each other."

"Ok, I promise."

"One more favor?" He held up one finger, making me laugh. I nodded, telling him to continue.

"Promise you'll never leave."

I signed and nodded. "No, I need to hear the words baby girl."

"I promise that I'll never leave you. Ever. I love you Applehead."

"I love you more, baby." He leaned forward and pressed his lips against mine for a few seconds before pulling away. He groaned and laid his head on the pillow.

"What's wrong?"

"I'm starting to feel the effects of all that alcohol I drunk tonight," he chuckled lightly.

When he said that, it reminded me about what Liv said about him being all over some chick at the club. I decided not to say anything though, especially after he just poured his heart out to me like he did.

I leaned over and kissed his forehead before settling down next to him. "Try to get some sleep Applehead. I love you."

"I love you too Car." He wrapped his arm around my body and pulled me close as we drifted off to sleep together.

This chapter is hella long, I know but I felt like you guys deserved it since I've been so bad at updating regularly. However, I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter and please comment and vote. Thanks guys ✌.