You Leave Me Breathless

[Peyton]

So it was two days later, Wednesday, and the day Trinity and I were meant to be going round Mikey and Frank’s apartment. We had about 4 hours till we had to be there, but Trinity was already getting herself ready. And by getting herself ready, I mean walking around like a fucking headless chicken in her underwear.

“What the fuck do I wear?” she whined, lying spread-eagled on the kitchen floor

“Well if you turn up like that, Mikey might get a little too excited. I suggest some clothes,” I taunted, pouring myself a glass of OJ

“Shut it bitch. There’s just something about this guy that makes me nervous. I hate it!” Trinity growled, sitting up

“Ooooh is the Trinity Hayes admitting to having actual feelings for a guy? Before even dating him?” I sang mockingly

“If you emphasise another word, I’ll gauge out your tits with a spoon,” Trinity said venomously, jumping to her feet

“Mm feisty,” I teased, enjoying this

Trinity let out a grunt of frustration, throwing her hands up in the air as she stomped back into her room, only amusing me more. This Mikey guy must really be something special if he’s making her act like this. Then my phone beeped, and I flipped it open, getting a text.

Pey, I need to see you urgently. Come down to the bar. Meet me in the store room by the back door. This is important. Drew x

I frowned, quickly typing a reply.

Be there in 10 x

Running a hand through my hair, I quickly went to my room, checking my outfit. Short denim skirt, black heels and a turquoise and black gingham shirt. Yeah, that’ll do.

“Trin, I’ve got to meet Drew at the bar. Won’t be long!” I called over my shoulder, heading to the front door

“Use protection!” she yelled back

I rolled my eyes, slamming the door shut behind me. That’s all she fucking thinks about. Then again, I’m no better. I can barely keep my control around Frank, let alone Drew. A short 10 minutes later, I walked in through the back door of the bar, opening the stock room door. Drew was in there, arms folded with a smirk on his face.

Oh, I know that smirk. Looks like Trinity was right. Don’t tell her I said that.

“What did you want?” I asked calmly

“You,” he said simply

Way to be blunt. Quick as a flash, Drew walked over to me, pressing his lips to mine the same time as he shut the door. I groaned as he slammed me against the wall, his body heat exciting me more than it should.

“W-What if someone walks in? We can’t really lie about this...compromising position,” I whispered as his hands went to my ass, squeezing firmly

“Connor isn’t coming in until later tonight. I’m opening up, and Matt and Kim won’t be here for another two hours. We’re all alone, Pey. And I can’t hold back from you anymore,” Drew whispered hotly, grinding his crotch between my thighs as he pulled my legs to wrap around his waist

I groaned, my eyes rolling back slightly. Drew just smirked, unbuttoning my shirt, throwing it to the floor. Without skipping a beat, I pulled his t-shirt over his head, raking my nails down his muscled chest. He hissed, his eyes darkening with lust. I just smirked, pulling his mouth back down on mine.

[2 hours later]

“Trin, I’m back!” I called, flattening down my messy hair

“Oh yeah, like that’s going to make Frank think you’re only sleeping with him,” she scoffed, rolling her eyes at my actions

“We’re in an open relationship – Frank and I can still fuck other people, he knows that. And you can’t be a cow just coz you haven’t had a fuck since you met Mikey,” I shot back with a smirk

Trinity just glared at me, running a brush through her straightened blonde hair.

“I’m guessing that’s all Drew wanted you for?” she asked dryly

“Pretty much,” I shrugged, kicking off my heels

“I bet you feel pretty fucking special right now,” Trinity said sarcastically

“Let me guess – you’re trying to let out all your nerves by verbally abusing me?” I sighed

It's scary how well I know my sister sometimes!

“Yup,” Trinity said sweetly, popping the ‘p’

“Wonderful. Did you decide on an outfit?” I asked, changing the subject

“Yeah. Just a simple green dress,” Trinity nodded

“The one with the cute puff sleeves you bought last week?” I smiled

“Yuh-huh. Might wear your black kitten heels too,” she said simply

“Whatever makes you less of a biatch,” I smirked

Trinity laughed, almost skipping into my room. Well that was easy enough to make her a bit happier. Now, how do I kill 1 hour before we leave...

*

[Trinity]

[1 and a half hours later]

I parked the car in the space I’d used last time I drove to Mikey’s apartment, cutting the engine. Unfortunately there had been a bit of traffic, so we were running slightly late. But I was satisfied with how I looked, so all was okay. Peyton got out the car the same time I did, and she smiled at me, linking her arm with mine. We walked up to the apartment in silence, me knocking on the door.

A man with very big hair opened it, looking at us questionably.

“Trinity and Peyton?” I offered

“Hi! I’m Ray!” the man beamed, letting us past

That could’ve been awkward.

“Franklin! Michael! Your girly friends are fiiiiinally here!” Ray yelled

Nope. Now it’s definitely awkward. Mikey stuck his head out of a room, smiling broadly when he saw me.

“Hi,” he said shyly, pecking my lips

“Hi yourself,” I smiled back

Peyton made a gagging noise as she passed, making Ray laugh. I rolled my eyes, following her. I’m guessing this is the living room, slash kitchen. Let me put this plainly – it made our decent sized apartment look like a garden shed. There were a few kitchen counters, an oven, a huge fridge and a large table one end of the room, and sofas the end everyone was in. Lindsey was sitting on top of Gerard on an armchair, Ray sat down on a sofa with Frank and Peyton, leaving only another armchair for me and Mikey. I started to sit on the floor, but Mikey just chuckled, pulling me onto his lap. I froze slightly, but started to relax when Mikey put an arm loosely round my waist.

“When’s Bob getting here with the take-away? I’m hungry!” Gerard exasperated

“He’ll be here soon, don’t worry,” Ray snorted, patting Gerard patronisingly on the head

Gerard just scowled, making everyone laugh.

“You can have some of my Skittles, if you’re really starving,” Frank said grudgingly

“Franklin Iero sharing his Skittles?! I never thought I’d see the day!” Lindsey mocked

“Who gave Frank candy? I thought we made a rule about this,” Mikey frowned

Frank just stuck out his tongue in Mikey’s direction, shoving a handful of the coloured sweets in his mouth. I giggled, glad their banter was making me feel comfortable, rather than like an outsider. And I could tell by the smile on Peyton’s face that she felt the same. Then the doorbell rang, and Ray leapt to his feet, his hair bobbing up and down. This only made me laugh, making Mikey poke me in the ribs.

“What’s funny?” he pouted

“Ray’s hair bounced when he got up,” I giggled, unable to help how childish I sounded

Mikey looked at me for a second before laughing as well. Before we knew it, the two of us were in uncontrollable hysterics, doubled over, unable to stop laughing. Lindsey, Gerard, Frank and Peyton all looked at us strangely, wondering what the hell was going on. Then Ray came into the room.

“Bob, meet Peyton and...are you alright Trinity?” he frowned

I sat up, stifling my giggles as I saw a blonde man standing in the doorway, holding multiple fast-food containers.

“Hi!” I waved, wiping the corner of my eye

“Back atcha,” Bob grinned, sitting down in the middle of the room

He handed out the containers, finishing with me and Mikey. I opened mine, smiling when I saw crispy chilli beef and rice.

“I didn’t know what you wanted. Frank said Peyton didn’t like anything but chicken, but I wasn’t sure about you. If you don’t like it, we can switch,” Mikey murmured

“No, it’s great, thanks. One of my favourites, actually,” I beamed

“Great. Because sweet and sour chicken is my favourite,” Mikey grinned

I chuckled, kicking my legs over the arm of the chair so I could see him as well as everyone else. Mikey pressed a soft kiss on the side of my neck before opening a pair of chopsticks. I tried my hardest to ignore the shivers that such a simple action sent down my spine, but I struggled. As I started eating, everyone started talking, mainly about the most random things. It was quite fun actually. This whole group of people were really great. Not one of them were annoying. They all seemed to have such a connection – it was nice to watch. Then Mikey went quiet. No-one else noticed apart from me.

“What’s up, Mikey?” I asked softly, swallowing the last of my beef

“I-I was just thinking,” he said shyly, his hazel eyes gazing at me through his thick-rimmed glasses

“About what?” I smiled, trying to ease his nerves

“About you,” he smiled back

I blushed slightly, shaking my head in amusement.

“What about me?” I asked curiously

“Would you like to go on a date with me? The fair’s in town this weekend, and I haven’t been in years. I can’t think of anyone else I’d love to go with more,” Mikey said softly

I bit my bottom lip. Was I ready for a date? Did I want to take that step into something more serious with Mikey? As I was thinking, Mikey slipped his hand into mine, squeezing it slightly. For some reason, that was all the encouragement I needed.

“I’d love to,” I whispered quietly, a gentle smile on my lips

“Great. So I’ll pick you up at 6?” Mikey grinned back

“Sure,” I nodded

The happiness that lit up his eyes assured me I’d made the right decision. I think.