(hope you don't mine me joining in? Mike needs to post lol)

It was a pretty decent day in Forks, unfortunately most of the good days that were in Forks Mike spent it either in the shop or at school, what a great life that was. Rolling his eyes he climbed the steps to the school, waving and smiling to various other being's about. The sun was out, shining brightly down on the many busy bodies, he may if he was very lucky get a tan, But the sun wasn't really even that strong. With a small frustrated sigh he shifted his bag on his shoulder and checked his phone, a few missed calls, already!? and mainly only from his mother. As he walked to wards the actual school he caught sight of a few of his mates after greeting them and talking briefly. One of them mentioned that they saw Jessica sitting on one of the far benches looking a bit under the weather so they said.

With a nod Mike waved them bye and trotted off down another set of steps to the main grassy area where many tended to play foot ball, Mike occasionally joined in. Glancing around he looked over the benches before he spotted Jessica, looking to her lap, or what he realized then was her phone. With a small frown he walked over calmly "Hey Jess!" He smiled slowly then, and kissed her cheek, in truth they hadn't really seen much of each other, or when they did at least get a chance to spend time together they were usually interrupted. Which Mike then decided to make a mental note to be perhaps slightly more organized. They had been dating for a long while, their relationship tittering on the edge, they hadn't had a great deal of kisses and cuddles you could say.

Shuffling Mike lifted himself on the table and sat beside her "What's up? your looking a bit down" He mused stating the obvious, he shrugged lightly "Sorry, stupid really, but what's up? did you want to talk about anything?" He offered he didn't really know how to comfort Jessica at time she would either like it or she would more or less push him away, so for now he played it safe and simply sat beside her and waited. "Hey that also reminds me, do you fancy like meeting up this weekend or summit? We could meet round mine or yours go to the movies? or just chill, which ever you like?" he suggested looking to her intently at the very least, as he idly shifted his bag once again dumping it on the bench table behind them.

Hey, came Jessica's reply small and light, It was defiantly clear to Mike that something was bothering Jessica, he had never really seen her as down as she was now, and he felt the very need to comfort her in anyway possible. Jessica had always been the bubbly sort always with a smile, Perhaps that had always been her mask? It’ll be okay eventually, I’m mainly just dealing with some family problems with my parents and my sister. So that had been bothering her. Of course Mike had always been aware of the conditions at Jessica's home he himself had been around ttheira few times, and he had noted the tension between the whole family. With a small frown Mike nodded "Oh I see, I take it things still aren't working out?"

Eventually after his offer Jessica's expression changed rapidly he noted her smile was wider her eye more focused and that small cute blush appeared on her cheeks. That would be great, It’s up to you though, since you’re the one who came up with the idea. Mike grinned slowly and laughed briefly"As for what to do..I don't know, we could just meet round mine then we can decide from thier, I think my parents are out at the opera that night, and trust me, anything to avoid that, you'll be far more interesting then watching some fat lady sing" He laughed tilting his head back in amusement. At that comment he received a light nudge on his shoulder, causing him to sway lightly, if not nearly fall of the bench, gently he pushed her back before making a move for her side, tickling it briefly. He then grinned for a moment before he then looked to Jess. "You know my parents don't mind you staying at mine, if you like, ever have trouble at home again, your welcome to stay round, if you want." He shrugged softly trying to be as helpful as he could.

In all honesty he wished that he and Jessica were closer, if not slightly more affectionate in public, yet Mike knew just how shy Jessica seemed to be in public when it came to such things, perhaps though with the possibility of he and Jessica going around his house when his parents were out they could perhaps develop their relationship further? Get to know each other just that little bit more too? Although he had never really said it out loud to Jessica, he did in fact love her more then he could really comprehend or even admit it. Perhaps he was to shy to say it? or was he too worried about his reputation, but then he thought why did it really matter? He hoped Jessica knew that he loved her, whether he could admit it to her or not he didn't know, but eventually he decided that he would say it out loud and to Jessica's ears alone, she deserved it. With all that was happening at her home Mike only felt obliged to help her, to comfort her at the very least.

Sorry it's a little short my muse is pretty pft recently

Since his very first arrival at Forks he had made instant friends with both Jessica and Angela and had ever since remained friends. His hands made contact with Jessica's side and he grinned under Jessica's sudden fits of giggles it was perhaps the first time in a while he had heard Jessica laugh, her laughter was light and extremely girlish, he'd even go as far as to say it was cute. Jessica grabbed onto Mike's arm to save her from tumbling to the ground, with small laughter he held onto her hand in return to support her weight, pulling her up straighter her face faced his own, his blue eyes met Jessica's own his eyes flashed down to Jessica's perfectly pouted lips, he noted absently how far their lips were apart. Deciding to be the bolder of the two Mike made a small shy move to ward's Jessica's lips, only Jessica was obviously going to have none of it for that second she pulled away, her eyes adverted as she tucked hair behind her ear.

Mike slowly nodded with a small smile as if to say alright then. Clapping his hands lightly together between his legs he looked down, he wasn't going to push her, sure she was frigid in public, but he could accept that he supposed, perhaps it would be different if they were alone together. Jessica then spoke softly and Mike raised his head to her to catch her small smile. You know my parents would never okay me staying at your house. Whether or not your parents were home at the time. At that Mike then nodded and laughed lightly, his eyebrows rose and fell briefly, he couldn't agree more, Jessica's parents in his opinion came across all to protective, his parents on the other hand were nothing like Jessica's they were a lot more laid back and 'down with the kids' as his mother still said. If anything in truth Mike would in fact love parents like Jessica's with that he grinned "Oh Hey I know, wanna swap parents?" He chuckled rather loudly.

Thanks for offering though. With a further smile form Jessica's lips, Mike smiled softly and shrugged lightly "Hey no prob, that's what I'm for, good Samaritan me" He laughed with a grin as he very playfully and lightly nudged Jessica's side. Just then a sudden idea came to his mind, his parents were both out tonight, his father had a business meeting and his mother was off out round her friends house for a book club meeting. "Hey, Jes..um" He paused lightly and rubbed the back of his neck "Do you like, want to come around mine after school? we could do whatever homework watch a film and eat snacks if you like want to you know, I mean it's cool if you don't totally cool" He smiled, admittedly he would of course be pretty disappointed if anything he wanted to spend whatever time there was with Jessica, to hang out that little bit more to get to know her all that further in detail, maybe and just maybe work on their relationship?

"So what do you say? I can give you a lift home and we could even rent out a DVD and grab some snacks..unless of course you have something to do or whatever." Mike suggested lightly as he then grabbed his bag and rummaged through it. Eventually his hand clasped around an green apple pulling it out he then bite into the apple and begun to munch on it, swallowing a mouthful he then looked to Jessica and awaited her answer, he hoped that Jessica would agree to come back to his, he hand no initial plan other then to simply spend time with her, the very concept of sex, although much obliged Mike was not counting on it, Jessica was not that type of girl and Mike would most certainly wait. After all the longer you waited the better the result at the end was.

Mike waited for a long moment as he awaited Jessica's reply, and all the while Mike bit into and chewed his apple slowly, ever so slightly Mike noted how Jessica moved closer, which was welcomed he would neither move away or closer if that wasn't what she wanted, with a small smile he tilted his head in the direction of Jessica, his head close to hers the apple clasped between his hand between his legs. Jessica was so very close that all he had to do was lean that little bit closer to her, did she really want to kiss him? was she perhaps ashamed to be in public with him? at any rated he smiled softly in comfort as if to assure her it was alright. Yeah? Jessica finally said her voice soft, her tone shy if not slightly self-conscious.

After a further exchange in words Mike waited once again for Jessica's reply although it seemed to him she was obviously thinking about something, so Mike as he was decided not to question that matter. Just then her phone bleeped looking to Jessica still he saw her glance at her phone before she turned it off, With slightly pursed lips he still waited, for her initial reply, Jessica was extremely attractive to him, he almost liked to think of her as his own in some ways. Mike was the type that got jealous extremely easily and with every male that looked over Jessica he couldn't help but get that little bit jealous. I don’t think I’m doing anything, Jessica finally said with much of a thoughtful expression, Mike of course guessed that Jessica was thinking over her schedule if she had anything at all to do, and Mike hoped against all odds that Jessica was free, for he wanted so much to spend time with her, as a friend and even as a boyfriend, which he had never really been to her.

That sounds great, Jessica said finally, after further conversation she looked up to him once more and Mike instantly smiled "Cool, what movie do you fancy watching?" He asked with pure interest. Jessica's expression changed in an instant, she looked suddenly nervous maybe? he had never really been great at reading people, but Jessica he could just about read, down to every slight twitch. Was she nervous at perhaps going to his home? He could understand that, they had never been alone, not really really alone perhaps this night they could just sort it out tighten their relationship that little bit more, and then just then perhaps they could venture their relationship to public eyes. Mike had never know Jessica to be the shy type, but clearly when it came to their relationship Jessica was indeed very shy. Even more so than himself who was just as nervous as her.

So, um, After school right? Mike nodded slowly "yeah, just hang out at mine and stuff, my um parents won't be in..so you don't have to like put up with their corny jokes" He laughed softly and smiled before glancing down hesitating, they had a while till the bell. As Mike bite of another chunk of apple he chewed it for a moment then swallowed it, he didn't quote fancy anymore, so raising his hand that held the apple he threw it into the bin, where it went straight in. "Um Jess?" He asked then shifting uncomfortably on then bench top. "About us is ah..well everything okay?" He decided to throw the question out in the open it was better to talk about it then and there rather then to wait for a very long time, at least now he had the courage to ask so why not ask?

Mike waited and to no surprise Jessica's phone bleeped again. Surely it was not all down to her deranged sister? sure when she had been sane Mike had gotten on pretty well with Jessica's sister but now, it was just irritating, Jessica had a life, and her sister had had a life, what right did she have to ruin Jessica's at any rate Mike could not help the sudden jealousy over it, how Jessica would drop everything for her sister, and even sink as low into depression just for her sister. Everyday it seemed like Jessica spent more time with her sister then with any of the other including himself. Yet as he questioned her, he just barely kept his voice calm, best to try and forget about it.

For a moment Mike was silent letting Jessica think things over, they weren't exactly like a girlfriend and boyfriend should be, they weren't hugely close, they didn't even see much of each other. If Mike was lucky he just about managed to see Jessica once a week. Maybe Jessica just didn't like him as much anymore? and preferred her low and sad family. I think so, Jessica said in reply, Oh, so she thought so? he didn't know what was worse, Jessica barely had any clue of their relationship.I mean things at home are terrible but I thought everything was going good. We just don’t get to see each other all that much. Perhaps Mike could understand that, he had known from the beginning that there was hell happening at Jess's although when he had gone round thier they had seemed pretty nice. Mike had of course felt the obvious tension between them all.

"Oh..right..Just well I know things aren't that great and all, but I don't like see you that much and if you don't want to date me that's fine I understand, If I'm like to much of I dunno..a burden I suppose." He shrugged lightly and then looked to his own hands, he wanted Jessica happy, and he wanted to make her happy, but it didn't even seem like he was even doing that. With a sigh he waited, before Jessica's voice sounded low and undecided.
And as for the movie, I can’t think of any that sound good. Maybe we could just hang out? Okay so maybe Jessica wanted them to work, given by her offer, and Mike would only happily oblige. With a small nod he lifted his head and looked to Jessica "Yeah, I'd like that, we can still get some munchies.. maybe order pizza and just talk." He added taking a deep breath Mike bolder then usual lifted his arm to wrap around Jessica's shoulders in comfort. "Hey..Don't worry about it, it'll sort it's self out..and if you want to talk, I'm here for you, I know I'm being all sentimental and that but still" he shrugged lightly and offered her a small smile.

That’s just it, Mike, Jessica begun, her voice quite, that he had to practically strain to hear the words, none the less he looked to Jessica simply, If Jessica wanted to talk then he'd listen, he hated seeing Jessica upset, she was a completely different person at times. Quietly Mike watched as Jessica's expression changed. You’re about the only thing keeping me around here. With a small frown Mike nodded as Jessica played with her hair in a nervous fashion, she had always played with her hair when she was nervous, as far back as he could remember See, I’ve been wanting to get away from here for so long. I’ve just caught myself driving in some random direction out of town. Then I realize that I can’t leave. I can’t bring myself to leave you behind. I know we’re not around each other all that often and I feel like that’s my fault but I don’t want to break up. That’s the last thing I want to do.

Meeting Jessica's eyes he sighed softly, OK so he hadn't expected that much of an in depth reason for Jessica to stay, but he could understand to some level, was that what love was really like? Many people said to others 'I love you' but did they know the meaning of it? Perhaps Mike was just understanding it, did being in love mean that you could not stop thinking about your girlfriend or boyfriend? when you were practically attached at the hip? at any rate, Mike was more or less convinced that he did honestly love Jessica, everything about her was cute, he couldn't stop thinking about her and the kisses? they were amazing. A few moment passed before Mike eventually spoke," You know we could always go away together, we don't have to stay with our parents and that, we could like rent a flat or something..not saying we have to but I mean if not that then come stay round mine?" he offered concerned about Jessica, she was a great girl and funny too, she deserved better.

At any rate it seemed it was decided that Jessica was going to come back around his after school. With his arm around Jessica he hugged her to his side lightly and grinned in return as she spoke Pizza sounds good. But talking, talking sounds better. Tilting his head back he laughed loudly as Jessica's poke touched his side, he grinned and wriggled lightly yet kept his arm around her shoulders. Looking back to Jessica he felt her small soft well maintained hand capture his chin with a grin, he was surprised then to feel Jessica's lips brushed against his lip in a small gentle kiss, returning it, he opened his eyes and almost blushed "Well, hm, so mine after school yeah? and I can like drop you of home later? and I can pick you up for school tomorrow too, give you a lift" Mike grinned broadly, pressing his lips to Jessica's cheek softly. Hugging her tighter to his side.

Well so far so good he supposed his and Jessica's relationship seemed to be trundling along nicely now, or at least it appeared that way, Jessica herself looked a lot less tense and stressed as she was only moments ago, at least now she looked a lot more like the Jessica he had known for a long time. He watched silently as Jessica fiddled with her hair, yep defiantly a habit, most of the time she did that, although admittedly most of the time she did it when flirting with him, and now apparently when she was nervous or shy.

Meeting her gaze he smiled softly in attempt to make Jess smile, it was working slowly he thought, now and then he'd see a faint twinkle in her eye at the prospect of running away together, and Mike was certainly all for that, not like he wanted decent grade anyway, for example what would he need in biology, or maths to become a P.E instructor? he doubted he'd need anything other then determination, stamina and patients which he was pretty sure he had, he loved sports, quite literally, he was always running about here and there playing football with Tyler and Eric and the rest of the group, and even if he didn't want to become an instructor he supposed he could fall back on his music, not that he was really any good at it, but he was decent enough he believed.

I might just take you up on that offer sometime, Jess finally said interrupting his thoughts casually, not that he minded. When Jessica laughed, a slow grin spread across his face, Excellent, he was defiantly getting somewhere at least. After his offer of giving Jessica a lift, he looked slightly down to her, as she raised her gaze and her head in his direction. Sounds great, She responded and Mike rolled his eyes. "Well no need to sound too excited jeez" he laughed light-heartedly, of course he was only joking with her, at least Jessica giggled then rather then yelled at him. Which was good. Just then she leaned up and planted a soft kiss to his cheek, and he felt his cheeks lightly redden, and a goofy grin flash on his lips. With small laughter he looped his arm tighter around Jess and pulled her to his side as he brushed a kiss to the corner of her forehead. It dawned to him then he had never really said that he loved her, which he in all honesty did, with a small sigh, he worked up the courage.

"Jess.." He begun slightly, his voice softer and nervous, as if he wasn't already! "I Love you.. you know that right? Mike finally said pulling back as he looked down to Jessica with a serious gaze, his soft blue eyes, meeting Jessica's warm fuzzy and if not wet looking ones. He didn't like seeing her upset, he never had, always the joker him. If you were to give him any situation, Mike was guaranteed to make people smile and laugh, whether it be with or at him, he didn't care as long as they were happy and having a good time.

ooc// sooo sorry for such a late reply!