Chapter 1 – Smile For Me

3 MONTHS LATER.

"Michael..."

Fi grunted at him, pouting. She shook his head at him. Laying on his bed, she stared at the ceiling and awaited for his reply. Michael took a quick glimpse over to Fi, raising his eyebrows. It wasn't long before his eyes were back to the papers before him. Ignoring her, Fi launched herself up and scoffed at him...

"Michael... there's a reason you need to call or at least.. Text, Madeline"

She growled, her voice becoming more hostile towards him. She leaped off the bed and slowly made her way beside him. Her fingertips tracing his back, sending shivers and goosebumps down his back and arms. Sitting at the workbench, Michael still kept his eyes on the papers.

"Yeah, Fi.. I'll do it later"

Never letting his eyes leave the contents of the paper, Fi covered his eyes with her small delicate hands, leaning down. She softly kissed up his neck, lightly nibbling his left ear. She whispered ever so sweetly...

"I've got something far more... fun... for you to do..."

She smiled, letting him turn his face to look into his eyes. Michael gave her a soft smile. Without any warnings, Michael moved up and knocked Fi's chin with his shoulder as he stood up. Fi dropped her shoulder's and glared at Michael as he moved over to another pile of files and took a quick skim through them before Fi let out a large sigh of annoyance.

"Fi, I'm sorry... I need to do this for Sam.. again"

Dropping his shoulders, Michael tilted his head slightly and gave Fi a soft and sweet look.

"Well... Fine, Michael. I'm going to visit your mother since you're not going to!"

She sighed deeply and turned her back on him, heading towards the door. Michael watched her before she stopped at the door frame, turning slightly. Her eyes fixed on him..

"Have fun with Without me!"

Fi hissed; heading out, leaving the door open. Fi was use to this attitude and behaviour from Michael, it was nothing new. The usual. Even after so long. She couldn't help but get flashes of certain events striking and flooding her mind... For her, it was haunting her. Almost every time she caught a single glimpse of his scarred arm, it'd make her cringe and feel haunted by the very person who had inflicted such a wound and mental scars. Nothing had been spoken of, None of which needed to be said. So many questions still need answers, but she knew Michael would do this. Ignore it and move on, yet he can't about his Burn Notice. What was the difference? Fair enough; his burn notice was his life, his working life... However, what happened? Was literally costing him, not only his own life but those closest to him, those he loved. Fi couldn't wrap her mind around it. She never had been able to tap into Michael's mind and figure him out, what makes it any easier now? Nothing. She at least thought It might have, what was she thinking? Michael would never open up about something so daunting... Sam had made a few jokes and light gestures about it, but that was his way of dealing with it, Humouring it. At least, that's what Fi thought... Although; Madeline? She's tried talking to Michael about it, only to have him dash out on her, as usual. Even Madeline can see it's haunting him. Fi was too lost in thought, even to notice Sam arrive at the Loft as she headed down the stairs, step by step. So slowly. Each step so heavy and dilatory. Sam started up the stairs as Fi finally came down to the ground...

"Hey Fi!"

Sam gave her a cheery smile and wave. Only to receive nothing back from Fi, her mind and eyes elsewhere. Shrugging his shoulder's, Sam shook his head and grunted...

"What did Michael do now?"

Sam grumbled, questioning himself as he headed up the stairs...

Author's Note:

First off, a Thank you to those who expressed how much they enjoyed and loved "Carry Me" showing interest in a sequel and reviewing with so much appreciation. You guys kept me going. Sorry for the rustiness of this first chapter, it's probably not very inviting nor interesting. I hope it's at least something, Give me time as i'm still suffering from Writers Block. I didn't continue
"Promise Me" because this sequel has been hammering my brain, therefore; I decided to start it .. it may just spark my writing muse again, let's hope. If it does, I will continue "Promise Me" as well as start this!. Please let me know what you think! YOUR R&R are too amazing! :) Thank you!