Chapter 2:

Michonne stood outside the courthouse waiting for Mike to come and pick her up. Collin Stevens walked up behind her.

"Good job in there Mich," he said in a suave yet cocky tone. Michonne grimaced at his presence.

"Thank you Stevens," She didn't look his way.

"Where are you headed? I was thinking after a case like that, I could use a drink. Join me," He said looking her up and down.

"Can't. Going to the parents to have dinner. And even if I wasn't I wouldn't go out with you."

"Oh right. The boyfriend," Stevens got closer to her, "Well, when you want a real man, I'll be here." Michonne gave him a look that shot daggers and he knew it was time to make his exit. He put his hands up in surrender and started to back away, "Tell the folks I said 'hi'."

Her colleague's comment irked her, but then it made her think of her partner. She looked her watch. iWe still have timei, she tried to reassure herself.

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They were late.

Mike parked the car on the driveway leading up to Michonne's childhood home. She always thought it was way too big. The villa, located just outside Atlanta, was just an accolade that her parents had given themselves and the world for their success. But being the daughter of the ever so esteemed Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Bellamy came with a certain image. An image that her parents expected Michonne and her sister to maintain as well. Her sister attended medical school, and with much persistence, Michonne was drafted into law school. Though through her competitive attitude she still became the best.

Her parents always wanted the best for her and her sister, and Michonne understood that. Although she always pretended to fit into this haughty elite lifestyle, she didn't really belong. Maybe that's why she gravitated to the unpredictable bohemian that was her boyfriend Mike. He was fun and unorthodox, which she loved, and it didn't hurt that it really pissed her mother off.

As they walked up the long driveway, Michonne looked towards her boys. Mike kept his promise and eventually put on pants and also a shirt and tie, which he was trying his hardest to fix, although Andre wanted to keep playing with it. Michonne giggled at them. She took her son and let him walk beside her and she fixed Mike's tie and brought him in for a kiss. She gave him an apologetic look, she knew he hated this and was only here for her, and she was grateful for the support. He gave a small smile and kissed her forehead and put an arm around her as they walked up to the front door.

Michonne took out her key and unlocked the door. Andre went running inside. Michonne and Mike heard someone squeal at the child's entrance. Her older sister, Marjolaine came round the corner smiling brightly as she held Andre.

"Hey sis!" Marj said and gave her Michonne a kiss on the cheek and a nice big hug. She looked over at Mike and smiled and gave him a hug, "Get ready," she said as she turned back to where she came and Michonne and Mike followed. They entered the dining room, and there next to her mother sat Sebastian Reading, Michonne's ex-husband.

"Wow," Mike said shaking his head.

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Mike had Andre in his lap he was helping him eat a piece of chicken. He was also doing his best to distract himself from jumping across the table and punching Sebastian in the face. He didn't really care that Michonne's mother felt the need to parade him around; he didn't care about his fancy suit or his charm. Mike did care about the way he treated Michonne. When he met her she was broken, and it was because of that asshole. And even though she was better now, he could still see the hurt in her eyes as the bastard talked about his new successes in his awesome life. Mike sighed, trying to keep his cool.

"Chonne love, how did court go today?" Her father asked.

"It went well daddy," she said taking a bite of her chicken.

"Well?" Mike spoke up, "Oh come on, tell them. Tell them how you kicked major ass today." Michonne's mother gave Mike a dirty look, but he didn't pay her any mind.

"You won baby?" her dad asked.

"Yes sir she did," Mike bragged for his girlfriend.

"That's my girl," her dad said with a hearty chuckle. Michonne smiled wide.

"It was a simple case really. Not a big deal," she assured them.

"Too modest," Marjolaine called from the other end of the table.

"So, Mike, how are things with your job?" Mrs. Bellamy interjected. Michonne and Mike were taken out of the happy moment.

"Well, Ma'am, nothing too exciting...," he said.

"Really that's a shame," she said flatly.

"I did sell a couple paintings, which went for a good chunk of change. You rich folk sure do love your art," he finished. Michonne tried to hide her smile as she wiped her mouth with her napkin.

"That's great Mikey!" Marjolaine said, "And yes, we do love art. I saw some of your work, it's good. Daddy, you should take a look," she encouraged.

"Is it now? Marj has good taste, maybe I will," he said finishing his dinner. Mike looked at Michonne and then toward her father.

"Thank you sir," he said surprised. Michonne shrugged her shoulders and put her hand on top of his. They smiled at each other—

"Shall we move to the living room for dessert?" her mother announced.

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"Your mom is a piece of work you know?" Mike laid in bed and watched as Michonne put lotion on her legs after she got out of the shower.

"God I know," she climbs into bed and snuggles up next to him, "I'm sorry Mikey. Let me make it up to you," she says kissing his neck and nipping his earlobe.

"How are you going to do that," Mike pouted playfully. Michonne trailed her hand down his bare chest and played with the hem of his pajama pants.

"I'm sure I can think of something," she smiled mischievously. Mike gave her a gentle kiss and pulled back a little then leaned back in and deepened the kiss. He playfully flipped them over so that he was now on top of her. She laughed but then saw him gazing at her with a look of amazement. It was so intense it made her blush. She smiled and then looked away shyly. He gently brought her face to look at him again and kissed her.

A/N: Well, there you go, a little calm before all hell breaks loose. I wanted to really show who each of these people was to Michonne, and we'll see how they all react to the impending doom in the next chapter! Also, I got the name Bellamy from a fanfic I read some time ago, I thought it was a nice last name, so I just went with it. Hope you enjoyed! ٩(●ᴗ●)۶