Chapter 7

12:00am

Mike was awoken by a very loud high pitched scream he looked around to see Amanda beside him and her eyes closed. She must be having a nightmare. Mike thought worried. "Amanda…Amanda….wake up…AMANDA!". Mike finally screamed and Amanda jolted awake making Mike jump back but quickly bring her into a hug when tears started to stream down her face.

"Sh...Sh…Amanda it was just a dream…was it about your dad?". Mike asked and Amanda crying couldn't answer so she just nodded her head as Mike's grip tightened on her small fragile body but not enough to hurt her. "Amanda…I HATE WHAT HE'S DONE TO YOU!". Mike yelled in anger feeling like he wanted to hit something but regretted it when Amanda jumped out of his embrace and gave him a look that he knew said that she was scared.

Mike sighed as he pulled her back into his embrace. "Amanda…I'm sorry I didn't mean to scare you…but you know I would never hurt you right?". Mike asked her as Amanda slowly nodded, they both lay back down and Amanda cuddled back into Mike's side as he held her and gently kissed her head.

"Mike?". Amanda whispered looking up at him. "Can you promise to always be there for me? Even when I'm asleep". Amanda asked him blushing furiously and looking down but Mike used the tips of his fingers to lift her head as he smiled a charming smile at her. "Stop your smile is contagious". Amanda said laughing and smiling as Mike laughed and smiled back.

"Pssh…I knew that, a couple of cheerleaders on the squad told me that a couple of weeks ago". Mike said cocky popping his imaginary collar as Amanda gave him an 'Oh really?' Look and he chuckled before replying. "Oh don't worry their compliments mean nothing to me…but hearing one from Amanda McKay means everything to me". Mike stated overly dramatic as Amanda pushed him playfully as they laughed. "But yes Amanda I will always be there to protect you, you don't even have to ask". Mike said and Amanda nodded as Mike pulled her closer into him. It was silent for a while as Mike watched Amanda try to sleep and he knew she didn't want to go afraid of another nightmare.

"Amanda…you'll be fine just go to sleep, I promise when you wake in the morning I'll be right beside you, I'm not going anywhere". Mike whispered soothingly as he saw Amanda lay her head against his chest again instantly relax and fall asleep, he smiled before laying his head back on the pillow and falling asleep too.

*Wednesday*

Amanda woke up feeling better than she's felt in months and she looked beside her to see Mike there as he promised last night but she was a little 'disappointed because she couldn't see his cute face' because his whole body was under the covers including his face, not wanting to wake him Amanda slowly got out from under his side and off the bed into the bathroom getting ready for another amazing day with her prince charming.

*10 Minutes Later*

Amanda came out of the bathroom fully clothed and ready only to find Mike still in the same position she left him asleep, she walked over to the side of the bed. "Mike…Mike…MIKE!. Amanda yelled and Mike jolted awake only to fall off the bed. Amanda stifled a laugh not being able to see Mike from his side of the huge bed. "Very funny Amanda". She heard Mike mumble as he got off the fall and that's when Amanda's mouth dropped and her face went from humorous to awestruck as she stared at a shirtless Mike in basketball shorts.

Oh Dear God, he's so hot! He has a 6-pack and muscles and everything!. Amanda thought staring at Mike still as Mike noticed her he grinned at her. "Close your mouth Amanda you may catch flies". Mike said cockily and Amanda snapped out of her staring and walked over to Mike only to punch him in the arm. "Ow! I was kidding". Mike exclaimed holding his arm and Amanda gave him one last warning look before lying on the bed and putting in her ear phones.

"Besides, she knows she wants me". Mike said to himself smiling cockily as he grabbed his things and started walking towards the bathroom. "I heard that!". A voice shouted from the bed and Mike instantly knew was Amanda as he turned to her shocked.

"I didn't even turn on any music yet". Amanda said as Mike gave her a smile. "But you know its true!". Mike called back to her walking into the bathroom as he could've sworn he heard Amanda whisper 'Don't I know it ' to herself before entering.

*15 Minutes Later*

"Okay I'm ready let's going". Mike said excitedly as Amanda got up from the bed facing him. "Finally, Mike you take as long as a girl in the bathroom". Amanda said as they made their way to the door. "Well…it takes a long time to look this good". Mike said running a hand through his hair once more as Amanda eyed him up and down. I can't argue with that, he is pretty hot. Amanda thought to herself smiling as Mike turned to her. "But you don't look too bad either, actually today you look beautiful, I mean not that you don't always-". Mike started to ramble but Amanda gave him a small smile cutting him off.

"I get it Mike…thank you". Amanda said to him before they both made their way into the hall only to run into Mrs. Johnson again. "Oh hello Mike and Amanda I was just heading to your apartment to clean if that's alright with you". Mrs. Johnson asked as Mike and Amanda nodded as she started walking towards their room, she turned back around. "Amanda?". She asked as Amanda turned around her eyebrows raised.

"If I may say that is a beautiful necklace you have on where'd you get it?". Mrs. Johnson asked as Amanda suddenly looked a little sad. "Oh well I didn't buy it someone actually gave it to me, my mom, but she died 12 years ago". Amanda said sadly as she reached up to touch her necklace her mom gave her before she died that she never took off, it was a simple silver necklace with a silver half heart that said "For" her mother had the other half that said "ever", but it meant a lot to Amanda.

"Oh…I'm sorry-". Mrs. Johnson started to say but Amanda looked up smiling cutting her off. "No, No, its fine…thinking of her makes me happy". Amanda said as Mrs. Johnson smiled that smile that Amanda thought was so familiar. "You know…you seem very familiar, do I know you from somewhere?". Amanda asked looking closer. "No, No I doubt it…I-I've got to go". Mrs. Johnson quickly walking off.

"Well…that was…strange". Mike said behind her making her jump….forgetting he was even there in the first place making Mike laugh as they continued walking through the hallway. "Are you sure you're alright". Mike asked as Amanda looked at him and nodded before they went into silence.

They went to the front desk, only to see a boy who looked around their age and Amanda obviously caught his attention. "May I help you?". He said not really looking at them, just staring at Amanda's chest as Mike tried his best to control his temper.

"Yes…I was wondering if you could tell me and my girlfriend what's some activities we can do here?". Mike asked through clench teeth trying his best to be kind as possible for Amanda's sake and trying to drop hints to him to back off. Amanda just eyed the guy weirdly as he looked up and grinned at her and Mike couldn't but thinking it was familiar.

"Wait…your last name doesn't happen to be Forester does it?". Mike asked suspiciously as the guy looked at him weirdly before answering. "Why…yes it is, do I know you?". He asked as he and Amanda both shared in 'Of course' look before Mike replied.

"No…but I know you, and you better stay away from her or you and I will have some problems". Mike stated as he wrapped his arm around Amanda before sauntering off but he felt a tap on his shoulder, Mike turned around only to duck when he saw a fist coming towards him. Amanda's eyes went wide when she saw the scene as the guy at the front desk threw another punch. Mike quickly grabbed the guy's fist when he tried to throw another punch squeezing it tightly as the guy winced. "Usually I would go ahead and fight you and win…but I've changed or tried so as long as you don't bother me and I don't bother you, everything will be fine". Mike said calmly as he released the guy's fist and he ran behind the counter. Mike shook his head and Amanda walked over to him and they were about to walk out only to be stopped again.

"We have an indoor pool, private beach, a gym, a few small restaurants, arcade, movie theater, and well lots of other things". Someone said behind them and they looked behind them to see Mrs. Johnson. "Thanks". Mike and Amanda said in sync as Mrs. Johnson nodded and turned her attention to Mike.

"You better take care of her son, this one's a keeper". She whispered in his ear as Mike blushed and nodded, then leaned down towards her. "I promise, and don't I know it". Mike whispered back as they both smiled and she walked away. Mike turned back to Amanda as she rose in eyebrow in curiosity. "Nothing". Mike replied and Amanda looked at him but decided to let it go.

Mike then felt someone punch him in the arm and he looked to see Amanda beside him and he stared her for answers. "Ow! What did I do this time?!". Mike said as Amanda smiled up at him. "Nothing, I just wanted to get your attention to tell you that what you did with that guy behind the counter instead of hurting him you just talked, that was very mature". Amanda said giving him a quick peck on the cheek as Mike looked at her in disbelief.

"Oh well thanks, but you couldn't have got my attention by saying something like 'Oh hey Mike?'". Mike said as Amanda just shrugged. "Eh, I guess I didn't think of that". Amanda said like it was nothing and Mike rolled his eyes before speaking.

"So…where do you want to go first?". Mike asked her as they started to walk outside towards the activities picking up a map of the hotel on the way. "Umm…I don't know, how about the beach?". Amanda said and Mike completely stopped walking, making Amanda stop as well, Mike looked down at her with an uneasy look.

"What's wrong with the beach?". Amanda whined crossing her arms, with a pout, and Mike sighed as he looked at her "Well what's wrong is there's a bunch of perverted and hormonal teenage guy's at the beach". Mike said as Amanda raised her eyebrow in confusion. "Uh…Mike there is perverted hormonal teenage guy's everywhere I go, besides the bathroom". Amanda said and Mike seemed to be in thought, Amanda sighed.

"Mike please?, I mean it's not like you can lock me in a room forever and never let me see the outside world". Amanda said as Mike smiled at her. "Well as good as that sounds…". Mike started as Amanda hit him in his arm lightly and Mike laughed and continued. "I was gonna say as good as that sounds I know you would kill me and I'll agree to go if we go to the pool area because its smaller and has less teenage guys". Mike said and Amanda quickly nodded before they started walking towards the pool.

"Oh we forgot our bathing suits in the hotel room, Well I guess were going to have to go back to get them". Mike said smiling as he was trying to stall time. "Actually Mike I have my bathing suit under my clothes". Amanda said as she smirked obviously picking up on Mike's stall as he looked at her shocked. "B-but how did you know we were-". Mike started stuttering and Amanda cut him off. "I saw the beach and the indoor pool when we got here the first day". Amanda said giving Mike a victory look as he rolled his eyes playfully. "Fine I'll go get mine but don't go anywhere and don't do anything, just-". Mike started to ramble worried but Amanda gave him a look.

"Fine, I'll be back…Oh and don't run into Flint!". Mike called walking away. "As long as you don't run into Julie!". Amanda called from behind him blushing as Mike turned around and winked playfully. Amanda smiled and turned around going into the girl's locker rooms to change.

*Two Minutes later*

Amanda walked out of the locker rooms in a bikini which obviously caught some guy's attention but she just kept walking towards the pool area. Just keep walking Amanda, who cares if there's like more than twenty eyes on you. Amanda thought nervously finally reaching the pool area before…

"Ninja girl!. Amanda heard behind her and instantly she knew who it was and she turned and glared at him. "Take a hike Flint". Amanda said walking but was quickly stopped when Flint ran in front of her giving her one of his signature grins. "Aww…Amanda don't be that way, I mean after you stood me up last night I should be the one mad at you". Flint said smiling as Amanda's face went to confusion and disgust.

"What are you talking about?". Amanda asked and Flint wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her closer to him. "Don't you remember yesterday when I said you can come to my apartment and suc-". Flint said but Amanda cut him off in frustration. "Ok! Ok…I get it". Amanda said quickly and smiled slyly.

"You know Flint…". Amanda said in a flirty tone of voice running her finger up and down his chest as he smiled. "I could come to your room tonight…on one condition". Amanda said as Flint's eyes widened in excitement pulling her even closer. "Anything". He said as Amanda smiled and motioned for him to come closer.

"I want you to…remember this next time you try making a move on me". Amanda whispered in his ear as he looked at her confused and before he knew it he landed head first into the pool sputtering up water. "Nice dive Flint, I loved your technique!". Amanda yelled sarcasticly to him as he glared and Amanda laughed at his facial expression before walking towards the other side of the pool area.

"It's been like almost 10 minutes, I wonder where Mike is?" Amanda said to herself turning around only to run into someone. "Oh sorry, I didn't mean to run into you". Amanda said not really looking up at who she was talking to. "Oh know its fine; I was actually coming over here to talk to you". The person said as Amanda could tell it was a guy who was talking in an extremely weird voice.

"Look I'm sorry but I have a boyfriend…". Amanda trailed off as she looked up to see Mike in his swimming trunks and muscle shirt smiling at her his arms wide open; Amanda smiled back hugging him tightly. "You don't know how much I'm glad to see you". Amanda said into his chest. "Yea well…its good to see you in one piece". Mike said chuckling as Amanda giggled pulling away from him and taking his hand as they walked around a little before Amanda broke the silence. "Mike uh…why do you have a shirt on? Do you where your shirt when you swim?". Amanda asked blushing and Mike looked at her grinning.

"Well no I don't swim in my shirt but it seems like someone wants to see me shirtless again". Mike said still grinning as Amanda blushed furiously. "Okay…maybe a little". Amanda said to Mike as Mike let go of her hand and took his shirt off. "Now shall we? Madam". Mike said in a British accent motioning towards the pool making Amanda giggle.

"Yes we shall kind sir". Amanda replied in a British accent and they both laughed before Mike picked Amanda up bridal style and jumped into the water with her in his arms, laughing as Amanda came up from the water playfully glaring. "Oh it is on Fukananga!". Amanda yelled and Mike's eyes went wide. "Uh oh…".

*Thursday*

Mike and Amanda were now in the arcade, after yesterday they decided on doing something new so since it was Mike's turn to choose of course he chose the arcade. "I totally beat you in air hockey!". Amanda yelled smiling and sticking her tongue out at him.

"Yea right, you cheated and you know it". Mike said pointing an accusing finger at her as they both stopped walking. "I did not cheat, sore loser". Amanda said slapping his finger away as Mike gave her look in disbelief. "Cheater". Mike shot back and Amanda glared daggers at him. "Liar". Amanda shot at him as she saw something in Mike's eyes change as he softened.

"Cutie". Mike said in a flirty tone moving closer to her as Amanda smiled flirtatiously. "Handsome". Amanda said back as she also moved closer. "Angel". Mike said moving closer even closer to where he was halfway. "Tiger". Amanda said biting her bottom lip and moaning quietly where only Mike could hear it, which definitely sent chills down Mike's spine also giving him butterflies.

"Princess". Mike said in a sexy husky tone as Amanda moved closer and Mike wrapped his arms around her waist as hers were around his neck. "Cuddle bear". Amanda whispered as thy looked into each other's eyes leaning in closer and closer until finally their lips touched as Mike moaned into her mouth and just as Mike started to deepen the kiss Amanda pulled away and Mike looked at her, his eyes wide.

"What-".Mike started but before he could make a huge scene, Amanda pulled him out of the arcade and outside. "Sorry…but we were sort just in the middle of the arcade making out". Amanda said still blushing from all the eyes that was on them and looked down. Mike sighed and used the tips of his fingers to lift her chin, looking into her eyes Mike started to talk.

"Amanda…why do you do this to yourself? W-why are you so insecure about yourself". Mike asked out of frustration as Amanda looked away. They were in silence for a while as Mike leaned against a vacant table outside crossing his arms. Mike sighed after a few minutes. "Amanda we could either do this the hard way or the easy but obviously you want the hard way so that's what you're gonna get". Mike said and Amanda looked at him confused. "What-". She started but before she knew it Mike had through her over his shoulder and she almost screamed but then she remembered. Mike said he would never hurt me and I trust him. Amanda thought as Mike sat her down on the table and he put his arms on either side of her on the desk.

"We are not leaving this spot until you tell me why, I want to help you". Mike said sincerely as Amanda glared at him but she knew she couldn't argue with what he was doing. "Mike can't we talk about this later I…". Amanda trailed off when she saw the look he gave her. "Look Mike when I was little and my father". Amanda started then took a deep breath before continuing.

"When he hit me or after he did he always called me names like, fat, ugly, or whore things like that and I guess I just started believing it…". Amanda told him looking down as Mike used his finger tips to lift her chin again and looking into her eyes.

"Amanda…you aren't any of those things you're the prettiest girl I've ever seen, you've only had like two boyfriends in your whole life even though you could snap your fingers and they'll probably just come running". Mike said chuckling as Amanda smiled a little and he continued.

"And you should know you're not fat, I mean I've barley seen you eat since I meant you and every time I hug you its like I have to be careful not to squeeze to hard or I'll crush you". Mike said as Amanda giggled and Mike grinned. "You know it's good to know that I'm the only man in your life that can make you blush, make you smile your beautiful smile, laugh, or cheer you up on any occasion". Mike said as Amanda laughed, proving his point.

"See there you go". Mike said as he leaned off of the table, helping Amanda off then grabbing her hand as they started walking in silence.

*10 Minutes Later*

Mike and Amanda were still just walking around enjoying the silence when Mike remembered something he forgot to ask her, Mike started walking Amanda towards a bench nearby and she looked at him with a raised eyebrow. "Is…there something you want to talk about?". Amanda asked curiously as Mike nodded taking a deep breath and letting go of Amanda's hand as he turned to her on the bench.

"So…Flint huh?". Mike said as Amanda looked at him confused. "Umm…I don't know how to answer that question". Amanda said nervously. I wonder if he saw what happened yesterday at the pool with Flint?. Amanda thought to herself as Mike sighed and looked at her seriously.

"Why didn't you tell me?". Mike asked a tinge of anger in his voice. "T-tell you what?". Amanda asked playing dumb and trying to stall as Mike gave her the most obvious look. "Come on Amanda give it up I know what happened, I was there, I gave you a whole day to tell me what happened, I trusted that you would tell me!". Mike yelled taking in deep breaths obviously trying to control his temper.

"Well that's the thing Mike trust, I thought I could trust you not to get into any fights with the guy's I've dated or who flirt with me and I thought you could trust me around those guys!". Amanda shouted back at him glaring and Mike glared back.

"Well that's what I'm supposed to do isn't it; I mean I am your boyfriend after all even though you don't treat me like it!". Mike yelled as Amanda glared and gave him a confused look. "What are you talking about? I always treat you like my boyfriend even before we were going out and we were 'just friends' ". Amanda said and Mike looked at her in disbelief.

"Actually I've never once heard you actually tell him you had a boyfriend and even when we were just friends you still blew me off to hang out with him when I asked you to hang out!". Mike yelled as Amanda gave him that look that said 'Oh Really?'.

"Ok Mike if you feel that way then why am I even your girlfriend!". Amanda yelled as Mike went silent just looking at her and she thought for a minute. I'm gonna regret this. Amanda thought as she continued. "…You know what, were done!". Amanda yelled as Mike looked ready to kill.

"Fine you know what just go! Go back to your abusive daddy!" Mike yelled soon regretting it as soon as he realized what he said and his eyes softened. "Amanda...I'm so sorry-". Mike started but Amanda cut him off standing from the bench. "You know what maybe you're right; maybe I should just go back to my 'daddy'!". Amanda yelled with tears in her eyes as Mike stood up from the bench.

"No Amanda I didn't mean-". Mike started but Amanda roughly cut him off. "Forget it Mike!, you know I actually thought you cared but I guess I was wrong". Amanda whispered in tears as she shook her head at him then running away getting lost in the crowd. Mike quickly running through the crowd trying to get to her.

"Amanda! Amanda! Please! I do care! I'm sorry! Wait!