Chapter 12: Up we go

Charlie was absolutely amazed. How on Earth could this happen? He was so startled that he wasn't even able to move, much to intoxicated Mike's pleasure. His kiss became deeper and much more inappropriate. Suddenly, Mike stopped and looked at Charlie with horror.

-Oh, what is wrong with me? I shouldn't do this! I can't understand what's happening!

-It's okay, Mike. You'll be alright in a few hours. Mr. Wonka said it wouldn't last long. – Charlie was still in shock, but he knew that someone should stay calm here.

-I have just kissed you full on the lips, and you're telling me it won't last long? What do you know, you bucket head? My life is ruined! I'm now officially a freak! No one will ever think I'm a normal guy again!

-Actually, two minutes ago you were more normal than ever before. You were tender, and sweet, and…

-What?! I don't care what you think! Meeting you was the worst event of my life! Now, I want to use the elevator, punch this Wonka in the stomach and go home!

-He's not responsible for any of your stupid actions, Mike! I actually thought you were a nice yet misunderstood boy, but you know what? It was a mistake. I don't want to speak to you again. Never.

-Fine, - Mike said.

The oompa-loompas opened the gates of the elevator. There were a lot of buttons, and Charlie didn't know which one to press. Mike, however, wasn't that uncertain. He examined all the buttons carefully, and pushed the one with the sign "The nut room".

They stood in the elevator silently. Rooms passed before them very rapidly: the Inventing Room, the Chocolate Room, the Sppoiler room… Then the elevator started moving so fast that they fell on the floor. Mike crawled closer to Charlie and started mumbling:

-Charlie, this stupid endorphin disease is at me again!

-I'm not talking to you, Mike.

-Charlie, I'm so sorry! I feel dizzy again! Please help me!

-Oh, grow up, Mike. If I give in to you now, you'll be mad at me later.

-I don't care. – said Mike and took Charlie's hand into his.

Charlie stood up, trying not to fall on the floor again. Mike followed.

-Stop talking, Mike. I don't want anything bad to happen again.

-Maybe I could just hold your hand like this forever and listen to anything you say? – Mike said with a sheepish smile.

Charlie sighed.

-I really like to see you acting serious, Charlie. – Mike said, blushing.

Charlie sighed again. He liked this new Mike very much, but he knew that sooner or later things would have to go back to normal, just like that time after their kiss.

-I know we've been through a lot of trouble, Mike. And I know that you're not a bad, bratty game-maniac you want everyone to think you are. And I hope that if we get out of here, we can be good friends. I'm so sorry those bees made you act strangely.

-Oh, it's okay, sweetie. – Mike mumbled and hugged him. The doors opened. They were in the Nut Room.

Mr. Wonka, Veruca, her father, Mike's father and Grandpa Joe surrounded them. Willy Wonka was very happy.

-Oh, it's so good to meet you again! I knew you could make it, and get back safe and unharmed!

Mike still held Charlie's arm. He found it very comforting, and couldn't let Charlie go. He was glad that Charlie didn't mind.

-Where is Violet? – Charlie asked, worried.

-Oh, she turned into a blueberry. It's her sick habit of chewing gum. – Mr. Wonka said with a bright smile. – Now, we should see my beautiful squirrels!

-Squirrels? – Veruca asked in delight.

-I have a very bad feeling about this. – Mike mumbled, touching a hair spray in his pocket.

A/N: It's not very long, but still, I tried my best. In the next chapter we will see an alternate end to the drama in Nut room, and then we'll visit the TV room . Please review!