Hey everybody! I've redone chapter 4 because I wasn't happy with it at all. First time it was done in a rush just to finish the story. That always nagged on me and therefore I'm in a "Beyblade mood" I thought I could improve this chapter.
Additional disclaimer: I also do not own "Superman tonight" from Bon Jovi
The scream came from the entrance of the gym it was Amber. One of her friends just had told her that Michael was on the way to the gym with that loser Emily. This just couldn't be true. Why would he go with Emily? She was a loser not like her the most beautiful girl in the world. She had the prettiest dress you could get for money. It was of course pink and reached to the floor. The skirt of the dress was slit up to her hips so everyone could see her long legs. Her high heels were silver with rhinestones on it. Her blond hair was done in French pleat. No one could resist her. So why did he come with that loser? She would definitely snap him away from that stupid little girl.
"I bet he just asked her so he could come and see you, Amber." One of her friends said.
"Yes, I'm sure he just turned you down because he was afraid of our beauty and now, he's regretting everything and uses that loser as an opportunity to get here and confess to you!" Another one said.
Oh, she would make him regret turning her down and she would embarrass that little bitch. Her daddy was an important person, maybe she should talk to him to arrange something. Her family was one of the richest in the country for centuries. Her father would for sure be able to get Michael for her if he didn't come to senses this evening. So, Amber put on her most seductive smile and waited for Michael to arrive in front of her regretting is decision. But Ambers smile faded when Michael entered the gym without giving her a single look just looking at Emily while having his arm around her waist. Was that really that loser? It couldn't be her. No way Emily was so beautiful. Amber was sure that loser had put on tons of make-up and spent a lot of money on professional help to look like that. Amber raised her head higher and dragged her date with her into the gym. She would not lose against this loser.
"What's the reason for your smile?" Michael asked his teammate after they entered the gym. There were a lot of round tables along two sides of the gym, across the entrance was a stage were the DJ played the music. The gym was decorated with balloons and ribbons in blue and silver. Not exactly Michaels kind of taste but the only thing that mattered to him was Emily.
"Just Ambers face when we entered. It was satisfying not to be at the receiving end. Not that I care much about her, but she makes my life at school a living hell. So, it's nice that at least once she doesn't have the upper hand." The teen explained. Michael looked at her a little bit worried. He didn't know Emily had such problems at school. If Mariah was really telling him the truth about Emily's feelings he would work less and be there for her as much as possible. She meant so much to him it hurt him to know she had such problems and he hadn't done anything to help her.
He led Emily to one of the free tables and sat down with her.
"Why didn't you tell me that you have such problems? I would have helped you." Michael asked.
"You're not home very often you know so it's quite difficult to have a talk. But it's ok, Michael. I have the feeling that things will change now." The girl smiled at him. Emily was right things would change from now on. He would be there for her, he would dry her tears when she cried, make her laugh when she was grumpy, make her feel safe when she was afraid. He looked her in the eyes and pulled his chair closer to her taking her hands in his.
"Em, I promise you that I will have more time for you in the future. You mean so much to me I couldn't stand it if anything happened to you or someone hurt you. You mean everything to me." Michael took in a deep breath. He would do it now.
"Emily, I love you." Emily looked at Michael with big eyes. Had her captain just confessed to her? Emily's mind stopped working she had never thought that Michael Parker would ever consider her as more than a friend. She didn't know what to do next of course she should tell him that she liked him too, but her mouth was somehow not reacting. Michael looked at her slightly heartbroken. Was Mariah wrong? But that couldn't be, Emily and Mariah were best friends she would never lie to her friend. So, Michael decided to change the route. He got up pulling Emily with him and bringing her as close to him as possible. He took another deep breath and ducked is head down until his lips met Emily's.
Emily was shocked by Michael's action at first but when his lips met hers her mind started to work again, and she closed her eyes putting her arms around Michael's neck causing him to put his arms around her waist to pull her closer to him. Both were so absorbed in their kiss that they didn't notice that Amber tried to storm up to them to pull that stupid loser out of Michael's arms. Thankfully Steve and Eddy tackled that bitch down so she could not interrupt them.
When they broke their kiss, they registered loud hysterical screams, looking around they saw Amber lying on the floor with Steve and Eddy on top of her. Her dress was ripped, and her hair was a complete mess. Michael turned his head to the right seeing Rick taking a picture of him still hugging Emily.
"I hope you have pictures of that scene there too." He said pointing to Amber, Steve and Eddy.
"No, just of the two of you but I bet by Monday everyone at school has videos of that." Rick said turning his attention to the scene in front of them and taking pictures.
Emily felt really comfortable with Michael's strong arms wrapped around her. Now she was sure about her feelings towards Michael, so she stood up on her tiptoes and whispered into his ear "I love you too, Michael."
The American smiled at her confession and hugged her even closer. The girl wanted to put her head on his shoulder when Michael said. "You have to watch this, Em. This is going to be hilarious." Turning her attention to the scene in front of them she couldn't believe her eyes. Amber's friends tried to pull Steve and Eddy off Amber when their dates jumped in pulling the other girls by their hair. That turned into a big fight where even some tables got broken. Thankfully the teachers then started to separate them and gave all of them detention before everything was broken. But Amber was even more pissed now and shouted to Emily.
"I promise you that you will regret everything from this evening. From now on I will make you pay every single day!"
"That sounds like an empty threat after you embarrassed yourself in front of everyone. Who do you think will listen or talk to you after your ridiculous scene here? But still I dare you to come any closer to Emily in the future!" The blonde said putting himself protectively in front of Emily.
Amber put her head up, turned around and walked out the gym limping because on of her heels was broken. While walking out she became doubtful because almost everyone was looking at her and many of them were laughing and pointing with their fingers on her. None of her friends followed her.
After she was out the crowd resolved and everyone went back to their former activities like drinking, talking and dancing. This was a night no one would ever forget and the reign of Amber at school seemed to be broken.
Michael leaned close to Emily and asked her if she wanted to dance. As if she could say no to him. The boy pulled her on the dance floor, and they started to dance. When the song changed to a ballad Michael had a sudden idea making the evening even more special. So, he leaned down to the ear of his new girlfriend starting to sing along with the song but only loud enough for her to hear:
There's something about you
I wanna rescue
I don't even know you
So what does that mean?
Maybe I'm cynical
Painfully logical
You're tragic and beautiful
And that's good enough for me
You're looking for a hero
But it's just my old tattoo
Tonight I swear I'd sell my soul
To be a hero for you
Who's gonna save you
When the stars fall from your sky?
And who's gonna pull you in
When the tide gets too high?
Who's gonna to hold you
When you turn out the lights?
I won't lie, wish that I
Could be your Superman tonight
If somebody sent you
An angel to save you
What would you tell him
To turn him away?
That your heart don't break?
That your lips don't kiss?
That life is just a lie?
That heaven don't exist?
Who's gonna save you
When the stars fall from your sky?
And who's gonna pull you in
When the tide gets too high?
Who's gonna hold you
When you turn out the lights?
I won't lie, I wish that I
Could be your Superman tonight
Who's gonna fix you
The next time you break down?
Stranded alone by the side of the road
It's your baggage that's dragging you down
Don't look back, let it go
Who's gonna save you
When the stars fall from your sky?
Who's gonna pull you in
When the tide gets too high?
Who's gonna hold you
When you turn out the lights?
I won't lie, I wish that I
Was that Superman
Who's gonna save you
When the stars fall from your sky?
And who's gonna pull you in
When the tide gets too high?
Who's gonna hold you
When you turn out the lights?
I won't lie, I wish that I
Could be your Superman tonight
Your Superman tonight
Your Superman tonight
Emily couldn't believe what was happening right now. Michael Parker the boy every girl wanted had confessed to her, kissed her, was dancing with her and sang along a song for her. She was the happiest girl on earth. The two teens continued dancing until Emily's feet started to hurt because of the shoes.
They left the dance floor and went to the table where their teammates were sitting. While walking up to them they could see Rick, Eddy and Steve smiling at them.
"Guess you two are having a nice evening?" Rick said
"Barley." Michael answered sarcastically while sitting down with Emily. The girl nudged him slightly for that.
"Just kidding, Em!" He said kissing her on the head.
"What are you telling Judy? I'm not sure if she is fine with a relationship within the team. I mean I think it's great for you and I'm happy, but Judy might not be happy about it." Eddy said stroking his chin.
"That is something to bother with tomorrow. What do you think, Emily?" The blonde asked looking at his new girlfriend.
"Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow sounds perfect to me. Just not tonight" The girl sighed and leaned her head on his shoulder.
She would definitely write Mariah a letter the next day telling her everything about this evening.
The dance was over to soon and they were driving home. The American held as often as possible the hand of the ginger head giving her a smile. When they arrived at home the two of them were standing in front of Emily's room and he gave her a very passionate but too short goodnight kiss. She didn't want to pull away from him, but she just noticed how tired she was and how much her feet hurt.
The next morning Emily woke up wondering if the last night was just a dream. A cruel joke of life telling her she only would get the man she loved in her dreams. When she opened her eyes, she could see Michael hovering above her with a forlorn expression. "I'm very sorry to tell you that Steve told Judy about us and she is really mad and absolutely against our relationship. She gives us two possibilities. Either we stop it immediately or one of us has to leave the team. I'm so sorry, Emily!" her captain told her.
"WHAT? You're kidding, right? Please tell me this is a joke." Emily wanted to cry. This could not be true. She didn't want to lose Michael or leave the team. Suddenly he started grinning.
"Jeez, Emily! Calm down. Everything is ok." He bent down and kissed Emily passionately.
"That was not funny at all. I'm already afraid of telling Judy." She said after they broke their kiss.
"Don't worry. Steve really told her, but she is fine with us. She just wants us to be discreet about it." He told her while stroking her hair and leaning his forehead against hers. She closed her eyes and just enjoyed the moment with her new boyfriend.
I hope you like the last chapter :) Please review!