𝙲𝙻𝙾𝚂𝙴𝙳 𝚂𝚃𝙰𝚁𝚃𝙴𝚁: MIKE + GRETA ( @trustcarter​ ) 𝙻𝙾𝙲𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽: CLAYMORE

𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀 𝐄𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐘𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐄𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐃 the bar. After all, Claymore was her place now. There had been very few parts of her life that went by her rules so here? She wasn’t going to let anyone interrupt her peace. However, over the past couple days that had become extraordinarily difficult. She had been here when the chaos erupted. Without a car, no way to get home. That one thought just couldn’t seem to leave her head. However, a familiar face cut through her thoughts as he entered the bar, causing her to turn her gaze from it’s fixed place on the wall. While Greta didn’t ordinarily know how to distinguish good people these days, she could easily say Mike was good people. He was kind, made her laugh and it certainly didn’t hurt that she found him easy on the eyes. To summarize, she flashed the other a welcoming smile, leaning against the edge of the bar. “Mike - I’m glad you’re here. Want something to drink? On the house.” The woman spoke, grabbing a glass from underneath the bar. Pausing for a moment, her face became a bit calmer. “I know you were worried about Sofia.. I saw she’s okay.”

     the news of sofia being found brought a wave of relief to him and yet, instead of being by her side, he was here to drink. mike couldn’t bring himself to go see her like that. partly from not wanting to see sofia bruised and battered, but the memories that could be brought back up from the cage he locked them behind. instead of being a good friend, he found himself here ready to drink himself to death or just enough to give him some courage. michael flashed the beautiful woman that stood behind the bar a smile— the woman that he called a friend. would have been more if he wasn't scared to mess up what they had. he sat down on one of the stools and immediately nodded his head. ❛give me your strongest drink.❜ his smile faltered a little bit at the mention of her name. he was happy that she was doing okay. it brought him a little bit of peace, but he couldn’t imagine what she must be feeling like. he picked back up his smile as he nodded her head. ❛worried is an understatement,❜ mike rubbed his wrist, the effects of punching his drywall still there. ❛how did she look?❜

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Heather looked over as she heard the familiar voice, a smile on her face as she was happy to finally recognise someone. Of course, she was confused over what she had been told by Jordan and she didn’t exactly know how to go about that. “Hi” she smiled, quickly shaking her head as she rolled her eyes at his words. “They’re quite comfy strangely, not my colour though.” She shrugged before sighing and looking up at him. “I don’t know what’s happening, Mike. Brandi Tay told me what happened to me but I don’t remember it.. I don’t remember anything anymore.. I feel so stupid.” She huffed as she felt herself getting frustrated with herself. “Then Jordan said..” she trailed off as she looked at him with a frown, her brain feeling like it was working over time as she tried to piece things together “he said he was my boyfriend.. I only remember us though..” she felt ridiculous in the moment “Are we.. not dating?”

      a smile on her face at time like this was the only thing that he needed. it was nice to see her smile after so long. the only times he did was when he checked her instagram, but who to say those were actually real? his smile faltered a little bit as he decided on whether to tell her more and let her relax. it wasn't good for her to push herself to remember things.  however, with jordan only a few feet away, it would be best to let her know a little bit about what happened between them. mike shook his head as his hands let go of hers and found their way back into his pockets. ❛no,❜ he confirmed softly. ❛we haven't been together in almost three years, h.❜ he pressed his lips into a thin line and grabbed the chair that was beside the bed, finding it best to sit down. ❛you're not stupid for not remembering, it will all come back to you. just don’t push yourself too hard. i’m sure jordan will understand.❜ he glanced toward the entrance of the room before looking back at heather. ❛he seems like a really good guy even though i wouldn't have picked him.❜ he teased a little bit. ❛i'm happy for you, h.❜

      as he walked into the room, his hands in his pockets, a small smile on his face as his eyes found heathers. ❛hey,❜ he called out softly as he made his way beside her bed. seeing her like this was something that he never pictured in his mind ever. not even when they were together. it kind of hurt a little bit. ❛still looking pretty even while in a nursing gown.❜ he chuckled a little bit to lighten the mood as he took her hand in his, completely ignoring jordan’s text. he kept a promise that he wouldn't go too far with anything. mike wouldn't want heather getting more confused than she already was.

Jordan: she's confused

Jordan: doesn't remember me

Jordan: but keep your hands to yourself, she's still my girl

MIKE: oh.. im sure in time she will remember

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Jordan: shes asking for you

MIKE: im glad she's awake.. but um okay, i'll be there soon

Greta: mike

Greta: did you see the news?

Greta: and the forum??

Greta: i'm really fucking scared

Greta: how are you holding up??

MIKE: yeah

MIKE: this is all just fucking crazy. i hope h and sasha are alright though. i mean they at a hospital so hopefully the staff can do their jobs

AALIYAH: nice to see none of us are doing okay 🙃

AALIYAH: a paper bag to help me breathe because i can't right now

AALIYAH: i saw sofia a few days ago and everything was okay so i don't understand

AALIYAH: why are we being tormented??

AALIYAH: what's the meaning of all this??

MIKE: i dont like when im this upset.. like now my wrist hurts lol

MIKE: are you alright now? i mean as much as you can

MIKE: this town fucking sucks that what it is. no wonder i tried my hardest to stay away from here...

DILARA: i could be better too

MIKE: need someone to talk to? i can come over or we can just call.

Lu: because i was always looking after you two

Lu: what???

Lu: she wanted to leave hidehill??

Lu: this isn't on you mike. you couldn't have known this was what was gonna happen

MIKE: she wanted to go to new york with me

MIKE: the time i just dont up in leave some shit happens. she could be here right now safe if i just left when i thought about it

Lu: i always worry about you, mikey

Lu: always

Lu: i'm fucking shaking

Lu: remember when it was us 3? you, me, sof?

Lu: how the fuck did it all get so FUCKED like this, mike????

MIKE: yeah, those were the times, huh?? i remember you being a mom lol

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Dilara: hey are you doing okay?

MIKE: i could be better..

MIKE: please be alright. i know how much of fighter you are so i know youre okay. dont know why im stressing myself out

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MIKE: we were supposed to get out of this fucked up town and go to new york together and we can do that. im ready to leave

Dilara: hey are you doing okay?

MIKE: not good at all.. i need sofia to be alright..

Lu: i'm off to jordan's. i need to make sure he's okay

Lu: where are you now? are you somewhere safe?

MIKE: stay safe please. i cant lose anyone else..

MIKE: are you okay?

MIKE: where are you right now?

AALIYAH: define 'okay'

AALIYAH: i saw the text and called out of work immediately so i'm at home

AALIYAH: where are you, rn?

MIKE: i punched a hole in my wall so i'm just losing my shit at home