Chapter Five - For The Best
Author: Sezza
Disclaimer: I own nothing but this fic
Spoilers: None, this is completely AU
Couple: M&M Candy of course
Rating: PG may get higher
Summary: To make him happy she must do the one think she never thought she would.
Author’s note: This fic is full of angst so watch out but don’t
worry; our favourite Candy couple get it right in the end. Also I got this idea
the episode Significant others so the bowling incident is used.
Distribution: Ally’s site, Belit’s site, Candy is Dandy, Kraving
Candy and Fanfiction.net. If you want it all you have to do is ask.
Email: sezza43@hotmail.com
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Michael woke up and smiled. Last night had been the best night of his life, he finally had Maria back and his life was right once again. He rolled over but the site of an empty bed shocked him. He got up hoping that she’d be in the kitchen or bathroom. He pulled on some pants and went to go check. He walked back to his room broken hearted. She had left him again. Michael tried to fight the tears that were escaping but couldn’t. He loved her but she obviously thought last night had been a mistake. Michael glanced at the pillow were her head once lay and noticed an envelope addressed to him in Maria’s handwriting. He opened it and read.
Dear Michael,
God you have no idea how hard this is to write. As you probably noticed I have
left. I’m so sorry Michael. Please don’t hate me but I really do
think that this is for the best. I left once before because the only thing I
wanted was for you to be happy and when I came back I noticed that you finally
were. Over the last month we went back to being friends and it was great. We
laughed and had fun. But last night we took that friendship to a place we shouldn’t
have. Don’t get me wrong though because to me last night was not a mistake.
I loved being in your arms again. Having you hold me, but I know that it could
never be. I left because I wanted you happy then I came back to see that you
were and I didn’t want to ruin that. Not again. I found myself falling
in love with you all over again but I don’t want to go back to what we
used to be. Last night was the best night of my life and I will carry it wherever
I go. I know that writing a letter is the coward’s way out but I couldn’t
bare leaving while looking at your saddened face. The first time almost killed
me. I’m afraid that if I wake you then I’ll never go but I know
I have to. I won’t be coming back this time. I said last time that I wasn’t
sure but this time I know. Just remember that I will always love you Michael,
always and forever.
Love,
Maria.
Michael folded the letter with an unexpected smile on his face. He stood and
got dressed as quickly as possible. “Stupid, stubborn, pixie. Jesus when
you come to a wrong conclusion you really make it good don’t you.”
he smiled to himself. This is why he loved her. She was too adorable for her
own good. He raced out his front door and into the car with the destination
of the airport in mind. She left him once, but he wasn’t about to let
her again. He had to make her see that the only reason he was happy is that
she was here, in his life. He loved her and needed her and was not letting her
leave him again.
He raced up to the ticket counter and asked if anyone had seen her. The woman looked him suspiciously. Michael rolled his yes. “Look, the woman I love is about to get on a plane and leave me because I’ve been a dumbass, so I’m here to say sorry and to explain some things and beg, if necessary, for her not to leave me, so will you please just tell me have you seen her and do you know which gate?”
The woman looked at him with a mushy smile on her face. “Aww that is so sweet. God I wish my boyfriend would admit he’s been a dumbass.” Michael just looked at her expectedly.
She smiled. “Yes go to gate 9, there about to board so hurry. Go get your woman.”
Michael said thankyou and bolted to gate 9 just to see her hand her ticket over. “WAIT.” he yelled.
Maria turned and looked at Michael who was running for her with wide eyes. “Oh my god what are you doing here?” she asked.
Michael smiled and tried to take in some air. He looked at the ticket in the flight attendants hand and took it away. “She won’t be needing this.”
“What?” Maria asked still not sure what was going on. The flight attendant smiled at Michael knowing why he was there. She had seen it before but no matter how many times it was always just as sweet and romantic.
“You can’t leave.”
“Why?”
“Because I love you,” Michael replied as if it was the obvious answer.
Maria sighed. “Michael I told you I couldn’t stay. Your finally happy and I’m not going to ruin it.”
Michael shook his head. “You really are unbelievably stubborn aren’t you? And before I continue you wrote it, not told me.” Maria ducked her head in shame but Michael lifted it with his fingers at her chin. “Maria do you want to know the reason I am happy?” he didn’t wait for her answer. “I am happy because of you.” Maria was about to protest when Michael silenced her with his thumb. “Nope, let me speak first. When you left the first time I was heartbroken. God I never knew that being away from you would hurt so much. I know that I took what we had for granted and I am so sorry if I made you think that being with you made me unhappy. I was a jerk and I admit it. But when I saw you that day in the Crashdown it was like life had been restored in me. Maria I seemed happy because of you. Even ask Kyle. Up until that moment I had hardly left the house. Maria I am unhappy without you. You make me whole” kiss “Complete” kiss “And most of all” he stopped to whisper to her lips. “You make me happy.”
A tear ran down her cheek. She had no idea. “Michael.”
“Stay. Don’t leave me. Not again. I love you so much Maria. I need you. Stay please.” Michael pleaded. Maria choked on a sob. “I’m not above getting on my knees and pleading,” he threatened.
Maria laughed and looked into his eyes where she saw lust, desire, love and most importantly happiness. Michael was right. She was entirely too stubborn, but not this time. She smiled at him.
Michael saw the smile and tried again. “Stay,” he whispered
“Yes,” she breathed out. Michael picked her up and twirled her around while onlookers smiled at the couple. “Lets go home,” she told him when he put her down. Michael then kissed her with all the love he felt which Maria reciprocated.
“I love you Maria.”
“I love you too Michael.”
Michael smiled and kissed her forehead. Maria too smiled. Finally she realised that he was in fact happy, and it was because of her. She had made him happy and because of her need for him to be so, she decided that the issue of leaving as to never be brought up again. It was for the best.
THE END