I sit shivering in Mike's basement. I'm unaware of

the time let alone where he's gone. He returns back down the stairs with a jacket in his hand.

"Here you go." He smiles and wraps me up in it.

"Thanks." I mutter.

The rain was still hammering and there were even a few bolts of lightning.

"Well i better get going!"

"Wait. You can't go home in this weather. I'll ask my Mom if she can drive you."

"No it's alright trust me Mike."

"No. Trust me." He grabs me hand and twists me into a warm hug.

"I'll be right back!"

I run upstairs to my Mom. She's in the kitchen sipping a cup of coffee.

"Hey Mom. Can you give y/n a lift home?"

"Who's y/n?"

"Remember y/n???"

"Your girlfriend.?"

"No.. not yet."

"What about that other girl Jane??"

Nancy who's sitting at the table scoffs.

"Mikey is a little player!" She taunts.

"Shut up Nancy. Look y/n can't walk home in this weather."

"Yeah I'm sorry honey but I can't drive in this either. It's way too rough. How about she stays the night??"

"Really?" I grin.

"Pfft! I bet that was his plan all along!" Nancy yet again interrupts. She's so annoying.

"Yeah and I bet your jealous." I quickly rummage through the cupboards and get us lots of snacks. My Mom hands me some blankets and I fill up a bottle of water for y/n before heading back downstairs.

Mike runs down the stairs his hands full of things.

"Oh let me help." I take a few boxes of eggos off of him and place them on the couch.

"Oh don't mind the eggos. El loves them."

"Mhm.." I nod sighing. "So what did your Mom say.?"

"She can't drive in the weather but she said you could sleep over."

"Max is gonna freak! Let alone my Aunt and Uncle!" I begin to panic and pace.

"Don't worry. My Mom says it's fine she can just call them."

"I bet the phone lines are down.."

I accept my fate and plonk onto the couch. Mike falls beside me.

"Here." He passes me some M&M's.

"I mean I won't refuse." I begin to toss them into my mouth and I throw one at Mike.

"Nice catch!" I finish.

"So what should we do??"

"You mean what should I do. You could easily go upstairs and sleep."

"No way. I'd much rather stay with you."

"Mike what is going on?" I ask.

"What?"

"Like with us? You are making out with El one minute and then saying you love me."

"Look I told you it won't happen again. I was just struggling without you."

"But what if I leave again? Will you just go back to her? That isn't fair. For me or for her."

"I won't." He whispers and leans in to me on the couch. Our noses are now pressed together and he kisses me softly.

"MIKE! MOM WANTS YOU TO.." Nancy bursts down the stairs and we pull away.

"oh my Mike.." she finishes before swivelling back the way she came, not bothering to finish her sentence.

I giggle.

"Well.." Mike laughs.

"It's getting late." I yawn. "Goodnight Mike."

"What? I'm not going anywhere... unless you want me to."

"No. I'd like you to stay."

We settle down in the blankets on the floor and he wraps his arms around me.

Before I know it, it's the morning again. Mike is still fast asleep but I remember that I still haven't told Max about staying over. I bet she's worried sick. I give Mike a quick peck on the cheek and get going. He'll understand. It's still raining a lot but not as badly. I find myself running trying not to get too wet. I'm nearly at my house when I hear someone behind me.

"Y/n! You forgot your board!" Mike panted and handed it to me.

"Oh god thanks Mike. I'm sorry for leaving on short notice or whatever but I had to get back."

"I understand. Y/n?"

"Yea?"

"Would you be my girlfriend?"