Chapter 12: Human Nature

Michael has a photo shoot with his brothers today and I'm kinda excited. I can't wait for the day he goes to the studio to make magic. To see him at work is so thrilling. I don't know how long I've been staring at my reflection. But, I'm slowly seeing myself again. No dark rings around my eyes. I'm gaining weight. I don't look so depressing anymore. I'm not beautiful or anything. But I'm okay looking. No matter how many times He tells me I am beautiful I don't believe him. Because I'm not beautiful and also because I know he's only saying that to be nice. I know he doesn't see me that way. So why should he even mean it. I can't help but admire myself in my outfit though. I always dress like I'm going to a fancy event or something. I just like what I like. My fashion taste is all over the place but, I'm proud of it. There's a light knock at my door. I know it's Michael.

"Come in." I say as I turn to face it.

The door slowly opens revealing him and I can't help my smile getting bigger from the sight of him. Gosh, he's so handsome. No matter what he's always so handsome to me. He can just wake up and his curls pushed to one side with sleep in his and I will still find him so beautifully handsome. He comes closer to me and smiles big before biting his lip.

"Damn Maya." He says taking my hand in his. "You are so sexy in that dress." He says spinning me around.

What? Boy, please stop playing with my heart. Shit that made me tingle down there and gave me butterflies. He's never called me sexy before. So why now? I've worn a dress before. But, of course this man is so handsome as always. In something so simple yet he still looks so handsome.

"You don't need me to tell you that no matter what you are always so handsome." I say smiling. "Especially to me." I say lowly.

Oh crap. I did not mean to say that last part out loud. Damn Maya, you are screwed. Just let him know how handsome he really is to you. There's no escaping now from these feelings. It's too late to run from them now and I don't know if really I want to anymore.

"Maya." He says softly as he closes the remaining space between us and wraps his arms around me. "No, I need you to tell me. It only matters from you." He says placing his forehead against mine. "I wish you would remember that night. I don't want you to doubt how I feel about you. It's so strong and magical." He whispers.

I bite my lip as I stare into his eyes. What the hell is he talking about? What happened that night and why can't I remember. I was tired not drunk. So why can't I remember what he's talking about? I remember him waking me up. I remember changing and I remember getting into bed next to him and him wrapping his arms around me. I know he said something but I can only remember bits and pieces. It's all mixed up in my head. Can it be possible? I place a soft hand on his face. I feel and hear him take in a sharp breath. Who am I kidding. He doesn't see me that way. He's going to meet a beautiful women and forget about me. I pull my hand away and sigh heavily.

"No." He says placing my hand back on his face. "I need to feel you. Please I don't want you to doubt how I feel about you. Maya I know I'm fa.." He stops talking from the sound of someone knocking.

What the hell was he about to say? Yeah, just my damn bad luck. I sigh heavily and pull away from him.

"Maya." He says looking at me with so much sadness.

You did this to me Michael. You made me fall for you. Knowing I can never be good enough.

"Come in." I say.

Bill slowly walks in looking at the both of us.

"I'm sorry to disturb you but the car is ready." He says.

"Okay." Michael says to him. "Maya are you ready to go?"

I was but now I don't know how to feel right now. He keeps playing with my emotions. He just doesn't understand what he does to my heart.

"Maya." He says with sadness as I walk past him.

I don't know if I can talk to him right now. But, I need him at the same time. But, I'm afraid to look at him. My feelings are growing to strong. I don't know if I can continue to handle them.

"I'm ready." I say to Bill as I walk past him.

Damn it Michael. I leave out my room and walk towards the small hallway that leads to the front door. I stop in my tracks and take a deep breath. I lean against the wall with my back facing them.

"Maya." He softly says. "Are you upset with me?"

I ruffle my curls and swallow my tears. No crying over this man. I need to feel him close though but I don't want to look at him. I need to hear his voice but I don't want to talk to him. Why me? I just can't seem to win. Why am I feeling like this right now? I feel so helpless. I see Bill walk to the front door and look back with his hand on the handle. His eyes land on mine and he gives me such a worried look. I need Michael even though my pain is because of him. I'm so helpless. I sigh heavily and push my body from the wall. I give Bill a half smile as I reach my hand out behind me. Hoping he would get the idea and grab.

"Maya." He softly says as he grabs my hand.

I know what he's thinking. He thinks I don't need him. But I do. I'll always need him. This man just doesn't understand how I feel about him.

"I need you Michael." I say.

But, I still don't turn to look at him. With his hand in mine we walk out his apartment to the elevator. Down a floor to the parking garage. Where his limo waited for us. Bill opens the door and I slide in first with Michael behind me. His hand still in mine. I can't look at him. Not just yet. I could cry at any second. It just hurts.

"Maya." He says with a broken voice.

Damn it Michael. I wrap my arms around him and rest my head in his neck. I close my eyes and exhale deeply. I need this man way too much. I know I'm falling in love with this man. I just can't help how he makes me feel. I love how he makes me feel but, I wish I was good enough for him.

"Maya." He breathes out. "I know you said you need me but, I still feel like you don't need me anymore. My heart hurts so bad. I need you so bad right now." He says wrapping his arms around me. "Maya." He cries out.

Awe Michael. I know I'm going to regret what I do next. But, I need him close to me. Closer than close right now. I straddle his lap and his eyes grow wide. My arms wrap around his neck and my fingers find his curls.

"Maya." He says lowly.

"Hold me please Michael. I need you. I need you so bad." I say into his ear.

Should I just take a chance right now? If he didn't see me in any type of way like that he should've pushed me away for being this close to him. Maybe put his hands in places they've never been and in places he's never touched under my clothes.

"Michael please." I say.

He still hasn't moved. I pull way and look at him. He looks so sad right now. I bite my lip. I'm going to try right here and right now.

"I'm so sorry Michael." I say softly grabbing his wrist. "I need you in so many ways." I say as I place his big hands on both my thighs. "In so many different ways that I can only need you for." I say as I guide his hands up my thighs.

His eyes never leave mine. He bites his bottom lip as his hands slip under my dress. My body shivers from his touch. Damn it Michael. I'm the one doing all of this but its still making me wet. I let go of his wrist and leave his hands on me under my dress. I place my forehead against his.

"I need you Michael." I whisper.

I start placing long lingering kisses on his cheek. He just sits there not saying anything or doing any thing. I'm an idiot. Why did I even do this right now. I sigh heavily and pull away from him. I just sit there on his lap feeling like the biggest fool. This just proves I'm not good enough for him. I never will be. I look away from him. Gosh I could cry right now. There's a light tap at the window. We must've made it already.

"We need a moment Bill." He says.

"You got it Boss man."

"Maya." He softly says.

I turn and look at him with a quickness.

"I'm sorry. This is all new too me." He softly says. "You make me feel things I've never felt before. I need you I honestly do." He says as he pulls my body closer to him. "I can see the doubt written across your face. How I feel about you is magical." He says holding me close to him.

His hands are still under my dress and now my whole bottom half is exposed.

"Mm, Maya your skin is so soft." He says as one of his hands caresses my body.

My hands hold his neck softly. Gosh I am so wet right now. I could moan right here and now. He's doing things to me. He places a kiss on my cheek really close to my lips.

"Michael." I moan.

I couldn't even help that. From his lips on me and his big hands exploring my body right now. Maybe I should just make the first move. I lift myself up a little on my knees and he squeezes my thighs lightly as I press my forehead against his. We stay like that just staring into each other's eyes. One of his arms wrap around me securely and the other one smooths up my back under my dress. Just making it raise up more. I place my hands on both sides of his cheeks.

"Please Maya." He breathes out.

My thumb softly caresses his cheek. I see his eyes look at my lips before licking his. Does he want to kiss me too? I lean in just as the car door opens. I squint my eyes from the bright sun coming in. His brothers just stand there with the door wide open staring at us. Oh my gosh. I can die right now from embarrassment. Twice in the same week they saw me in my panties.

"Close the door." Michael yells.

"I knew there was something going on between y'all." Jermaine says as they close the door.

I get off his lap and sit next to him. After I straighten my dress out. I sit there and sigh heavily. I just have the worst damn luck. I feel his hand intertwine with mine and I look down at it.

"I'm sorry." I softly say to him.

He leans over and kisses me on the cheek. I can't help but blush.

"No don't be. Just when we get home we have to talk about a few things."

"Okay." I say lowly.

Awe man. I probably crossed the line. He's probably going to tell me he doesn't see me that way. Not in a emotional level. Maybe physical. He is a man. I sigh heavily.

"My sweet Maya." He softly says and I look at him. "I'm hoping for you to be fangirling over me today."

I bite my lip as I giggle at him.

"You know it." I say with excitement.

"Let's go beautiful. Let's get this shoot over with so we can go home for some cuddles." He says and winks at me.

My eyes grow wide as he guides us out the car and into the studio. I cling to his arm as we step inside seeing so many people. So many cameras and lights. He guides me to a chair that has his name on it. I take a seat and smile at him. He places a soft kiss on my forehead.

"I promise to be fangirling." I say and sticking my tongue out at him.

He pokes my tongue with his finger and my eyes grow wide.

"I swear you are incredibly beautiful. I'm so grateful for you. I swear I need you for the rest of my life my sweet Maya." He says placing a soft hand on my face.

Yeah as your best friend. He comes closer to my ear.

"Please, stop doubting it. You got me. I am yours." He whispers into my ear.

"Come on Mike." Marlon yells. "We gotta change. Maya isn't going anywhere."

I can't help but giggle as he pulls away.

"That's funny to you."

"Yup." I say popping the P. "Hurry and change handsome. I'm ready to start fangirling." I say smiling big at him and rubbing my hands together.

"I know later you definitely will." He says giggling and kisses me on the cheek.

What is this man up too? Before I can even ask he turns on his heels and walks away. He turns back around and waves at me before catching up to his brothers. I slowly slide out my seat once he is gone out of my view. I really need to find a bathroom. I turn around and bump right into Bill.

"Hey Maya where are you going?" He asks.

"Can you show me where the bathroom is?" I ask.

"Sure thing boss lady." He says turning around. "Just follow me."

"Why did you just call me that?" I ask as I follow him.

"Because you are. Mike told us to protect you like we protect him and whatever you need we got you."

"But."

"You know he won't have it any other way."

I sigh heavily.

"Are you okay?" He asks as we reach the bathroom.

I lean against the wall and run my fingers through my hair.

"I swear it's getting harder and harder." I softly say.

"What is?"

"Please let this stay between us." I say looking around us to see if anyone is around.

"Your secrets are safe with me. Is this about boss man?"

I shake my head yes.

"What's so hard about it?"

"They way I feel about him. I know I am falling in love with him. But, I know I will never be good enough for him."

"Maya." He softly says. "Don't tell him I told you this. But, he's been crazy about you since the day you two met and he heard you sing. You were all he talked about. He couldn't focus because all he wanted to do was see you."

"Yeah as a friend only. He constantly reminds me of how we are always going to be just best friends. If we do get close he pushes me away."

"Please don't tell him I am telling you all of this. But, he needs to man up before he loses you to someone else."

"What are you saying?" I ask confused.

"He's scared Maya. This is all new to him. Yes he's had crushes on other women in the past but, he's never felt this way about anyone before. He's afraid he might hurt you, break your heart. He's scared that he isn't good enough. Please be patient with him. He's inexperienced when it comes to relationships. Yes he's had some in the past but nothing this serious. He's never been in love before and he's doesn't know what to do. Just go easy on him and yourself please. Because he's right what you two have is magical. I honestly believe you two are soulmates."

I don't even know how to feel right now with this information he just gave me. Is it really true or is he trying to be nice to spare my feelings. I push myself from the wall and sigh heavily.

"I'm going to go to the bathroom now." I say lowly.

I walk in not waiting for his response. I walk into a clean stall and lock the door behind me. I lean against it as my tears fall. I wish what he said was true but, I know it isn't. I can never be good enough for him. No matter what I do for him. I will always be just his best friend. I pull my dress up and pull my panties down so I can squat over the toilet. I release my bladder and wipe and wipe and wipe. We don't have it easy like men do. They don't get wet like we do. Even if we aren't horny anymore it's still there. The evidence is still there. I pull my panties up and my dress back down and smooth is out. I flush and unlock the door and walk to the sink. I wash my hands and I still haven't stopped crying. I'm glad I'm not wearing make up today. I splash water on my face just as there's a knock at the door.

"Hey Maya, Mike is going crazy out here for you. He refuses to work till you are back in his sight." Bill yells from the other side of the door.

"I'll be right out." I say.

I wish I brought my drawing supplies with me. That usually helps me. I wonder if I can ask one of his guards to grab some basic supplies for me. I grab some paper towels and dry my face. Yeah, he's going to know I've been crying. I dry my hands and head out the bathroom meeting Bill again. I give him a faint smile.

"You okay?" He asks.

"Yeah, I'm better." I softly say. "Hey, I was wondering if one of you guys can run out and get something for me."

We make our way back to everyone.

"Anything you want Ms. Maya. I can send John to grab whatever you need."

"Just a few basic things from the same place. Just a few art supplies. A sketch book and a few pencils and erasers. Drawing will really help me right now." I say as I reach into the pocket of my dress and grab my card.

I hand it too him as we make it back to the chair with Michael's name on it.

"Just the basics is good with me. Thank you so much." I say.

"You got it." He says as he walks away.

I turn to sit in the chair just as Michael is running into my arms. Awe. I wrap my arms around him and gently rub his back.

"I missed you so much Maya. You had me so worried when I came back and I couldn't find you."

I giggle at him as he lifts me in his arms and spins us around.

"Michael." I giggle. "Be careful I am in a dress"

He lifts me higher in his arms. Making sure his arms held my dress in place. He has me so high right now I can place my hands on his shoulder and my arms are straight. I can't help but smile at him. His eyes meet mine and his smile quickly fades. Is something wrong? He slowly places me back on the ground and cups my face.

"Maya what's wrong? Why have you been crying?"

"I'm okay Michael. I just had a moment."

"What happened? Was it because of me?"

Yeah but I won't admit it.

"I know it was. Please Maya, I need you so bad. You have to understand that. Never doubt how I feel about you because it's so magical."

"Michael, how do you feel about me?"

His eyes grow wide as I watch his cheeks turn a shade of pink. His hands leave my face and his arms wrap around me.

"Maya I.."

Before he can get his words out his brothers were calling him back over.

"I'm so sorry Maya. But we will talk about this when we get home. Okay, where there are no interruptions."

"Okay." I say lowly as he lets go.

I bite my lip as he walks back over to his brothers. I take a seat in the chair and watch one of his body guards walk up to him. I wonder what they are talking about? It seems serious. He turns and looks at me. He smiles at me and I return his smile. He holds out his hand and his body guard places something in it. He puts whatever it is in his pocket and hands his body guard something. With that he walks off and out the building. He blows a kiss at me and I do the same back. I sit back in my seat and watch him and his brother's have so much fun.

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It's been thirty minutes now and I can't help but giggle at them. They are having to much fun with this. I miss being this close with Tony. I can't believe tomorrow makes three years since he's been gone. Awe man. I can't think about that right now. His body guard John finally returns with a small box and a sketch book in his hand. What is this? I ask myself as he steps in front of me.

"I am truly sorry for taking so long. But, I got everything you need. The rest is in the car for you to use when you get home."

My eyes grow wide. This is way too much. I asked for the basics.

"Um, what is all of this?" I ask as he hands me the small box and sketch book. "I only asked for the basics.""Michael only wants the best for you Ms. Maya.""Oh my gosh." I say as I run my fingers through my curls.

That's what he gave him. This boy has my damn card because he didn't want me to pay for anything.

"Michael took my card didn't he?""Yes ma'am. I had to let him know I was running out.""I'm going to kill this boy." I say glaring at him.

He smiles at me and I don't return it.

"You gotta give his card back to him right?""Yes ma'am.""When you do let him know we gonna fight. When he gets a chance we need to talk." I say and sigh heavily. "I swear I'm gonna drop kick that boy. He doesn't have to pay for everything. I all I need is him I do not need his damn money." I say and slide out the chair. "Ms. Maya are you okay?" He asks with concern. "Yeah. I'm just gonna run to the bathroom." I say. "Just give him my message please.""Will do." He says walking towards him.

I leave the box and sketch book on the chair and wall away from it. I head straight to the bathroom. Heading right into a stall. I do my business and head out the stall and wash my hands. I walk out after drying my hands. I see them taking solo photos of Michael. I'm about to make him blush. Fangirling in full effect. I stop in my tracks.

"Whoo-hoo Michael Jackson." I yell and waving my hands around like a fool. "You are so handsome."

I can tell he's blushing from here. I start walking again. Until I feel someone grab my arm. What?

"How did you get in here?" Someone says.

I turn to see a security guard holding my arm too tight. Way too damn tight. 

"Let me go." I yell.

No, here comes the tears and the fast beat of my heart. Why? I can't handle this right now. Me and my damn luck. I try to pull away but his grip only gets stronger.

"Please let me go." I beg. "I didn't do anything wrong." I say as I try to pull from his grasp but, his grip only gets stronger. "Michael, I need you." I cry out.

"Hey." Michael and his brothers yell as they make their way towards me.

Michael gets to me faster then his brothers. 

"Let her go now." He demands. 

"I'm sorry sir. I know you don't want any harm to be done to your fans. I just didn't want nothing to happen to you or your brothers." He says. 

"Let her go." He says in the same tone. 

His hand slips from my arm but I can't get to Michael. My chest hurts so bad. 

"Michael." I cry out. "I need you. It hurts. It hurts so bad." I cry as I fall to the floor. 

"Maya." His brother's call out. 

Michael rushes to me side. He crouches in front of me. His big hands cup my face. I place my hands on his. 

"I got you." He whispers as his forehead rests against mine. 

"I'm sorry sir. I thought she was a fan that had sneaked in."

"That doesn't justify what you did." Bill says. "She literally just came out the bathroom."

"My apologies sir but it is in my contract to use full force on trespassers."

"What kind of nonsense is that." Bill says. 

"Michael." I cry out. 

"I'm right here my sweet Maya."

"I need to speak to your boss right away." Bill says. 

"He's in his office right now. I can take you too him."

"Yes." 

"Hey, I'm sorry but we are going to need some time. I'm going to take her to our dressing room til she's okay again."

"Take all the time you need." The photographer says.

"Come on Maya." He says helping me stand. "I got you." He says wrapping his arms around me. "Just never let me go okay." 

I cling to his arm as he guides us to his dressing room. We reach the room and he opens the door. I walk in first heading straight the couch that's against the wall facing the door. I sigh heavily as I plop down on the couch. I'm such bad luck. Where ever I go something bad just happens. I bury my face in my hands and continue to cry. I feel Michael sit next to me and he pulls me onto his lap. I wrap my arms around his neck and I kiss him on the cheek. 

"I'm so sorry Michael." 

"Promise me we'll always be.Walking the world together.Hand in hand where dreams never end.My star secret friend and me." He sings

My tears stop. There's something about him. Something that calms my soul. That takes away all my pain. He doesn't have to do much to stop my tears. All he has to do is either sing, hold me, even just say my name and all my pain goes away. 

"I'm sorry I'm such bad luck."

"My sweet Maya. This isn't your fault." He says holding me closer to him. "I'm so sorry he hurt you." 

Is he crying? I cup his face and make him look at me. Oh my, he is crying. I kiss his forehead then both his cheeks. 

"What's wrong Michael." I ask and swallow my tears. "I just stopped crying. You know when you cry I cry."

He chuckles lightly and presses his forehead against mine. My hands still hold his face. 

"I swear our connection is so beautiful."

"Magical." I whisper. 

"Maya." He whispers staring into my eyes. 

"Michael." I say in the same tone. 

Why is he staring at me like that? I need to pull away from his eyes. All I'm going to do is hurt my own feelings. See something that isn't there. I still need to yell at him for what he did. My hands slip from his face and onto my lap. 

"No please put your hands back. I need your warmth Maya."

"Michael we need to talk."

"I thought we were going to talk when we get home. So there's no interruptions." He says with wide eyes. 

"No Michael, about what you did earlier."

"What did I do?"

"I don't need your money. I just need you Michael."

"Oh Maya." He says burying his face into my neck. "I'm sorry I just want to take care of you. I just want you to have the best of everything. Money isn't a problem when it comes to you."

"Yes it is Michael." I say sternly. 

He pulls away and looks at me. With confusion written all over his face. 

"I don't want your money nor do I need it. I just need you and nothing else. I need your warmth. I need your touch. I need your hugs. I need your smile. I need your voice. I need your presence. I need your laughter. I just need you and everything that is you. Can't you see that."

"Thank you Maya. Thank you for showing me this is more real then anything in this world. Never leave me Maya. Never break my heart. I can't be with out you. I can't live with out you my sweet Maya."

"Thank you Michael." I breathe out as my fingers find his curls. 

"Mm Maya." He says and kisses me on the cheek. 

His lips just stay there in place. Gosh, these damn butterflies be doing things to me. I feel like a school girl when we get close like this. His lips leave my cheek for second before they are back on my cheek in a different spot. Where they stay for a little while and they were now in a different spot close to my lips. What is he trying to do to my heart. He pulls away slightly to rest his forehead against mine. We are so close that our noses are touching. I can't look away from him. There's something about his big almond shaped cocoa brown eyes. That I get lost in them. 

"Maya I wish you would remember what I said and did that night. Even our first night." He whispers. 

What? Our first night too? What is he talking about. Why can't I remember what happened. I just have the worst damn luck. 

"I guess I need to show you right here and right now. So you can stop doubting yourself. Because you are good enough and so worth it."

What? What is he talking about? He slightly tilts his head. Is he about to kiss me? My heart is pounding right now. Please kiss me Michael. I need to feel your lips on mine. 

"Yo Mike." We hear as the door opens. 

Damn it. I sigh heavily. Yeah who am I kidding. We are not meant for each other. I remove myself from his hold and stand up. I smooth my dress down. 

"Maya." He calls out for me. 

I grab his hand softly and pull him to my feet. Even though he makes me feel like this at times. I still need him close to me. I'm so helpless and weak when it comes to him. I wrap my arms around him from the side. He's so much taller than me. Even in heels I barely make it to his shoulders. He wraps his arm around my shoulder. 

"I'm sorry." Randy says softly. 

"We were so worried about you." Jermaine says. 

"Yeah." Tito agrees. 

"You are family to us now." Jackie says. 

"We gotta protect you as our own." Marlon says. 

"Thank you so much you guys. I am okay. Thanks to your brother." I say smiling up at him. 

He softly touches my face and caresses my cheek with his thumb. 

"I got you Maya."

"Thank you handsome." I say. 

I smile at him as I watch his face turn a shade of pink. Awe he's too cute. 

"Mike I know you needed a moment but we gotta finish up here so we can't get to the studio."

Studio? I get to watch Michael and his brothers create magic. I can scream and jump for joy right now. 

"Thank you so much Jermaine." He says glaring at him. "I wanted it to be a surprise to Maya." 

"I'm sorry man." He says scratching the back of his head. 

"Maya." He says looking down at me. 

I let out a squeal of excitement as I let him go. He completely faces me and smiles at me. 

"Gosh, you are so beautiful when you are excited." He says staring at me in wonderment. "Your eyes are twinkling like the stars right now."

Damn it Michael. My heart can't take that right now. 

"Is she okay?" Marlon asks. 

"She's fangirling right now." Randy says laughing. 

"Fangirling?" Tito asks. 

"What Lilly does when we are in the studio." Randy says. 

"Awe man." Jermaine says laughing. 

"So that's the name for it" Jackie says laughing too. 

"Alright." I say as I stand behind him. "Gotta get back out there." I say pushing him towards the door. "My fangirling is ready to be in overdrive." I say giggling. 

"You are too much girl." He says giggling. 

"Only for you handsome." 

"You promise beautiful."

"I love it when you I talk dirty to me."

"Maya." He squeals out in giggles.

"What?" Jermaine says.

"Did Lilly get that from you?" Randy asks.

"You know." I say as I turn to face him. "Your girl is very handsy mister. My dirty mind is from her." I say and place my hand on my chin like I am in deep thought. "Then again she's learned a thing or two from me." I say giggling.

"Okay Maya. You need to stop." Randy says laughing hard.

I give him a toothy grin before turning on my heels and facing Michael. I reach my hand out to him. He softly grabs it and pulls me into his embrace. I swear he does things to my heart. But I can't help smiling bigger when being so close to him. No matter what he feels for me. I'll always need him so bad.

"You two live together. Save that for when you get home." Marlon says.

I turn around sticking my tongue out at him. Making all his brother's laugh at me.

"Yeah y'all are definitely best friends." Jermaine says laughing.

Huh? I look up at Michael and he's sticking his tongue out too. Awe man. I can't help but blush. This boy is way too much. I pull away but he pulls me back.

"No not yet." He says burying his face into my neck.

"You are just procrastinating Michael." I say laughing. "The sooner we get this over with the sooner we can get you to the studio then home where we have no interruptions." I say into his chest. 

"I know." He says and sighs heavily. "I just can't get enough of you." He says into my ear. 

"I can't either. But, you got all night to hold me with no one to stop you." I say and bite my lip. 

I should've tried when we got home instead of in the limo. I really could've saved myself the embarrassment. 

"My sweet Maya just please be patient with me. I'm.."

"I believe you Michael. No need to explain yourself." I say and sigh softly. "I just need you to create some magic." I say and pull away. "Okay mister. " I say as I straighten his collar out. "I'll be right here cheering you on and believing in you."

"You promise." He asks with big eyes. 

"Of course. I need you and I know you need me like I need you." I say and smile at him. 

"Thank you." He says and places a soft kiss on my forehead. 

"Now hurry up. Your brothers are waiting for you."

"I know. But, I am still going to walk you back to your seat." He says as he intertwines his hand with mine. "I promise that won't ever happen again." He says and kisses my hand gently. 

"Thank you." I say smiling at him. "I know you got me."

"I do?" He asks with excitement. 

"Yes." I say as I stand up on my tippy toes. "I am yours. I will always be yours. I need you." I whisper in his ear. 

I place a tender kiss on his cheek. I stand back on my feet and can't help but blush as I watch him blush. 

"Okay." Jermaine says growing impatient. "Can we get this done with please."

"Yeah." He says never taking his eyes off of me. "I'm so sorry." He says looking at his brother. 

"I understand you are attached to the girl. But, she isn't going anywhere. Whatever you did. You are stuck with her forever." Jackie says. 

"You really think so? I mean I really hope so. Because I need her so bad. Right by my side through everything in life."

Awe. My heart just melted. 

"He's right." I say as I blush. "I'm not going any where. It's not like I want to or need to. I'm exactly where I need to be."

"You just added fuel to the fire." Marlon says. 

"You did." I say laughing. "I got him to the chair. But, the rest is up to y'all." I say to them. "Come on handsome."

"I'll follow you where ever you need me." He says walking with me.

"Boy you are too much." I say laughing as I grab the sketch book and box from the seat once we reach the chair with his name on it.  

His hand leaves mine and finds my hips. My eyes grow wide. What is he doing? He lifts me up and into the chair. I bite my lip once I am in the seat. I think my ovaries just exploded. That just turned me on so much. But, his hands are still on my waist. 

"Please finish working with your brothers. I will be right here. I'm not going anywhere. I'm where you can see me."

"I'm sorry that I need you so bad."

What? No. I touch his face softly. I caress it softly with my thumb. I can feel the heat rising in his cheek. 

"Don't ever be sorry for needing me so bad. I've told you I need you so bad that it hurts. Don't ever forget that. I hate being apart from you. Even if I can still see you. I need you right by my side. But, I know you got work to do. I would never stand in the way of that. I know you are just a breath away if I need you and you aren't right next to me. Go work. I'll be right here drawing you again." 

He presses his forehead against mine. I can feel his breath against my lips. How I wish I could just kiss them. How I wish I could just tell him how I feel. How I wish he felt the same as me. 

"Thank you." He says staring into my eyes. "Please stop doubting how I feel about you. Even though you don't remember what I said. Doesn't mean they aren't real."

What? Can they be right?

"Michael, I..."

"Mike." Tito yells. "Can we just get this over with please." He begs. 

"I'm sorry he's right. Let's just get this done with and I'll be right back in your arms. Til we are at the studio and then your fangirling will kick in." 

"Yup." I say hugging him tight. "Go do your thing." I whisper in his ear before kissing his cheek.

He pulls away smiling. 

"I'll be back." He says turning on his heels and walking away. 

I sigh into my seat. I open the sketch book and then the box. Pulling out a pencil and I get to work while him and his brothers work. 

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I was just putting the finishing touches on my drawing when I can see him jogging back to me. I smile at him and see he's back in his clothes. He reaches me and smiles big at me. Which makes my smile grow bigger. 

"Hey, what are you drawing over there? Lilly told me you are an amazing artist." Randy says. 

"I wouldn't say all of that. I'm okay." I say shrugging my shoulders. 

"She's truly incredible. She's the best artist I've ever known." Michael says. 

Awe.

"Thank you Michael. But, I am just okay."

"We'll be the judge of that." Marlon says. 

"Let us see." Jermaine says. 

"Yeah. Please." Tito says. 

"Please." Jackie says. 

"Fine." I say feeling defeated. 

I hold up my drawing and their eyes grow wide. Awe man is it that bad?

"Maya is that Louie and I?" He asks. 

"Yes. I got inspired that day. It was such a beautiful sight to see you hugging him. I just had to recreate it."

"Whoa." Randy says. 

"Wow." Tito says. 

"The way you captured him and Louie." Marlon says. 

"Lilly wasn't lying or Mike. You have such an amazing talent." Jermaine says. 

"I told you." He says and kisses me on the cheek. 

Awe man. Here comes the blushing again. 

"Thank you, you guys. I appreciate it. But, I only draw for the fun of it." I say. 

"How can you say you truly love to do something if it doesn't bring you joy." Michael says. 

Boy you are too sweet. I know my cheeks are even more red. This man is killing me. I place everything back in the box. He reaches his hand out to me and I grab it. He places his free hand on my waist. My eyes grow wide as he helps me down. I know he's only being a gentleman. But, it's doing things to me down there and in my heart. 

"Thank you." I manage to get out. 

"We'll meet you at the studio." Jermaine says. 

"Yeah." Tito agrees. 

"Just don't take long like you did." Marlon says laughing. 

"You live with the girl." Jackie says.

"Yeah you can do that when you get home. With no interruptions." Randy says cheesing hard at us. 

"I'm telling Lilly" I say as I point a finger at him. 

"I dare you." He says. 

"Okay. There's a phone in the car." I say trying to contain my laughter. "Come on Michael. I feel like starting trouble." I say. 

"Oh my." He says laughing. "Yeah you are a bad influence on her."

"Me?" I say pretending to be offended as I place my hand on my chest. "Let me tell you something. I use to have a potty mouth when we were younger because of her. Did you know she's the reason why..." I stop like I'm telling one of her secrets. "No let me stop. She'll kill me if I told that one." I say giggling. 

"No tell me." Randy practically sings. 

"Come on Michael. I need cuddles." I say to him. 

"Yes. I need those too." He says giggling. 

"Wait no. I need to know all her dirty secrets." He yells out as we walk away. "Maya." He calls out. 

I clutch my stomach as I laugh hard. We approach Bill who is standing next to the limo with the car door open. I smile at him and let go of Michael's hand. I hug him tight and he gives my back a gently rub. 

"Thank you so much." I say into the embrace. 

I pull away smiling at him as my hand finds Michael's again. 

"We got you always Maya. You are family to me. Never forget that. I am here to protect the both of you. No matter what. I'm glad you are feeling so much better."

"Thank your boss." I say smiling at Michael. "He has such incredible hugs." 

"Hurry and get inside. You can feel some more of it." He says biting his lip. 

Damn it boy. Stop messing with me like that. I'm going to need a new pair of panties. This man is doing too much to me right now. Bill laughs out loud. Yeah you would find this so funny. 

"Come on you two. We gotta get to the studio. Running behind on time."

"You are right." Michael says. 

He climbs in first then I do. I sit next to him and he pulls my legs onto his lap as the door closes. He pulls my body close to him and buries his face into my neck. 

"Let's just stay like this for a second. Til I know it's safe to have you closer to me." He says into my neck. 

Gosh. His warm breath on my skin is doing things to me. The limo slowly starts moving. He pulls away slightly and places a soft kiss on my cheek.

"Maya." He softly says. 

"Yeah." I say looking at him. 

"I need you." He says looking into my eyes. 

"I'm right here." I says staring right back at him. 

"I need you close to me." He says. "Like you were before. When we first got here." He says looking away. "Your skin is so soft." He says lowly. 

What? My eyes grow wide.