The next morning.
Today I've gotta act like I hate my best friend.
I drag myself out of bed and decide to call Emma to see how she's doing.
"Emma?" I say.
"Becky. Ready for today?" she asks.
"Yeah, I'm ready. But there's gotta be a reason for why I'm mad at you. Turn up ten minutes late, then I'll have a reason to be mad at you in the first place, ok?" I say.
"Sure. That's a good idea," she replies.
"I won't really hurt you, y'know," I say.
"Of course I know that. I know you wouldn't hurt your best friend," she says with a giggle.
"Good. Anyway, come to the park at 10:10. I'll be there at 10. I gotta call Michael to tell him what's happening. I'll see you later, ok?" I say.
"Sure. See you later," she replies.
I end the call and dial Michael's number.
"Baby?" he says.
"Michael!" I squeal.
"What's new with you?" he asks.
"I gotta fake-hurt Emma today, remember I told you yesterday?" I ask.
"Yeah, I remember! I know you can do it," Michael says.
Aww. He always believes in me.
"Thanks. I miss you," I say.
"I miss you too.." Michael sighs sadly. "But come over later, ok?"
"Of course I will. Only a few hours left," I say.
"Yeah, then I can finally see my little desert flower. The reason I live," he says.
Aww, he's so cute!
"Aww.. baby, I gotta go!" I cry, looking at the time.
9:50. Not long left til Daniel picks me up.
"Alright baby. I'll see you later," Michael says.
"You shall. Wish me luck," I say.
"Good luck sweetie," he says.
"Thank you."
"I love you," he says warmly.
"I love you," I say, ending the call.
I grab my coat and I hear a knock on the door. I walk to it.
"Daniel," I say, looking at him.
"Costello! Ready to kick Emma's ass?" he asks. I nod.
"I sure am," I say.
He leads me out the door.
"We'll be driving," he says.
"Ok," I breathe.
We drive to the park. By the time we're there, the rest of the gang are already there.
"Heyyyy!" Daniel calls across the park. The boys wave back.
"Waters!" they call back.
We walk to them.
"Are you, Becky Costello, ready to prove your badness?" Daniel asks.
"Oh, Daniel Waters, I am," I say with a smirk.
"I told her to get here at 10," I say.
Daniel checks the time.
"Already 10:05. She's five minutes late already," he says.
I fold my arms.
"Daniel, that just gives me another reason to kick her ass," I say.
Daniel smiles.
"Costello, you're so bad you're good!" he says.
"Oh, Waters, I know!" I say.
We wait a few minutes. It's now 10:10. We finally see Emma walking into the park. I run to her.
"You're late!" I growl whilst I'm running, just loud enough so that Daniel can hear me say it.
As I run, something falls out my pocket. I think nothing of it and carry on running.
"I'm sorry!" Emma says.
I reach her and hold her arms tightly.
"Are you ready for this?" I whisper.
"Yeah, I am," she whispers back.
We're at a distance from the gang, so they can see what we're doing, but can't hear what we say.
I start off by throwing Emma to the floor. She collapses and I stand over her.
"This is hilarious!" I chuckle, kicking her side, violently but not violently, as it were.
Emma chuckles, trying to control her laughter.
"Yes! This is fun!" she giggles, as I hit her a few times.
I do this for a few moments more, trying desperately not to laugh, the same as Emma.
I decide to finish off and I kick her side once more. She pretends to wince in pain and caresses the area I just fake-beat her in.
"That was fun," I say, starting to walk away.
"Call me later!" she whispers as I turn my back on her to walk away.
"I will!" I say, before walking back to Daniel and the gang.
I'm greeted by a series of high fives. Even Miles gives me one! He hates me!
"Congrats, Becky Costello, you are now the first female member of The Jax," Daniel says, fist bumping me.
I feel around in my pocket for my phone. It isn't there!
"Phone!" I cry.
Daniel takes his hand from his pocket.
"You mean this one?" he asks, handing me my phone.
"Cheers," I say, checking my notifications.
Multiple texts from Michael. I'll read and answer later.
I place my phone in my pocket and walk out the park with Daniel and the boys, trailing behind a little to make sure Emma gets up and exits the park as well.
I'm so happy. Phase three, complete.
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You Ain't Bad || Michael Jackson
Fanfiction[Michael Jackson Fanfiction Awards winner 2016.] Bad Era - 1987. Becky Costello is a young adult in college. At this college is a ruthless gang known as The Jax. Breathe on them and you're in their debt - that's how much they mean business. When a n...
