I look into Michael's glazed over, innocent eyes. He looks so hurt, so disappointed in what has just happened. It feels like a knife has been placed into my stomach right now.

"Michael, it's not what--"

"I know. I saw the whole thing," he says.

What?

"What do you mean?" I ask. Michael looks over at Daniel.

"How could you even?--" he starts, but Daniel cuts him off.

"Michael, just forget it happened, ok?" he says.

Michael shakes his head. "Why did you do it?"

Michael, please do something bad so that it doesn't look like I lied to Daniel.

Daniel looks up at Michael, almost forlornly.

"Because I love her.." he whispers.

Oh damn, what? Daniel likes me?

"Oh hell no," Michael says angrily.

Daniel smirks.

"Hell yes," he replies.

Michael gives him the evil eyes.

"She's my girlfriend," he says.

I'm just sitting here watching.

"That can change," Daniel says.

Nah pal, I don't think it can.

"She loves me, not you, ok?" Michael says calmly.

Daniel plays with his fingernails, as if he's bored.

"I don't think she agrees based on the kiss we just had. Didn't let go did she? Going off you. Don't blame her, to be honest. Going out with a wimpy, scummy, pathetic little boy like you," Daniel says.

That gets Michael.

"Take that back!" he growls.

Daniel shakes his head.

"No," he says firmly.

Michael stares at Daniel a moment more, before launching forward and wrestling Daniel. He bashes him against the wall.

Woah, what? Michael, when did you get so badass?

I continue to watch as Daniel tries to push Michael away. Michael only grips onto Daniel tighter, bashing his head against the wall time and time again.

"Leave me and Becky alone! Leave us alone! I'm tired of you messing with me, stop it! Just stop being an ass and leave us alone!" Michael growls at Daniel as he throws him to the floor.

Wow Michael, I've never seen you this violent. It's quite amusing.

Daniel's finally getting a taste of his own medicine.

But it doesn't last long.

Daniel get up from the floor, and tackles Michael. Daniel punches Michael in the face, and Michael caresses his skin.

That'll leave a mark.

Michael tries to fight back, but Daniel is getting the upper hand.

He punches Michael again, and bashes him against the wall. Michael winces in pain, but Daniel has no signs of stopping.

Soon, they both look about neck and neck in this fight.

But one thing hits me - they're both fighting for me. I gotta stop this.

I stand up from my seat and intervene, standing between them.

"Stop it!" I cry.

Both boys surprisingly stop and look at me.

"Listen, I'm very flattered, both of you! But obviously I can only love one of you!" I say.

I turn to Daniel and place my hand on his face gently.

"And I choose you, Daniel."

Daniel stands wide eyed.

"Me?" he asks in disbelief. I nod.

"Yes, you," I say, kissing his cheek.

I look over at Michael, who also stands wide eyed. He has tears visibly in his eyes.

"Michael, I can't love you anymore. I love Daniel now," I say.

The tears Michael had been keeping in trickle down his cheeks.

"I thought you loved me!" he growls. I turn to Daniel.

"Let me take him outside and deal with him," I say, dragging Michael outside.

I slam the door behind us and look into Michael's pained eyes.

"I thought you loved me!" he cries. I look into his eyes.

"You think I meant that?" I ask.

He wipes his tears away.

"What?" he asks.

I scoff and chuckle softly.

"Look, of course I wouldn't choose Daniel! I'm doing this so he doesn't hurt you anymore! Cos I care!" I explain. Michael looks at me.

"Really?" he asks. I nod.

"Yes, really," I say. Michael smiles.

"How do I know you're not lying like the little badass you are?" Michael asks with a giggle.

Ok, you're playing that one, are you?

I take a hold of him and push my lips against his. Hmm, yep. His lips are way better than Daniel's. I pull away, to see Michael's reaction.

"I'm not quite sure I believe you," he says cheekily.

Oh, he's asking for it.

I press my lips against his tenderly, and I hear a sigh of pleasure escape his mouth.

I pull away, and see Michael's face. He looks turned on, just from a simple kiss.

Cute.

"Ok, I believe you, but I don't wanna share you," he says.

I stroke his cheek, where Daniel hit him.

"You won't be sharing me. I don't love Daniel," I say, kissing his cheek.

"Ok, I know. Now you gotta be with Daniel to stop me from suffering. Baby, you ain't bad, you're fearless. And brave. And I love that," he says, kissing my lips once more.

"Thanks, Mikeybear. Look, I gotta go see Daniel now. Wait outside for a minute, so Daniel thinks you're gone. Once I've gone with him, you go back inside," I instruct. He nods.

"Ok sweetie. Good luck with this," he says.

"Thanks. Let's hope this one works, huh?" I ask. Michael nods.

"Surely he can't see through this plan. It's more believable than the other one," Michael says. I nod.

"It sure is. Anyway, I'm gonna go take Daniel home. I'll come see you tomorrow, ok, Mikeybear?" I say. Michael nods.

"I'll miss you baby girl," he says, planting a kiss on my lips once more.

"I love you," I say, walking away.

He blows me a kiss.

"I love you more and mostest," Michael says, waving me goodbye.

I see him start to run off into the distance. I go back inside.

"That ought to do it. Won't be seeing him in a while. C'mon, let's go back to yours," I say, as Daniel interlocks his hand in mine.

Ugh, it feels so weird!

We walk out the door.

Oh god, this'll be a lot harder than I initially thought.

I'm kinda having an affair..