Clarity 2

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A few hours later, the party ended and everyone went on their way.

Michael had met up with his girlfriend later. She was pissed he hadn't come looking for her at all. He apologized and they made up in the same room he'd used earlier.

A few minutes later, he kissed her goodbye settling her down in her car.

"Be careful babes," Michael said.

Amber pouted.

"I always am Mikey." She blew him a kiss and was off.

Michael turned around to see Asher silently brooding beside his black Mustang.

"Sheesh. What crawled up your a*s and laid eggs?" He joked lightly. But one glare from Asher made him shut up.

He saw his tousled hair which looked more ruffled than usual, a sign he'd ran his hand through it one too many times.

Michael knew it must have something to do with his father. He sighed and leaned against the car as well.

"What did he do this time?" Michael asked running a hand through his own hair. He was going to need another smoke for this.