When Michael Was There by Mikayla Jackson
Summary:

*Inspiration based on the anime film, When Marnie Was There

 

 

Kassy's life is not going well, and she feels the world is against her for no reason except for the fact she was born. She doesn't feel as if she belongs anywhere, and she constantly has dreams of a friend who never leaves her. On a field study in California, Kassy comes across a mansion that has been left abandoned for years since it was sold by a rich family. After sneaking there at night, she comes across a fantasy beyond belief. A boy resides in that house, and he is yearning to get free from his abusive father and older brothers since his mother has been away. His name is Michael. The two become friends very quickly, and Michael teaches Kassy that even though life may treat your poorly, the grass is always greener on the other side. Kassy also comes to find that Michael may not be the person she thought he was.

 

From the author who brought you The Queen's Magician, Alexander, and 66 Days with Michael.


Categories: Angst, Fantasy, Hurt/Comfort, Romance, Dreams Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: Graphic Depictions of Violence
Trigger Warnings: Domestic Abuse
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Completed: No Word count: 1023 Read: 1984 Published: Apr 19, 2015 Updated: Apr 30, 2015
The Song That Inspired it All by Mikayla Jackson
Author's Notes:

This is also the theme to When Marnie Was There. I just love the song so much.

"Fine On The Outside"-Priscilla Ahn

I never had that many friends growing up
So I learned to be okay with just me
Just me, just me, just me.
And I'll be just fine on the outside.

I like to eat in school by myself anyway
So I'll just stay right here
Right here, right here, right here.
And I'll be fine on the outside.

So I just sit in my room after hours with the moon, 
And think of who knows my name.
Would you cry if I died?
Would you remember my face?

So I left home, I packed up and I moved far away
From my past one day,
And I laughed,
I laughed, I laughed, I laughed.
I sound fine on the outside.

Oh oh oh [x4]. Oh oh oooh.

Sometimes I feel lost sometimes I'm confused.
Sometimes I find that I'm not alright 
And I cry, and I cry, and I cry

Oh oh oh [x4]. Oh oh oooh.

So I just sit in my room after hours with the moon, 
And think of who knows my name.
Would you cry if I died?
Would you remember my face?
End Notes:

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