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Melody's POV

By the time we left the Way residence the sky had faded from a brilliant, golden-tinted blue into a star-flecked jet black. I left the Way household feeling elated. I felt accepted like I had gained a new family. I suppose I had gained a new family. I couldn't suppress the smile that split my face at that thought.

"I told you it would be okay, didn't I?" Frank smiled as he opened my door for me. I slid into the car and waited for him to join me before replying.

"Yeah. You did. Thank you, Frankie."

"For what?"

"For showing me how a family should be. For introducing me to some of the most loving and generous people I have ever met. For being so good to me even after I lied to you and fucked your life up." I frowned and averted my gaze from his as the last words slipped from my mouth.

Frank curled two fingers under my chin and lifted my eyes so they met his.

"Melody, I don't want to hear those words leave your lips ever again. You did not fuck up my life. It's true we were not joined under the most pleasant circumstances but I wouldn't change a thing. Your presence in my life has forced me to change for the better and I couldn't be happier."

"I...thanks, Frankie."

"Don't mention it." He smiled as he put the car into reverse and pointed us in the direction of the apartment. I watched the world pass in a blur as we rode in a comfortable silence.

"Mel?"

"Hmm?"

"Did...did I hurt you?"

My brows knitted in confusion as I glanced over to see the worried expression twisting Frank's features. He nibbled at his bottom lip furiously, averting his eyes from my confused gaze.

"What do you mean? You have never hurt me."

"I mean when I....I-I....you know." He stuttered awkwardly, gesturing toward my protruding abdomen.

"Frank, I....." I started but trailed off as realization slapped me across the face. "O-Oh! i-i..."

"Please tell me the truth." He pleaded.

"Frank, why does it matter now?"

"I just....I don't know. I just need to know. Please."

"The truth?"

"Y-Yeah."

"It was....it hurt like fuck. I felt like I was being ripped apart but it-" I was cut off mid-sentence when Frank slammed on the brakes and pulled to the side of the road.

"Oh god! Mel, I am so sorry! Please forgive me! I was such an awful fuck to you!"

I was stunned by his sudden outburst. He looked like a lost child. His eyes were big and round, shining with what appeared to be unshed tears and his lower lip was smashed between his teeth almost hard enough to draw blood.

"Frank, it's okay."

"No it's not!" He growled, slamming his fists into the steering wheel. "I can't believe I did that to you. What if...wh-what if you weren't the only one? What if I put someone else through that hell without ever knowing?"

"Frank, it's okay. Look at me." I demanded as I took his face in my hands and forced him to meet my gaze. "It's all in the past. You can not change the past but you can change yourself which you have more than proven."

"But I-"

"Let's just forgive and forget. We can move past this and be happy. Just think, in less than five months we will be meeting our little ninja."

Frank let out a small chuckle and I smiled in relief.

"Yeah. She is going to be daddy's little girl."

"Pfft. Please, he is going to be a momma's boy." I teased.

"We'll see." He smirked.

"Oh yeah we will." I smirked back. "Now come on, let's go home. I am sure everyone is probably wondering what's taking us so long."

"Probably." He nodded as he put the car in drive and started for home once again.

"With my luck they probably think we are fucking." I snorted.

"What? Why would they think that?"

"I don't know. Maybe because Aly told them all about the 'monstrous package' incident and they are a bunch of pervs." Frank chuckled in response.

A few minutes later we pulled into the parking lot and made our way up to the apartment. As soon as we stepped across the threshold we were questioned.

"What took you two so long?" Zac questioned, quirking an eyebrow in our direction.

"Thanksgiving traffic." I lied.

Benji snorted. "Yeah right. Are you sure you weren't exploring Frank's 'monstrous package'?"

"See! I told you." I rolled my eyes at Frank and he laughed.

"No I was not." I huffed.

"If you say so." Benji smirked.

"Whatever."

"Leave her alone, Benji." Alyson chided. "You up for a movie, Mel?"

"Sure. You guys pick a movie while I go change."

I went to Frank's room and found a pair of my stretchy pajama bottoms and one of Frank's old band tees. I slipped them on then headed back into the living room. Alyson and Ryan were stretched out on the couch while Benji and Zac were curled up together in the double arm chair. I plopped down beside Frank on the love seat and he started the movie. The opening credits for Rose Red rolled across the screen.

"I love this movie!" I grinned.

"We know." Alyson and Benji replied in unison, both of them shooting me a smirk.

I rolled my eyes and focused my attention back on the screen. About thirty minutes into the movie my back began to ache in protest at my upright position.

"Frankie?" I whispered.

"Hmm?"

"Can I lay down?"

"Of course."

He shifted so his legs lay open across the sofa. I settled in between his legs and rested my head against his chest, sighing in content.

"Thanks."

"Mhmm."

I tilted my head back so I could see his face. "Frankie?"

He glanced down at me. "Yeah?"

"Can you rub my tummy?"

A smile spread across his face as his fingers ghosted across my abdomen. I sighed happily and turned back to the movie. Once the movie had ended everyone agreed it was time for bed. Alyson, Ryan, and Frank remained in their spots while Benji, Zac, and I crawled into Frank's bed. I settled comfortably in between the two.

"So Mel, you and Frank?" Benji smirked.

"No Benji. We are only friends."

"Sure." Zac rolled his eyes. "We're not stupid. We see the way you two act around each other."

"What do you mean?"

"Oh come on. You two are all touchy-feely and giggly."

"Yeah and Frank is always finding some way to touch your stomach." Zac chimed in.

"You guys are idiots. Frank likes to feel close to the baby."

"If you say so." Benji rolled his eyes.

"Shut up and rub my tummy. It's the only way I can sleep."

Benji obediently began rubbing his fingertips across my stomach. It felt nice but it wasn't the same as when Frank did it. Even with the soothing strokes I couldn't sleep. After a little while of laying there I heard soft snores coming from either side of me. As carefully as I could I slid down to the end of the bed and left the room. I tiptoed over to the love seat and shook Frank gently.

"Frankie?....Frankie?"

"Hmm...what?"

"Can I sleep with you?"

"Yeah. Come on."

He lifted the blanket that was covering his body and I slid in next to him. He draped the blanket around us and wrapped an arm around my middle, pulling me close to his chest. Before I had a chance to ask his fingers began to caress my abdomen and I sighed sleepily.

"Thanks Frankie."

"G'Night Mel."

"Night Frankie."


I really hate to bug you guys again and I will understand if you don't want to but I counted the votes three times from both websites and for the boy name it was pretty much a landslide for Ryder but for the girl it was a tie between Silver and Harmony. So, if you don't mind between Silver and Harmony, which do you prefer?

Thanks guys. You are all amazing and I seriously love you all.

xo britt