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Melody's POV

"M-Mikey?!"

Mikey and Alicia stood there gaping between Gerard and myself.

"M-Mikey, it's not what you think. I swear."

"Mel, I-I...wh-what...."

"H-He's drunk and he fell on top of me a-and then he...he just kissed me. I swear. I-I....please just get him off of me."

Mikey sighed heavily, grumbling something underneath his breath as he and Alicia rolled Gerard off of me. Alicia pulled me to my feet and brushed the grass from my clothes.

"Are you okay, Mel?"

"Yeah. I'm fine. I swear, Alicia, I didn't....he just..."

"Shh. It's okay. I believe you. Did he hurt you or the baby?"

"No. I'm okay but I really want to go home now."

"Okay. Do you need a ride?"

"No. I'm going to go find Frankie."

"Okay. Call me tomorrow and let me know how everything is going." She smiled, hugging me tight.

"Thanks and I will."

I glanced toward Gerard once more to see Mikey kneeling beside him, speaking to him harshly. I took a deep breath and set off to find Frank. I searched the bottom level of the house but couldn't find Frank anywhere so I decided to question Brendon who I had spotted in the kitchen with William.

"Hey Bren? Will?"

"Hey Mel, what's up?" Brendon grinned.

"I was wondering if you guys have seen Frank?"

"I haven't seen him in awhile. Will?"

"Nope. The last time I saw him he was with Pete."

"Thanks guys."

I found Pete in the living room with Chris and Ray.

"Hey guys."

Pete grinned as he slung an arm around my shoulders.

"Hey Mel, whatcha up to?"

"Not much just looking for Frank. Have you seen him?"

"Last time I saw him he was headed upstairs." Pete shrugged.

"Thanks Pete."

"No problem, kiddo."

As I ascended the stairs I heard Frank's childish giggle and smiled to myself, knowing I had finally found him. Just as I reached the top of the stairs I heard Frank's giggle once more only this time it was followed by a moan. A chill ran down my spine and my blood ran ice cold in my veins as I spotted Frank with the blonde from earlier. Only this time they weren't just making out. I felt my stomach drop to my feet and I turned on my heel and fled downstairs, running face first into someone's chest. They gripped my shoulders to keep me from falling over. I glanced up to see Ray.

"Melody, are you okay?"

"I-I...uh...."

I shrugged Ray's hands from my shoulders and ran outside.

"Alicia? Alicia!"

"Melody, what's wrong?"

"Alicia, can you please take me home?"

"Yeah but what happened? Where's Frank?"

"I-I....I don't want to talk about it. I just want to go home."

"Okay, calm down. Wait here and I'll get Mikey, okay?"

I only nodded in response. I honestly could not explain why I was so upset. Frank have every right to have sex with whomever he so pleased but I needed him at this moment yet he was too busy. I couldn't very well interrupt him just so I could go home.

"Mel, what's wrong?"

"Mikey, I wanna go home. Please?"

"Yeah, okay, but what about Frank?"

"He's....he's a little b-busy right now. Please Mikey, just take me home."

"Calm down, Mel. Let me get Gerard and tell Pete we are leaving."

"Okay."

"Come on Mel, we will go wait in the car." Alicia suggested, leading me toward her car.

I slid into the backseat and leaned against the door.

"Melody, I know we just met but I am here if you need me."

"Thanks Alicia but I think if you knew the truth about me you wouldn't be saying that."

"What do you mean?"

"I-I...I...." I burst into tears, burying my head in my hands.

I wanted to tell her the truth. I wanted more than anything to tell her my secret. I wanted to tell her everything, including the part about Mikey but I couldn't. I just could not bring myself to utter the words. I didn't want her to hate me.

"Whatever it is it can't be that bad."

"B-But it is."

"Shh. Let's just get you home and then we'll talk, okay?" I nodded shakily in response.

A couple of minutes later the passenger door opened and Pete and Mikey shoved a drunk Gerard inside. They fastened his seatbelt to keep him secured and then Mikey joined me in the backseat. I heard Mikey rattle off the directions to our apartment and then Alicia began the short drive home.

"Mel, what happened." Mikey questioned.

"N-Nothing."

Mikey wrapped an arm around my shoulders and pulled me against his side. I leaned my head on his shoulder and let the salty tears continue to fall.

"Does this have anything to do with what happened with Gerard?" I shook my head.

"Then what is wrong? Did Frank do or say something to upset you?"

I cried even harder at the mention of Frank's name and Mikey shushed me, rocking me gently back and forth. The remainder of the ride was relatively silent save for my quiet sniffles, Gerard's soft snores, and Mikey's occasional murmuring of directions.

"Mel? Come on, we're home." Mikey murmured.

I followed behind Alicia and Mikey as they struggled to support Gerard's weight. Once we finally reached the apartment I unlocked the door and Alicia and Mikey dumped Gerard onto the couch. I went straight to Frank's room and stripped myself of my clothing, which now smelt of alcohol thanks to Gerard, then I crawled under the sheets and resumed my sobbing. There was a soft knock at the door before it opened and someone entered. I felt the bed dip and a hand on my shoulder.

"Please tell me what's wrong." It was Alicia.

"I-I...."

"I know we haven't known each other long at all but you can trust me. I promise." My only response was a choked sob.

"I know this has something to do with Frank. I can tell you like him."

I rolled over and faced her.

"N-No. I don't....I-I just...."

"You can't lie to me, Melody. It's written all over your face. Even Mikey sees it."

"I-I...h-he...." I sighed. "You're right. I have been lying to myself. I do have feelings for Frank but he....we.....they can't be reciprocated."

"Why not?"

"It's complicated."

"Try me." She smiled.

In that moment I wanted to tell her so bad. I wanted to just blurt out everything I had been going through for the last few months but I didn't want her to judge me.

"Melody, I know you think I am going to judge you but I swear to you that I won't."

"I-I...I need to talk to Mikey first but I really would like to tell you. It would be nice to finally have another female to share this secret with."

"Okay. I will send Mikey in to talk to you. Whenever you feel comfortable speaking about it I will listen."

"Thanks Alicia."

She squeezed me in a reassuring hug before leaving the room. A minute later Mikey entered and took a seat next to me on the bed.

"What's going on? Alicia said you want to talk to me about something."

"Mikey, I want to tell Alicia."

He furrowed his brows at me in confusion. "Tell her what?"

"Everything."

"What?! Mel, no. You can't do that."

"Mikey, I need a friend. I need someone I can talk to."

"You have me and Frank and Gerard and Chris and Ray."

"I need a girl friend."

"B-But...what if she tells someone?"

"I don't think she will. I don't know why but for some reason I trust her. Plus, I know you like her. I can tell and she likes you, too. Don't you think she deserves to know the truth now rather than later?"

Mikey sighed heavily. "Yeah. I guess so."

I hugged Mikey tightly. "Thanks Mikey. You're still the biggest sweetheart I know."

"You're welcome, Mel and you are still the most caring, lovable person I know. Never change, okay?"

"I won't if you won't."

"Deal." He grinned and I shot him a smile. "Okay. I will send Alicia back in and let you two have your 'girl talk'. Do you want anything?"

"No but thanks."

Mikey nodded as he left. I felt nervous about telling Alicia but at the same time I felt relief to be getting this huge secret off of my chest. I only hope Alicia understands the situation.


Here you go. I hope it's not too terrible. I am finally getting back into writing this like I should so there should definitely be more updates. Thank you guys for sticking with me through all of this craziness. Everyone of you are awesome.

xo britt