Run away with me

Awkward Hookups || Justin&Melody

“Maybe that is exactly why she died. The killer could have killed her because she was that awful.” he said with a shrug. “I didn’t want her apology either way. I just wanted her off my life and fortunately I got that.” he admitted nodding. “I would rather kiss you than talk about her anyways.” Justin kissed the girl back, pushing her into his bed as he continued to kiss her lips. “Can I know why the kiss?” he asked curiously as he caught his breath.

“It’d be awkward if you’d rather talk about her than kiss me.” Melody laughed, letting him push her back onto the bed. “Why the kiss?” She asked, looking at him, “Why not?” She kissed him again, watching his reaction and enjoying every second of it, “Am I not allowed to kiss you? Why don’t I need a reason?” Her words felt jumbled coming out of her mouth, like the alcohol was mixing everything together, but she made it through. 

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“Yeah- as shitty as her being murdered was though, I can’t help but think that person probably had a good reason to do it. I mean- considering who she was…” he mumbled. It was probably not smart to say these things but he wasn’t going to avoid being as blunt as ever. “I don’t think you have to apologize for her. She was the one who needed to do that.” Justin was surprised by what she said but responded with a nod and a smile. 

“It’s just kind of funny.” Melody shrugged her shoulders, “It was funny, you would never think that karma would get back at someone and if it were to get anyone, I just think it’s funny that it was the girl who just happened to backstab everyone in town.” She shrugged. “She never got to apologize, but she probably never would have apologized, she didn’t seem like that kind of girl.” Melody looked at him, “I just don’t even want to talk about her anymore.” Melody put her hands on his face and kissed him, her blood rushing through her veins. 

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Justin shrugged, “I don’t think it’s horrible. Considering everything.” He thought about it for a second before answering to her question, “I think so. I didn’t hate her enough to want her dead but my family is better off without her trying to destroy it.” he admitted. Justin chuckled in response, “I can tell.” He took a few moments to really give it some thought before answering. “I guess it would be a similar answer to yours. I think I wouldn’t have let certain things affect me.”

“I think I a lot of people are better off without her.” Melody told him, “I don’t think it’s a good thing that she died, I think that’s pretty shitty of course. But I mean, she was a jerk to everyone she met, so a lot of people are better off without her.” Melody was talking out loud, not particularly to him but trying to justify herself to him. “I’m sorry she tried to ruin your family. I’m sorry she sucked in general.” Melody looked at him, “I’m gonna kiss you and you’re not going to think anything of it, okay?” 

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As soon as she finished that sentence Justin started laughing, “Okay. Don’t worry about your reputation. It’s in good hands. Sorta. But I won’t reveal your secret so you are good.” he assured the girl. Justin felt bad for the girl, even if he couldn’t do anything about what had happened. Especially now that Kristina had died. “She already got what she deserved, Dee. Karma came through.” He wanted to make her feel better but he wasn’t good at things like this. “Yes?” he asked wondering what she would say next.

“She did get what she deserved.” Melody laughed, something she did often when she was uncomfortable, “Is it horrible of me to be happy that she’s dead?” She asked, raising an eyebrow at him, “I know you hated her too, are you happy she’s gone? Are you better off? I think I am.” Melody sat up again, unable to stay still. “I have to say, I think I’m a little drunk.” Her words were starting to slur from the alcohol she had been drinking. “Tell me something you regret, I told you my thing, what’s yours?” 

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“But I like it when you are nice to me.” he argued pouting before starting to laugh. His expression quickly changed as he waited for her answer to his question. “Well, I’ll keep you secret, Dee.” he said with a nod. “And- that explains why you felt the need to change yourself. But fuck Kristina. Just ‘cause she didn’t like who you used to be doesn’t mean you have to fake being someone else.” he mumbled, more in a rant out of hatred than anything else. “I knew she was awful, but not this bad.”

“Okay fine. I’ll keep being nice to you, but on one condition.” She looked at him, pointing her finger at him, “You don’t tell anyone about me being nice. I have an image and I would really like to keep it that way.” Melody laid her head on his lap and stretched her legs out on the bed. Her eyes were a little watery and she tried so hard to hide her tears but it was hard. “I hated her so much.” Melody laughed but the sadness was evident in her voice. “But um--enough about me.” She wiped her eyes and looked a little bit away from him. 

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“This night is full of plot twists.” he joked, “Look at you being all nice.” He liked this nice and sweet side of her. For once trying to actually know someone was turning out well, at least so far. “Oh. So that’s what happened?” he asked even if it was more of a mental note. “Well- I’m glad the pills did not do what you wanted them to.”

“Shut up, I’m never being nice to you again.” Melody moved around to sit in front of him, she sat with her legs crossed and her drink in her two hands. She took a really long sip and stared back at him when he asked. “Ha, yeah.” She took another sip, “I’ve never told anyone before. Everyone I know thinks I just went away for a couple months. I was in the hospital. After that I decided that I didn’t want to deal with getting bullied anymore.” 

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What she said made him smile. Somehow he enjoyed having her trust, although he was still worried. Mostly because he really didn’t want to ruin that. “Why are you so nice towards me, Dee?” he asked curiously. It wasn’t something he was used to, not like this anyways. “Oh.” he said confused as to what she was talking about. “Do you- wanna talk about it? I mean- if you want to. It’s cool either way.” he asked wondering what had happened but not sure if it was something she would be okay with sharing. 

“I don’t know.” But she smiled anyway, “Guess I like you. I want you to be happy.” She always wished happiness on other people but was find when she couldn’t find it for herself. She couldn’t remember the last time that she had been truly happy. It felt like a lot of faking happiness and pretending but none of it was real. “I don’t know.” She shook her head, “If a lot of pills couldn’t kill me then I don’t think sharing my feelings will.”