Chapter 16

Melanie's POV

After lunch I head back to my apartment and I see Wesley's car still in the parking lot of my apartment complex.

When I get inside, I hear him talking in the kitchen and I set my bag down and listen to his conversation.

"The guy told me he would make sure his boss gives you the money!"

"If I don't get the money soon, I'll have to fire you. And you know what happens to people who I fire." The guy he was talking to was on speaker phone.

"I know.. You turn them into the police." He says and my jaw drops.

"Make sure you get the fucking money to me by this Saturday or else." The guy says and hangs up.

"Hey." I say, walking into the kitchen like nothing happened.

"Hey, so how was the shit lunch you had?"

"It wasn't shitty, and it was fine.. But I missed you." I say, wrapping my arms around his neck and looking up at him.

"I missed you too, baby." He says and I smile up at him. "But tell the truth, how was the lunch?"

"Okay, it was a bit gross. I ordered a salad, and they gave me the wrong kind.." We both laugh.

"Why didn't you get another one?"

"I didn't want to come off as rude." I say and we laugh again.

"No matter how hard you try, you will never come off as rude."

"Hey! I can be rude!" I playfully yell, putting my hand to my chest, sarcastically.

"Oh really now?"

"Yes!"

"Prove it." He smirks at me.

"Okay..." I look around and then back to him. "Your hair sometimes makes you looks like a girl, and your pants are way too baggy."

He starts laughing and I slap him on the back of his head.

"That's the best you can do?"

"It was rude!"

"Sure, if you're trying to insult a puppy." He laughs and I pout at him.

"You're mean." I joke and start to walk away from him.

"Where are you going?"

"My room." I mumble and I try not to laugh.

"Don't be like that." He says, walking over to me and picking me up, throwing me over his shoulder.

"Put me down!" I shriek, laughing. He slaps my ass and I do the same to him.

He tosses me on the bed, and I continue to laugh as he climbs over me. He grinds his hips against mine and I gasp, wrapping one of my legs around his waist and he bites his lip.

"I love you." He says, and I lean up to kiss his nose.

"I love you, too."

He rolls over next me, and lays down on his back, sighing.

"Mel, I need to tell you something."

"Yes?"

"A few weeks ago I went to Drew's house and he told me something.."

"What was it?" I'm sort of disappointed, I thought he'd confess about the trading drugs.

"He said he likes you.."

"Of course he does, we're best friends."

"No, like really like you. As more than friends."

"W-what?"

"Yeah.. Don't worry though. I told him off."

"That's not gonna stop him, Wes! He'll do whatever it takes to get us to break up.. I bet that's how my dad knows you slapped me."

"So that's why your dad doesn't like me anymore." He says, and runs a hand over his face.

"Yep.." I sigh, and lay my head down on his chest.

"You're very uncomfortable." I say and we start laughing.

"Well, excuse me. I'm not a pillow." He defends himself and I laugh even more.

"So did you get accepted into NYU?" I ask, sitting up and looking down at him.

"Uh.." He says, sitting up so he's not facing me.

"Wes?" I say, putting a hand on his shoulder.

He looks down, from what I can see and he's quiet for a bit.

"I didn't get in, Mel.." He whispers and my jaw drops.

"Why not? I've seen your GPA, you're way too smart for that school."

"Because, Melanie."

"Because why?"

"Because.. It's because of that time I was intoxicated and got arrested. They don't allow that, and it was on my resume." He says, and I move to wrap my arms around him.

"I'm so sorry, Wesley.." I say, and he rests his head against my chest.

"It's okay.. I just really wanted to get into that school, Mel. My dad went to that school and I wanted to make him proud." He says sadly and I rub his back.

"Can't you do something so they let you in?"

"Like what?"

"I don't know.. Wait a couple years, or something. Look and see what you can do." I say, looking at him and he shakes his head slowly.

"I don't think that'll work. They were pretty clear on that reason only." He says, and look at him sadly.

"You can at least try?"

"No.. I'm just gonna go home, okay?"

"Sure.."

"It's nothing you did, don't think that." He stands up. "I just need time to myself.

I nod, not looking at him and he leans down to kiss me sweetly before leaving.

-

"What are you doing here?" Thomas asks as I walk into his apartment.

"Wesley went home so I got bored and decided to come here."

"Why?"

"Well you're my fake boyfriend so why not come over?"

"Don't put it that way." He says and I giggle a bit.

"Well what way do I put it?" I ask, walking over to his couch.

"Doesn't matter." He says and I raise an eyebrow.

"Really?"

"Yep." He answers and I smirk at him.

"Wesley and I finally had sex." I blurt and he chokes on air and I watch as he tries to stop choking.

"Really now?"

"Yeah."

"Right after I left?"

"Yep.." I say and he sits down next to me on to the couch.

"Awkward." He says bluntly and I nod.

"I guess."

I start to lean over and he looks at me and then turns away.

"What the fuck Melanie?"

"What?!"

"You're dating Wesley, we can't kiss."

"So? We've done it before."

"Yeah... But Melanie, I'm actually seeing someone in a real relationship."

"Who?"

"Her name is Maggie.. We've been seeing each other for 2 weeks now and I can't cheat on her like that."

"Good for you, Thomas." I give him a genuine smile and he smiles back, and I can tell he's blushing a bit.

"So what is she like?"

"She's very pretty and has the prettiest eyes I've ever seen. She's pretty much just like me and we share the same interests which is good."

"She sounds amazing." I say, and he nods.

"Yeah, she is."

"Does she know about us having to fake date?"

"Yep.. She didn't handle it very well at first but then realized it was for my education and she was still a little hesitant, but other than that she was all for it." He says, and I nod.

"Wesley still hates the fact that I have to see you at times. But I think he's okay with it. He still wants to punch the shit out of you again, though." I say and we both laugh.

"Not again, I'm still sore from last time." I laugh even more and so does he.

"Well I'm gonna get going, I have to talk to Drew about a few things." I get up and he walks with me to the door.

"Okay, I'll see you later." He says and I give him a quick hug before leaving.

-

"Hey, Mel." Drew says, opening the door and smiling wide as he sees me.

"Hi." I say and set my bag down. "We need to talk."

"About what?"

"Drew.. I know what you said to Wesley about me."

The tension in the room suddenly becomes apparent and he looks away from me.

"Answer me Drew."

"What is there to say, Mel? I like you. Like really really like you. I have ever since I met you."

"Why are you telling me this now, Drew?!"

"You were always with Jace! You two started dating two weeks after I fucking met you!"

"You could've at least told me, though!"

"Do you feel the same way?" He says, walking closer to me.

"Drew..." I warn and he stops walking. "I'm sorry, but I don't. I'm dating Wesley." I say, and he looks down.

"Drew?"

"Leave me the fuck alone, okay?" I flinch at his tone.

"I'm sorry. I really am."

"Just leave before I fuck up our friendship even more."

And so I do, picking up my bag and slamming the front door shut behind me on the way out.

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Hope y'all enjoy! I'm finally out of school!!! So more updates hopefully! I'm starting a new fanfic as well and it's a Luke Hemmings one so check that out if you want. (; lol and I'm meeting the rest of O2L tomorrow so i have no idea how much I'll be able to write lmao. Please leave feedback, ilygsm. 😘