California Love A7X

I had Motley Crue blasting at the house. I was home alone with Todd. Dancing away again. This time through out the house. I was picking things up. Jenn hates when I do it. She just can't expect me to sit here and not help her out. I swear with as loud as I like music I'm surprised I'm not deaf. Todd barked but I can't hear it. I knew he was cause of his motions. He wagged his tail and hopped around me. It was like he was dancing with me. Everyone was coming over today. Grill day. Like always. I sang out a long note with Vince. Then the music cut. And my voice was the only noise. I slapped my hand over my mouth. Laughter soon followed. I quickly spun around. Matt, Johnny, and Zacky all stood there. Laughing. My cheeks burned with embarrassment.

Matt: that was so funny.

Johnny: damn Melly Mel.

Zacky just chuckled quietly. Clearly entertained. His face was a light shade of red. It was most noticeable at his cheeks.

Melly: its not funny.

Matt: its never safe to be shakin' your booty and singing like that in this house.

Melly: obviously not.

Johnny: you were really gettin' down.

Matt: fuck yeah she was.

Zacky: we didn't mean to surprise you Melly.

Melly: its cool.

Zacky: but if it means anything you surprised us too. What with the whole Vince impression and what not.

I nodded.

Matt: we brought food.

Melly: what? Chips and fuckin' jerky like last time?

Johnny: no. Chips, pretzels, some fuckin' steaks, and beer.

Melly: yum. Real healthy guys.

Zacky: hey you ladies are incharge of the salads.

Melly: I guess.

Matt started putting beer in the fridge.

Johnny: I'm gonna go get the other case of beer.

Melly: I've got something for you Zacky.

Zacky: for me?

He asked confused and surprised. I nodded and headed towards my room. I grabbed the bottled from my dresser.

Melly: fuck. You scared me.

Zacky: you said you had something for me.

Melly: yeah and I never said to follow me.

Zacky: sorry.

Melly: well here.

I handed him a huge bottle of Jacks. He grabbed it and looked at it.

Zacky: what's this for?

Melly: thank you gift for the help and shit.

I shrugged. He looked at me.

Zacky: I told you didn't have to worry about it.

I shrugged again. He half smiled.

Melly: I just thought-

Zacky: thank you. It was thoughtful.

I gave a nod.

Melly: now that that is out of the way. Let's go back to the kitchen.

Zacky: let's and crack this baby open.

Melly: that's more along the lines of what I wanted to hear.

Johnny: where'd you get that beaut?

Zacky: Melly.

He said while opening the bottle.

Johnny: what for?

He looked at me.

Melly: helping me out. The job and brining me home the one day.

Johnny: oh...

Zacky: jealous?

There was a slight taunt in his word. Johnny just pursed his lips for a second. Zacky held a smile on his face. I went behind Johnny and started scratching his back.

Johnny: mmm...that feels good.

He held his bottle of beer to his shoulder, indicating if I wanted a drink. I grabbed it and took a sip.

Melly: beer. A dish best served cold.

Johnny: hell yes.

Matt: I am making salad.

Melly: good job.

My hands kept working on Johnnys back. His movements and quiet little grunts made me smile. It let me know he really liked me scratching his back.

Johnny: mmmmmm...

Zacky: you might have to work on me next.

Melly: no.

I lightly let my hands move away from his back.

Melly: all better now Johnny?

He nodded and drank his beer.

Matt: do you like celery?

Melly: no. I love celery.

Matt: you and Brian.

He shook his head.

Melly: so we like celery big deal.

Matt: I've never seen anyone eat so much of it.

Melly: its a zero calorie food.

Zacky: what?

The three of them looked at me.

Melly: it means it takes more energy to eat it. It has no calories.

Zacky: then what's the point?

Melly: its good. Apples are the same way.

They all shrugged.

Melly: whatever. Just random info I happen to know.

Zacky: I don't mean to sound rude but that kind of information means nothing to us.

Matt: speak for yourself. That's a good thing to know Zack. If I want to trim up some more I know to eat celery and apples.

Melly: what on earth do you need to trim up for? You are like the most fit looking guy I've ever seen.

Zacky: oh dear Lord...

Melly: what?

Johnny: Melly!

I looked at them confused.

Matt: you think?

Melly: yeah. You're buff, lean. I mean what more could you possibly do to your body?

Matt: I am pretty good looking.

Melly: yeah. I mean you must be able to bench press what like hundred fifty, two hundred?

Matt: more...

Melly: seriously Matt. You're good.

He smiled.

Matt: and I workout as much as I can. I don't drink as much as these two.

Melly: see.

The other two just groaned.

Melly: healthy man.

Matt: I try.

Zacky: great.

Melly: what? What did I do now?

Johnny: he's never gonna shut up about how much Melly thinks he looks good.

Melly: he does look good. A bunch of your female fans would agree with me. He's very handsome.

They both rolled their eyes.

Melly: whatever.

Johnny: he's so egotisitcal about his muscles.

Zacky muttered something under his breath. I only caught me mad. I frowned.

Melly: if they are o'natural than they are nothing to not be ashamed of.

Johnny: oh Matt better tell her about how you really got them then. Steroids.

Matt: liar! I would never use anything like that!

Johnny: proof! Listen to that roid rage!

I smiled and shook my head. I rubbed Matts back.

Melly: don't worry Matt I don't believe him.

He wrapped an arm around me.

Matt: good.

He kissed the top of my head. Zacky got up and walked outside.

Matt: what's up Zacks ass lately?

Johnny: I don't like to think about Zacky shoving things in his butt.

I laughed.

Matt: real clever Johnny. Real clever.

Johnny: I don't know he's been acting weird since he told Melly about the shoot. Did you say something to make him mad?

Matt: cause if you did. We'd like to know what it was so we could tell him too.

Melly: I didn't say anything. Only thank you and I owe him.

I thought back and shook the day away.

Melly: if that's so offensive than shoot me.

Johnny: he's just in one of his moods I guess.

Matt: must be Zacky's menstruation time.

I laughed again.

Johnny: hell yeah that's totally it. Melly would never do anything to make anyone mad.

Matt: she's to nice.

I did as Zacky had done and went outside. The smell of his smoke filled my lungs. I walked passed him and to the pool. Dipping my feet.

Zacky: you just can't help to be away from me.

Melly: they're talking about how nice I am...

Zacky: I see. I hate when people talk about how nice I am too.

He said sarcastically. But even that was smooth.

Melly: when was the last time anyone said you were nice?

Zacky: ouch. Well you implied I was nice. If that counts.

Melly: it doesn't and when did I do such implying?

Zacky: that day. When you were excited about work and shit.

I crossed my arms.

Zacky: you know you don't have to be so civil to me infront of them. They could care less if you were mean to me.

Melly: they might find it odd.

Zacky: what do you care?

Melly: I don't want Brian to think I don't like you.

Zacky: but you don't. So who cares.

Melly: I've never said I don't like you Zacky. Plus if he thinks I don't like you he'll say something stupid like, you can't come over.

I rolled my eyes. I felt him take a seat next to me. His body faced opposite of mine. I wished his voice was something I could touch.

Zacky: maybe that isn't so bad an idea.

Melly: why?

He smirked a bit. I looked away from him. My eyes watching the ripples widen the further they got from my feet.

Zacky: that kiss just made me want more. Gave me more incentive to come after you.

He whispered. I kinda wanted that. I shook my head.

Melly: what is this random urge you have for me?

Zacky: same reason Johnny hangs around you.

Melly: Johnny and me are friends.

Zacky: denile. He likes you and you like him. We all know it. Everyone plays along with you though. If Johnny found out about our little moment. He'd be livid.

Melly: not if I explained what happened.

He chuckled.

Zacky: you saw what happened when I said I'd pay to see you dance.

Melly: how did you know I knew?

Zacky: please.

I looked at him. He was to close. His lips turned up into a small smile. His eyes bright.

Zacky: he's not the only one who likes you Melly Mel.

Melly: you don't talk to me.

Zacky: I don't have to.

He locked his lips with mine. I tried to breath evenly. I tasted smoke. This was wrong. So wrong.