California Love A7X

Jenn: its nice to have a girls day out.

Melly: yeah.

I was focused on anything outside the car.

Jenn: he's gonna go crazy trying to find that cross.

She laughed.

Jenn: to bad its in my car! Ha!

Melly: yeah.

Jenn: what the hell is wrong with you?

Melly: nothing yo.

Jenn: you look like you've got a lot of shit on your mind.

I shook my head.

Melly: no I'm cool.

Jenn: you could tell me anything. I'm here.

Melly: I know.

She sighed unhappily.

Jenn: is it Johnny? Are you guys fighting or something?

Melly: no, never.

Jenn: what then? You're making me all down in the dumps.

Melly: sorry. Don't mean to be such a poopie.

Jenn: are you sure you and Johnny are cool?

Melly: yes, unless he's upset with me for some reason.

Jenn: he hasn't said anything to me. Did fuckin' Zacky say anything to you?

Melly: no.

Jenn: uh huh. That no wasn't very convincing. Now what did he do?

Melly: nothing.

Jenn: I swear. That fuckin' boy. Ever since you got here he's just been real asshole.

Melly: maybe he doesn't like me.

Jenn: yeah right.

She looked both ways before taking a sharp turn.

Melly: it could be a possibility.

Jenn: not really.

Melly: what do you mean not really?

Jenn: nevermind. Come on let's go get our nails done.

Melly: I don't...

Jenn: you don't have to get nails just a basic manicure with polish.

We walked into the shop.

Jenn: if you got issues with Zack just tell me. So I can take care of it.

Melly: I've got it but thanks Jenn.

She made a face.

Jenn: well the offerstands.

I nodded. Its funny. I don't really like the whole mani, pedi thing. I never minded working on other people when I was at school but done on me. Ugh. Not so much. I don't like people having to work on my feet. As always I wasn't allowed to pay.

Jenn: Melly.

Melly: yes?

Jenn: be honest.

Melly: ok?

Jenn: do you find Johnny attractive?

I looked out the car window.

Jenn: come on I won't tell.

Melly: honestly.

Jenn: yes honestly.

Melly: you probley already know the answer to that Jenn... You of all people would know. Girls always know these type of things. Hence the reason you're even asking.

She smiled scrunching her face.

Jenn: you think he's hot.

Melly: he's amazing.

I closed my eyes. The image of him shirtless. His jeans hanging perfectly from his waist. His more than perfect body. I sighed. Oh yes I am attracted to him. More than I can even realize. There is so much more to it than that though.

Jenn: you like him.

I sighed again. My eyes looked at her.

Jenn: I won't tell anyone.

Melly: I know.

Jenn: you should tell him though.

Melly: its better if I don't.

Jenn: whatever you know he likes you.

Melly: I think we both know how we feel about each other. We don't need to say anything.

Jenn: so what's the problem then?

Melly: I figure the way we are is fine. We're both happy...

Jenn: you two pretty much are a couple. You do everything together.

I nodded.

Jenn: oh! Have you...well have you slept with him?

Melly: oh no, no, no.

Jenn: really?

Melly: really.

Jenn: for real?

Melly: yup for real.

Jenn: wow. Crazy. I thought for sure you two had done the deed.

Melly: what do you take me for?

Jenn: forgive me. I just thought. You two are very close.

Melly: we're close yeah but we haven't.

She then frowned.

Jenn: why haven't you?

I laughed at her sudden mood change.

Melly: its never been brought up.

Jenn: I find that hard to believe.

Melly: believe it.

Jenn: I can't. One of the guys hanging with a hot chick and sex not brought up. Yeah fuckin' right.

Melly: it hasn't.

She looked upset.

Jenn: have you even kissed him?

Melly: no.

Jenn: what!? Really? What the fuck?

I perked my brows.

Jenn: all this time and not even a kiss? Has he tried to kiss you?

Melly: nope.

Jenn: what kind of bullshit is this. No kiss, no sex, no nothing. What's wrong with you? Do you have like a deformity or something?

Melly: no.

Jenn: weird...

I laughed a bit and shrugged.

Jenn: now that you're opening up. What's on your mind. You've been having really quiet days. Zoning out. Now I don't ususally find that shit unusual, I do it. But I know when something is up. Plus Brian keeps saying you talk in your sleep. He's worried.

Melly: I'm fine. Just thinking is all.

Jenn: about what money? Don't worry Melly we got you covered anything you need.

Melly: no.

Jenn: do you normally talk in your sleep?

Melly: yeah. I do. I'm strange.

Jenn: you've got like a constant upset look somedays.

Melly: just thinking about home is all.

She went silent for a moment. The quiet purr of the engine filled my ears. My eyes darted to her face. That got her.

Jenn: you miss it?

I shrugged.

Melly: kind of.

Jenn: oh.

Melly: I'd rather not talk about it.

Jenn: I understand. You should have just said it was about home. I would've dropped the issue.

Melly: its not a biggy.

Once again the purr of the engine filled my ears. I wasn't sure if she bought the whole thing but either way worked for me. Zacky. He's all I'm thinking about. Which pisses me off. Because Jenn is right. I'm quiet. Why is he torchering me so? What did I do? I closed my eyes. His face. Ugh. His horribly fantastic face. I groaned loudly.

Jenn: what? Are you ok?

Melly: yes. Do you hate when you have a sick image stuck in your head?

Jenn: yes. Johnny mooning me. Sick.

She stuck her tounge out. I smiled.

Jenn: scares me everytime I think about it. Is that what just happened you got a sick image?

Melly: yup.

Jenn: is it something your cousin did? Him eating? He's so gross when he eats.

Melly: yeah he is. But no.

Jenn: then what?

Melly: just something gross.

She nodded.

Jenn: Johnny's here.

I practically jumped out of the car and ran inside. Brian saw me and rolled his eyes pointing over his shoulder.

Melly: thanks cus.

Brian: yeah yeah.

I went into the kitchen. Johnny was bent looking in the fridge. I went behind him and gave him a good hard smack to the butt. He yelped a bit.

Johnny: Brian! Dude!

He turned around. Red in the face. I smiled sweetly and wrapped my arms around him.

Melly: I'm not Brian.

I said into his ear. I felt him relax. His arms loosly hung around me.

Brian: really? Geeze. Five seconds. Please. Just five seconds with no touching.

Jenn: you make it seem like they're being inappropriate.

Johnny sighed and went to let go. I kept my arms tightly around him.

Melly: no.

Johnny: but Brian.

He whispered.

Melly: no Johnny.

I hugged him tighter. Burying my face in his shoulder. One hand went to my hair the other stayed on the small of my back. Stale cigs and booze. How loved that smell on him. Brian made a noise of complaint. I ignored it.

Jenn: stop it. You are such a baby sometimes.

Brian: well he's all up on my cousin.

Jenn: so? You are not her dad.

He pouted. Clearly unhappy.

Melly: cus...

He looked at me with his pout.

Brian: what?

I smile extra sweet.

Brian: what...

Melly: can Johnny spend the night.

Jenn: yes!

Brian: no!

They said at the same time.

Brian: no Jenn no.

She perked her brow.

Melly: that is if Johnny wants to.

Brian: ofcourse he does and no.

Jenn: he can. Ignore this one.

She smacked his shoulder.

Brian: no he can't.

My turn to pout.

Johnny: you look just like your cousin only cuter.

He whispered playfully. I could feel his smile on my ear. His warm breath.

Melly: its cool Jenn. I knew that would be the answer.

Jenn: no its not cool. Brian.

Brian: she said she's fine with it Jenn. Why can't you be?

Jenn: cause she's not gonna say anything. She's to polite. Though I don't know why.

Melly: seriously its fine.

I could feel Johnny's arms pull me closer. His face still pressed against mine. Jenn looked at me. A sly smile played across her face.

Jenn: fine Brian. Melly perhaps you would have a better time with Johnny. At HIS house. Where you'll be alone with not only him but Zacky aswell. So just go stay the night there.

She nodded satisfyed. Her eyes glancing at the man she loves. His brows furrowed.

Jenn: here you were telling me about how he was the cool cousin and he's your favorite. Guess this will really change your mind huh.

I smiled and shook my head a bit. What a crazy chick she is. Brian looked shit out of luck.