California Love A7X

The t.v. screen dispalyed the words I was asked to sing. Me and my cousin were singing a duet. Kareoke. Oh yeah.

Melly and Brian: tell me how I'm supposed to breath no air can't live can't breath with no air its how I feel when I know you ain't there. There's no air no air.

We sang proudly. We didn't care Jenn and Johnny were laughing there asses off. We kicked ass. Dramatic movements and everything. You know the hands and head movements. Hell yes. In key out of key. We fuckin' went for it. Getting on our knees when we were really breaking it down. Using the whole living room as our stage. Being silly as fuck. Brian even tried to be cool and dance.

Melly: got me out here in the water so deep.

Brian: tell me how you gonna be without me.

Melly: if you ain't here I just can't breath.

Melly and Brian: there's no air no air...

Jenn: bravo! Bravo!

Johnny: encore!

Brian: thank you we'll be performing every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

We all laughed.

Jenn: that was so amazing. I don't know if I've ever seen anything more funny.

I shook my head.

Melly: cus we make a pretty good team.

Brian: ofcourse we are fucking amazing. That's just how it works for us.

I hugged him.

Melly: we should have a tournament with all the guys. We would totally beat everyone.

Brian: hell yes we would. I should quit the band and start a singing duet group with you. I mean we could totally make it with the one song.

Jenn: yeah right.

Melly: no I think we could.

She shook her head and wrapped her arms around Brian's middle.

Jenn: I think its time for bed boo boo.

Brian: I think you're right.

Melly: awww really?

I pouted.

Jenn: yeah its been a long day. A girls day out is always hard work.

Melly: I suppose you're right.

Johnny: we could watch a movie Melly Mel.

I nodded.

Brian: goodnight. And don't be bad.

He narrowed his eyes at Johnny.

Jenn: come on Brian. To bed.

They left me and Johnny to fend for ourselves.

Johnny: you and your cousin.

He smiled.

Melly: what?

Johnny: you both put up this serious front. But anyone who knows either of you know that's all bullshit. Its good to see you aren't like when you first came here.

Melly: oh and how's that Johnny?

My arms snaked around him.

Johnny: always concerned about work and money. And not my bestfriend.

Melly: clearly that's the best part of it.

Johnny: duh. Its the most important part. I've told you many a time, I grow attached to you more everyday. Its unhealthy really.

Melly: can't be anymore unhealthy than the way I need you Johnny.

He smirked.

Johnny: you need me?

Melly: don't be so coy.

Johnny: you said it Melly.

I shook my head. He snuggled his face to my cheek.

Melly: what movie do you feel like watching?

Johnny: whatever you want.

Melly: little mermaid!!

Johnny: Ursela kinda freaks me out...

I laughed.

Melly: really? She's so fantastic! Don't worry Johnny, I won't let her get you.

Johnny: ya better not.

Melly: I won't. Pinky swear.

We hooked pinkys. His child grin tugged at his lips.

Johnny: ok let's watch it then.

Melly: I wanna be where the people are...

I sang out with the movie.

Melly: this is the best disney movie. The best.

Johnny chuckled. I looked back at him with a slight glare.

Johnny: I'm not making fun of you.

Melly: you better not be or else I'll get Ursela to come after you.

He grimaced.

Melly: you don't understand I love this movie. LOVE it.

I emphasized just so he could understand.

Johnny: I got that from all the clothes, the tattoo, and the fact you know every line to the movie.

I narrowed my eyes and looked back at the television.

Melly: poor unfortunate soul so sad but true...

Johnny: she is so creepy.

Melly: she's fabulous.

Johnny: ugh...

Melly: just close your eyes Johnny.

Johnny: I'm gonna get a beer instead.

Melly: that works too.

Johnny: you want one?

Melly: naw I'm good yo.

I focused on the colorful movie. Watching with sheer entertainment. The movie never gets old. I got up and went into the kitchen. Johnny sat at the sink.

Melly: what are you doing? Just chillaxin' here?

Johnny: yeah. I just hang out in the kitchen when I could be hanging out with you.

Melly: I dunno maybe you like to do that kind of thing.

Johnny: uhh no. The beer foamed up.

Melly: oh...the Ursela part is over. I paused it though. I'm gonna go get some jamies on so I'll be right back.

Johnny: ok. I'm gonna make popcorn.

I ran upstairs and put on my shorts and black wife beater. Johnny was munching on popcorn by the time I came back down.

Johnny: let me guess little mermaid shorts?

Melly: no hurly my dear friend.

I jumped on the couch.

Melly: press play press play. Oh yes. Oh yes.

I streched out on the couch. Placing my legs on Johnny. The cool sides of his can of beer sent a chill down my legs.

Melly: you gave me goose pimples Johnny.

Johnny: sorry.

He rubbed them quickly.

Melly: eww...your hands are rough.

Johnny: bass player hands Melly Mel. What do you expect?

Melly: to put lotion on those puppies.

Johnny: I'm a man. I don't use lotion.

Melly: its not unmanly to use lotion.

Johnny: not if your using it to lubricate somethings.

Melly: Johnny Christ Seward. Gross!

He chuckled like a child.

Melly: you filthy beast.

Johnny: can't help it. All guys just gotta rub one out once in awhile.

Melly: stop. I don't want to hear that.

I covered my ears. I could feel the vibrations of him laughing. His arms engulfed me in a hug. I pouted letting my hands uncover my ears a bit.

Melly: you nasty. If you weren't my best friend I'd leave.

Johnny: I'm suprised you didn't anyway.

Melly: let's not talk about that again.

Johnny: I'll try not to.

I huffed. He let me go. I rubbed his shaved head. He smiled. Giving me that look. The eyes as Mckenna had said.

Melly: yes Johnny?

Johnny: I spy...

His hand firmly grabbed my leg. My eyes widened a bit as it traveled inward. I tensed up.

Johnny: hearts.

Melly: oh...yeah.

I let out a quiet sigh.

Johnny: and some cherry blossoms.

Melly: yes.

Johnny: very nice.

Melly: awkward actually.

Johnny: then why did you get them there?

Melly: cause I want them there. I don't show off my tats. There there for me.

He nodded.

Johnny: you and your hidden tattoos.

Melly: they are hidden. Suprises.

Johnny: unless your going swimming.

I nodded.

Melly: or doing the dirty dirty.

He smiled.

Melly: then you see all of them.

Johnny: you have a tat on your ass I know it.

Melly: why would you think that?

Johnny: because you're Melly Mel.

I scrunched my face.

Melly: well you'll just have to wonder.

Johnny: I guess.

Melly: dude how did the movie go so fast? Looks like when its over we're gonna have to start it again.

Johnny: that's fine by me. As long as I don't have to deal with Ursela.

Melly: I'm going to get a big fat tattoo of Ursela right on my face.

Johnny: no you won't.

Melly: prove it.

Johnny: you won't ink up your face. Why would you?

Melly: why wouldn't I Johnny?

Johnny: because. Its to pretty to do that.

I rolled my eyes.

Melly: sure Johnny.

Johnny: I'm not sayin' it to be a smart ass. I'm saying it because its true.

I scanned the honesty on his face. In his eyes. In his voice. I finally nodded. He smiled a little. His hand running through my dark hair.

Johnny: I never lie when I say you're hot Melly.

Melly: I'm not lieing when I say your a cutie.

He huffed a smile. Shaking his head.

Johnny: Melly Mel.

Melly: what Johnny?

Johnny: its weird how much more cooler you are then your cousin.

Melly: I'm not cooler than him.

Johnny: sure you are.

Melly: how so?

Johnny: you're best friends with me. That automatically makes you cooler than him.

He said all cocky.

Melly: but technically you're one of his best friends, so doesn't that make him cool too?

He narrowed his eyes.

Johnny: hmmm...no. You're a girl and hot and funnier and not named Brian.

Melly: I guess those are pretty legit reasons. Except the hot factor. Kinda not into that one.

He shrugged.

Johnny: their my reasons. I'm keepin' that one in there.

He grinned childishly. Leaning forward to emphasize his grin. I pushed his face away from me.