California Love A7X

We all sat at a table. Matt was buying everyone the round.

Zacky: how thoughtful of you Matt.

Matt: I know right. It was a good game guys.

Jimmy: I'm surprised I didn't lose.

Melly: why?

Jimmy: I don't know. I think I'm better made for drumming than bowling. Did you have fun Melifus?

I nodded.

Melly: I did. You guys are fun to watch.

He hugged me. I felt fingers intertwine with mine. I looked down then quickly at Johnny. He was talking with Brian. My eyes looked across the table.

Melly: what?

I semi snapped.

Zacky: nothing. You just happened to look at me when I looked at you.

Brian and Matt shot me a look. I'd forgotten Matt knew about my dreams.

Brian: I need a smoke. Care to join me Zack?

Zacky: sure man.

Brian: Johnny?

He shook his head.

Johnny: I'm good for now.

Matt: suppressed feelings Melly. Suppressed feelings.

Melly: hatred maybe.

Jimmy: what is this secret code you two are talking in? I don't like it. Not one bit.

Melly: me either.

Matt: you're right. I'll save it for later.

Johnny squeezed my hand. I looked at him.

Johnny: how are you feeling?

Melly: good thanks.

Matt: so what was that puking all about?

Jimmy: Brian's sandwich was faulty.

Matt: we ate those sandwiches and we're fine.

Melly: it just didn't agree with me.

Matt: uhhh huh...

Melly: yes Matthew?

Matt: I'm just saying uh huh.

I nodded.

Jimmy: how come you didn't have a drink Melifus? Is the this draft on tap beer not good enough? What is wrong with it? Its at the perfect temperature and color. The flavor is phenomenal.

Melly: just not in the mood.

Matt and Jimmy glanced at each other.

Melly: you do know what sounds amazing.

Johnny: what?

Melly: the onion rings.

Jimmy: yes yes yes. Those do sound rather delightful.

Melly: fuck yes. With ketchup mixed with pepper.

Matt: ketchup mixed with pepper?

Melly: ever tried it?

Matt: no.

Melly: its dericious.

Brian: back.

Jimmy: Melifus was just telling us about her craving for onion rings and ketchup mixed with pepper.

My cousin looked me over.

Brian: so order some.

Zacky: so when does the winner get their kiss?

Melly: I never agreed to that. I'll buy the winner a shot.

Brian: get off that Zacky.

Zacky sat back. His eyes wandering around the restaurant.

Melly: what kind of shot do you want?

Johnny: any kind you want to get me.

Melly: you have to have a preference.

Johnny: nope. Anything you get me will be good. I know you won't disappoint me.

Zacky: Johnny is a boozer anything containing alcohol is good for him.

He said calmly and not looking at us as he did.

Johnny: I am beer and wine. I can't get over the taste of either.

Melly: damn alcoholic.

Johnny: I'm not at that level yet.

Brian: surprisingly.

Melly: so how does a shot of Patron sound.

Johnny: fuckin' mouth watering right about now.

I shook my head. I made my way to the bar. The bartender smiled at me.

Bar: what will it be sweetie?

Melly: can I get a shot of Patron.

Bar: absolutely.

She quickly handed me the tiny glass.

Melly: thanks.

I paid and went back to the table.

Melly: here Johnny.

The glassed clicked on the table. He didn't hesitate. With what seemed like a blink of an eye it was gone.

Johnny: best winners shot ever.

Melly: did you even get to taste that?

Johnny: yeah and it was utterly satisfying.

I shook my head.

Zacky: so now what should we do?

Brian: get drunk?

Jimmy: Melly is the designated driver! She's not drinking.

When they say get drunk, they mean belligerent. Even though I'm completely sober, I'm still shocked I didn't wreck Brian's Escalade. A car full of drunks. Let me tell you, of five big guys who can be extremely silly.

Melly: we're home. No one move yet!

I got out and ran to open the doors. How does Jenn deal with this? She's gets mad props from me. They all spoke. Slurred drunken talk. Loud and obnoxious.

Melly: becareful! Don't run. Oh no. Damn it cus.

I straightened him out.

Melly: Matt!

Matt: Melly did I ever tell you, you are incredibly awesome?

Melly: yes like five thousand times on the way here from the bar.

I managed to walk all of them to the front door. Zacky ofcourse being the most difficult.

Johnny: Melly Mel.

Melly: yes?

I asked while trying to quickly unlock the door.

Johnny: can I sleep with you tonight?

Melly: yeah yeah.

I pushed the door open. I sighed with relief. I looked back at all of them.

Melly: hey! Hey! Don't none of you even dare about peeing in the yard!

The four groaned. Johnny was all up on me. Hugging me and playing with my hair. Rubbing his face into my cheek or neck.

Johnny: so that's a yes on sleeping with you?

Melly: get your asses in the house now! Yes Johnny.

They all walked into the house. Giggling a bit.

Melly: all of you go pass out somewhere.

I closed the door and locked it. Brian and Jimmy headed for their rooms.

Melly: Matt, Zacky go find a guest room.

Zacky: no, I'll just...

He started to slump on to the floor. I pushed Johnny away a bit and went to Zacky. Catching him before he slammed to the ground.

Melly: damn it. Zacky. Zacky.

He looked at me and smiled.

Zacky: what up Melly?

I rolled my eyes.

Melly: get up.

Zacky: I'm fine right here.

Melly: come on. Let's get you to a room.

Zacky: me, you, a room in this state. I'm digging it. I'm digging it.

Melly: Johnny can you help me.

Johnny stumbled over and kinda helped me pick him up.

Zacky: see and here she acts like she doesn't care about me. Psh. She totally likes me.

Melly: whatever Zacky.

Zacky: you totally dig me quick lips.

I rolled my eyes again.

Melly: you're drunk. You don't even know where you are.

Zacky: no but I know where I want to be.

Melly: Johnny just go to my room. You aren't helping very much.

Johnny: ok.

He stumbled off.

Zacky: I said I know where I want to be.

Melly: where Zacky?

Zacky: your pants. Oh!

I shook my head.

Zacky: I always knew I'd get you alone in a room with me.

He said as he sat on the bed.

Melly: I'm sure you imagined that many times.

He nodded. A big smile stretching across his face.

Melly: want to know the difference?

He kept the smile.

Melly: this doesn't end the same way you imagined it.

I left the room closing the door behind me. When I walked into my room. Johnny was sprawled across my bed. Passed out. I took the time to remove his shoes and pants. After getting him somewhat situated I decided checking on all the guys would be a good idea. I went to Jimmy's room.

Melly: Jimmy?

Jimmy: Melifus...

Melly: Jimmy? I can't see. Are you laying down?

Jimmy: yes I am.

Ok he was set. Next Matt. He was asleep soundly on the bed.

Melly: cus? You still alive?

Brian: I'm good.

Melly: do you want me to get you anything? Water?

Brian: another drink.

Melly: you've had enough. You couldn't even walk straight.

Brian: I'm fine.

Melly: just get to sleep.

Brian: wait. I have a very very serious question cus.

I walked into his room.

Melly: what Brian?

He sighed a few times. His eyes were heavily glossed. I waited patiently as he collected himself together.

Brian: are you or are you not pregnant?

His voice was shaky. I stifled a laugh.

Melly: what? Where would you get the idea I was?

He shook his head.

Brian: you'd been keeping to yourself, got sick, and other shit...I just thought. But you're not.

Melly: this isn't the type of conversation you should be having in your state cus. You probley won't remember what I said in the morning.

He just sat quietly.

Melly: just go to bed.

He nodded. I finally made my way to my room. A smile spread across my face. Johnny can make me smile even when he's asleep. I got comfuy next to him. My hand rubbed his short hair. I can't wait for Jenn to get home. I'm not sure how she did it. Being the only girl around. Fuck that shit. Next time she goes somewhere I'm going with. I can't handle all of these guys drunk again. Its to many for one person to handle. Plus Zacky irritates me. What with his nonsense bullshit. I'm suprised he didn't attempt anything while being drunk. I shook my head and went to sleep.