California Love A7X

I hummed happily cleaning my room. Calmly freaking out about my friendly date with Johnny.

Jenn: can you believe it. Brian found the stupid thing again.

Melly: what thing?

Jenn: and I was sure he would never find it in the bottom of the pool.

Melly: what?

Jenn: the cross Melly, the cross.

Melly: oh right.

She laid on my bed with a huff.

Jenn: so what should we do today?

She asked smiling. Oh crap. I forgot to tell her.

Melly: actually Johnny is taking me out today...

I said slowly. Quickly she sat up with a frown. That didn't last long, her eyes sparkled with devious curiosity and her smile was one only a girl could pull off when hearing something of gossip.

Jenn: like...a date.

She stated the smile growing larger as my eyes went slightly wide. Some how this was not going to be something to just shrug off.

Jenn: that little shit asked you out. Hot damn!

She was on her feet and by my side in seconds.

Jenn: oh my goodness! This is so amazing. Where is he taking you?

Melly: uhh-

Jenn: do you like him?

Melly: I-

Jenn: how did he ask you?

Melly: he-

Jenn: what are you going to where?

Melly: just-

Jenn: oh this so exciting!

Brian: what is?

She narrowed her eyes.

Jenn: I just thought of the best place to hide your gay ass cross boo boo.

She smirked evilly. He glared at her. I chuckled a bit.

Melly: ha she calls you boo boo.

He shot me a glare. I couldn't help but smile.

Brian: you can hide it, but I'll just find it again.

Jenn: whatever.

They kept glaring at each other. Finally he just left without another word. Her smile came back with a blink.

Jenn: don't worry girl I gotcha covered. So tell me, when is this date.

Melly: today and we're just going out. Its nothing serious.

That smile on her face bothered me.

Melly: its really no biggy Jenn.

Jenn: not yet its not. So when is he coming by?

I shrugged. Folding a shirt I picked up off the ground. Jimmy came running into the room.

Jimmy: I got the mail!

He threw it on my bed.

Jenn: thanks Jimmy.

Jimmy: Johnny's here.

Jenn: oh really?

She smiled at me. I sighed. We all made our way downstairs. Though I felt uneasy I smiled as he came into view. His childish grin stretching wide across his baby face.

Melly: hey Johnny.

Johnny: hey Melly Mel. You ready?

Brian: ready? Ready for what?

He crossed his arms.

Melly: just got to get some shoes and my wallet.

I said ignoring Brian.

Brian: where are we going?

Jenn: we aren't going anywhere.

Brian perked a brow with interest.

Brian: then what does he mean ready?

I glanced at him.

Jenn: well boo boo, he means prepared to take leave. So they can go.

Brian: who's they? Johnny, Jimmy, and Melly?

Jimmy: I wasn't invited anywhere.

I put my shoes on quietly.

Brian: so then he means himself and my cousin?

Jenn: yeah looks that way.

Brian: yeah that's not gonna happen.

Jenn: and why not? You aren't her father. Shit she didn't even know you existed until about a week ago. She is twenty two years old, she can make her own choice.

Brian: and that's all true, but we are talking about one of the guys here.

Johnny: aww Bri, don't make me look bad.

Jenn: hey its not like she's going out with Zack. Its Johnny.

Brian grimaced.

Melly: I can take care of myself cus. Look if something goes wrong I'll tell you and you can kick his ass up and down the street.

Johnny: wait, what?

Brian smiled.

Jenn: see and you can give him a smack down when we're not here boo boo. Its a win win situaition.

Johnny: no, no there will be no smack down.

Brian: you shut up.

Johnny: hell no man its my ass we're talking about.

Brian: yeah and?

Melly: ok Johnny let's go.

He was pouting as we left. The white porche parked as we drove down the street.

Melly: I thought you owned a truck.

Johnny: I do. Which is gonna bring me to the next topic. Remember I said I had an idea yesterday?

Melly: yes, Zacky made some comment about your ideas.

Johnny: well I was thinking, since I've got my big new truck and that's all I drive I could let you-

Melly: no.

I said firmly.

Johnny: you didn't even let me finish.

Melly: I know what you're going to say, and that's really nice of you. But I can't.

Johnny: why not?

Melly: because I just wouldn't be able to pay you back if something happened to the car.

Johnny: I trust you.

Melly: Johnny, no thank you. I'm fine with how it is now.

Johnny: what happens the day one of them can't give you a ride?

Melly: I call you.

He couldn't help but grin.

Johnny: Melly its no biggy I hardly use this car.

Why couldn't they understand no? Like it was hard to believe. Its not like I don't appriciate the help they're offering. Its just Brian is doing enough to let me stay at his house for free. His friends don't need to be the same. They're all ridiculous.

Melly: to be honest Johnny. Audi just isn't my style of car.

He laughed.

Johnny: yeah and fudge on ice cream is a shitty idea.

Melly: actually I'd perfer mint chocolate chip with no toppings.

He smiled again.

Johnny: don't be smart. You're going to tell me you think Audis aren't nice.

Melly: I never said that Johnny. Infact this car is fly as hell. I just don't think you letting me use it is necessary. I'm going to get a job and as soon as I have enough I'm moving out of Brian's and then I will get a car.

Johnny: yeah and until then you could use mine.

Melly: I could but I won't.

He frowned and even then it was like a child. Time for a subject change.

Melly: is Brian always ass hurt about not being invited places?

Johnny: no, he just is over protective. He used to be the same way about Jenn. Until they started going out, cause he knows they'll never be apart.

Melly: over protective?

Johnny: yeah well Jenn is only twenty two. She was always the baby of the group. And he always liked her, so he was always like I'll kick your ass bullshit.

Melly: that's cute.

Johnny: I guess. Annoying as hell. We couldn't even look at her sometimes without him getting all mad. But now that you're the baby of the group and the younger cousin he's all wah wah wah. He told us the day I met you not to bother. Ofcourse I never listen.

His grin reaturned.

Melly: you're just a trouble maker aren't you?

Johnny: the worst in the group baby. You hungry? Cause I am but I can wait if you're not.

Melly: I haven't eaten. I was kinda preoccupied.

Johnny: what on earth could keep you from eating?

Melly: well cleaning. I'm thinking about getting a job at a bar temperarily.

Johnny: why on earth would you do that?

Melly: cause I need the money.

Johnny: not that, clean? Its so pointless.

Melly: I take it you haven't seen your floor in awhile.

Johnny: hell no I haven't.

I laughed. We arrived at some place. The people knew him there. Not surprising it happens when you're famous I guess.

Johnny: so you like this place?

Melly: yeah its cool.

Johnny: good. How do you like livin' with Brian?

Melly: its awesome. Jimmy is fun. Jenn is sweet. Brian well...he's cool. I like it.

Johnny: that's good.

Melly: hey Johnny.

Johnny: what?

Melly: can I ask you a favor?

Johnny: sure.

Melly: do you mind if you take me to my uncles one of these days? I haven't seen Mckenna in a few days.

Johnny: no problem. We could go after we eat here if you'd like.

Melly: I would love it actually. Only if its cool with you though. It is our date and I would understand if you didn't want to.

Johnny: nonsense. Anything you want to do is fine by me.

He smiled. We chatted while we ate and on the way to Uncle Brian's house. Mckenna ran into to me when she saw me. Her face bright with excitment.

Melly: what's up baby?

Mckenna: everyone liked my new haircut Melly!

Melly: I told you, what did they say?

Mckenna: that it was cute.

Melly: that's sweet.

Mckenna: hey Johnny.

Johnny: hey kiddo. I like your hair. Its very rocker.

Mckenna: thanks!

Melly: hey Uncle Brian. Suzy.

UB: how are you?

Melly: fine.

Suzy: that's good. It looks like you're getting along with Brian's friends as well.

I nodded.

Suzy: are you guys hungry?

Johnny: oh no thanks, we just ate.

Mckenna: Melly when can we go out again?

Melly: soon sweet pea. Soon. How was school today?

Mckenna: boring. I got in trouble