Wild Night

Brian: you're going to wake her up.

Mich: I don't give a shit. Brian she has to go.

Brian: I'm not telling her to leave.

Mich: then I will.

Brian: it won't matter. She's not going to listen.

Mich: I've had enough of her shit.

Brian: her life shouldn't bother you.

Mich: it does because of the way you act.

Brian: and how do I act?

Mich: like her.

Brian: I don't.

Mich: you do.

There was a silence.

Brian: I don't give a shit Michelle. I'm not asking her to leave.

Mich: we are not her fucking babysitters Brian.

Brian: no one is asking you to take responsibility for her.

She huffed.

Brian: she can take care of herself. She's been doing what she's doing long enough Michelle.

Mich: I can't believe she learned it all from you.

Brian: not just me. The other guys too. I'd like to say we're good teachers.

Mich: I wouldn't be proud of making a party monster.

Brian: don't worry about her. Just worry about yourself baby. We've been taking care of ourselves long enough. We can handle it.

The whole time I heard everyword. I'd been awake longer than they had. I'd heard it before. Her argument was pointless. I wouldn't be going anywhere. Brian knew that, I knew that, and she knew that.

Brian: and stop picking fights with her.

Mich: I dont-

Brian: just stop. Ok.

Mich: whatever.

I heard them walk off and got out of my bunk. My feet hit the floor with a small slap. He came from the bathroom.

Matt: morning Melly.

I smiled.

Melly: morning love.

Matt: did you sleep well?

Melly: well enough.

Johnny: can you assholes shut the fuck up.

Melly: sorry babe.

I walked up to the front. Brian and Michelle must have stepped out. I sat at the table and looked out the window. There they were. Smoking.

Melly: where's Val?

Matt: still sleeping.

I nodded still watching Brian.

Melly: they're polar opposites.

Matt: who?

Melly: Val and Michelle.

Matt: they have their moments.

Melly: how much do you think he loves her?

Matt: who.

Melly: Brian. How much do you think he loves her?

Matt: enough.

Melly: and how much is that?

He took a seat next to me. Leaning over to look at them for a second. His arms were propped around me. I looked up at his face.

Matt: enough to be with her. But not enough to come between you or any of the guys.

Melly: at this point anyway.

Matt: yes at this point.

I wiped to corner of his mouth.

Melly: you had toothpaste...

He smiled a little. I leaned up and kissed him. But this time he didn't tense up. That thrilled my body. His hand pulled my face closer. The light flavor of mint still lingered in his mouth. I laid back and looked at him. The small smile didn't leave his lips.

Matt: that was-

Melly: bad. Inappropriate.

I rolled my eyes. Half expecting him to react like that after.

Matt: satisfying.

My eyes darted to his face. He chuckled a bit. Backing away.

Val: what's so funny?

Matt: Melly.

She smiled curiously.

Val: what did she say or do?

Matt: I scared her.

Val: that's not funny. You know she hates that.

Something is off. Did that just happen? I'm missing some piece of this picture.

Melly: I do hate that.

I sat up.

Melly: I need a smoke...

I walked outside. Atleast with Michelle and Brian I knew what was going on.

Brian: you alright Melly?

Melly: I need a smoke.

He handed me one.

Melly: thanks.

Mich: what's wrong with you?

Melly: none of your fucking business Michelle.

Brian: are you sick?

Melly: do I look sick?

I said while lighting the cig. I made some space between me and them. I'm not in the mood today.

Jenn: give me some of that.

Melly: sure.

She took a drag and looked me over. Her eyes doing all the talking.

Melly: I don't know man. Something weird.

Jenn: what do you mean?

Melly: I don't know. He's being weird. I kissed him and he didn't back away. Infact he wanted more.

Jenn: isn't that what you want?

Melly: yes but I feel like I'm missing out on something. Like something isn't right.

She shrugged.

Jenn: don't worry about it. He just wants to fuck you.

Melly: maybe so. By the way...

Jenn: what?

Melly: Berry wasn't half bad.

She shook her head.

Melly: I wasn't intending on it but it happened.

Jenn: yeah its not ever intended with those ones.

Melly: I'm surprised I even remember it.

Jenn: don't worry about the other thing.

Melly: I've already moved on.

Jenn smiled and put the cigarette out. We sat at the merch table. Baking in the shade. Fucking hot. The sunglasses slid off my nose because of the sweat. I could hear the guys playing. I wasn't paying much attention today.

Melly: what exactly does Val do?

Jenn: sucks Matt's ball sack.

Melly: besides that.

Jenn: that's pretty much it. Pretends to be a tour manager.

Melly: oh. I never really knew. All I ever see her doing is standing off to the side of the stage when they play.

Jenn: all she does is stand.

Melly: man I cannot imagine wasting all that time just standing.

Jenn: me either.

Mich: what are you two up to?

Melly: what part of I don't want to put up with your fucking face today didn't you understand earlier?

She rolled her eyes.

Melly: that means get the fuck away from me.

I snapped. She decided against saying anything and walked away.

Jenn: wow she actually listened.

Melly: good. Fuck I can't wait to get wasted tonight.

Jenn: why wait just go get some booze from the bus.

Melly: its to fuckin' far. Tell me something.

I looked at her.

Jenn: what?

Melly: have I fucked Matt?

Jenn: you said you did this morning.

Melly: no no.

Val came out of no where and slapped down her hands on the table and leaned on it. Her eyes looked rather glossed over.

Jenn: bitch you didn't have to fuckin' scare me.

Melly: you alright?

She just stared at me. It was hard to tell if she was mad at me. I knew she was mad. But the look she gave me.

Melly: what's wrong?

I asked differently.

Jenn: are you going to cry?

She still said nothing.

Melly: Val?

Mich: what's wrong?

Melly: I don't know. She won't fuckin' say anything.

Mich: Val?

Her eyes never left me.

Val: here are your pictures.

Melly: ok...thanks...how much do I owe you?

I asked awkwardly. Was it a lot of money or some shit?

Val: don't worry about it Melly.

Melly: how much?

Val: Don't. Worry. About. It.

She said slightly through her teeth. I frowned a bit.

Melly: Val are you ok?

She straightened up and wiped her eyes. Then turned and walked off.

Jenn: what the fuck just happened?

Mich: I don't know what you fuckin' did, but Melly I swear...I'll beat the shit out of you.

She said through clenched teeth. I stood up. My seat fell over.

Melly: don't you fuckin' threaten me bitch. You don't even know if I did anything.

She went after her sister.

Jenn: what was her fucking problem?

Melly: I'm not sure.

I opened the envelope with the pictures and looked through them.

Jenn: anything good?

I handed them to her.

Melly: I wonder what she was so pissed at?

Jenn: who the fuck knows. Those fuckin' cunts have issues. Aww look at me and Brian. We're totally wasted. I'll keep this one.

Melly: go ahead.

I took a seat.

Jenn: this is cute.

She held a picture to me. I laughed.

Melly: me and Brian are so related.

Jenn: did you not take any pictures with Matt?

I frowned.

Melly: I thought I did.

Jenn: you know I think Val was trippin' off some other shit.

Melly: yeah...maybe Matt told her I kissed him.

Jenn: he would never do that. Its fucking Matt.

Melly: true.

Jenn: I mean he hasn't even told her about when you two fucked when you were sixteen.

I smiled.

Jenn: and that's old news. But you know how he is. I'm Matt I'm a big fat pussy, I can't admit my girlfriend is boring, and I have to pretend I'm fucking someone else at night.

She mimicked him. I laughed.

Melly: oh you can be so mean. I love it.

I slipped on some aviators.

Jenn: me too.

She grinned sweetly.