36 Matt Sanders

I hummed to myself as I stared at the computer screen. Trying to find some cheap airline tickets. Seeing as we told Matt's parents. Time to tell mine. And with the given situation. The longer we wait the bigger I get. Ten or so weeks into it. Pretty unoticable still. You'd think I was bloated. But that's just today. Tomorrow could be a different story.

Melly: you'd think they'd want people to buy tickets.

Jenn: still no luck.

Melly: nope.

Jenn: I'm telling you just might be cheaper to go over there.

Melly: what if they took the train?

Jenn: I'm not sure your mom would appreciate that. Its like hey mom come visit I've got a surprise. Long ass ride then she gets here and its like I'm pregnant! Surprise!

Her fake over enthusiastic smile made me laugh.

Melly: I guess you're right.

I pouted at the screen. I kept clicking different options.

Jenn: oh shit!

Melly: what?

Jenn: Brian's coming!

Melly: huh? Brian?

I looked over the counter. Mr. Haner was strutting into the salon. Not exactly someone seeing eye to eye with me. Jenn had gone running off to the back. I rolled my eyes and went back to my search.

Melly: what do ya want Haner?

Brian: is that how you greet all your guests?

Melly: only the annoying ones.

I didn't even bother looking away from the screen.

Brian: is Jenn here?

Melly: duh...you come alone or did your side kick tag along?

Brian: they should be joining me in a bit.

Melly: great.

I was monotone.

Brian: what did you think of Gary and Kim?

Melly: I liked them. They are very sweet and understanding.

Brian: they're good people. Like Matt.

Melly: I know.

Brian: I would hate to see my good friend be used.

My eyes darted to his face. His brown eyes always looked at me so skeptically.

Melly: once more Haner, he's the only man I've slept with since I've been here.

Brian: yeah...ok.

I shook my head and went back to looking at my screen.

Melly: whatever Brian.

Jenn came casually walking back to the desk.

Jenn: oh Brian! I didn't know you were here.

Melly: yeah right.

I said under my breath. She elbowed me.

Melly: ummm...with child.

Jenn: I hit your fucking shoulder.

She hissed. I glared at her.

Melly: did you fucking run? How far behind were the others?

Brian: calm yourself. Jenn tell me something good.

Jenn: like what?

Brian: anything.

Jimmy: LADIES!

Me and Jenn both jumped at Jimmy's entrance. He held two giant trays.

Jimmy: HeLp!

We both ran to him and helped him gain balance back. Brian laughed.

Jenn: are you ok Jimmy?

Jimmy: yeah totally now. I was concerned these wouldn't make it.

He was very serious. He set the trays on the desk. His blue eyes sent a glare towards Brian. Who didn't notice because he was laughing.

Jimmy: now. Hi Jenn.

He hugged her.

Jenn: hi.

Jimmy: hi Melly.

He hugged me.

Melly: hello.

Jimmy: how are you guys?

Jenn: good.

Melly: fine.

Jenn: you?

Jimmy: been baking up a fucking storm. Matt told me about seeing his parents.

I nodded.

Jimmy: how are baby things?

I looked down at myself.

Melly: pretty good.

He smiled.

Jimmy: I made each of you a cake.

Jenn: awww thanks Jimmy.

Melly: you're a fuckin' life saver.

Jimmy: vanilla for Jenn. Chocolate for Melly.

Melly: is that because I'm brown and she white?

Jimmy: what? No. Matt said you like chocolate.

Melly: I don't remember telling him that.

Jimmy: you did and he made sure you're cake was chocolate.

Melly: did he not come with you guys?

Jimmy: no he's out doing some errands.

I nodded.

Jimmy: but Zacky should be here. Maybe he just stayed in the car. Better for you if he did.

Jenn: he knows what kind of cake she likes?

Jimmy: yeah. He knows a lot.

He shrugged and started uncovering the cakes.

Melly: oh wow Jimmy.

The smell of chocolate filled my nose and I smiled.

Melly: Jimmy you're going to be the reason me and the baby get diabetes.

I said happily, sticking my finger in the chocolate frosting, and eating it.

Melly: you've got talent Jimmy.

Jenn: yeah he does.

She said with a mouth full of cake.

Brian: Jenn what are you doing today?

She looked around. Chewing slowly.

Jenn: working...

He smiled.

Brian: after.

Jenn: more working.

Brian: do you bitches not ever work?

Jenn: no.

Brian: what time are you off?

Jenn: five?

Brian: I'll be here. So no work tonight. Is that fine boss?

He shot me a look.

Melly: what? I'm eating cake.

Jenn: what do you mean you'll be here.

Brian: I'll be here at five.

Her eyes looked at me. Confused. I shrugged. The girl can be slow.

Brian: Melly?

Melly: I don't give a shit what time you're here.

I took another giant ass bite of cake.

Jenn: what if I'm not here at five. What if I leave at four thirty.

Brian: you won't. Come on Jimmy.

Brian winked at her and walked out. Jimmy gave us quick hugs and followed Brian out. Jenn sat there with a cake full of mouth.

Jenn: what just happened?

Melly: really?

Jenn: really.

I laughed.

Jenn: I'm serious.

Melly: well sweetheart, I'm pretty sure Mr. Douche Bag Gates is taking you out.

Jenn: out? Like...what you mean out? Out.

Melly: you know out. To eat. To watch a movie. I'm not sure me and Matt just got pregnant and skipped that part.

I laughed a bit. She went still. Her eyes widened and she stopped chewing.

Melly: Jenn?

She didn't blink.

Melly: Jenn...hello?

She swallowed the cake in her mouth.

Jenn: out...

Melly: yes out.

I nodded.

Jenn: like together?

Melly: I'm assuming.

Jenn: just me and him?

Melly: again I'll assume yes.

Like I said the girl can be a little slow sometimes. Good at accounting, organization, paper work, being my bestfriend. You know that stuff. A little clueless when it comes to subtle hints of attraction.

Melly: um...breath.

Jenn: right...did Brian Haner Jr just ask me out?

Melly: yes he did.

I said with a nod.

Jenn: tonight?

Melly: yes Jenn.

Another nod with it.

Jenn: with me and him?

Melly: yes.

Nod.

Jenn: Synyster Gates, the hottest man alive, asked me-

Melly: actually he more like stated you two are going out. He didn't ask. He just said out. And he's not the hottest man alive.

Jenn: me. Him. Out?

Melly: yes.

Jenn: and I beg to differ on that last point.

Melly: I don't. You look speechless.

She gave me a blank look.

Melly: you going to yell? Cry? Jump up and down? Throw a fit? Because right now the look you're giving me isn't telling me shit. And I'd just like to know so I can mentally prepare what might be thrown at me...because as your friend I wanna support you the right way...no? You just...gonna...walk away...ok then.

I shrugged and ate some more cake.

Melly: quiet freak out then. Who ever said cake for a meal is wrong clearly doesn't know Jimmy.

After eating a good portion of the cake my first guest came in. The day went by pretty fast. I was busy working on guests and looking for plane tickets in between. Answering texts and phone calls once in awhile. Placing orders for little things. Eating lunch and more cake. Finally getting Jenn to say something. At five Brian showed up.

Brian: where's Jenn?

Melly: in the back. She'll be right up. Where are you taking her?

Brian: to eat. Maybe walk around downtown.

Melly: she's not a fan of seafood.

Brian: what?

Melly: and she's a little shy.

He frowned and stared at me.

Melly: you'll have to initiate the conversation. Once you guys start talking about something she likes it should be fine.

Brian: no fish and quiet?

I nodded.

Melly: she loves Van Halen and Motley Crue.

I smiled. He gave a nod.

Jenn: so...

He smiled at her.

Brian: you ready.

Jenn: for what?

Melly: have fun.

I yelled after them and waved. It was only a few hours till I got off. Lucky for me that went fast as well. I got home and plopped on the couch. My shirt rode up a bit and I looked at my exposed abdomen. It was a little rounded. My fingers walked over it and my face frowned. I decided to dance. Its something I like to do when I'm alone or whenever really. I placed my ipod on the dock in the living room. Put it on shuffle and went for it. Mr. Timberlake how perfect. A knock disrupted me as I had started really getting into it. My feet danced across the room and I opened the door.

Matt: Justin Timberlake?

Melly: don't diss.

Matt: I'm not.

His cute smile on his face. I walked away and he followed. I turned the music down.

Matt: what were you doing? You're all red.

Melly: dancing.

He came over and kissed my lips. His arms wrapping around me.

Matt: sorry I didn't come in earlier.

Melly: you're fine.

He kissed me again.

Matt: I was wondering...

Melly: yes?

Matt: if I should stay the night...

Melly: stay the night? I'm not sure if Jenn...

Matt: already asked her. She said we already are pregnant.

I laughed he joined.

Matt: what do you say?

Melly: why not?

He grinned. His lips locked with mine. It was intense. I pushed him back a bit.

Melly: woah woah. You've, we've never done it like that before.

My hand stayed on his chest.

Matt: I just...well...you and me.

Melly: que?

Matt gave me a cute smirk. It was timid.

Melly: you're awkwardly cute.

Matt: I'm...I want...you...

He pushed some hair out of my face.

Melly: oh...

My pitch was high.

Melly: I-I-I-

He kissed me again. Like before. Intensely. My hand still on his chest. He pulled away.

Melly: with kisses like that...I can't really say no.