Rebel Without a Cause Matt Sanders

My jeans exposed some of the skin on my legs. They were old and worn. My legs swung back and forth. I yawned. The office lady smiled at me.

Lady: so how was your vacation Melly?

Melly: good. Just wish I didn't have to come back.

Lady: that's how everyone feels.

I nodded. My eyes looked at the principals door as it opened. He smiled at me. The new kid following him out. His head hung a bit. Like he wasn't happy about being here. He isn't the only one. I stood up.

Principal: ah, nice to see you back from vacation.

I nodded.

Principal: Matthew. Let me introduce you to Melly.

His head shot up. I smirked. I held my hand out. He looked at me lost. His hand slipped into mine.

Melly: nice to meet, you.

Principal: she'll be showing you around. Now off you two.

I nodded and led the way. As soon as we were out of sight he pinned me to a wall.

Matt: what the fuck.

Melly: I said I would see you today.

Matt: was that your whole plan, to get me here?

Melly: its so much more than that.

I crossed my arms. He backed away.

Matt: what the fuck.

He was clearly confused.

Melly: don't worry Matt. I know how weird it is to start at a new school.

Matt: what the fuck.

Melly: come on let me show you around.

We started walking around. I was telling him shit but he was to busy trying to figure things out.

Matt: you knew I would be kicked out of school that day.

Melly: oh yes. And down this way is where science classes are.

Matt: how?

Melly: I did tell you I knew more about you than you thought.

Matt: but how?

Melly: read your file dear.

Matt: but I just don't get why you would go to all that trouble to get me kicked out.

Melly: because Syn wanted it done. So I did it.

Matt: Sin? The guy from the party?

Melly: yeah. What did he tell you there?

Matt: we're waiting. What did he mean?

Melly: precisley what he said.

Matt: waiting? Waiting for what?

I stopped and looked at him.

Melly: you.

He frowned. Many questions filling his mind.

Matt: are you guys trying to kill me?

I laughed.

Melly: no my dear. They, we need you to be complete.

Matt: complete?

Melly: yes.

Matt: I'm so confused.

Melly: ofcourse. But that's ok.

He looked at me lost.

Matt: you're not as bitchy.

I laughed.

Melly: I'm not the bitch, I'm the slut. Now let's continue on. You'll see how much better it is here Matthew.

Matt: I don't have to wear a uniform. That's good enough.

I smiled.

Melly: so I heard you have a band.

Matt: I do.

Melly: any good? Should it be something I should know about?

Matt: I believe we're good. We've made a bit of a name for ourselves.

Melly: how do you like it?

Matt: its hard work but worth it I guess.

Melly: its only worth it if you're completly satisfyed. Obviously its not that big of a deal to you.

Matt: I do care a lot for my music.

Melly: doesn't sound like it if you say I guess.

Matt: well I don't know my band mates arn't to.

Melly: passionate.

Matt: yeah. I mean they like to play.

Melly: anyone can like to play. Its when you love it that it means something. See my boys they love to play.

Matt: the guys from the parties?

Melly: the very ones. They seem to be pretty well known through the circuit.

He thought for a bit.

Matt: eighteen visions?

Melly: no. But we are pretty good friends with those guys. James is such a sweet guy. My boys still haven't really come up with a name.

Matt: can't really be a band without a name.

Melly: can't really be a band with only one guys passion.

Matt: fair enough. Wait...

I smiled.

Matt: Syn? As in Synyster Gates?

I nodded.

Matt: and Zacky Vengeance?

Melly: yeah.

Matt: and the Reverend?

Melly: yup.

Matt: and Johnny Christ?

Melly: the one and only.

Matt: those are your boys?

Melly: yes.

Matt: you know them?

Melly: I am a part of them.

Matt: those guys are amazing.

Melly: yeah they are. They only have one little flaw.

Matt: how can they? They're so good.

Melly: as talented and passionate as they are, they're missing a voice. Sure they all sing, but they need a voice. A true voice. That's all they need to get farther.

Matt: All local bands want to be playing with them or be them.

Melly: I know.

Matt: you are serious, you know them?

Melly: I live with them.

Matt: this is to crazy.

I shrugged.

Melly: so what do you do in your band?

Matt: I sing.

Melly: oh really. What coinsidence, to be talking about needing a singer. And here you are one.

Matt: yeah weird.

Melly: funny how that happened.

I shrugged it off.

Melly: they've heard of you. Say you're one hell of a singer and screamer.

Matt: they've heard of me?

Melly: Personally I'm more interested in the screaming.

I winked. He smiled.

Melly: so I'm done showing you the school. Now you can find your classes.

Matt: not really.

Melly: not yet. Its lunch now.

Matt: already?

Melly: well you started late. Anyways, bye.

I started off.

Matt: wait. Where do I go?

I shrugged.

Melly: I don't know. Check. I already did my part.

I left him as everyone started flooding out of the classes. I could hear Jimmy screaming along the hallway. How comfurting it was.

Jimmy: MELLY!!!

He ran to me. Picking me up and spinning around. Who knew such a stick was strong.

Melly: geeze Jimmy. You saw me this morning.

Jimmy: so? Let's go get some munchage.

His arm lazily slunk over my shoulder. He was babling about everything and nothing. Much like he always does.

Jenn: get your filthy paws off my Jimmy.

She growled at me. I slid away from him. He plopped next to her and rested his head on her shoulder.

Zacky: care to sit next to me?

I rolled my eyes but sat next to him anyway. I mimicked Jimmy and rested my head on Zacky. He kissed my forhead. I scrunched my face and smiled.

Zacky: I love you, you know.

He kissed my lips. His attention then going to his food.

Jimmy: I love all of you guys.

Jenn: aww Jimmy.

She hugged him.

Brian: wait you two good now?

He pointed at me and Zacky. I shook my head. He nodded. I sat up.

Brian: Johnny's on his way calm down.

I slouched back into Zacky.

Brian: so how'd it go Melly?

I just looked at him. He frowned.

Brian: Damn it Zacky. Why do you always have to fuck up. You know she won't talk when you're around.

Zacky shrugged. I wiggled myself onto his lap.

Johnny: I'm going home.

Jenn: why?

He rolled his eyes.

Johnny: cause I can. Anyone want to come?

Jenn: I'll go. Jimmy?

He shook his head.

Jimmy: I've got business to tend to.

I waved as they left.

Brian: Melly, did you mention our band to Matt?

I nodded.

Brian: did you say we needed a singer?

I nodded again.

Brian: I told you not to say that. Makes us sound desperate.

Zacky: we are.

Brian shot him a nasty look.

Brian: maybe you are but I'm not.

Zacky: this whole thing was your idea.

Brian: I want the best for us Zack, but he isn't the only one out there. Melly, why didn't you listen to me.

Zacky: dude its not that big of a deal.

Brian: Zacky it is.

Melly: he has you bitches on a pedalstle. I only said you need a singer to get any farther not that you're looking. I said you guys all sing. I know what I'm doing Brian. So don't you start on me. I'm the one doing the hard work. Don't forget what I'm capable of.

I stared him down. He just clenched his jaw a bit and stayed quiet.

Zacky: you're talking!

I turned my head away from him. He grunted.

Zacky: fine.

Brian: I trust you Melly. You've only ever made things work.

I nodded.

Brian: how long do you think it will take?

I shook my head. I had no idea how it would take. It depends on the person. Brian, really wants Matt in the band. Despite how he might make it seem to the others. I know how important this is to Brian. He wants the best as said earlier. Thus far its only been the best. Because like Matt said, everyone wants to be what my boys are.

Jimmy: here Brian I found a peanut. It reminds me of you.

Brian: thanks Jimmy.

Jimmy gave him a huge smile.

Jimmy: oh! I had a dream guys!

Zacky: what about?

Jimmy: Jenn and Brian were getting married.

Brian: I am going to marry her someday.

He stated firmly. I smiled. He was so completely in love with her. I knew she felt the same for him. There was no questioning it.