Loving a Bionic (Lab Rats fanfic/Sequel to Bionic Feelings)

We Need to Talk

"Mel, we need to talk." Chase says, pulling me aside one day in the lab.

My stomach twists. "About what?"

He sighs. "You know what."

I sigh. "College?"

"College." He confirms. He takes my hand and gently leads me out the back door, to where we can talk in private outside.

"I just want you to know how proud I am of you, getting into ASU."

"Thanks, but..."

"But what?" He questions, his eyes wide and curious.

"I don't think I'm gonna go."

"Melanie Julia Hancock, you are going to Arizona State!" Chase yells.

"Why? Why do I have to go?"

"You've always wanted to go there, your whole life!"

"Well, things are different now, Chase." I say, crossing my arms. "My plans have changed. My ship has changed course."

"And I know why, Mellie." He says softly. "You won that scholarship, and you're going to use it. What about your friend? Laura?"

"Laura?" I sigh. "I haven't seen her in forever."

"Didn't you guys arrange your dorms-"

"So we were roommates? Yeah, but-"

"But nothing. You're going to ASU and that's it, Mellie." Chase huffs.

"Since when do you get to plan my future?"

"Since when do you not wanna go to school in Phoenix?"

"Since now, Chase! Laura was my best friend, but now I have you and Adam and Bree and Leo. You guys are my best friends now."

"Mel..." Chase sighs and takes a few steps back, running a hand through his hair. "You can't give up on a lifelong dream just so you can stay in Mission Creek."

"I can do online school, like you guys! Adam and Bree are already enrolled and they love it!"

"You don't want online school, Mellie! I've listened to you, all through high school. About how much you can't wait for that college life. Dorms and classes and campuses-"

"But I don't want to be there without my boyfriend!" I try grabbing for his hand, but he yanks it away.

"I can't stand in your way, Mel." He says, his voice shaking.

"Wha-What do you mean?" I ask, tears risking at the corners of my eyes.

"You'll go to Phoenix if you don't have a reason to stay. And I'm taking away your reason." He says.

"My reason? Wha-?"

"This is goodbye, Mel." Chase presses a gentle kiss on my forehead. "Have fun in Phoenix. I love you."

"Chase? Chase, don't do this!" I cry. "Chase!"

He turns around and slowly walks away.

I stand there, alone in the Davenport's backyard, crying my eyes out.

"I love you, Chase." I whisper. I know he hears it with his bionics, because he draws a hand up to his face and wipes away what I think are tears.

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GUYS I AM SO SORRY.

Please do not hate me forever!

Please still be my friends!

I'm crying my eyes out RN too!

<3, Grace