Dangerous.

13.

I rolled around in bed for at least 30 minutes, I didn't sleep much that night, I just couldn't stop thinking about the case, Clifford, Maloni and now Wayland. I was taking on to much and I was just stressed out. I sat up and glanced around the room, why was I stressing about something so stupid? There was only one thing left to do.

I groaned loudly and yanked open the drawer on my beside table. Then I pulled out all the mail, that I had received a while ago. I picked up the very top envelope and slowly opened it, I let out a deep sigh as I pulled out the letter and read it. _ February 7th. Hello Melody, you don't know me, you probably never will. My name is Michael Clifford, I live down the street from you, I always have. It sounds creepy, but I've like you ever since we were little. Do you remember when you helped a little green eyed boy from getting beat up by a group of older kids, Yeah, that was me. We were only 7 back then, but even then you were just so brave, that was 5 years ago, you haven't changed at all though. I'm just writing to you to express how much I care about you and know matter what happens in my life, I will make sure you're protected... What am I saying, I will probably chicken out and not ever send this, but if you ever do read it, just know I'll always be there for you - Michael_.

I sat there speechless, he was 12 when he wrote this. I let out a shaky breath and ran my fingers through my hair, I couldn't read anymore of his letters, this was all too much. I never knew I could feel this way about one person. I stood up quickly and walked into the kitchen, Delilah was fixing herself a cup of coffee and Logan was probably asleep somewhere. " Morning " I sighed quietly,        " What's wrong? " she asked me quickly. I shook my head and shrugged, but I couldn't answer her.  " Mel, did you sleep at all last night? " she asked, " Barely " I stated leaning against the counter. She nodded " I know how you feel, Mel. I couldn't stop thinking about the stuff we found out yesterday, what if Maloni's the real killer? ", I sighed " It's passable, but she wouldn't be able to pull it off alone though. Did you see how frail and thin she was... I do think she's the MC we're looking for, but she's not the only guilty one ". Delilah nodded " But, if that's true, why would she be trying the Frame Clifford and his friends, and how is she just getting away with all this ", I bit my lip, feeling guilty. I have to tell her, I can't lie to my best friend anymore, it's wrong.

" Delilah, I need to tell you something. You're probably gonna hate me and want to move out, but I need to tell you " I stated as I nervously stared at my feet, she chuckled. " Mel, I could never hate you. Remember when we were 9 and I let you watch my rabbit, while my family went on our holiday? " she asked with a smile, I rolled my eyes " Yes, I accidentally killed it ". She chuckled again " Yes and I was mad at you, because I loved that rabbit. I got over it though ". I sighed rubbing my eyes " Well, this is different and it's not a good different ", she nodded " It's okay, you can tell me ". I took a deep breath " You know Milo? ", she nodded. " Well, his real name is actually Michael Clifford ". She stood there motionless for a second, " I had a feeling he was... So I already kind of knew.... " she sighed. I looked at her confused " Are you mad? ", she shook her head and hugged me " I can tell you both have strong feelings toward each other, but until you figure everything out, just be careful ". I nodded " This is between you and I, no one else knows ", she smiled " Don't worry, your's and... Milo's secrets will be safe with me ". I chuckled slightly, felling like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. " Wait a second, how did you know? " I asked, "  Psshh, please. I knew you were lying as soon as you called him Milo, I saw all the hesitation. The only reason why you'd lie about his name, is because of him being wanted for murder " she smiled. I smirked as I sat in one of the kitchen table chairs, " Mel, is something else bothering you? " she asked as she sat in one as well. I sighed deeply " Is Logan in your room? ", Delilah shook her head  " Work ". I placed my head on the table and groaned loudly " D, I don't know what to do! ", " What do you mean? " she questioned with concern. I shrugged " I don't know, I just have never felt this way before. I'm stupid for getting attached to this guy that I could never have a normal relationship with, he's just different. There's something about him, I can't put my finger on it, but I like it. And now I have this stupid date with Wayland, that I don't even wanna go on now and... " I rambled on, she stopped me " Whoa, what date with Wayland? ". I sighed " Well, yesterday Wayland asked me out, he said Logan was okay with it. So I figured, why not, can't be with the one I really want..... Oh God, I've become one of those girls! ", she chuckled " Well, it was gonna happen sooner or later ". " But I don't want to be like one of those girls, who get all depressed and start crying over their lost love... I'm stronger than that " I exclaimed, " Mel, even if you fall in love, you'll still be just as strong. That's just the kind of person you are " Delilah smirled. I nodded slightly, " So, what do I do about this Wayland / Clifford thing? " I asked her. She put on her thinking face, " Are your feelings for Clifford as strong as I think they are? " she questioned. I only nodded,  'Well, then. I think you need to stick with just one guy, pick which ever one gives you those butterflies in your tummy or makes your heart bang against your chest... Don't lead Wayland on " she stated as she stood up. I nodded " I'll go call it off then ", I sluggishly walked back to my bedroom, dreading the conversation.

My phone started ring, the second I stepped into my room. It was from an unknown number, I didn't even hesitate to answer. " Hello? " I asked a bit irritated, just then, a deep muffled breathing kicked in. " I don't understand what he ever saw in you, what's so great about you... You're nothing " a familiar voice echoed through the phone, it was eerie and creepy. Not long after the line cut off,         " Blocked " I mumbled blocking the unknown number. I then quickly called Wayland and explained that I had strong feelings toward someone else, and I couldn't take advantage of his feelings for me. I wasn't surprised that Wayland completely understood, Wayland was just a good guy like that. I tossed my phone on my bed and sighed, before walking back into the lounge. Delilah was relaxing on the sofa, with a plate of waffles in her hand and her feet propped up on my coffee table. " Uhh, excuse me. I bought that coffee table D, why are your feet on it? " I asked with my hands on my hips and a smirk on my face, she shrugged stuffing waffles into her mouth. I collapsed down net to her,     " Why didn't you make me any Waffles? " I asked with a pout. She smiled " I didn't think you'd be hungry, you never are " ( She was right ), " So, I just got the weirdest call. It was Maloni, I think she knows that I know.. " I sighed. Delilah looked at me strangely " What do you mean? ", I shrugged        " Well, I think she's the real killer and I think she knows that ". Delilah nodded sipping on her cup of coffee " What did she say? ", " She said, she doesn't understand what he ever saw in me and what's so great about me? " I stated with a chuckle. " Creepy.... " Delilah mumbled, " Yeah, I know what she meant. She was talking about Michael, yeah they used to date " I stated nonchalantly. Her eyes went wide " Wow, you actually called him Michael ", I rolled my eyes and groaned.

There was a solid knock on the front door, I looked at Delilah, who shrugged " You get it, I'm resting ". I shook my head and chuckled  " Fine ", I stood up and walked over to the door, quickly pulling it open. " Hi " Clifford smiled, I looked at him confused " Hey... What are you doing here? ". He smirked " I think you know why I 'm here ", I still wore that confused look on my face " I really don't ". " Mel, stop being rude and invite the boy in! " Delilah shouted from behind me, I sighed and nodded. I stepped aside so he could walk in,  " Just gonna throw this out there now, she already knows who you really are " I whispered to him.  He looked at me confused, but there was a hint of anger there too. " She's the only one though "  I stated quickly, " You can trust me Milo, I won't tell anyone. As long as you don't hurt my best friend " Delilah exclaimed pointing to him. He sighed deeply as he draped his arm over my shoulder " I won't ", I rolled my eyes and groaned " Should we go talk in my room? ". He nodded with a smirk, " If you decide to have sex, please keep it down " Delilah winked. Clifford chucked, I did the only thing I knew how to do. I rolled my eyes and flipped her off,  as I pulled Clifford into my room.

" So, what can I help you with Mr. Clifford? " I questioned as soon as I closed my door, he wore a smirk on his face and shrugged. I rolled my eyes " You must have a reason ", he took a few steps toward me " You think you can just kiss me like that and expect me not to want more ". I backed up slightly, as I collided with the door. " What are you doing? " I asked nervously, he smirked " Getting what I want for a change ". I sighed " And what is it you want?... Sex, because I'm not in the mood ", he shook his head " I just want to be around you, and talk to you... You're driving me crazy Mel ". I smiled and tightly hugged him " I thought we couldn't go any further? " , " I lied, we might not ever have a normal relationship, but I'd try anything, if I got to spend some more time with you " he stated hugging me back. I chuckled " I feel the same way ",  " I'm wrapped around your finger, Mel " he whispered. I sighed awkwardly as I pulled away from him, then I quickly sat down in the desk seat.    " You know, no guy has ever made me feel this way. Why do you make me feel this way... ugh! " I groaned loudly, he shrugged as he sat on my bed. " I never wanted to be this person, I made plans with that guy that I was making out with at the club. But I couldn't keep them, and it's all your fault! " I exclaimed folding my arms over my chest, he chuckled " It's because I'm so desirable, right? ". I nodded " Duh! ", " Okay... then, how about we make plans " he smiled at me with a dorky smile.          " Okay, what? " I asked, he shrugged " I'll figure something out... Keep your phone on, I'll call you ". He stood up off my bed, " Wait, where are you going? " I asked with a gasp. He chuckled patting me on the head " I've got to take care of some things, so I'll see you later ", I rolled my eyes " Please don't pet me, I'm not a dog! ". He smiled as he walked out of my room, I quickly walked after him. " Is this some kind of Goodbye? " I questioned loudly, he opened the flat door and turned back toward me " I don't know how to say goodbye and I'm not ready too ". And just like that he was gone, leaving an empty feeling in my chest. Oh God, now what was I supposed to do..

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