Dangerous.

15.

{ Back to Mel's P.O.V }

I groaned loudly as I rolled over in bed, smacking the top of my alarm clock. A week ago I would've been delighted to jump out of bed, because I'd have a chance to see Clifford, but not anymore. He was ignoring me or avoiding me and honestly, it annoyed the fuck out of me. But, I can't say that I didn't see it coming. I've been living at Logan and Wayland's flat ( Yes, they're roommates ), not with Logan.... Ew no, he's been staying with Delilah. I just didn't want to stay at my place, in that room. The last memory of Clifford was a happy one and I hated it. Delilah understood and I still talk to her everyday, according to her, he hasn't come by, which isn't surprising.

It was 4:30 am, I sat up slightly and sighed, pushing myself away from the body that laid next to mine. Yes, that's right I've been seeing someone, it's only been a week, but I needed to fill the empty void in my chest. I groaned as I started to get up, he wrapped  his arms around my waist, " No.... Don't get up yet " he mumbled. I chuckled pushing him off slightly  "Wayland, I have to get ready for work ", he sighed " I know, me too. Can we meet for lunch today? ". I smiled  " Yeah ", he nodded giving me a quick peck on the lips. I got up and quickly showered because showers were a good place to think. This probably seems weird and kind of crazy, but I was happy with Wayland. I could have a normal relationship with him, I wouldn't have to hide anything from anyone. I should've known nothing could come from me getting close to a Wanted man.

I got dressed in my normal navy blue pant suit, with my gun on my hip, along with my badge. I ran a brush through my hair and took a long look in the mirror, " Ugh... " I groaned as I walked out of the bathroom. Wayland was in the kitchen, stirring a cup of coffee. I walked up behind him and hugged him from behind, placing my cheek on his bare back. " Is everything okay Mel, you still haven't told me why you're living here.... Or the reason why we're doing this... " he sighed deeply, I didn't have a logical answer for him, because there wasn't one. " It's not that I don't enjoy hanging out with you, I do.... I just thought you had feelings for someone else, I don't wanna be second best " he stated, making me feel awful, I didn't want to make him feel that way. I quickly let go of him and sighed, " I'm sorry if that's how I'm making you feel. Truth is, I did have feelings for someone else, but he realized I wasn't good enough for him, hell. Even you're too good for me, I wouldn't blame you if you told me to leave and never said anything to me again " I sighed sitting  on a small armchair that was in the lounge. He chuckled " I've made a mistake like that before, and frankly, I'm sick of pretending that I don't have strong feelings for you, because I do! ", I smiled slightly. " What are you doing after work? " he asked suddenly, " It's Thursday, so Delilah  and I have our art class with the kids later " I smiled. He nodded " Well, how about when you're finished, we can order a take away and watch a movie, of your choice ", I rolled my eyes " Fine, I'll be finished with the class around 6:30 pm, so I'll be back around 7 pm ". I stood up and grabbed my shoulder bag,  " See you later then " he smiled pecking my on the lips once more.

I tapped my pen on the case file, I was working on the paperwork for the ' Robertson ' case. Yes, I had a new case everyday. Most of them were simple, like robbery's, muggings, other stuff of that nature. Even the ' Robertson ' case was simple, Mrs. Tammi Robertson butchered her husband with a steak knife, after she walked in on him having sexual relations with their maid and her lover ( So, 2 dudes, one chick ). Afterword Mrs. Robertson turned herself in, saying " He was a cheating bastard, that he deserved it ". So, case closed. When I finished up all the paperwork, I let out a frustrated sigh. It was early, only a little after 11 pm. I stood up and walked into Ashton's office, he was on the phone, so I just sat down in one of his office chairs. " Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Fine! " he growled into the phone as he hung up,  " Mel, are you still secretly  working on the Clifford case? " Ashton whispered as he sat down at his desk. I bit nervously on the inside of my cheek " I haven't been, Why? ", he looked down and sighed " Another body was found yesterday ". My eyes went wide,  "Give me some details " I whispered to him. He smiled and handed me a file, I quickly opened it and read through it. * The body of a young boy had been found on the west side of town, near a park. The police and detectives think he was only a few moths old, his body was found like the others *. " Oh my god, only a few month's old? " I whispered with my hand covering my mouth, Ashton nodded " There's a crime scene photo, if you want to see it ". I let out a deep sigh and nodded, as he handed me a photo. As soon as I saw the boys face, I felt as if I were going to be sick. " What's wrong Mel? " Ashton panicked as he saw the look on my face, " I've seen this boy before Ash! When Del and I went to talk to Maloni Crood, he was there, I think she was his mom! " I exclaimed throwing the photo on his desk, " She's the murderer Ash, I just know it! ". He ran his hand through his hair " I agree, okay let me just gather everything and then I'll take it to the chief ", I nodded and stood up " I'm going to pick up lunch and surprise Wayland at work ". He smiled widely and nodded.