Hear You Scream Again || Chris Cornell

Chapter 7 - Meddie

Melissa

"Where's Charlie?" I asked Eddie once we finally got home. Eddie shrugged at my question.

"She got mad because I focused more attention on worrying about when you'd get home than on her" Eddie said with a sigh. "I can't help it"

"Awwn, Eds" I smiled, pulling him into a side hug. "I appreciate it. But I don't think I'm supposed to take priority over your girlfriend"

"Correction. Charlie's not my girlfriend. She's just my rebound from Beth. She can't take priority over you. Beth could've, but not Charlie"

"Oh" I said simply as I sighed. "I thought you were serious with her"

"I was going to be. But after what she pulled tonight? Nah. I'll find someone else. Someone better" Eddie waved off. I sighed, rubbing my arm awkwardly. I felt a little bad for indirectly being the reason Charlie and Eddie might potentially not be a thing anymore.

But at the same time, I felt relieved.

"So, Stone? Where is he? Cause I remember you left the party with him"

I bit my lip as I struggled to find the answer to Eddie's question. On one hand, I could completely rat out Stone as payback for him being an absolute dick to me all night.

But... I knew Eddie would murder Stone for driving under the influence with me in the car.

"He had something to do. We met Chris on the way and he offered to drive me back"

"Huh" Eddie commented. "So you and Chris are getting along great now huh?"

"Hardly" I spat. "That guy gives me serious creeps. You saw the way he held me down back then. I was scared outta my mind"

"He has been acting a bit strange around you. It's so unlike him" Eddie said with a sigh. "Though, and I know it's hard to believe but, I think I know why he's behaving so odd. Remember that girl Susan?"

"Silver? That really pretty and sweet girl?"

"That's his ex" Eddie said. I raised my eyebrows up in shock. "Yeah. They had a rough breakup not too long ago and Chris was pretty heartbroken. Doesn't excuse what he did to you, but I could see why he's acting a bit strange around another girl. His head is still not fully together"

I looked at Eddie as I wore a worried expression on my face.

"Is he fit to tour then? If he's going through all that. Cause I don't feel safe around him Eds" I whispered.

"I can assure you that he's fit to tour. He's a professional. And I know Chris really well. Despite his fuck up today, he's a really nice guy."

"Didn't seem nice when he had me up against that car though. I didn't know if he want to beat me up o kiss me" I muttered under my breath. "I don't get his deal with me."

Eddie gave me a pitiful look as he came over to my side and pulled me into a hug. I melted into his embrace but a few tears escaped my eyes as I did so.

"He made me feel vulnerable once again. Haven't felt that way in three years" I whispered. Eddie brushed his hands through my hair.

"Do you wanna talk about it?" Eddie asked. I shook my head no, pulling away from him as I wiped my few tears away. "Mel..."

"I don't think I wanna go on tour with you guys anymore" I whispered. "I don't think I can stand being around him"

"Mel. No. I want you to come on tour with us. Please" Eddie pleaded in a needing tone, surprising me with how genuine he sounded. "Mel please. You're my best friend. I wanna be close to you"