Waking Up in Vegas

Chapter 4

This chapter is mostly Rel, sorry to all my Kylia shippers

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After a day of interviews, they were all back at Mel's house. Well, more like a mansion. "Well, how fast can you get it done?" Mel speaks into her phone. "Excuse me?!" She shouts. They all look over at Mel. "Don't you just love Mel?" Kylie jokes. "Guys, i have to tell you something." Ruby sighs. "What is it Ruby?" Malia sits up. "I'm not sure i wanna get this marriage annulled." She admits. "What?" "What?" They both stare at her like she's crazy. "Ruby, we're too young to get married, any of us. Well, apart from Mel." "Well that's not good enough!" They all jump at the sound of Mel shouting. "She's really pissed isn't she?" Malia asks. "Oh you have not seen Mel pissed off. And you do not want to see Mel pissed off, trust me." Ruby nods. "Yeah, i think the last time she was really pissed off was when my back up dancer almost dropped me." Kylie remembers. "Drop you?! What happened?!" Malia asks. "We were filming Elastic and one of my back up dancers didn't lift me right and he almost dropped me. He didn't, obviously i was fine, but it's the fact that he could have dropped me. That he lifted with his knees and he didn't prepare himself."

"What did she do?" "She fired him, right on the spot. Girl was ruthless." Kylie shakes her head. "Well, Mel always was, is, very protective of us." Now that she thinks about it, Mel has always been there for them. "That just proves my point." Ruby sighs. "You lost me, Rube." Kylie shakes her head. "Kylie, when was the last time you saw Mel even talk to someone let alone go on a date?" Kylie thinks for a moment. "Not since her ex-wife. Why?" "And how long ago was that?" "Uhh....7 years?" Kylie guessed. "You're telling me that poor woman hasn't had anyone to love for 7 years?!" Malia glances back at Mel in the kitchen. "Oh my god. I mean, we've all been single for a while but Mel? She's an A-list celebrity, surely she could have found someone if she wanted." Kylie shrugs. "I've asked her before why she doesn't go on dates but she just says she's too busy for dating." "Then don't you think Mel deserves some love too?" Ruby asks. "I don't get it, are you saying that you love her?" Kylie asks. Ruby sighs and looks at Mel. She's still on the phone, at least she's calmer though. They lock eyes for a second before Mel turns away. "No, but i think i can." She admits. "Wow Rube. You sure about this? I mean, i know we've known her for years but we don't really know her. We don't know how she is in a relationship." Kylie looks back at Mel. "Well, that's what I'm gonna find out." Ruby sighs. "Anyways, what are you two gonna do? You're married now too."

Kylie sighs. "Well, we can't just hide it, i guess we'll just have to do what Mel said. Go along with it until she can get it annulled." "Sh! She's coming!" Malia sits up. Mel sighs as she goes and sits down next to Ruby. "So?" "Well, i tried my best but if we wanna get these marriages annulled, the fastest we can make it happen will be a month." Ruby sits back and thinks. A month. A month goes by fast when you think about it. She was just getting used to the idea of being married to Mel and now it'll be over before it even starts. She should be happy, thrilled to put all this behind them, but she wasn't. Something about Mel being all alone in this big house didn't sit well with her. It seemed lonely. No one deserves that. "In the meantime, the only thing you can do right now is just wait it out, I'll get all the paper work needed and try and rush it, if possible." Kylie and Malia nod. "Well, it's getting late, you guys should go home and rest."

Kylie and Malia stand as Kylie pulls out her car keys. "Rube, did you need a ride?" She shakes her head. "I was kinda hoping i could hang out for a bit more?" She looks at Mel. "Yeah, i mean, if you want." Mel shrugs. "I'll take her home, don't worry." Kylie nods. "Alright, come on Malia." "Actually Kylie, can i spend the night?" Malia bites her lip. "Yeah, of course. Come on, let's go." They both head to the front door and put on their shoes. "Oh guys! Rehearsal is cancelled for tomorrow!" "Whoo!" "Oh thank god!" Mel rolls her eyes. "Well don't get too heartbroken about it." They all laugh. "Night Mel! Night Rube!" Kylie smirks at her. "Night guys!" Malia smiles. Ruby rolls her eyes. "Goodnight Kylia!" They both freeze. "Screw you Rube!" Kylie shouts as they walk out the door. "I'm sorry! I'm married!" Ruby jokes. Malia laughs. The door closes behind them. Mel walks up and locks it before turning off the porch lights. She looks out the window as they walk to Kylie's car. Once they get in and drive off, she closes the curtain. "They better let me know when they get home." She mumbles.

"Um, it's kinda late. You hungry?" She asks as she goes to the kitchen. Ruby follows her and sits on the stool. "Kinda." "Is mac and cheese ok? I haven't had time to go grocery shopping or anything lately." Ruby nods. "Mac and cheese is fine." She smiles. Mel gets everything out and starts cooking. "Actually Mel, could i spend the night? It's been a long day." Mel nods. "You want a change of clothes?" Ruby nods. "Are my clothes still in the drawer?" "I threw them in the wash actually. Yours and Kylie's. But i might have some clothes you could borrow?" Ruby nods. "Yes please." Mel heads upstairs while Ruby stirs the mac and cheese. The sound definitely reminds her of something but she chooses not to dwell on it. "Here you go." She turns to see Mel in her pj's, holding out some shorts and an extra large t-shirt. "Thanks." She takes it and heads upstairs to change. Once she's done, she heads downstairs to see Mel pouring the mac and cheese into two bowls. She puts the pot in the sink and grabs two forks. "Thanks. Smells good."

They eat in relative silence. The full capacity of the situation is now starting to hit them. They're married. Living in two separate houses, well an apartment and a mansion. They had a month until this annulment was finalized. Not to mention the fans. "What do we do about the fans?" She asks. "I'm thinking about that too. I was thinking we could just say that we married out of love but after a month of being married, it wasn't what we expected or things just didn't work out." Ruby nods. "And Kylie and Malia?" "The pressure from all the fans was too much and they decided they were better off as friends." Mel shrugs. "You've really thought this through, huh?" Ruby finishes her bowl and goes to the sink. "It's kinda my job. I have to." Mel finishes and places her bowl in the sink as well. Ruby turns on the water when Mel stops her. "What are you doing?" "Washing the dishes?" Ruby told her. She was confused, it's just dishes. "Very funny, go sit and relax or something. I'll do the dishes." "Mel, don't start. Let me at least clean my own bowl and you can clean yours." "Ruby, you're a guest. Stop." "At least let me help you." "It's not right, Ruby!" Mel laughs as she grabs her arms. She uses her hips and pins her against the sink. They stare at each other for a moment, the sound of water running fills the kitchen. Mel feels her mouth water slightly before she swallows whatever drool was building. "Please, just go and relax. Watch tv, lay down, take a bath. Whatever, i got this. Really." Ruby only nods. Finding it hard to speak at the moment. She goes to the couch and lays down. She finds herself staring at her wedding ring. She really should talk to Mel.

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"Ugh! I'm fucking exhausted!" Kylie tosses her keys on the table as Malia shuts the door behind her. "You wanna order take out?" Malia shakes her head. "I just wanna go to sleep. It's been a hell of a day." She looks down at her wedding ring and sighs. "Ok, we probably should go to sleep anyways. My brain feels like it's fried. Just, us getting married, Mel and Ruby, this whole annulment thing?" Kylie sighs and heads to her room. "Yeah, i know what you mean. I am going to bed and sleeping until lunch tomorrow." Malia follows her. "You want some clothes?" Malia nods. Kylie opens Malia's drawer and hands her some clothes to change out of. Malia takes them and goes to the bathroom. Kylie takes off her jacket and changes into some pj's. Malia comes back out and sets her clothes on the dresser. They both get in bed as Kylie grabs the controller. "You wanna watch something before bed?" Malia shrugs. "Why not?" Kylie puts on The Bear before getting comfortable. "Hmm." "What?" She looks over at Malia. "I just realized." "What? What is it?" Kylie laughs. "We're married now." Malia smiles. "Yes, we established that." Kylie nods. "That means you can't be with Jeremy Allen White." Malia smirks. Kylie stares at her before her eyes widen. "Nooo!!!!" She shouts dramatically. They both laugh. Once their laughter dies down, Kylie looks at Malia. "Trust me, there's no one I'd rather be drunkenly married to." Malia laughs. "Me neither. I mean, unless you cheat on me." She jokes. Kylie gasps. "Malia Simphiwe Cantrell-Baker, i would never cheat on you! How dare you say that!" Malia laughs. "I mean, i know we're not actually married, but me neither." Kylie feels a strange tug in her heart. "Well good. Let's um, let's watch the show now." Malia nods. They watch a few episodes until exhaustion takes over and they fall asleep cuddling.