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XVII

Today was the day. The day I said goodbye to everything I knew, everything I was comfortable with and everything that made me feel at home. I was heartbroken, wishing I could stay forever, but at the same time relief washed over my body like a waterfall and I couldn't be happier to leave the hell hole that is this small, Rhode Island town.

Thud. Raindrops pound at the window of my blank, empty room, loud yet oddly soothing to listen to, as I loved the rain more than anything else in the world. It truly was one of the few things that could calm me no matter the situation.

I exited my room and went down the stairs, leaving the house and putting the last of my boxes in the moving van. I had told Alyssa, and she, of course, promises that I can call or text her anytime I need and that she'll never forget me. I feel like a horrible friend, just leaving her behind after she had just been diagnosed with cancer, but what am I to do? it's not like I can stay, and it's not like I can force my mom to go live in NYC alone. It just doesn't work like that.

Alyssa and I had said our goodbyes earlier that day before she went to the doctors again.  I honestly don't know what I'm going to do without her, she's the only thing I have other than mom, who obviously couldn't care less about my happiness.

Suddenly, as I was getting into the car, my phone vibrated in my back pocket. A message? From who?

From: Lukey :-)

To: Me

Hey, are you gonna be in or around ny soon? I wanna hang out again :-)))

Luke? I haven't spoken to him in a few days.. I told him I was moving. Maybe he knew that?

From: Me

To: Lukey :-)

Actually, I'm on my way now! I'm moving there, remember? I'd love to meet up with you! We have quite a bit to talk about.. how about tomorrow?

I got a response rather quickly, as if he was waiting for my reply as I typed it.

From: Lukey :-)

To: Me

Yes! Remember our lil secret starbucks? let's meet there tmrw at 1p :-P

I replied with a quick 'Perfect! see you there xx' and watched my house disappear into the rain as my mom drove down the street, leaving all I've ever truly known behind.

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I turned to the clock: 12:28.

I hadn't gotten a real chance to unpack yet, when we got to our new house I picked a room, helped move in the boxes, set up my bed and fell asleep.

Honestly, I didn't want to get out of bed, but I couldn't leave Luke hanging.

I threw on some black skinny jeans and a long sleeved, black on black Tumblr jumper. I was not in the mood to do my hair, so I just threw a black beanie over my naturally curly hair and slipped on my black Dr. Martens, running out the door and telling my mom I was going to see a friend.

I got to our little secret Starbucks quickly, because luckily enough I lived two blocks away. I went through the gates, descended the stairs, and opened the door to find a blonde, blue eyed boy watching the door, obviously waiting on me.

"Melanie!" He said, standing up. He came over to me, as if to hug me, but at the last minute he stuffed his hands in the pockets of his coat and looked at his feet awkwardly.

" Listen, you weirdo, you're allowed to hug me." I said, pulling him into a hug. His warm breath on my neck sent shivers down my spine. He laughed, "I just didn't want to make you uncomfortable."

"Please, Hemmings, I don't get uncomfortable. What is this 'uncomfortable' you speak of?"

I ordered a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino and payed, sitting down with Luke. We talked for a while casually, as if we had never stopped talking, before I decided to break the news.

"Luke?"

"Yes, Melanie?" He looked me in the eyes, full engaged in what I was about to say.

"Alyssa.." He looked at me puzzled, curious as to what I would say next. "She has cancer." Tears brimmed his eyes and he stood up, sitting next to me.

"I.. I'm so sorry." He said, wrapping his arms around me. I leaned in to his large figure, practically disappearing into him. He wrapped his arms around my neck and down my back and i wrapped mine around his stomach, my cries being muffled by his shoulder.

We sat there for a while, just talking about Alyssa. We were both devastated, but we both said that she'll get better someday.

"This is making me sad," Luke said, pouting, "Let's talk about something funner."

"Funner is not a word, Luke," I laugh, "but I'm sad too, so think about something fun."

He narrowed his eyes and placed his hand on his chin, stroking an imaginary beard. I couldn't resist saying, "Nice imaginary beard ya got there, Lucas."

He smiled at me, "Thanks." He laughed, "I actually want a beard.. Do you think I'd look good with one?"

"Well," I think about it, picturing it in my head and genuinely coming to a decision. "No, Lucas, I do not think you'd look good with a beard, at least not with your current hairstyle." I stated matter-of-factly.

He cringed silently, I could tell. "Please stop with the 'Lucas' thing Melanie.. It's just Luke." Then his eyes lit up and he got really excited. "Now, I have an idea of something fun, but it's going to be a surprise!"

I checked the time, and somehow it was already 5:30p. I turned to look out the window, then realized that this was literally an underground Starbucks. Looking outside would be difficult, unless we left.

"Okay.." I said. "Let's go."

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"AH, OH MY GOSH SLOW DOWN!" I yelled, shopping cart--with me in it--flying down an aisle in Target.

Luke's 'fun idea' turned out to be riding in shopping carts in Target and trying as hard as we can not to get banned from coming back.

"Shh!" He covered my mouth with his hands, and he continued, "If you don't quiet down they'll catch us, genius." He chuckled and looked at me, smirking.

"Now, let's go jump in the bouncy ball basket." 

(A/N)

Hey guys!

So this is a long chapter but it's also kind of a filler bc i have major writers block rn but I wanted to update for you guys :)

I decided I want to suggest songs after every chapter, so that's what I'm gonna do

My picks for this chapter:

Idfc - Blackbear

Don't Wanna Be Your Girl -  Wet

LA Devotee - Panic! At The Disco

Somewhere In Neverland - All Time Low

Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time - Panic! At The Disco

(I love all these songs)

Anyway, hope you enjoyed this chappie, until next time!

~Mxx