Crashing into new waves - a Wesley Stromberg/Emblem3 fanfic

Chapter 26 - Bonfire part I

Wes POV

I cannot help but to smile when I realize how we must look, the cutest little family. I'm walking with Leo on my shoulders since he insisted on it and of course I couldn't say no since this kid has a weird way of making me agree to everything. I hold his leg with one hand to keep him balanced and the other one is wrapped around Melina's waist.

I actually don't mind this setting one bit. I love how it feels, having the one I love beside me and then the most adorable kid on my shoulders. I really wish this could happen one day with her.

But quickly I begin to feel the usual knot forming in my stomach and my heart starts acing. Don't forget Wes, she is leaving. 

It's like she sensed something was wrong since she holds onto me a little tighter. "You okay babe?" She asks with some concern in her eyes.

Hell no I am! But of course I can't say that, I don't wanna ruin this evening. "Yea, just a little tired." I smile a little.

"Oh you want me to take Leo or he can walk, it's not far anyways and-" She begins babbling so I cut her off.

"Melina, I'm good."I give her a smile to ensure her. She nods her head and we continue our way.

I don't think the guys realized it was us until we reach the bonfire. "Wes???" I hear Keaton shriek.

I chuckle. "Yea bro."

Keaton begins to laugh even though he still looks surprised. "So we leave you for an hour and you already managed to form a family?"

I pull Melina even closer by her waist. "Yea what can I say, we work fast." I wink at him.

Melina chuckles. "Keaton, haven't you heard finns are the fastest? Oh fact alert! Did you know that in Formula 1 we have three finns who have won the world championship? This year when Kimi won the first race of the season, his team said in twitter if you want to win, hire a finn!"

"If you want to win, hire a finn? You are impossible." Drew chuckles. "But hey Leooo, my main boy. Wanna hear something?" He asks while picking up his guitar. Leo nods excitedly and we all go sit on driftwood the guys have dragged around the fire.

I take the djembe and we start jamming, Leo seems to love it. When his parents arrive, he eagerly explains everything that has happened and insists on them buying him instruments, the parents immediately glare at us. I mouth them a sorry, luckily Niina mouths back it's fine.

They don't stay for long and Leo gives us all hugs before they leave, I can see everyone loves him. My chest tightens when I remember that I could've had a kid with Melina. 

No! You gotta stop thinking about it, there's nothing you can do about it anymore. But it was coz of me!! If I wasn't such a dick to her, she wouldn't have run off and none of this would've happened. I hate myself...

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I've wrapped my hands tightly around Melina since she's sitting on my lap, I focus on listening to her voice when she is singing. She really should go into music industry, her voice is amazing! 

"Drew could I borrow the guitar for a bit?" Melina suddenly asks.

I lean back a little to look at her when Drew hands it over and Melina sits in front of me. "You play?" I lift my brows in a small shock.

She grins happily. "Of course."

"Aren't you full of secrets." I chuckle and she winks in response.

"Guys, could you gives us couple minutes alone?" Melina asks from Drew and Keaton.

Keaton rolls his eyes. "You are not going to serenade him are you?"