Forever And Always (Season 2 of Long Time No Seen)

Chapter 52

Melani's Pov ♥

Six days. I'm turning nineteen in six freakin' days. I'm old! Ergh. I groaned and fell face-first onto Justin's bed. Justin: "What's wrong, babe?" I felt him climb over me. "Tired." I mumbled into the pillow. Justin: "Really? Doesn't seem like that's the problem." He started playing with my hair. Twirling the ends with his fingers, then uncurling. Justin: "What's up?" I sighed loudly and turned to my back, coming face-to-face with him. Me: "I'm old." He chuckled, continuing to play with my hair. Justin: "No you're not.." He got off me and sat to my left, grabbing my hand. Justin: "Listen to me, babe. Everyone gets old. You're not alone. Plus, I'm older than you. How do you think I feel?" He smiled. I laid my head on his lap. "That's the thing, Justin. I'm not stressing over the fact that I'm getting old. I'm.. troubled, I guess you could say. My life is going by so fast... Can you believe it's already been three years since we met again that summer?" "Well... I-" "It was a rhetorical question, J. But anyway, the point is, I'm scared that my whole life will just.. flash before my eyes. It's already been almost nine years since daddy died.." I started tearing up. "And I can still remember that whole day like it was yesterday. Time.. flew by so fast." Justin sighed and gently wiped my tears before lifting me up and hugging me tightly. "It's okay, baby.."

Justin's Pov ♥

I didn't really know what to say right now. I mean, I usually have at least empathy when Mels has a problem, but now I had no idea how she felt. I've never even thought about how fast my life has passed by. I've been... Well, living life to the fullest. I let her pour her feelings out until she eventually fell asleep. By then it was almost 9pm. I swiftly moved her under the blankets and kissed her forehead. "Sweet dreams, Melly." I crept out and over to the game area. Chaz was asleep, Becca was reading a mag, and Ryan and JC were playing vid games. No surprise there. "Hey guys." They looked up. "Hey Justin." I sat next to Becca, who was enfulged in a magazine about Zac Efron. Yegh. Becca: "Where's Mels?" Me: "She fell asleep..." She nodded. Becca: "Ah okay. So, speaking of Melani, you ready for the big day? Well, I guess, second big day?" I groaned and hung my hand back on the couch. Me: "I'm nervous. Like, so nervous it's not even funny." Ryan chuckled and pat my knee. Ryan: "I think it's very funny, actually." I shot a glare at him. JC: "What are you guys talking about?" Me: "Nothing. Anyway, I'm just gonna go sleep with Mels. Night." I left them and went back into my room. Friggin' JC. So nosy. Sheesh. I did my nightly routines then crawled in with Melani. "Night babe.." --Next Day-- "Mels.. Wake up..." I tried for like the fifth time. "C'mon! Up!" And even then, the small little almost-19-year old lay limp in my arms. "Melani. Babe. Mels. Kit Kat. Melly. Super Girl. Funky Monkey! Wake up!" She squeezed her eyelids shut tighter. "Justin..." She whispered. "Yes, it's me, babe." I chuckled a little. "Justin." She repeated, a little louder. Me: "Yes?" She started squirming. "Justin.. Justin, it hurts!" She whined. It hurts...? What is she talking about? "Justin!" She gasped out. I stared at her, wondering if she was dreaming about sex with me, or if she was just playing around. I'm gonna go with option number one. It just seems sexier. "Mels... Baby, wake up. You're dreaming.." Or at least I thought she was. She started cringing, squirming more. "JUSTIN!" She yelled, clutching her chest and arching her back as hot tears began sliding down her cheeks. My eyes widened. Me: "MOM! BECCA! RYAN! ANYONE!" They burst through the door. "WHAT?!" Their eyes darted down to Mels. Pattie: "Call the nearest hospital." Becca and Ryan scurried out of the room while mom sat with me. Pattie: "Melani, honey... It's Pattie. Are you okay?" Mels breathed heavily, and kinda shook her head. Melani: "It... It hurts.. so much." More tears spilled from her eyes. I furrowed my eyebrows. Pattie: "What hurts, sweetie?" Melani pointed a weak finger at her heart. Her heart hurts..? Pattie: "Okay.. We're gonna take you to the hospital, alright?" Mels nodded, heaving in a breath. Mom pat her arm then left. I stroked her hair. Me: "It's gonna be okay, baby... Don't worry." I rocked her back and forth, singing Common Denominator.