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

Chapter 72

"Babe. Baby, wake up." Justin's raspy voice whispered into my ear, gently shaking me. "Hmm?" I groggily moaned. "Wake up. Pleeeease." I slowly opened my eyes. The room was still dark. I turned my head and looked at the digital clock, which read 12:33. "Why are we up at this time?" I groaned. I saw Justin smile in the darkness. "Happy anniversary, baby." He leaned over and gave me a slow, chaste kiss. As our lips deliberately moved together in sync, he climbed over my body. After a lengthy amount of time, I unhurriedly pulled away and bit my lip. "Happy anniversary to you too, Justin." "At the right time, too." He grinned. "You actually remembered the time?" He nodded. "Awww..." I placed a hand on either side of his face. "I liked that kiss.. Slow, loving, gentle." I smiled. "Well, then I will be sure to kiss you like that on our wedding day." He pressed his lips to mine once more. "So, um, I wanna give you something." He said quietly. "Okay." He got off of me, opened my door, grabbed something from the hallway, then came back in and closed the door. "Well... I found this in your closet -- not to sound creepy -- and... I decided to give it to you." He grinned and held out my JustyBear. I mean, my FIRST JustyBear bear. 'Cause, you know how he got me a new one since my first one got ruined in the rain? So yeah... "Erm, I got it sown back together and new stuffing. So it's not, like, totally different from the original-looking JustyBear bear." My smile widened. "I missed you!" I hugged the bear. Before today, it was just a limp piece of fur with a bear face. "Thank you, Justin. That was sweet. I'm sorry I didn't get you anything..." I frowned guiltily. "It's okay, Melani. I can live without it." I sighed and set JustyBear on my bedside table. "No, it's not okay. You're always giving me these gifts and I rarely have a gift to give back. I feel so bad because you spend tons of money for me, and I can't even get you a simple present back. I know relationships aren't always about the gifts, but I really, really feel guilty for not getting you anything." "Mels, really. It's okay. You don't need to feel guilty. I get you these gifts because I want to, not because I want a gift back." He held my hand. "Your happiness is the greatest gift of all." He leaned over and kissed me once again. I hugged my arms tightly around his torso. "I love you so much..." I mumbled in his chest. "I love you too." We stayed like that for a few more minutes before a yawn slid from my mouth. "We should get back to sleep." He murmured, chuckling. "Why? I'm not.. tired at all." I tried to hide another yawn. "Oh yes you are." He laid me down and kissed my forehead. "What about.. you?" My eyelids closed slightly. "I'll be back in a few. Just need a midnight snack." He patted his stomach. "Okay. G'night." "Night." I closed my eyes as he walked out of the room.

Justin's Pov ♥

After I'd eaten a few handfuls of Doritos from the pantry, I went back upstairs, but not into Melani's room. Not yet. I stood at the top of the stairs and looked down the hallway. Tons of memories flashed in my eyes. I chuckled sadly as I slowly shook my head. Memories, oh memories. I bit my lip. Wow. It really blows my mind when I take a step back and just remember things. I sighed and quietly walked into Mels's room. I locked the door and sleepily climbed into bed. "Justin?" Mels whispered, eyes still closed. "Yeah, I'm back. Sleep, baby." She nodded and cuddled up to me. I put one arm around her and the other behind my head. I stared at the ceiling, which STILL had foot prints from our younger years. I chuckled softly. "Twinkle, twinkle, little Melly. How I wonder what's in your belly." Mels giggled quietly. I looked down. "Babe?" "Yesss?" "You're awake?" "Noooo... I'm talking to you while I'm asleep." I rolled my eyes. "Yeah, okay, sure. Go all sarcastic on the tired Justin. That's nice." She looked up at me. "Are you okay?" "Yeah. Why do you ask?" She bit her lip. "Well, it's just.. I keep hearing you sigh, and then you sang that song..." "Well, I'm okay. Just doing some deep thinking." "About?" "Us. As in, the Melly and JustyBear us." I looked back up towards the ceiling. "Oh... Okay." She said after a brief silence. I knew she was too tired to talk about it. Soon after, though, my eyelids became heavy and I dozed off into a deep sleep. --Next Day-- I officially disturb myself. How is that possible? Well... Let's just say Melani gets me excited. And I dreamt of that excitement. You would not believe how embarrassed I was to wake up to a bulge in my shorts. I let out an exasperated sigh. Despite the disturbing feel of it all, that dream was amazing. I bit my lip and smiled. Justin, you're such a perv. I tried to clear my mind so The Incredible Hulk would go down, but I just couldn't stop thinking about it. Only then had I realized Mels wasn't in bed. Wow, I'm blind. A note replaced her sleeping body. "To JustyBear :) Good morning! I finally woke up before you! But anywhoo, come downstairs when you wake up. I have a surpriseee. ~Melani xoxo P.S. I love you :) P.P.S. Um... This is sorta awkward, but... Your tent was up this morning. Hehe ;)' I felt my cheeks burn. She saw. Damnit. I got up and went into the bathroom for my morning routine.

When I finished, I loosened up a bit, just in case my little buddy was still a bit excited. I casually walked downstairs. "Mels?" I looked around. Nothing. I walked into the kitchen but was bombarded in a sneak attack. A person jumped onto my back and a pair of hands covered my eyes. "Good morning, sexy!" Mels giggled in my ear. "Hey beautiful." She kissed my cheek. "Ready for your surprise?" "Wait. I'm gonna guess. Are you wearing a lingerie?" I grinned. I felt her hot breath on my ear. "No, but you can come to the mall with me later to buy me one..." She whispered sexily. I slowly licked my lips. "Seriously, Mels... Donkey Kong likes that idea." She laughed and slid off of me. "C'mon, Biebsy!" She grabbed my hand and took me outside. "Wow." was all that came from my mouth. A dinner table was set up by the pool. I mean, it wasn't REALLY special, but it's the thought that counts. She sighed. "You don't like it. I knew this was a stupid idea!" She scolded herself. "No, Melani, I do like it. Even if it's not much, I like it because it came from you." I pulled her into a hug. "I made you pancakes.." She mumbled against my chest. "Really? Awww, how'd you know I was craving that this morning?" She looked up and smiled at me. "Let's eat." I pulled the chair out for her than pushed it forward when she sat. I sat in my seat. She uncovered my plate for me. A stack of her pancakes with syrup dripping down its sides sat in front of me. I began to stuff my face. "Aren't you gonna eat?" I raised my eyebrows at her. "I already ate." "Promise?" "Pinky swear." I nodded. She was telling the truth. Hey, I'm still worried about her health. I want to live a full and happy life with her. For a while, the only sound was me groaning as I chewed this delicious food. Gah I sound like a pig. And somewhat of a horny dude... She started giggling. "What?" I said with a mouth full. "You have... Here, lemme get it." She grabbed her napkin and leaned across the table. I know I should've been looking at her face when she wiped my mouth, but she was wearing a freakin' spaghetti strap! It's like her breasts were taunting me by only showing her cleavage. Curse those boobies. She sat back down, causing me to snap out of it. "I, um, I.. Um, th-thanks."

JUSTIN, YOU IDIOT. She shrugged a shoulder. "No problem, Biebsy. You okay?" I quickly glanced down at my lap. No, no, no, no. Not again! "Uh... Yeah." I looked back up. "Yeah, I'm fine." She nodded, unable to notice my awkward speaking. I soon finished my breakfast. "So... Um, I have something for you.." She bit her lip on the left side; something she did only when she was nervous or shy. "Okay." I leaned back in my chair and stared at her. "Well... I got.. I got, um, this. For.. You." She stumbled on her words. I found that incredibly adorable. She got up, went to the side of the house, then came back with a box. I raised my eyebrows. "Err, here." She grinned crookedly as she held out the box. I grabbed the box and set it on my lap. She stood beside me and watched anxiously while I opened it. A pair of black Converse laid in front of me. "Uh, I know you don't really like Converse but, um, look at them." I lifted them out. An 'F' was on the front canvas part of the right shoe and an 'A' was on the left shoe. "Um..?" "Forever and Always." She smiled shyly. "Awww..." "Look at the back." I turned them around. 'JustyBear' was on the left, 'Melly' was on the right. "... And I now realize these shoes are really girly." She sighed. I chuckled. "Oh, what would it hurt? Some people still think I'm gay. Oh wellllll... I think they're beast. Thanks, Mels." I gave her a side hug. "I got you something else, too." She took something out of her pocket. "Hereeeee. Isn't it cute?" She giggled and handed me one of those one-inch bracelets; it was purple. It said 'Jelly' written in white letters on it. "Now THAT'S something I will wear every day. Thank you, baby." "Oh, oh! Wait. One more thing. It's not a gift, but I have to tell you something." She pulled out a Pokeball. I raised my eyebrows and chuckled. "Justin, I chose you." She opened it, to reveal the ring she gave me a while back. "You're the best thing that has ever happened to me. You're sweet, nice, funny, and can be a bit pervy and blonde at time, but I love you just like that. Your laugh is adorable, your nose is as cute as button even though I don't believe buttons are cute, your eyes are the most amazing thing, your smile is captivating, and I just love everything about you.. I may not show it sometimes, but I really do love you. I cannot thank you enough for everything you've done and sacrificed for me. Best of all, you love me for me. You don't mind my flaws, even if I do. I love you so much, Justin. Thank you for being in my life." I smiled wide and stood up. "I love you too, Melani." I hugged her tightly. Then I cupped her chin in my hand and chastely kissed her. "Happy anniversary, Justin." She whispered before pressing her lips to mine. Only then had I realized that I loved this side of Melani -- maybe a lot more than the feisty Melani.