californication ☽ a.k

5

One week since Hillel's passed • Mel's POV

This entire week has been utter hell, I haven't slept much, I haven't seen Anthony since the day in the forest and my brother, well he's just not the same, he's been quiet, and Jack, I have no idea where Jack is.

I crawled out of bed and threw on black skinnies and a Def Leppard t-shirt.

"Dude?" I asked, knocking on Flea's door.

"What, Mel?" He replied, emotionless.

"Are you okay?"

"Whatever, I guess."

I decided what I was going to do today.

Usually, I'm not one to fall for guys, because I end up getting hurt, so usually, I'm not the one to start something with a guy, but, I'm going to Anthony's house, to see how he's doing.

He pretty much saved my life, this is the least I could do for him, plus, I know Hillel was one of his best friends, he loved him like a brother.

I slipped on my Dr. Martens, may sound cool but I bought them when I was thirteen, when my feet stopped growing.

I ran out the door and began the walk downtown to Anthony's apartment, instantly regretting not grabbing a sweater.

I stopped at the nearby Starbucks, and grabbed some coffee, I want this to be more special, so he knows he's got a friend.

•••••

Sooner or later, I arrived at Anthony's apartment, I gave the door a light knock.

"Anthony?" I asked through the door.

No answer.

I grabbed the doorknob, and thankfully, it was unlocked.

I kicked off my boots at the door, he wasn't in the kitchen, or the main area.

I kept walking, the door to his bedroom was slightly open so I peered in.

"Anthony?"

"Oh, Mel, uh, hi." He said, sniffling.

"I just came by to see if you were okay, coffee?" I asked, walking through the door.

It was dark in the room, the only light was Full House playing on the boxed tv.

I handed him his cup of coffee, "So, are doing okay?"

"I don't know."

"You can trust me, you were there for me so now I'm repaying you."

"Okay, the answer is no, I'm not okay." He paused, "Hillel was my best friend, kind of like a brother, and his guitar playing was so... Unique. Not only have I lost a brother but an amazing band partner, we'll never get back."

"I promise, you'll find a guitarist, there are too many out there and I know you lost a brother, but think about it, you have me, flea and Jack."

His eyes are red, I can't tell whether or not he's high, or if he was crying.

"Thanks Melody." He smiled.

I smiled back as he sat up and grabbed a sip of his coffee.

I got up from the edge of the bed and went to sit up beside him.

"You're welcome." I whispered.

He rested his head on my shoulder, "Are you hungry?"

He nodded.

"Well get off your ass, lets go get food."

A/N I have been so occupied with school and friends lately that updating my fanfictions have been kind of forgotten about I guess, so here's a shorter, filler chapter, it's meant to be boring, I actually wrote this September 5th and forgot to publish it lmao.