Beautiful Eyes (Hanson)

Chapter 11

"Ok, Ike. Thanks anyway," Melanie replied dully. Ike had just told her that Tay wouldn't come.

"So, when do you want to get together?" he asked.

"Uh...Ike, I really don't feel like it right now. Without Tay there, itz just so different. It feels...not right."

Ike sighed,"I know. But are you sure?"

"Yeah, I'm sure. Just give me some time. Ok?"
"Ok. I'm sorry Melanie. I don't know what to do."

"Itz not your fault Ike. Don't think it is. Itz just not the same without Tay. I just need some time to adjust. To accept it."

"I understand."

Melanie smiled,"I knew you would. Thanks Ike. You're awesome."
Ike smiled too,"(pause) I guess I'll let you go. I'll see ya soon."

"Sure. I'll see ya. Bye."

"Bye."

Click.

Melanie just didn't know how to handle this. It hurt. Losing her best friend. But she had to accept it and move on.

I have to get my mind off of this, she thought.

She needed to do something. ANYTHING.

Then it came to her.

She picked up the phone and dialed Alicia's number. She answered on the fourth ring. "Hello?"

"Hey Alicia."

"Hey Melanie! What's up?"

"Oh nothing really. I was just wondering if you'd like to do something tonight?"

"Sure. (pause) Hey! How about lasertag?"
"Um...I really don't want to go there."
"Why?"
"Tay, Zac, Ike, and I used to go there all the time. It would bring back memories. And I just can't face them now."

"Oh. Ok. Well what did you have in mind?"

"Well, I thought we could go to that new teen club that just opened a week ago. They have a stage set-up where you can sing. I thought we could do that. And just hang. Just you and me."

"Hey! That's an awesome idea! What time?"

"Well, how about I'll meet you there at eight."

"Ok. Cool. I'll see ya then."

"Yeah, see ya."
"Bye."

"Bye."

This is just what I need, she thought.

Little did she know what was about to happen.