ˢʸᵐᵖʰᵒⁿʸ ᵒᶠ ᴾᵃⁱⁿ ➻ 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬

Chapter 13: wait

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Sunflower
Shannon Purser
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" Stretching towards the sky i dont care
Wishing you could see my standing there

I'm a sunflower, a little funny
If i was a rose, maybe you'd want me "

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‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾　Jonah　☽༓･*˚⁺‧͙

I gathered everything after staring at the dark skies for quite a few hours. Thoughts clouded my mind as as dunked everything back in the boxes and headed towards my dorm...well, our dorm.

I slowly opened the door, completely forgetting that i didn't commit theivery today, i peaked in seeing the dim-lit room. There was one single lamp open, stuck to the wall Melody's bunk was laid against. It shone onto her face like the moon shone over the city: beautiful. I closed the door with a small, clank sound and headed towards the lamp. Again, i saw her face, much redder and puffier than it ever was, god what have i done?

I clicked the lamp off, filling the room with the inky hues and just staring at her face. I hate having to keep looking at her when she's asleep, i dont get to see half her features, mainly her eyes. Those beautiful gem like eyes that resembles the ocean crashing onto petite lavenders. I pulled the covers gently over her, kissing her on the head and smiling to myself, before heading off and slipping into my own covers, dreaming about the one and only girl I've decided to break.

- - time skip: 7:45 am - -

I woke up with a loud thud on the floor. It took a few seconds for me to realise Melody may have hurt herself. My body jerked up, my eyes flying around the room in search for the girl. She wasn't on the floor, her bag was on the floor. She had an annoyed expression across her face as she picked up the bag and swung it over her shoulder, not even muttering a goodbye or some sort of farewell.

I slipped out, sighing and rubbing my face repeatedly. I grabbed my bag, stuffing a few folders and sheets of music in it and hurrying off as quick as possible. I snuck into class, finally not being late for once, and sat down with a grunt. Melody was already there, sitting in the back of the class with a frown on her face, spinning a pen. The teacher began the lesson when the intercom sounded.

"I sincerely apologise for the disturbance of class but we were told to tell our students a devastating news.The police department reported that there has been a thief around this area of the neighbour and they are trying to track that person down. If you have any sightings of fishy behaviour please report to the office, that would be extremely helpful for the police and investigators. You will be rewarded a certain amount of cash if you do find the being with photo evidence." The intercom boomed.

I became stiff almost after the word 'thief' was mentioned. How did they find out? I swear i was slick enough to past everyone, i mean i didn't even see anyone on my way there? I looked at Melody who was already looking at me with an expression disbelief and sadness. I sat tightly on my chair, guilt washing over me. Then Melody did the unbelievable. She raised her hand and stood up from her seat, asking for permission to talk.

"Yes Melody?" The teacher asked.

"I-i may know who the culprit is" she shuttered, biting her lips. Shit, she's going to turn me in. I looked at her and she didn't even glance at me. I clenched my fist. I thought i could trust her, i almost knew i could trust her. What went wrong? I mean you did hurt her multiple times, i deserved it, whole-heartedly.

"Is that so?" The teacher asked, suddenly interested. I sighed and squeezed my eyes shut, fighting the urge to run out.

"I'm pretty sure it is—" i bolted up, standing up in my seat. I opened my mouth, the 3 words playing in my head. It was me. It was me. It was always me. Everyone stared up me, i never got up in class or even raised my hand, i was that kid.

Melody's eyes widened and quickly blurted "I'm pretty sure it's no one in this school, i saw someone who looked like they were in their mid 30s." I snapped my eyes open and looked at Melody who sunk into her seat, not looking at me. My mouth dangled open and i quickly sat down in my seat, avoiding the stares of the other students. She had saved me, after all the times I've hurt her. She still saves me. I couldn't stop myself from staring at her from the corner of my eye.

"Thank you Ms. Mora. I will notify the office" the teacher said. She proceeded to continue with class when i wrote a quick note, scrunching it up in a ball and throwing it in Melody's direction

Thank you

Melody scrunched up her eyebrow and stared at the note, meeting my gaze. I shot her a smile which she, sadly, didn't return. She wrote something on the paper and chucked it back at me.

Your welcome, now stay away from me

Ouch. I couldnt stay away from her. She had this magnetic force around her, sucking me in. I pursed my lips and wrote down another sentence, praying this works.

We need to talk, meet me at our safe place after school

I threw it at her, fiddling with my fingers and a wave of nervousness came over me. She didn't return the ball, she just stared at it for a couple more seconds that you really needed to. She glanced my way with no expression whatsoever. God please tell me the answer (a/n if you know what i mean i frigging love you)

- - time skip: 3:50 - -

I sat at the edge of the tall building, my legs dangling loosely down. My eyes met with the sun for a second, before lowering it to the large city below me, the city i walk around everyday. It's been 20 minutes since i had planned for Melody to come, still no sight of her. I sighed, just wanting to feel her presence and her touch against mine. I want to hug her and never let go. I want to protect her with all my hurt.

But little did i know, i would just end up hurting her instead. Another 5 minutes have pasted and i turned around, hoping to see the beautiful figure of Melody standing there, having a bright smile on her face. My face lit up when i saw her, standing there without any motion. She had a huge smile on her face that looked unwipeable. I clambered up, bolting towards her.

"Please dont leave me..." i whispered to myself, almost inaudible against the strong winds.

"I wont" she replied. I pulled away and held her hand, seeing as she slowly disintegrated into thin air.

"No...no no no" i muttered, her hand disappearing in mine. I was imagining all along, i was imagining her presence. A stray tear fell to the ground as i picked myself up, i decided to just go back to sitting on the edge.

I'll wait for you Melody, i always be waiting for you.