Unexpected

8: Matt

I wish I could just stay here and lay with him...I feel safe whenever I'm with him, and especially in his arms.

"I can feel you staring at me," he smiled still with his eyes closed. I just smiled.

"What can I say? I have a handsome boyfriend don't I?" I smirked. I saw the small blush brighten his light skin. That was when he finally opened his eyes and looked into mine.

"Hmm, I-" he was cut off by the bickering that entered the apartment...aka Shannon and Bryan!

"No! What do you mean I've gained weight! You-" when Bryan saw Chris and me on the couch his eyes almost popped out of his skull.

"What? Oh! Melissa! Chris! H-hello," Shan was clearly shocked too.

"Hey, what took you two so long?"  I asked sitting up, with Chris.

"Well this idiot didn't put in the right address in the Uber app so then we ended up in a really far and sketchy part of town. So we then had to uber back! That setback was all thanks to our bud and when we finally got to the place, too many people were already there! So we had to take shots here and there...today has been a drag!"

"But then I bought you lunch! So quit it!" defended Bryan. Chris and I just chuckled in amusement.

"My best friends Chris. I promise you they're not always like this...well maybe 89% of the time they are," I stood up. "Well, I'm glad you idiots got home safe," Chris stood up to shake Bryan's hand and give Shannon a side hug.

"Thanks. But did we interrupt something?" asked Shan winking at me.

"Actually-" I started before I was interrupted.

"No, I was about to head out. It's almost time for a meeting of mine anyway. It was nice seeing the both of you," he said waving at Bryan and Shannon before coming towards me. "Mel, I had a wonderful time. I just wish we could've gone to what I had planned," he smiled.

"I see you're still not going to tell me what the surprise was," I said crossing my arms.

"Ha! Then it wouldn't be a surprise anymore now would it?" he said coming closer and kissing me on my forehead. I blushed wildly but managed to smile. I walked him towards the door and into the hallway.

"I can walk myself out, it's already cold out don't want you getting sick," he smiled and stopped in front of me. 

"Hmm alright then. Well, I had an amazing time with you. I hope we get to see each other soon," I smiled up at him.

"Me too gotta let my girlfriend see her handsome boyfriend more frequently haha," he chuckled while I blushed like a crazy person. 

"Haha hey-" before I could tell him about giving his cap back someone -ahem nosy- interrupted me.

"Get a room you two! Oh, the youth these days," mumbled rapidly Mrs. Merkin as she passed by us. I just ushered a sorry and turned back to Chris who was already staring at me.

"I really do hope we see each other soon," he said hugging me.

"I do too," I said in his chest. "Text me when you get home," I said almost breathless, geez, this man is too flawless.

"I will. Sleep well Mel," he smiled and walked down my hall. I stood there for a bit more before going back into my apartment. Man...what a day-

"MELISSA!" screeched both of my friends. Oh right, now I have to deal with these two.

"Shh! The whole building is going to hear you two!" 

"Tell. Us. Everything!" clearly ignored me. I just rolled my eyes but I spilled every detail and showed them my messages about how Chris said that he couldn't get me out of his head. 

"AAAAAAAHHHHH, I'M GOING TO LOSE IT!" Shannon screamed.

"I think she's already lost it," Bryan whispered into my ear causing me to laugh.

"Ok, ok settle down! We don't need Mrs. Merkin to file another noise complaint...BUT OMG I KNOW RIGHT!!!" at this point I didn't care, I got up and started jumping up and down with Shannon! CHRIS EVANS IS TOTALLY INTO ME!!!!

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It was finals week at UCLA and all I wanted to do was go home and sleep. These long hours in labs and lectures really burned me out. Med school is really not a joke...

"Hey, Mel!" 

"Matt! How's it going?" I asked trying my best to be nice but I really didn't want to talk to anyone out of exhaustion

"Oof you too?  Man I feel you...but I just wanted to ask you a question," he stepped in front of me so I could stop walking, which made me feel uncomfortable.

"Uh...sure what's on your mind?" I asked trying not to sound annoyed at this point.

"How come you didn't come to my party last week?" he asked with his puppy eyes making me want to smack myself.

"Oh no! Matt! I'm so sorry! That week really wasn't the best for me...and I was told to lay low so going to a bar on a Friday night in a really crowded place in town wasn't going to be the best call...I'm really sorry, I really did want to go," I explained.

"But not even a text?" he asked again with this sadness in his eyes. At this point, I was getting a little bit annoyed but it was my fault to not message him.

"I know...I'm sorry I was just having a pretty hectic week like you don't understand how much-" he cut me off.

"No, I get it. Sorry, I just kind of really like you..." he said dropping his gaze to see his shoes. 

Why is this happening!!? Can this day just end???! Matt is really sweet but he's too perfect and I don't trust anyone that acts perfect all the time because they turn out to be maniacs! How am I going to break it to him? How do I get out of this!?

"Uh- Melissa? Hey...sorry I know you just said you had a rough week last week and it's finals week. I-I just wanted to let you know how I felt...I'm sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable... I'll let you go," he said starting to walk away.

"No, wait, Matt! I'm sorry, this is all just happening so quickly and at a pretty confusing point. Look, you're an amazing guy but honestly, I'm talking to someone right now and it wouldn't be fair for me not to tell you after you just told me you liked me," I said trying my best to break it to him nicely.

"oh...I see...um, I- uh, sorry. I'll see you around...again sorry and sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable...see you," he said walking off slumped down.

Oh, Matt...ugh I need to get home...

"Shan! Bryan! I'm home!" I said closing the door. 

"Yay! I made spaghetti! Hurry and get some before Mr. I haven't gained 15lbs eats it all," she snickered.

"Hey! I literally showed you how much I weighed!" cried out Bryan. I laughed, but it was noticeable that something was off.

"They both looked at me but Shannon was the one who spoke, "Sit. Spill," she demanded.

"Matt," I said looking her in the eyes.