I watched as he carried in the last box. "Is that all princess" he asked, setting it down on the floor. "Yeah thanks Luke" I said looking around the room that would be mine for the next god knows how long.
About a year ago my mum lost her job, we were already having money problems seeing as my dad abandoned us a few months before that, so she started working at small jobs like pizza delivery, car wash etc. But last week she finally had enough and quit her job at the moment. Needless to say we ran out of money and lost the apartment we rented.
And here I am now, moving in with the Hemmings. My mum and Liz have been best friends since college, so when we lost the apartment Liz was the first one my mum turned to. She offered us to stay at her house until my mum found a stable job. This wasn't a problem for me though because Luke offered to stay over and keep me company. Luke and I have been close since I was born, he's always been like a brother to me. Always there to kiss my scrapes when I fell, when I lost my first tooth, when I experienced my first heartbreak. Hes always cared deeply for me, cuddling me, giving me snacks and calling me his little girl, he always knew exactly how to make me feel better. Hes 21 now and attending college, so he decided to leave his dorm to live with us for a while.
"Okay well tell me if you need any help. You know I'm always glad to help you out Mel" he said, sitting down on my bed and pulling me on his lap. "I know I know. You're so sweet" I said giggling and poking his nose, I've always loves his cute little nose, it just so small and boopable. As I went to get up from his lap I felt his grip around me tighten, holding me in place.
"Luke let go, I have to unpack my stuff"
"Noo" he groaned while laying down on the bed, still not letting go of me. "You can do that later, just cuddle with me for a while" he said while adjusting our position so my head was resting on his broad chest and his arm was around me.
"Fine but not for long. Kat and Ashton are coming over later to help me unpack."
"I don't like that kid" he huffed while pouting
"Who Ashton or Kat?"
"Ashton" he said his eyebrows furrowed and lips still pouted.
"What? Why? Since when? He's such a sweetheart"
"No he's not. He looks at you and touches you too much, I don't like it"
"Oh please, don't be silly we're just friends, always have and always will be. Besides why do you care, you cant always be so overprotective"
"Of course I can, you're my little girl, It's my job" he smirked cuddling me closer.
"Well I can take care of myself. Either way I don't need to worry about Ashton, he's one of my best friends, I trust him a lot"
"Whatever you say princess" he said just as the doorbell rang. I jumped up and out of Luke's arms. "They're here" I yelled excitedly.
"Why are you so happy you, see them all the time" he said rolling his eyes.
"No, Ashton's been visiting his dad in the states for the last two months and we haven't even skyped" I yelled while walking down the stairs. I heard him grumble something in response but I was too far away to understand. I ran to the door, swinging it open. Standing there was Ashton with his signature dimply smile and Kat with an annoyed look.
"Ash" I yelled while jumping on him and throwing my arms around his neck.
"Hey Mel, I missed you" he lightly giggled as he spun me around a few times.
"I missed you too" I said, my face still buried in the crook of his neck.
"Oh hi Melody, I missed you too dont mind me its not like I exist" joked Kat as she closed the door and walked in sitting down on the couch and scrolling through her phone.
"Sorry Kat, to be fair I saw you two days ago" I said while sitting down next to her, propping my feet on her lap.
"I know I'm just messing with you, anyway what did you say you needed help with?"
"Oh yeah I need you guys to help me unpack, come on, my rooms upstairs" I said getting up and walking towards the stairs.
"But this couch is so comfy" whined Kat, crossing her arms
"Dont be lazy we came here to help" said Ashton, poking her cheek and pulling her up from the couch.
"Fine" she huffed "But you owe me"
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An hour later and we were finally done, the only boxes left were the ones containing my clothes, but I was going to unpack those later by myself. I took a look around my new room, already looking familiar, my band posters were hung up, my crystals were displayed on a shelf. Maybe this wont be so bad. Kat was laying on my bed blasting Pearl Jam from her phone while me and Ash sat comfortably on the floor.
"Hey we forgot these bo-" Ash said, opening the one box I hoped he wouldnt.
Oh no
"Ooh whats this" he smirked holding up a pair of lacy pink panties.
I could feel my cheeks flush, burning a bright pink. I lunged at him, trying to grab them but he was too quick for me. He stood up and held them above his head while I threw soft punches at his chest.
Times like these I really hate being 5'
"Come on Ash give them back" I pouted, stomping my foot, my cheeks still pink
"Those are cute Mel, where'd you get them?" asked Kat clearly finding this whole situation amusing.
"Yeah, I gotta say I would never have guessed you were the lace type" Ashton said, letting out a small laugh my underwear still raised above his head.
"Oh god" I groaned, giving up "I hate both of you" I sat down crossing my arms.
"Aww but we love you Mel" Ashton cooed, swinging my panties around his abnormally large finger.
"Please just give it back" I whined
"You heard her" I heard a deep voice behind me. I turned around to see Luke leaning against the door frame, a scowl on his face.
"Give her back her fucking underwear"
A/N
Hi guyss! This is the first thing I've ever published here on wattpad and if it gets enough views I'll (obviously) keep uploading. I'm really excited for this book, I already have quite a lot planned hahah ;)
Also to clear some things out, Melody is 16 almost 17 and Luke is 21. Theyve known each other since she was born because her mom is very close with Liz
thanks for reading and I hope you have a lovely day!
~m :)
