Forbidden Love

Cant Help Falling in Love

The plane ride was quiet. Mellie stared out the window while Andrew looked at her, but he wasn't just looking at her he was taking in every beautiful feature down to the way she held her drink. She was perfect through his eyes and he couldn't understand why Fitz didn't see her that way. He waited for Mellie to fall asleep, it made him comfortable seeing her so peaceful and he dozed off shortly after.

Before they knew it the plane was landing in California. Mellie was feeling refreshed after finally getting a decent amount of sleep. She hadn't slept that long in over 10 years, ever since the night that turned her into a victim.

The first thing they had to do as soon as they got off the plane was head to a college where Andrew would be speaking out about college education. The whole way there all they did was stare out the windows of the limo. Andrew wanted to say something, but he figured since Mellie wasn't speaking that she didn't want to. Although this wasn't the case, Mellie did want to say something but she was afraid she would say something stupid. She wasn't the same classy and collected woman when Andrew was around.

When Andrew was finished speaking for college education he and Mellie headed to his house in LA where they would both be staying. He had a guest bedroom that Mellie could stay in and Fitz had suggested for Mellie to stay there. She knew it was a bad idea but she didn't want to raise any suspicions by objecting to it.

Andrew and Mellie arrived to his house. The first thing Andrew did was get a drink, "do you want something Mellie?"

"Yes please, I'll have whatever you're having" Andrew sat down and handed her the drink.

Andrew stared deep into her eyes "Mellie do you dance?"

"I mean I guess, I have danced before if that's what you're asking." She got a curious look on her face.

Andrew stood up and walked over to and old radio, turned it on and then walked over to Mellie "may I have this dance?"

She chuckled "are you serious Andrew?" the smile on his face did not fade so she took his hand.

Mellie knew the song, Can't help falling in love. It was clever. "I didn't know you were a fan of Elvis." She said as they danced around the room.

"Of course I am, who isn't?" He smiled looking more intent into her eyes.

It felt foolish, like they were a couple of teens at the prom, but she loved it and so did he. She giggled as he twirled her around. She couldn't remember the last time she had this much fun with anybody. He dipped her in his arms and they locked eyes. They stayed there for a minute, not talking, not thinking. They were just there. Together. She reached around his neck and pulled herself closer to him, still looking straight into his big brown eyes. They were so close now, that they could feel each other's breath.

Andrew's thoughts turned straight into words, "I love you."

He didn't give her time to say anything before he kissed her. It was short, but passionate and with them time stood still.

They went back to dancing, even after the music stopped. Mellie's head was on his chest and they were still swaying back and forth.

They sat down on the couch to watch a movie and she layed her head on Andrew's shoulder. He looked down and smiled, then putting his arm around her. It was comfortable, like they had done it every day for years. Andrew wondered if Mellie felt the same way he did.

He looked over to ask her but she had fallen asleep in his arms. Andrew kissed her temple, put a blanket over her, and let her lay sleeping on the couch as he went off to bed.