• 84: Fire in My Bones •

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Melody

Carson's car pulled up to my house on Wednesday morning, and I met him outside with a chocolate muffin. I opened the car door and slid inside the vehicle and pulled out the carb-y treat. I stuck a candle into it and lit it with a lighter from my pocket.

"Happy birthday!" I grinned. "I'm not going to sing, because that would be a sad start to your birthday... and I know it's not a cupcake, but muffins are great breakfast treats so make a wish anyways."

Carson laughed and blew out the candle. "Thank you, Mellie."

"You're welcome. I have a present for you, but you'll get it after school," I said. Carson kissed me on the lips.

"You're so wonderful," he said, shifting the car into drive. He checked his rear-view mirror before pulling into the road. I blushed but didn't say anything in response to that. Instead I turned up the radio.

"So, what does the birthday boy want to listen to?" I asked.

"Hm... indie but I'm not picky," Carson mimicked. I stuck my tongue out at him and changed the channel to an indie station.

***

I didn't realize just how popular Carson was until we got to school and every person, we passed wished him a happy birthday. Even a few teachers gave him birthday greetings and it was then that I wondered if a Carson White parade would begin. It made sense though. He was the nicest person here and I felt lucky to be holding his hand as we walked around.

We switched classes for the second semester. While it meant I no longer had to endure math it unfortunately meant that I didn't have a class with Carson anymore. At least Carson and I had classes across from each other and could walk together in the mornings. It sucked, but today, it made it easier not to spill the beans about the party.

***

Harvey was a gem and took care of three things. He invited the necessary people, provided his house, and kept Carson busy after school.

"Are you sure it's okay?" Carson asked. I smiled.

"Of course! Go hang out with Harvey!" I insisted.

"Okay, I'll drop by your house later," Carson said.

"Okay," I replied as I chanted in my head, don't let him know. He was so not coming to my house; little did he know.

Harvey gave Emma his house key and address, so after school, the three of us girls went over to his house to set up the basement. We kept the decorations simple and classy, with a royal blue and white colour scheme. There were banners and bunting, along every wall and snack table. Balloons in clusters in different corners of the room, and we moved the furniture to the sides of the room to make space for people to dance.
We all headed back to Emma's house to get ready, since it was the closest and according to Alani, Emma's mom was much nicer than hers. Either way, they would both be nicer than Margot who was probably going to start her first bottle of wine for the month of February a day early.

Alani, Emma, and I let ourselves into Emma's house, and was promptly greeted by her bright and smiling mother. If it was possible, she was an even bubblier version of Emma. She offered us snacks, which Alani and Emma gladly grabbed, while I politely declined.

We hung out there for a bit but rather than sitting in the living room like last time, we went to Emma's room. As to be expected, it was painted a pale pink, with an accent wall covered in white and darker pink roses. Very Emma.

Alani and Emma sat on the bed, while I folded myself neatly into a big chair.

"So, Emma, spill the tea. What's going on with you and Harvey?" Alani asked.

"I feel like... we're almost official, but I'm still waiting for him to ask. Like I know I could – strong, independent woman and all that – but also, what's he thinking?"

"Makes sense," I said, and Alani nodded.

"So, you've kissed a couple times since New Year's?"

"Yeah, like on dates..." Emma said. "Little good night kisses, nothing major."

"So cute!" Alani squealed. Emma blushed in response. It was so different seeing her shy and quiet, in contrast to her typical outgoing personality.

We talked – and by we, I mean mostly them – for a little while longer before getting ready.

I did my makeup first, while Alani changed, and Emma decided what to wear. Alani was wearing a pair of ripped blue jeans with black fishnets underneath and a black cropped, long sleeved turtleneck. She looked awesome and I was jealous of how cool and badass she was. By the time I finished my smoky-eyed look, Emma had decided on a pair of black, turtleneck with a triangle cut out in the chest and a pink, suede skirt.

"Oh my gosh! Melody your makeup is stunning. Can you please do my mine?" she said. I smiled and agreed, deciding soft brown would look nice with her eyes and a bold wing.

After finishing her make up, I used the opportunity of Alani and her freaking out over it to go change in the bathroom, unlike what they had done previously. I was way too self-conscious to change in front of either of them. I came out in a tighter fitting black, long-sleeved dress and an over-sized brown, plaid scarf to hide everything else.

"Look at us, we're so hot," Alani said grinning at Emma and I. Emma laughed.

"We are!" she agreed. All I could muster was a laugh because I certainly didn't fit into that category.

***

People began arriving shortly after got there. I could see lots of the popular crowd that I didn't really know. With the question of Rose, I figured it was better to invite her and be the bigger person. I also didn't want to bother with the drama, so I just told Harvey to invite all the people he and Carson normally hung out with. The room was filled with light chatter of people waiting for Carson.

Finally, Emma rushed over with a text from Harvey, letting us know that they were here. Alani, Emma, and I quieted everyone down as we hid and dimmed the lights.

"Yo! Let's watch TV down in the basement," Harvey said from the hallway upstairs.

"Sure," Carson said. The basement door opened and the multiple footsteps against the wooden stairs. As Carson got to the bottom of the steps everyone jumped out.

"Surprise!" we all screamed, as Harvey turned on the lights. The shocked look on Carson's face was priceless, but it was soon replaced by a smile.

"Happy birthday!" People began saying to Carson greeting him. I could see him scanning the room, but I stood back and waiting for him to be free of people. As soon as his eyes met mine, Carson walked over to me and pulled me into a big hug.

"I was so not expecting this," Carson said. "How did you manage to pull this off? This is incredible!"

"I had some help," I said, smiling. "Happy eighteenth birthday."

"Thank you," Carson grinned kissing me softly. "You are the most amazing person on the planet." I wrinkled my nose at that. "I'm serious. You're really the best. I love you."

For a moment, we both froze, like a photograph of a moment that had changed us instantly. Wide-eyed, our breaths held. He was gauging my reaction and I was shocked. Shocked to hear the words I felt but didn't think he would say. Didn't think I deserved.

"You do?" I whispered. A smile toyed on the corner of my lips, but I tried to keep it in check. Wait for his response and react accordingly. It could have been in the heat of the moment, and he wanted to take it back.

"Of course, Mellie," Carson started. "Believe me when I say that I love you," he finished. It was gentle, yet firm as he caressed my cheek and looked into my eyes. The smile won the fight and spread across my lips.

"I love you too," I said. Carson grinned sobrilliantly, that it made my whole body feel warm. His lips touched mine andignited a fire in my bones.



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Author's Note: OKAY FIRST OF ALL... AHHHHHH ADHKASHDKJAHSDJKHASDJHASJDKADJKS! That finally happened! They love each other... which we all BEEN knew ;) but I know this is a day later than usual and I hope there aren't many mistake because I rushed it a tad.... but I hope you liked it!!


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