hi guys! i got the idea based on Avril Lavigne's song "I Love You" and each chapter will be based on the lyrics in order. Some will be for Mel and some for Joe.
The first line of the song is "I like your smile". So here it is! :)
I like your smile...
Mel Burke and Joe Longo casually sit outside, occasionally sipping red wine out of their glasses. It it almost dark but it is hidden by all the bright, white lights. They babble on about nothing in particular.
"So," Mel says, "I gotta say... you have been doing a pretty good job homeschooling Ryder. I really appreciate it." Joe looks at her suddenly. She never compliments him- he thought that the alcohol she was quickly consuming was going to her head.
"Burke, I think your drinking that a little to quickly...," He mumbles, leaning over to tap on the now almost empty glass, "You never compliment me." Mel shakes her head, well aware that she is not drunk.
"No, no. I'm not drunk and you know damn well I love my wine!" She answers playfully. "But, on a serious note, Ryder is getting a great education because of you." Joe smiles and looks at the concrete, and that smile makes Mel blush uncontrollably. Joe's smile to Mel was just wonderful. Whenever she was on her way home from a busy work day, she would think about coming home and seeing the kids- and that smile. Joe made her that happy- and it scared her.
Joe laughs silently.
"Thanks, Mel. It what I get paid to do."
"No." Mel corrects him quickly. Joe looks her straight in the eye and he notices that her's are intent on his. "You get paid to keep the house clean. You don't get paid to step up like that." Joe shakes his head, being to modest.
"It was nothing. Okay, maybe it was something." He jokes, and him and Mel share a laugh or two before Mel calls a toast.
"Lets make a toast, Longo." She raises her wine glass and Joe does the same. "To life right now. Our life. Happy, fun, and dysfunctional." They toast and Joe flashes Mel the smile that will melt her bones.
please review and let me know if you liked it! :D