Title: Sorting Out Feelings
Summary: Mel and Joe sort out their feelings for each other, each in their own way. What conclusion will they end up with?
Author's Note: Yeah, no. For the sake of this story, this Austin thing… *casually shoves under rug* *clears throat* Nothing to be seen, carry on.
'It's all in the eyes. Everything you need to know. It's all in the eyes.'
Mel recalled Joe's words in her mind, her fingers absent-mindedly tracing circles on her coffee mug. She was so lost in thought that she hadn't even heard Lennox come in, let alone hear her call out her name three times. Upon the fourth time, the teenager grabbed her aunt by the shoulder, shaking her ferociously, leaving Mel no choice but to get pulled back to reality.
'Aunt Mel! I was talking to you!' Lennox spoke loudly, obviously offended judging by the tone of her voice. When the girl noticed the blank, confusing stare in the woman's eyes, she calmed herself down. 'What's wrong? You've been walking around like a zombie for days now.'
Mel took a moment to recollect herself before pulling out the usual charade of cheeriness. She rose from her chair with a bright smile, patting Lennox on the shoulder. 'Nothing's wrong, sweetie. I just have a lot on my mind right now.'
'Well,' Lennox replied a little too enthusiastic for Mel's liking. 'If there's anything you need to get off your chest, I'm always available to listen.' She failed miserably at hiding her big smirk, her hand clutching a notebook.
Mel eyed her with a somewhat judging look. 'I'm fine, thanks. Besides, I don't think that what's on my mind is something appropriate to share with you.'
This piqued Lennox' interest even more, if possible. She instantly stepped forward, trying with all her might to show professionalism. 'Well, can you at least answer one question for me, then?'
Mel forced back a frustrated sigh, but decided to play along just to get it over with. She nodded.
'Is this about Joe?'
Author's Note: Short chapters. I suck at updating, so perhaps if I keep 'em short, I can keep 'em coming. Noticed I have another Mel & Joe fic that I've yet to update. I will try to not let that poor thing die.
