Summary: AU. Kripke Boarding School gains a new student at the beginning of a new term, and while she seems to fit in pretty quickly, the boy she likes gives her nothing but mixed signals. Thank God for her roommate and her wise words. Please R&R!

Disclaimer: I don't own Supernatural or its characters. I own Melody Holmes and Samantha Monroe belongs to RubinAmigo.

A/N: Soooo, I start work at a new job...Just 16 hours a week, but it may mean I struggle to get writing done. I'll try my best. Please let me know if you enjoy this fic, guys! I really want to know what you think! Thanks for the support with the last chapter and I hope you enjoy this one!

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New Beginnings

Chapter Two

After a long afternoon of packing away, the girls headed to one of the social rooms that Samantha's friends were hanging out. Samantha had figured that Melody was quite shy, so she knew that she needed to make her feel as welcome as possible.

"Don't you worry." Samantha said softly, "They're good people. We'll look after you."

Melody smiled gratefully and let Samantha lead her into the room which was like a small lounge where several people sat, clearly all couples apart from one boy with striking green eyes, and Samantha's boyfriend, Balthazar.

"Hey, guys!" Samantha said softly, grinning as Balthazar got up to her immediately, kissing her lips and handing her a mug of hot chocolate, "This is Melody Holmes, my new roommate. Melody, these are the guys."

She introduced Melody to everyone, and the newbie to the group was made to feel very welcome. It was a relief to her that she was accepted so soon. They took a great interest in her and didn't make her feel left out, and she enjoyed the jokes that the other British boy, Crowley, often made. All the couples were very much in love, but the one boy who wasn't with anyone (and how she didn't know, since he was so gorgeous and charming), Dean Winchester, kept staring at her.

"Melody?" Ruby asked, snuggling into Crowley's embrace, "I just wanted to ask, are you shadowing Sammie's schedule? Only, you'll be in all our classes if you are."

"Yes, I believe I am." Melody smiled, "I'd like to be in your classes. You're all so nice."

Everyone smiled at her and she blushed softly. Dean watched her, fascinated by her. She was so, so pretty, and he knew he'd have to try out his Winchester charm on her. But something told him that perhaps he'd have to work a little harder with her. She wasn't a typical slut who'd just jump into bed with anyone. Probably a virgin.

The group asked about her home, her family, and her interests, and found out she was a writer in her spare time. Also, she was a musician and artist, and Samantha knew that the two would get along together very well indeed. She was glad to have such an awesome roommate. The group took great interest in her, and as much as she loved the attention, she could feel the effects of the day catching up with her.

So, after a few hours, Melody was growing tired and Samantha decided to take her back to the room...With Balthazar.


Melody sighed as she listened to Samantha and Balthazar making love in the next room, and she secretly wished that she had someone to make love with her. She'd found Dean rather intriguing and attractive. But the thought of her getting together with him shook out of her head. They'd just met and he probably wouldn't like her like that anyway. No-one did. She sighed and rolled over, trying her best to settle.

Next door, Samantha beamed as Balthazar kissed her lips, the two settling against the pillows of Samantha's bed, tired and sated. With soft smiles, they rested close to each other, regaining their energy for a few minutes. Balthazar let out a soft laugh, just having enough strength to pull away from her and settle beside her.

"God, I've missed that." He breathed out, pulling Samantha closer, "How did we go all summer without this, Sammie?"

"I don't know." She replied with a gentle sigh, "I missed you."

"I missed you too." He told her, taking her hand and stroking it gently, "Hope we didn't disturb Melody."

"Me too." Samantha giggled, "Poor girl. Dean looked a bit keen..."

"Too keen." Balthazar laughed, "That monster. Hope he doesn't try it on with her."

"Bet he does." Samantha laughed, curling up to him and kissing him, "Love you."

"Love you too." He whispered, "I should really go back to my room."

"They don't care about that shit any more..." She replied gently, "Please, stay."

Balthazar smiled softly, settling down beside his girl and drawing her into a tender kiss pulling the sheets over them both.

Meanwhile, Melody was blinking quickly as tears slid down her face and on to her pillow. She wanted someone with her, someone to hold her and promise her that everything was alright, and that they'd look after her. People (particularly boys) had promised her that, but it transpired that they'd been lying. Just to get into her pants. She choked on a sob, brushing her tears away and trying her best to sleep while she could. She clutched her childhood comfort toy to her chest and shivered as she tried to hold herself together.

She cried herself to sleep.


The following morning, Melody crossed into the main area of the dorm finding Samantha making breakfast. With a soft greeting, the two smiled and Melody got herself a coffee, sitting at the table.

"Sorry if we kept you up last night." Samantha said softly, "We've been apart for the whole summer...We missed each other."

"No, no, you didn't keep me up at all," Melody lied, "I fell asleep straight away. Must've needed the rest."

Samantha nodded, despite not believing Melody. She was probably just trying to be polite. To be quite honest, Samantha was a little worried about Melody, because she'd seemed very tearful and sad the night before. Since she saw Samantha and Balthazar being all lovey-dovey and was left out of the conversation on the way back to the dorm...Damn.

"I'm sorry we ignored you a little last night." She apologised, watching the blush cross the girl's face, "Sorry. We just...He and I are really, really close. We hate being separated."

"No, I understand." Melody breathed, "I just...I feel a little lonely, that's all. Nothing to worry about."

Samantha frowned at her new friend. It sucked to be alone. Then a thought hit her in the face. Maybe Dean could do with a wake-up call and settle down with someone. Someone like Melody.

-TBC-


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