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Third person point of view;
It was about a week later and there was tension between Jeb and Jared. Everyone could sense it but Jared tried to avoid him, he didn't need to make himself look suspicious. Although, Melanie and Jared were doing oddly fine. After everyone was asleep Jared would sneak into her room and talk to her and hold her for what little time he could. Some nights were harder to walk away from her than others, only because she was starting to get more touchy and he was trying harder and harder to resist her every night. He knew the age gap was the problem but she was wise beyond her years.
With Melanie& Jared;
It was night-time and everyone in the caves were asleep, well not everyone. Jared quietly and carefully made his over to Melanie's room, making sure not to let anyone see him. Jamie was a deep sleeper, so he wasn't one to worry about. Jared made it to Melanie's room to see her waiting there, laying in the bed. He could see her smirk, he knew her plans were always devious. He walked over to her and sat beside her pulling her into him, resting his face in her hair. And that's when it hit him, he was growing dangerously real feelings for her. This wasn't a little fling, they were falling for each other. When they met it was an automatic connection, a vibe, a flame. He reached down for her hand, wrapping his around it. Feeling her hand move beneath his, feeling her against him. He gently took her chin so she was facing him and kissed her. He knew he wasn't in control anymore when she positioned herself so she ended up laying on top of him, running her fingers through his hair. They both knew they were crazy for each other, but there was a wall between them. Their ages, and Jared stuck to that. He wouldn't let himself go to far, not until she was 18. And even when that happened Jeb would still him. They heard a rustle out in the hall, they quickly stopped. Melanie pulled the blanket over them, making sure to make it seem like she was the only one in there. Jared held his breath as Jeb came in and shut the light off, he tried not to laugh as Melanie faked sleeping. Jared knew Jeb wasn't stupid, but he didn't understand how Jeb didn't notice there were obviously two bodies in the bed. He waited about 5 minutes before Melanie began to laugh. He peeked his head out trying not to smile, she didn't know how close that situation could have been.
"That was close." Jared sighed, he knew how wild his feelings were for her. He also knew if they ever got caught, he would sure be in trouble. Jeb was the authority and right now he was playing with fire.
"I turn 18 in two weeks, I'm sure he can manage." She huffed as she threw her arms around Jared's neck. She snuggled her face into him as he began to rub her back.
"That still means I'll be like 27, and I know he will not agree to that. I don't want to cause any family problems." Jared said as he kissed the top of her forehead. He knew these moments should not be taken for granted, because things could change at any moment. He stayed with her until she fell asleep, and he made his way back to his room. Thoughts cutting away his brain. When he got into his room he tried to fall asleep, but he couldn't help but think what Jeb would do if he seen that.
The next day;
Everyone was working, and the day would soon be over in a couple of hours. Well the working day that is. Jared and Melanie would sneak glances at each other, only for Kyle to see.
"Wow,didn't think you'd go that low." Kyle said to a working Jared. Jared put his shovel down a lunged at Kyle.
"Watch it Kyle." He spit through his teeth.
"Is that why you bring her on raids? So you can get some? From a child? While we are all out busting our asses you don't do anything." Kyle yelled. Now grabbing the rooms attention. A loud smack of flesh echoed the caves. Ian and Arron ran over to pull Jared off of Kyle. Jeb walked over just in time to see these two argue.
"I don't care to know, I'm too busy. If I see it one more time someone will have extra work to do. Jared one moment with you?" Jeb said as he pulled the young man aside. He didn't say a word there though, he led them to Jebs office. There Jeb sat down and motioned Jared to sit down. Jared felt nervous, he knew Jeb most likely heard what was said. He knew that this could be the end of him and Melanie.
"What is going on with you boy?" Jeb asked Jared. Jared was never one to be so violent all the time. Sure he was strong and what not but he could usually contain his anger. Jared knew he couldn't fully answer Jeb.
"Nothing I guess I'm just a little stressed." He confessed to Jeb, Jeb returned with a strange look. He knew the kid was lying of some sort but he really didn't care to get into it.
Time passed on and Jared and them got back to work, knowing work was over soon. Melanie cheerfully ran up to Jared, making sure it looked normal.
"Hey Jared." She said while the waved to the rest of the group.
"Hey Melanie." That worried her, he usually called her Mel. She shook it from her head.
"Hey Mel can you give me a hand?" She heard her uncle yell over to her. She said goodbye to everyone and made her way to her uncle. They walked to his office but before they could reach it Jeb stopped her.
"Now I see you have a liking to someone." He said. Melanie shook her head, and tried to keep walking. She knew she couldn't give into Jeb and tell him what has gone on.
"No Jeb, I mean I have friends yes." She tried as hard as she could to make an excuse.
"Well he's 27 and your 17. So it better stay just friends." He said with venom entering his voice. Anger grew through Melanie, she wasnt a child.
"Your not my father, and that's all we are is friends." She yelled as she stormed away with tears clouding her eyes. She was halfway back to her room when she seen Jared, he just looked at her. This made me cry harder, he didn't even feel bad for her. Well that's what she thought anyways. She made it to her room when she heard him clear his throat. He clearly looked upset, as he looked at her tear stained face.
"Just get out." She murmured at him, while she slumped into her bed.
"Melanie, I'm sorry. I couldn't say anything In front of them. Jeb already thinks something's up." He said as he tried to walk towards her. She moved away from his touch, as more tears began to pour down her face.
"This was so stupid of us, to think something like this could work." She cried out. She knew what was coming next and she knew she should brace herself for it.
"It wasn't stupid, it could still work out." Jared said as he walked towards her, his face tightening. He wasnt sure why she was so upset, but he knew his feelings for her were stronger than she knows.
"Maybe we should just forget this all happened. It would do everyone justice." She said as she wiped the tears from her eyes. This wasnt what she wanted at all, but she thought it's what needed to happen. She could see Jared's face turn white, as he looked down. His fists began to clench.
"You don't mean that." He said as he sat down beside her, feeling a fire just from sitting beside her. He couldn't help but feel stupid, she's too young to feel the same as him, he thought. He knew that this would upset him for a little, because things were going so great. He tries to touch her hand, and she let him.
"Just go, make this easy for us." Melanie sobbed, she tried to hold herself together. She knew she wasn't going to get any sleep tonight. She felt Jared's weight leave her bed, and she heard him curse under his breath. Little did she know he took his anger out on the wall, leaving his hand dripping blood. He went back to his room and sat down as tears slightly brimmed his eyes. He blinked them back before he laid down. Everyone else was out playing soccer, but not Melanie and Jared. Melanie was now in her room crying into her old beaten up pillow. She couldn't help but think about everything. About the raids they went on, how he visited her at nights. Now she would have to fall asleep without laying next to him, without talking to him. She took a deep breath in, but the sobs only came out harder. Little did she know, Jeb has been outside her door watching her. He had wanted to talk to her about their talk earlier. Now he was stuck seeing the mess he made. He couldn't help but feel guilty and walk back to the game room, passing Jared's room on the way there. He seen the young man with his head in his hands. He sighed as he made it to the game room.
"Hey where's Mel?" Jamie asked his uncle.
"She's sleeping." He lied.
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It was the worst week Melanie and Jared have gone through. Sure, it seems a little dramatic. It was now the night and Jeb called everyone to the game room. The supply was running low, and everyone needed to go on another raid. Melanie knew she wouldn't be joining this one,well not with Jared anyways.
"Well Melanie are you still going?" The one twin asked her. She jumped to see it was Ian, she didn't enjoy his company but she doesn't mind it.
"I'm not sure, maybe. It all depends if they need me." She said as Jeb cleared his throat. She caught Jared's eye, who looked upset.
"Who's all going this time?" He asked as he looked around. The usual group stood up, well not Melanie.
"You have to go. You saved my life last time." Kyle called to Melanie. Brandt nodded in reply to Kyle's comment.
"We'll boys don't pressure her now." Jeb said. He trusted his niece to keep herself safe, along with the others.
Melanie stood up and nodded, but does this mean she still has to go with Jared? That could be awkward and nerve-racking.
"I can drive and she can ride with me." Kyle said as he tried to give her a gentle thank you smile, sadly Jared seen this. His face was growing red as he heard Jeb say that Kyle's plan sounded great. Jared was more upset by the fact that Melanie agreed to go with him.
"So it's settled, get some sleep everyone heads out tomorrow." Jeb said as he walked away from the group.
Melanie and her little brother got up and started to walk to their room. She could tell that he was upset that she was going on another raid. But this time when he spoke up it surprised her.
"So where has Jared been?" He asked her. She whipped her head to him. Had he possible been awake all of those nights? Did he know about their secret relationship that they used to have.
"What do you mean?" She asked him as they walked Into the room.
"I'm not stupid, an I'm not a heavy sleeper. I asked why hasn't he been around." This shocked Melanie. He had known but never said anything to anyone. She couldn't help but feel all the memories rush back into her heart, of course they hadn't left but she was trying to numb her feelings.
"He uhm, he's just busy. And I don't think it would have worked out any ways." She said as a tear tried to escape her eyes once again. Jaime knew not to ask anymore questions as his sister laid down and faced the wall. He could hear her quite sobs, he couldn't help but feel bad. He quietly got up and found his way to Jared's room. He seen Jared sitting there clearly looking upset.
"Can I come in?" Jaime whispered,
"Hey kid, come on in." Jared said, trying to cover his anger with a smile. This wasn't the Stryder he wanted to see, he knew he wouldn't see the other one though.
"You might not want to talk about this,but what happened with my sister?" He timidly asked the older man. Jared's face became soft as he thought about all the times him and Melanie had.
"Well you have to think she's 17 and I'm 27." He said, clearly hiding the rest of what he wanted to say. Jamie couldn't help but feel shocked.
"Our parents where 10 years apart to. You know they had to hide their relationship when they were younger too. Then they grew up and got married, but the invasion ruined it all." Jaime said as he looked down. He couldn't help but miss his parents. Jared now felt bad, their situation was just like her parents. But if they lasted then why couldn't Mel and Jared?
I know this isn't what everyone expected. It's okay if you say it sucked, I'm sorry :(