Well I was very pleased to see that people are still sticking with me even though I was down for a while. You guys have no idea how much it means to me when you review! :D I just want everyone to know that I am drawing about 3 fan arts for this chapter :D I am going to post them after I post this chapter! Please read the story first! The fan arts are spoilers! Ok well here comes the best chapter yet :D chapter 10! Woot woot!
Melody slowly opened her eyes and yawned softly. Suddenly she remembered what had happened the day before and she immediately shut them again. She gripped her bed sheets to try and keep herself from bursting into tears. Her heart ached so much; she just didn't know what to do. Finally she sat up and looked out at the dark sky. She smiled half-heartedly, she really did love the rain. She glanced down and saw that there was a note at the end of the bed.
"Meet me in the stables, I have a surprise for you…I love you.
Truly Yours,
Woody"
Melody sighed when she read "I love you". Her heart soared when she read that, even though she knew it would never lead to anything. She pictured her and Woody holding each other by the fireplace on a cold day, like the outside world didn't exist. She blinked herself out of her daze as a tear slid down her cheek. She knew that no matter how hard she wished for them to be together…it would never happen.
She looked out the window and sighed. She climbed out of bed and took off her pajamas and pulled on a pair of pale blue jeans, a black tank top, and an orange flannel shirt. She leaned on the bed as she put on her boots. She stood up and grabbed a black cowgirl hat off the rack and then headed to the stables.
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Melody loved the breeze against her face as she walked towards the stables. It almost soothed her burning heart.
She slowly walked into the stables. She didn't see anything. "Woody?" she said softly.
She heard a bucket fall in one of the back stables. She grabbed a shovel that was leaning against the wall. She slowly walked forward. "Hello? Is someone there?"
She continued to walk when she heard something behind her. She swung around and the shovel made contact with something with a loud smack. Melody held the shovel tight as she watched a tall, tan, slender man with brown hair fall to the ground holding his arm.
"What do you want?" Melody said firmly as she looked the man over. She noticed that he was wearing blue jeans, a yellow flannel shirt with a red bandana around his neck, a cow skin vest, and brown boots. There was a brown cowboy hat on the ground next to him. His brown hair was tasseled. Her eyes got wide as she scanned him and she suddenly gasped as her eyes came across a gold sheriff badge gleaming on his chest.
She dropped the shovel and backed away. She let out a quiet yell as she looked into his brown eyes. She knew those brown eyes; she had fallen into them so many times. "Oh my god" She said in an almost whisper.
"Mel…it's me…Woody" He said as he winced slightly while holding his arm. He stood up slowly and looked into her beautiful green eyes.
Melody couldn't breathe. "Woo….Woody?"
Woody nodded.
"But….ho…how?" Melody said in shock.
"I don't know but I really don't care" He stepped forward and put his hand on Melody's cheek. "Because now I can be with you…I love you Mel" he said fondly. Before she could reply he brought her face to his and engaged in a passionate kiss. Melody's hat flew to the ground.
Melody's knees became weak and she felt like she was going to fall. She thought it had to be a dream. But the longer their lips were connected, the more she realized that it was really happening.
Woody had never felt so much joy, he could finally hold her…kiss her. He finally pulled away and was blushing severely. "I um…I…I mean.." Woody said nervously as he rubbed the back of his neck while trying to think of what to say.
Melody reached up and grabbed the bandana around his neck. "Come ere cowboy" She said fondly as she pulled him close to her. They drifted off into each others eyes. Finally Melody pulled him closer and closed what little space was left between them.
"I love you Woody" Melody said, as a joyful tear slid down her cheek.
Woody smiled sweetly. "I love you too Mel"
Once again they were connected. They both felt a surge of electricity when their lips touched. Finally after what seemed like hours they pulled apart. Melody leaned against him and put her head against his chest. She stood there as she rose and fell with his chest. Suddenly she felt dizzy and she lost control of her legs and she began to fall. Woody tried to catch her but he still wasn't fully use to his new human form. She fell to the ground and inhaled deeply while holding her head.
"Mel…Mel are you ok?"
"Yeah…I'm fine…just a little overwhelmed that's all…" She sat up and looked up at the tall handsome man before her.
Woody smiled. "I already had my fall" Woody said with a chuckle. "I felt so sick with shock I nearly passed out"
He helped Melody up and they smiled at each other. A soft rumbling sound came from Woody. He looked at his stomach curiously. "What was that?"
Melody smiled and began to chuckle. "I think you're hungry…let's go inside and get you something to eat."
Woody smiled brightly at the thought of actually eating something. He followed her into the house, still amazed at how different the world looked form his new height.
They walked into the house and Melody turned to look at him and then back down at herself. "Were both pretty muddy…maybe we should change…my dad left some clothes here that I'm sure would fit you."
Woody nodded and followed her upstairs. They went into a room he had never been in. Melody began searching through the drawers till she found a black v-neck t-shirt. "Here these should fit" Melody said with a smile as she handed a shirt and a pair of jeans to Woody.
"I'm going to change I'll be right back" She said as she walked out. Woody heard her cross the hall. He looked down and began trying to figure out the buttons. Once he had his shirt off he was mesmerized. There had never been anything under his flannel shirt but cotton stuffing. He took off his pants and changed into the jeans Melody had given him, which took a bit of time considering he wasn't use to dressing himself.
Melody walked in as he was examining the shirt. He looked up at her, she was wearing a green t-shirt with blue edges and her usual blue jeans and boots. She smiled softly as she walked over to Woody.
She placed her hands on his chest, he felt so warm and…well…alive. It was very different from the times she would hold him when he was a doll.
Woody suddenly wrapped his arms around her and held her tight. He inhaled her scent as his head leaned into hers. It was the scent he had always smelled, fresh air and pine trees.
There was a loud crash of thunder and they both looked out the window. It had started raining pretty hard.
Woody's face suddenly lit up as he seemed to think of something. He turned and smiled at Melody.
"Come on cowboy" She said with a smile as she helped him with his shirt. She lead him downstairs and out onto the back porch. They stood and watched the rain and then Melody grabbed Woody's hand. She turned and smiled at him. He nodded with a smile and they both took off their shoes and began to run across the field.
Woody couldn't help but smile as the cool rain drops hit his face, it was so soothing. It was something he thought he would never get to experience.
Woody was behind Melody when he slipped in a mud puddle. Without thinking he grabbed her hand and they both fell, Melody landed on top of Woody.
They looked at each other and smiled. Melody kissed him softly. She pulled away slowly and Woody gently brushed away the hair that crossed her face. He smiled. They laid there for a good while before Melody began to get up. Woody got up as well. As they got up the rain began to stop.
"That was amazing" Woody said with a big smile as they headed back under the porch.
"It sure was" Melody said dreamily as she gazed into his brown eyes. The sadness and pain that had lingered there before was now gone.
They went inside and they both went into separate rooms to shower.
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Woody got out of the shower and smiled as he looked at his face in the mirror. He tilted his chin in different directions, taking in every angle of his new face.
After he was dressed in a dark blue t-shirt with black pajama bottoms, he went downstairs and saw Melody sleeping on the couch.
He smiled as he looked at her, she was wearing her usual purple laced tank top with her teal and purple striped pajama bottoms. She looked so peaceful, she looked happy…truly happy.
Woody looked over into the kitchen and saw a plate of pasta with some cheese and sauce. He looked at it curiously and then picked up a fork and began to eat it.
It tasted amazing. He had never experienced taste before. He finished the plate and then got a glass down from the cabinet that he had seen Melody open many times. He looked in the fridge and found the carton Melody had drunk.
He steadily poured himself some juice and he drank it quickly. He loved all the different tastes one item of food could have. He finally put the juice back after two more glasses and looked over at the sleeping cowgirl. He smiled softly.
Woody walked over and slowly lifted her up into his arms. She smiled and shifted slightly as she buried her face into his chest.
He took her upstairs and laid her in her bed and tucked her in. He began to walk out when he heard his name.
"Woody…don't go" Melody said sleepily. "If this is all just a dream and I'm going to wake up in the morning and you will no longer be human, I want to be with you every second."
Woody smiled. Melody gently patted the spot next to her. He walked over and laid next to her. She turned to face him. He smiled at her brightly and then gently put his hands on her waist and pulled her close to him.
She looked up and kissed him softly and then once again buried her head in his chest.
"Hey Mel…" Woody said softly.
"Yes Woody?" Melody replied quietly.
"Everything's going to be alright" He said and then kissed her forehead tenderly.
Melody smiled and looked up into the cowboys deep brown eyes. "Thanks to you" She kissed him softly and then snuggled up against him.
Woody smiled as he felt his eyelids getting heavy. He laid his head gently on hers and whispered softly "I love you Mel"
Melody smiled as her heart skipped a beat. "I love you too Woody"
They both drifted off to sleep in each others arms, both smiling like nothing could ever bring them down.
:3 soooooooo I hope you guys liked it :D and just so everyone knows this is NOT the end of the story! There is more to come! I am drawing many fan arts for this chapter so hopefully they will be done and up soon on deviant art! Virtual chevy aveos, starbucks, and toy story cookies for my reviewers! Pweety pweeeease keep the reviews comin! They really make my day! :D
