When, I saw Melfina crying, I just wished there was something I could do about it. All I could do was stay up in my room.
That night, all three of us went to bed, not having any stomach for dinner. At about one in the morning, Sentinel standard time, I had to quickly hit the lavatory.
On my way back, I heard singing. It was coming from Melfina's room.
Gene always told me how should could sing, but this was the first time I've ever heard it for myself.
I just stood there in the threshold, just listening.
Her voice was serene and beautiful; unlike any singer those crazy teens listen to these days. Pop, rap, and heavy-metal all fail to hold my interest, but here I was, mesmerized.
"I don't know; What words I can say; The wind has a way to talk to me; Flowers sleep, a silent lullaby; I pray for reply; I'm ready; Quiet Days calm me; Oh serenity; Someone; Please, tell, me; Ohmmm, what is it they say; Maybe I will know one day."
Melfina herself was looking very stunning. The way the moon shone upon her emphasized her perfect figure.
After listening for a few more minutes, I finally moved in silently behind her. Then I wrapped my large arms around her narrow waist. At first, Melfina jumped, but relaxed immediately. I gazed upon our reflection in the mirror. I also had black hair and large brown eyes, but similarities with her ended there. My skin had more of a tanned complexion. I was a full foot taller than Melfina. I looked down to see that my feet were twice the size of hers. I was already known as "big-foot" among my peers, but this was ridiculous. My feet were large enough to be cumbersome, but Melfina's followed the graceful beauty that the rest of her had.
The black haired beauty leaned back into me. I gently kissed her on the cheek.
"You heard me sing?" she asked shyly.
I nodded, "Please, go on."
After Mel finished, she turned around and began to talk.
"You know about me not being human?"
"Yes."
"Then why so you stay with me?"
"I love you."
"Oh?" At this she felt better and treated me like a close friend.
"You don't have the limitations of a human; the cruelty, stupidity and such.
"I already gave up on biological girls."
This reminded me of the lover who broke my heart. She eventually wrote to me saying she never loved me and never will.
Mel put her arms around me and held fast.
"Please, stay with me."
"Look…I'm sorry about Gene."
"It's okay, crying won't bring him back. I'm just glad I met him, being one of the few humans to not label me as a 'thing'".
Melfina then kissed me on the lips.
"I love you, Neil."
"I love you, Melfina."