And he turned her head and kissed her.
She broke away.
"You know, that's not how you usually repay someone for saving your life," said Melissa.
"I know, but I like you and I hope you still like me," said Jackson.
"Hey, your in luck. I still like you. But, what about Taylor?" replied Melissa.
"Me and Taylor talked yesterday. I told her that I thought I liked her as more than a friend, but no. I really like you, Mel," said Jackson, his face only three inches from her own.
"But why me? Taylor is rich, thin, pretty, and a girly-girl," said Melissa.
"But Taylor doesn't care. I care about her. If Ian were to die, I would be upset. I don't really know him, but he went out there to look for rescue to help us. If Ian were to die, I don't think Taylor would care. All she cares about are looks and possessions. I mean, she played your video diary for the whole island to hear, just because you burned a small part of her shirt," said Jackson, seeing the look on Melissa's face when he mentioned the video diary incident, he quickly said, "Sorry. I thought that you would be over it. Mel, I like you, you like me, Taylor's stupidity and obsession for material possessions got us here."
"I am over it, I just don't like talking about it," said Melissa.
"Mel, don't ever let anybody make you feel like they're better than you and don't ever compare yourself to Taylor. Your hot, your thin, selfless and I like that better than rich. Who says I like girly-girls? I don't categorize like that. If they like pink, fine," said Jackson, holding Melissa's hand.
"Thanks. Do you know how to skateboard?" asked Melissa.
"No, you?" asked Jackson.
"Yeah," said Melissa, surprised someone like Jackson didn't know how to skateboard.
"See that's what I love about you. You're diverse," said Jackson.
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Thanks for the reviews. Melissa rebels and Daley yells and other character in next chapter.