Chapter 127: She's A Riddle

Zach's POV:

It's not until much later that I finally say what I should have said hours ago. We're finally alone. Abby has gone off with Alex and Ben in search of chocolate, leaving me and Melody sat in the library, surrounded by textbooks.

With Melody I'm never sure how to proceed. She's a bit of a riddle - a problem I can't answer. I'm not sure if my words will offend her instead of making her feel at ease but I have to try.

"Melody?"

"Huh?" She looks up from the book she's studying.

"I just want you to know that it doesn't matter to me what happened between you and Harry. You're my friend."

"Thank you," she says quietly.

"Don't ever thank me for being a decent human being."

She gives me a small smile before allowing it to grow. "You're only half way decent."

"Half way?" I laugh. "Thanks."

Melody waits a beat before adding. "I'll tell you if you're decent in a few months."

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