Melody has a confession.

You are fully and completely shocked. So much so, you don't know what to do or how to react and sit there unmoving as Melody's wet lips caress your own. All you're really sure of is that the feeling is amazing. This is something you've wanted for a long time...but now you're just confused about it all. Why is she doing this? You've kissed each other on the cheek quite a bit. You've even had chaste kisses on the lips after not seeing each other for an extended time. But nothing like the liplock she has you in now. This is a brand new kind of kiss.

Part of you really doesn't want this to end, but another part, the one still pissed off, needs some fucking answers. So reluctantly, you start to pull away from her. To your complete surprise, her hands grab the side of your face and hold you there. Her eyes are shut tightly as she presses her lips back against you, harder than before. She lets a soft moan sneak out from between her pursed lips and you can see a tear roll down one cheek.

This time, you pull away a little rougher and Melody lets you go. Her eyelids open slowly and she stares back at your wide eyed expression. She is breathing a little heavier, her chest heaving slightly with her labored breathing. You lick your lips subconsiously and can still taste her kiss lingering there.

"What-" You start, then **** yourself to clear your throat when your voice comes out a little weak and scratchy. "What the hell was that?" You ask, your voice a little angrier than you wanted. Even though part of you really enjoyed the kiss, you can't help but feel slightly violated.

"A...A kiss." Melody said softly, her voice as weak as yours was at first.

"I know that!" You say, exasperated. "Why? Why did you kiss me?"

"It...it isn't obvious?" She asks meekly, worry crossing her face.

"No! If it was, I wouldn't be asking!" You stare at her intently. You know what that kind of kiss normally means, but your mind can't process that line of thinking at the moment.

"Jack...I...I..." She looks way sheepishly. "I...just wanted to let you know how much I care about you."

"By kissing me on the lips?" You ask incredulously. "Melody, I know you care about me. No matter what happens between us, I know you will always care."

"You're right." She says quickly. "Of course. I guess I was worried. I was being silly."

"I mean I appreicate the guesture..." You begin.

"No, no. You're right. It was a little much. All I wanted was to let you know I care about you." She gives you a fake smile, which disappears quickly as she shakes her head. "No! I'm not going to let myself hide my feeling anymore!"

"Huh?" You ask in confusion. Melody grabs your shoulders, not tightly, but with enough **** to demand your attention.

"Jack...the reason I kissed you...the reason I can't lose you...the reason I care about you so much...is because I have fallen in love with you."

"You've what?" You asked, your jaw falling.

"I've fallen for you, Jack. Hard. You're the first thing on my mind in the morning and the last thing on my mind before I fall asleep. Even when I was with Keith. Especially when I was Keith. I did care about Keith, but he couldn't compare to you. No guy ever could."

"Melody..." You mutter softly, still in shock.

"I know you're angry at me. I know this was a horrible time to reveal this. But you needed to understand. I needed you to understand why I would never hurt you as bad as I did last night on purpose. It hurts me that you're upset with me, but the knowledge that I hurt you hurts even more. Because you have my heart, Jack."

You open your mouth, but Melody interrupts you. "I understand completely if you don't feel the same. I understand if you don't even want to think about this right now. Just don't push me away." Here eyes are wet and glistening from the tears and her stare is so strong, you can't tear away from her eyes. "Please, Jack. I need you."