Narrator's pov

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Soaked in dust and completely lost in another world, Summer sat at the back bend. The bench where it all started

Again, the bench was empty while the entire which had been occupied and full

Fortunately the last bench was a few feet away from the rest of the worships which gave her privacy with her thoughts

She had been covered in dust from cleaning and didn't return home to change

How could she either way, her knees had given out with the overwhelming sensation and constant flashbacks that drove her up a wall

So there she sat with her eyes to the floor and a dusty denim jacket in the church service

She had no idea where her mind was. It had completely been taken over by her emotions despite the fight of reality

She avoided everyone knowing her mother would be cussing under her breath if she noticed what she was wearing

Thankfully her parents were still in the first row, far away

The worshippers stood to their feet and clapped to the rhythm of the choir

Hell, she had completely forgotten that she had to be apart of that

Their feet stomped to the ground and hands created life of music, followed by the vocals from their mouths

Summer still sat there with her mind warped, hoping for something to make sense

Suddenly, a small creaking sound was heard. Her head turned slightly to the left, seeing that Melanie had sat down

She furrowed her brows at the girl but then realized she had probably left to change her clothing for church attire, making her miss out on the choir

Indeed she was in a different state, her hair was damp and flowed over her back, a dress started at her neck and hugged her body firmly, stopping a bit past her knees. Her shoulders had a veil design to her wrist. Summer couldn't help but stare, there was such a ray prettiness to her that she would never see in her own eyes

But Summer would gladly appreciate it for the both of them

Melanie's eyes avoided her at all costs, staring towards the front where her father stood at the podium, rocking back and forth to the movements

"So are you going to ignore me now?" She asked

"I'm not ignoring you" Melanie said, her eyes still not moving from her stare

"Then look at me" Summer said

"I rather not-"

"Because you'll wanna fuck me if you look over here?" Summer smirked

The brunette's eyes widened as her neck snapped towards the girl quickly. Summer couldn't help but let out her laughter at the girl's reaction

"Knew it"

"I do not!"

"Sure about that?" Summer smirked

The girl then slid closer to the brunette, their shoulders braced against each other while their attention faced forward, not making it obvious of their conversation

"I'm sure" Melanie said

Summer chuckled as she shook her head, taking a glance over at the girl

"You look nice" She said

"...Thank.. You" Melanie mumbled, furrowing her brows

"What?" She grinned

"Nothing.. Just.. You've.. Never said that before. Not like I've heard it before" The brunette whispered

"I'll make it my job now" Summer smirked

"Guess I'll just have to avoid you" the brunette playfully glared

"Can you ever?"

"Yes"

"Lies! In a church! BURN THE WITCH"

"SHHHH" the girl shushed Summer, slapping her palm across the girl's mouth

Both of them giggled quietly as they noticed the row in front of them had turned away to give them a slight glare at the their noise

"Sorry" Melanie mumbled to the people

She then removed her hand from the girl's mouth and returned her attention to the service

But eyes were on her. Melanie frowned as she turned to face the girl. Summer held a grin as she started at the girl's face

"What?"

"Nothing. I have eyes, can't I look at what's mine?" Summer wiggled her brows

There was nothing she loved more than teasing the girl, but watching her eyes go wide and her start to cough on her own air might just top that

"What's yours?" Melanie coughed, hitting her chest

"Uh huh" Summer smiled, bringing her fingers to the girl's face and gently stroking the side of her cheek

"I... Belong to my boyfriend" Melanie stated

Summer's brows tightened as her teeth grinded together, her eyes became a darker shade in seconds and Melanie swallowed a lump in her throat, noticing quickly

"He doesn't deserve you"

"Now why would you say that"

"Because I want you"

Melanie's face turned red instantly, her blush was the opening of spring blossoms, for it told of the opening of her heart at the girl's words

"He's a fucking cunt, what the hell are you doing with him anyways" Summer scoffed

The girl sunk into the seat and removed herself from Melanie, her head then turned forward to face the service while she slid a few inches away from the girl again

It was true, she wanted Melanie. She's wanted her for a while, but factors keep making its way into her path and interfering with any chance she had

It was already frustrating enough to deal with but the realization that the girl belonged to someone else had settle in

Only growing her anger even more. There was someone out there that could touch her whenever they wanted to. Hold her in their arms because they could. Kiss the lips of soft petals and taste her at any second

While she sat there not knowing where she stood in the whole situation

Melanie noticed, her eyes hadn't left the girl's since she turned away. It was different to see her in such a state, usually she watched her anger be thrown at herself or anyone around her. But this time she stayed quiet, allowing it to swallow her

But she had no idea what to do in the situation

"Do you... Want to leave?" She asked

"What?" Summer questioned

"Service is going to be on for a while... I was.. Wondering if you wanted to... Leave with me"

Summer furrowed her brows at the girl, it wasn't something she was allowed to do. The pastor's family had a responsibility of being at service every week, forward and paying attention through it all. But here she was trying to escape

"There's a lake through the forest at the back"

"You sure?" Summer asked

The girl bit her lip gently and nodded. Her eyes then scanned around the church to see if any eyes were on them

All attention was given to the preacher who's eyes were closed during the prayer

The two girls look it as their way of escape. Without thinking, Melanie's fingers hooked around the girl's wrist as she stood to her feet

Quickly, she tugged at her hands and dragged her up towards the church door. The two girls moved quickly, making sure not to make a sound as they skipped out the service

Their laughter filled the air when they were a bit far away from the church, their feet slammed against the grass as they dashed towards the forest

Summer shook her head smiling as she was led by the girl, breaking a rule wasn't in her blood but she wondered why Melanie was doing it in the first place

Maybe, she could allow herself to have hope. Maybe something could finally go her way for once

Maybe.

A/N
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