Melissa and I were in photography class in the darkroom alone together, checking out photos of each other we recently took for our assignment. The chemicals were heavy in the air.
‘Check these out, Archie.’ Melissa yawned, looked at her modelling photos hanging out to dry, photos of her, me, and the band.
‘Wow, look at you, Melissa. You’re a model. You look hot.’ I gave her a little nudge. ‘Wake up, will ya? We have to get these developed today.’
‘Do you believe in Heaven or Hell?’ she asked.
I wanted what I couldn’t have. ‘Both.’ I smiled drawing closer to her. I was waffling on about anything. I just wanted to kiss her more than ever, but even with my foot in my mouth, words oozed out.
‘Archie,’ she interrupted. ‘Ssshhhh, we both know now.’ She looked towards the drapes to ensure th
