Can't Hate You

Happy birthday

Melissa's birthday

Melissa

I woke up alone. Where was he? Like who the hell would let his girl wake up alone on her birthday? I mean hello? I was finally eighteen... eighteen.. I was finally free from my mother. I knew she wasn't even trying to get me back or control me anymore but even if she would.. she couldn't because I was free.

I stood up and went to the bathroom. I took a shower and got ready. This time a little bit more special because I was feeling myself. I couldn't realize yet that I was finally eighteen but I knew the feeling was going to kick in later. As I was drying my hair I noticed the little pink card next to the sink. My eyes widened first and then I had to smile. I read it.

'You're beautiful.'

It was so simple but it put a smile on my lips. But I still wasn't going to forgive him that he let me wake up alone on my birthday.

I got out of the bathroom and decided to wear something that would make me feel even more special. I count decide first but when I saw how good I looked in the white skirt, tight black pullover and knee high boots I knew that it was it.

So I walked out of the bedroom and all of sudden I heard violins.My heart stopped for a second. When I walked towards the railing and looked down I saw a small orchestra and tons of roses that were even going up the stairs.

White roses..

I walked down the stairs and got goosebumps..

The girls were standing in a lane. Each one of them handed me a card. Each of them were pink and to be honest I thought that it was really cute..

Twenty girls and twenty cards.

I began to read them.

'1. You're my babygirl.'

'2. I love you to death.'

'3. Cotton candy.' Especially that one made me smile..

'4. Teasing.'

'5. Sun and Moon.' and some more that made me smile.

I laughed a lot at them and I almost cried but tried to hold myself back because of my make up. I hugged everyone and they wished me a happy birthday. I was really happy but there was a really weird feeling inside of me.. probably because I didn't see Elijah

As I was looking at the cards I heard someone honking. I raised a brow at the girls and when none of them moved to answer the door I did it. I was really exited because I was asking myself what Elijah got me and what his excuse was. So I literally ran outside and saw a rosé gold Lamborghini in front of me. My jaw dropped. It had a really big ribbon on it.

I froze and Elijah got off the car. He smirked. He was wearing a black suit that fit him so well that I almost lost my mind. It looked like it was just made for him.

"Happy birthday babygirl!" he opened his arms and I ran into them and hugged him as tight as I could.

"Are you crazy?" I asked him very exited with tears in my eyes. "Yes.." he came closer and leaned his forehead against mines.

"I'm crazy for you." after he said that I just had to kiss him. I looked at the car and screamed.

"Seriously? How did you know that this is my favorite color?" I asked biting my lip and bouncing up and down in excitement. "I may look like I'm not listening and caring but I am."

He handed me the keys and I got in and turned the engine on. "That sound." I bit my finger.

Then I got off it and after another round of hugging and kissing he told me that he had more surprises. "I thought you may want to see your bestie again.."

I looked at him eyes wide open. That didn't cross my mind.. not even for a second.. My heart began to beat faster and I started shaking..

"She's waiting for you in your favorite Café 'Clouds'" he really knew everything about me... he listened and cared even if he didn't show it. I never thought he would even remember the name of my favorite place..

"Are you sure..?" I asked him.

Elijah

She was looking kinda worried. "Of course I'm sure. No birthday without a bestie, right?" I winked at her. She didn't said anything but her look said 'I love you'. Her look said more than that and I couldn't explain how excited and happy I was for her. Seeing her this happy got me on the edge of feeling amazing.

We entered my car because she was too afraid that something would happen to hers since it was too beautiful to touch,. I could understand that so we took my car. Well what mine was, was hers.

As we arrived she was pretty nervous. She was already nervous during the ride.

"Is everything okay babygirl?" I asked and she looked at me. "Yes.. it just feels so weird seeing her after a long time... after everything that happened."

I smiled. Her heart was so big... I knew she would overcome this no matter how Charlie would react and I already texted her so she wasn't going to cause any problems.

"Don't worry, everything's going to be alright." I said and I kissed her hand and then we got off the car. She looked around for her and suddenly we heard her voice.

"Melissa!" she turned around and screamed too totally excited. "CHARLIE!"

They both ran and hugged each other. She was so happy.. she was laughing and smiling all so bright.. brighter than every star...

Melissa

"Happy birthday!"

She was just as happy and excited as I was. She was shaking as well and smiling like crazy. "Thank you so much! I missed you!"

We were still hugging each other. Holding onto each other.. I didn't notice how much I've missed her... As I let her go she looked at me. "I missed you too.." I put a streak of hair behind my ear. "But something changed.." she added and I raised my eyebrow.

"You're happy... and not just because it's your birthday.. you're literally glowing.."

She's always been the only one who has noticed it.. the only one who saw the real me..

I took a deep breath, turned around and looked at Elijah. He was leaning onto his car watching us.. he winked at me.

This birthday way really different.. it was more different from every birthday I've had until then. He was there.. he never existed but suddenly he was there and he changed everything so quickly like a storm.. I've never been happy on my birthday but because of him... I didn't nee a birthday to be happy. I only needed him.

"Now I understand..." Charlie said chuckling. "He's the one, right?"

I nodded with a big smile on my face and the heat in my cheeks.

"Well he's a very good guy. He loves you a lot. I'm sorry for judging him." she said looking into my eyes and really meaning it. It was obvious that Elijah texted her to organize this all..

I looked at him again. "I know..he's amazing.." I said and looked at her again.

We laughed and finally walked in.. Elijah already told me that he would be waiting outside because he didn't wanted to bother us and he would make sure that we would be safe after what happened last time..

Elijah

As she walked in I winked at James and Josh on the rooftops of the buildings. They were standing there with their snipers. Of course the half of the people in that café were a part of our gang. Did you really thought that I would be that crazy to let her walk in there alone? Hell nah.

I would never let something happen to her again. Especially not on her birthday.

Melissa

We were drinking hot chocolate and talking about literally everything. About how she was doing.. how I was doing..

After a while she handed me the little box she had in her purse.

"That's for you!" she said smiling and I was really surprised. It was such a cute pink box with a tiny ribbon. So much pink in one day... I looked at her eyes wide open. "Aww there was no need for a present!" I chuckled.

"Come on! Open it!"

I slowly opened it and she was even more excited than me. It was a Polaroid picture.. of us two on a halloween party from five years ago. My jaw dropped. I totally forgot about that picture. Back then I was so sad because I thought she has lost that picture.. I loved it and it made me feel like I went back to that time. It was the best party ever. We didn't need to worry about school, our parents, boys or other things.. we were just thirteen..

"There are more!"

She was right. There were more pictured beneath it.. from other timed that were great as well. Old memories. My favorites. I never realized for how long we've been friends and I got hit by a gust of guilt because I decided to leave her when I came here forgetting how much she mattered to me because I thought the world would be turning around me only..

"Charlie.. this is AMAZING!" I stood up and hugged her with wet eyes... "Thank you so, so much!"

"You're welcome Mel!"

She was really the best friend ever. Even if she could make me mad sometimes.. I always loved her.

As we sat back down we began to talk about Elijah..

"So.. that's the guy you decided to leave with?" she was curious and I could understand that. It was unfair that I didn't tell her anything. She always told me anything and I chose to not even talk to her..

I nodded. "Well... he's very handsome. Better than any of the guys around me! He's a real man." she said and winked. That made me laugh. "That's true.. he's different than any of them.."

I was daydreaming about him again for a few second.. "Tell me about him. What kind of guy is he?" I sighed. "He's overprotective, angry, busy, aggressive but hot, polite, cute, nice and just heaven..."

"Wow okay that was honest! And how old is he? He seems a little bit older.." I thought about lying about it but I didn't.

"Twenty five." I answered and her jaw dropped. I thought she would freak out but she didn't. She put her hand on mine. "That's kinda a huge gap but.. it doesn't matter as long as he makes you happy!" she said and that made me so emotional. I never thought she could be so mature and understanding.. she wasn't even mad at me for anything I've done to her.. she didn't even ask me about what happened to not make me feel uncomfortable..

We laughed and talked more about him. Of course I made sure I wouldn't spill anything about him.

After a while she told me that she had to leave and that actually made me really sad but she promised me that she would call me later and that she wanted to go shopping with me one day again. I hugged her and she left..

Then I walked back to Elijah and he bit his lip looking down at me..

"And? Did she miss you?" I hugged him and nodded.

"Thank you... I love you so much... for everything.."

"I love you too but we have some other things to do!"

I looked at him eyes wide open. "Really? More?" he nodded and we got in his car..