Eddie Redmayne as Shiloh Tucker
Chapter 12
Melanie comes jogging towards us, hugging Zoey first, then Ant, and then approaches me. She looks as if she’s not sure if I’m a “hug-y” person, and to be honest, I’m not—but she’s different. I hold out my arms a bit, and while it’s awkward, it’s an invitation nonetheless, and she takes it. She’s warm against my chest and I can feel her curves through her clothes, and I’m not overwhelmed by perfume or anything like that. She smells like drying leaves and strawberry shampoo. I like it.
“So glad you all made it,” she says once we pull apart, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. “The hot dogs have just been taken off the grill, and I’ve got a veggie burger cooking just for you, Zoey. So what do you think, Ant? Should I give Shiloh the property tour?”
my OC couples~
“I’m sorry that I’m sick. I’m sorry that I can’t be around for you like I’m supposed to.”
“Don’t you dare apologize for this. You’ve been nothing short of perfect. You’ll be okay.”
you make me whole
I thought I had died when I was alone,
‘Til you found me here and brought me back home
I thought I had died, was caught in the flood,
‘Til you lifted me up, out of my grave and into the sun
con·va·les·cence (con-va-leh-sin-s)
“I know I’m a little off track with my life. I haven’t got everything figured out yet, but I’m working on it.”
“I… I’m just not used to people caring about me.”
Shiloh&Mel (c) me
