Melody's P.O.V.

Hmmm..... This is the best pillow in the world.

I snuggled more into it feeling it's warmth. An involuntary moan escaped my lips at the comfort I'm getting from it. Instantly, my pillow pulled me closer. Mmm....

Wait.... As far as I know, pillows are lifeless objects and they don't smell heavenly too.

Groaning at the throbbing in my head, I opened my eyes to see a soft black shirt and a bit of skin.

Uhh.... WHAT?!

I quickly jerked back but a strong hold around my waist prevents me from getting up. Raising my head, I saw who was my pillow till now and almost had a massive heartattack.

What the hell?!

My pillow is..... HUNTER!!!

His eyes closed as his lashes curved beautifully. Black thick brows furrowed in sleep like something's bothering him. His sharp nose slightly crooked like someone punched more than once. His pink chapped and dry lips instantly makes me want to wet them with mine.

Bad.... BAD Mel!! You shouldn't think like that....

Suddenly, a thought crossed my mind scaring me to the core as I looked down. Thank God! I'm still wearing last night's dress. A sigh left me in relief when I realised that nothing had happened between us.

But what actually happened in the party? I only remember till the time I stated Daisy that I hate Hunter. After that she tried to stop me from drinking. That's it. I don't remember what I did next. Oh God!! I hope I didn't do anything embarrassing. How did I ended up myself in the bed that too with HUNTER!!!

I again tried to get away from his hold. As I'm balancing myself with my elbow, when I moved back forcefully, my elbow slipped resulting in me landing on top of Hunter. Shit, shit....SHIT!

But even when I fell on him, Hunter didn't wake up, instead he groaned in irritation rolling me on my back with him. I gasped when he nuzzled his face in the crook of my neck with his hot breathe hitting me. He rounded his arm below my breasts and a leg over my thighs tangling our legs completely prisoning me. Now I can't even lift my finger!!

This is too much. Already my head is throbbing like someone hitting me with a hammer continuously and now having Hunter hovering half of his body on mine is way too much more to handle than anyone could imagine. At last, I decided to wake him up.

"Hunter"

No reaction...

I now increased my voice, "Hunter"

Still no reaction!!

Damn!! Hunter is the last person I thought as a heavy sleeper.....

Suddenly, a crazy idea pops in my mind making me grin mischievously.

"Ahhhhhh....."

Yes, that's my idea..... To scream loudly!!

Instantly, Hunter moved on top of me fully like he's protecting me and began to search the room. Uhhh..... Ookay.... I didn't expect this type of reaction. His sleep was long gone and I immediately regretted my action. He glanced down at me frowning.

"Why did you scream?"

I know he'll definitely scold me if I told the truth that I want to wake him. So, I replied with the most worst and lame excuse.

"I-I saw a—" I stopped to think what to say.

Come on Mel!! Think.... Think.....

"RAT" I exclaimed, " Yeah..... I saw a rat."

Hunter raised a brow in doubt. So, I confirmed it again as he shakes his head in disbelief. And then he bursted out laughing and let me remind you again..... Still on top of me!!

After subsiding his laughs, he gazed at me with a small smile.

"You are something, Melody" he stated, "You screamed like you saw a ghost when the thing you actually saw is a rat."

I nodded idiotically still feeling him above me.

"Where?" he asked challenging me.

Shit!! Did he catch my lie??

"Uhh.... Over there" I pointed at the random place on the wall.

Hunter glanced back where I pointed and then at me with a smirk.

"So, you saw a rat on the wall" he stated.

I just nodded unable to form any words. Soon, I realised my mistake by nodding. Stupid Mel! Rats don't crawl on the wall....

"N-No. It's on the—"

"You do know that there are no rats or cats in here Melody. Don't try to sugar coat your lie" he chuckled cutting off my words.

I gulped in fear.

"Now tell me the exact reason for your screaming."

That's it..... I'm dead now.

Hunter waited for my answer expectantly.

"Get off from me" I wiggled under him.

He didn't even budge for a second, "First tell me the truth."

"You didn't wake up. I tried but you were hovering over me and didn't budge" I blurted out.

"So, you decided to scream scaring the wits out of me" he completed my sentence.

I shut my eyes nodding and whispered, "I didn't mean to scare you."

Hearing a chuckle, I peeked to see Hunter smiling at me. He carefully stands leaving me making me instantly crave for his warmth again.

I sat up ducking my head not able to start a conversation. What would I ask? How could I ask him what happened last night? Luckily, Hunter started talking before me.

"Is it paining?"

I looked confused at his question.

"Your head. You were drunk last night and I'm pretty sure it's your first time. Is your head throbbing?"

"A bit" I replied when it actually is alot. I'm feeling like someone is drilling nails in my head.

"It's normal, don't worry. I'll bring you some aspirin and a lemonade. It helps to reduce the pain" he said and went to bring them.

After sometime, he came giving them to me. I gulped the aspirin, Hunter make sure I drank all the lemonade. He's right, it did give me some relief from the throbbing.

"Thank you."

He didn't reacted to my words but kept on gazing at my neck just like yesterday. I didn't got a chance to look what's there. So, I made a mental note to check on it once I got free from Hunter.

Suddenly, Hunter touched the place where he's looking on my neck and smoothly grazed the skin. Surprisingly, it's so sensitive enough to give me shudders and unfortunately..... tickles.

I let out a laugh at his touch and began to wiggle. He chuckled in what it looks like adoration.

"What did I do last night?" I asked gaining confidence.

He smirked devilishly raising my heart beat.

"Nothing much. Just demands me to kiss you all night."

I choked on my own and screamed loudly in fear and embarrassment, "WHAT?!"

God!! What have I done?? Asking him to kiss me?! What am I thinking??

I hope aliens will appear out of nowhere and abduct me.....

I'm sure my face resembles a cartoon character standing with hands over my mouth, eyes widened so much they bulge out anytime.

Hunter bursted out laughing again.

"I was just kidding. Look at your face!!" he said between his laughing fits.

Glaring, I crossed my arms turning to other side not able to look at him.

"But—" he stopped, smirking as always.

My heart speeds likes performing F1 race, "But?"

"You did ordered me to stay away from other girls" he said, "You're pretty jealous."

What the hell?!!

"Okay okay. I'm fine with being clueless of what happened last night" I declared.

It's true. It's more better not knowing about it than knowing everything and wanting to smack myself all the time.....

"Just one more thing, why did you sleep here?" I asked.

I want to know if I told him about my nightmares. If I did, I really need to get out of here. Hunter stills for a moment and gave me a small smile.

"Well, you just don't want to let me go. Even in your sleep, you strongly pulled me without giving a chance to go."

I think I can live with that. The last thing I want is to him being aware of my nightmares.

"It's already 9:45 now. So, I think it's better if you stay home today. It takes time for the effect to doze off completely and to become normal again after all the shots you drank."

My face reddened in embarrassment as he continued.

"Moreover, I need to take you somewhere."

I frowned, "Where?"

He smiled smugly, "You'll know when I take you there. It's a surprise."

"I hate surprises!!" I pouted.

He chuckled pinching my cheeks, "Believe me. You'll love it."

I thinned my lips to stop myself from smiling at his sweet gesture.

I nodded looking down shyly. I heard his chuckle and felt him bent towards me. He kissed my forehead making me release a sigh in content.

When did we gotten so close?!

"Come to my office after you freshen up, yeah?

I nodded mutely again in agreement. He rubbed the skin on my neck lightly.

"I like it."

I furrowed my brows at his random comment. What did he like??

Seeing my face, Hunter smirks and kissed the side of my head for a second time this day and went out of the room leaving me in hundreds of questions.

Where is he taking me?

What's the thing he liked?

What is on my neck that he always smirk rather proudly looking at it?

I quickly rushed to bathroom to check on my neck. But the moment I saw it, the whole world stops around me. It's a damn freaking HICKEY!!!

Oh my!! When did this happen??

Only then, I remembered yesterday's events. Hunter pulling to his office, declaring that I'm his, trying to kiss me, biting my neck and looking at it with SATISFACTION.....

Just then, I got another doubt. Did Daisy saw this?? No. She can't be. I did my hair myself. Daisy just did my makeup. I slumped feeling like some heaviness is off my shoulders.

Fastly, I got ready and hide my hickey with foundation. Taking a deep breath I walked to Hunter's office.

***

Hunter and I got out of the car. I'm shocked to see the surroundings. He brought me to my home. Why?! Is the danger is gone, so he brought me back to my house? If it is, then I'll surely disappointed. I've gotten used to the club and all that friendly atmosphere. If I'm back to my life, then I'd be alone again. I sighed thinking that. I'll definitely miss the guys, Jenna and specially Cara.

"If you informed me earlier, I'd have packed my luggage."

Hunter scowled at me, "What made you think that I'll leave you here?"

I glanced at him confused, "Then why did you bring me here?"

He mumbled some curses under his breath before speaking aloud, "Follow me."

He stood infront of my house unlocking the door. The minute I stepped inside my breath strucked in my throat.

Various emotions swirled in me. Shock, disbelief, surprise, ecstatic, happiness..... all at once. And why wouldn't I? Infront of me is my house, totally clean and beautiful. Just like before the break in. Infact, it's more beautiful than before. The furniture, my bookshelf, kitchen, couch..... every inch is placed so neatly. I ran all around the house to see how it is. At last, when I reached my room, I don't know why..... but my heart is thudding with tension.

This is my room. Where I lived after escaping from my demon, where I shared my memories with Daisy, where I had nightmares alone at night.

Inhaling deep and strong, I opened the door with shaking hands and stilled at the beauty of it. Everything is new..... My bed, wardrobe, nightstand and the heavenly smell.....

My vision is blurred with the tears. This is my home. The one I worked so hard to achieve for. My first home....

Every corner of it held so dear memories and importance for me. I was crumbled when I saw it broken. I thought that was the last day for me in this house. But now, standing in the middle of all this glory, I feel like I got my soul back.

Hearing a sound in the back, I turned to see Hunter leaning on the door crossing his arms over his chest.

"Why?" I whispered.

He smiled softly coming to me. A tear slid down my cheek and he wiped it away with his thumb and cupped my face.

"Because I know this house meant so much to you" he whispered back.

I gripped his wrist with my hand closing my eyes as another few tears fell.

"How can I ever repay you, Hunter?"

"You don't have to, kitten. I didn't do this expecting something from you."

I opened my eyes to looks into his grey bluish orbs. They held such an honest and truth while speaking those words.

"Thank you Hunter" I mumbled hugging him tightly.

He linked his arms around me bringing me closer to his warmth. We stayed like that till I pushed him keeping distance. But he holds my waist from moving.

"I feel like I'm taking advantage of you" I muttered my feelings to him, "It's not right to get everything from you and not giving anything back to you."

"Don't feel like that. Everyone thinks of you as a family. And it's true too. Family helps in our worst times not because they expect something in return. But because they want to. That's what true family means" he explained.

I nodded. Knowing that I'm part of a loving family is blissful.

"Still, I hope I could do something to you. For myself."

Hunter sighed before a glint flashed in his eyes.

"You can do one thing."

"What?" I asked eagerly. I want to show my gratitude to him. He had done so much to me. And giving my home back to me is beyond everything.

Hunter smirked which always makes my heart skip a beat without fail. But what I don't know is, his next words could stop my heart.

"Go on a date with me, Melody."