Melissa Benoist | Thirty BUT I CAN'T TURN AWAY FROM THIS, SO I ℂℝ𝔸𝕊ℍ AND BURN INTO YOUR KISS. BUT I FLIP THAT SWITCH AND GO FOR IT. CAUSE LIFE'S A 𝑹𝑶𝑨𝑫𝑺𝑰𝑫𝑬, 𝑅𝐼𝑃𝑇𝐼𝐷𝐸; LOVE WRECK THRILL RIDE.
Thank you, my love. Can I please consider you the love of my life. by all the lovely words you tell me and make me go lovey dovey? We will be a great band and so far it seems like our band will last longer than you might think. So yes, let’s make a band. And make all these amazing memories.
You can call me whatever you want, love of your life? That’s what I will become, because you deserve all the love in the world. With your voice and looks I get why people give it to you everyday. I think our friendship with last forever so if we formed a band, it’s going to last until we can no longer sing when out vocal chords give out. I could see it.
You know, they should be paying your for your advertising but thank you! I can certainly relate to that, looking to just sort of settle for a hot minute. Oh you went Rodeo? I debated, I really did, though I think I’d probably never leave the house. Though if there’s plenty of fields around there I might take the pups up that way sometime. If Farley would like to join us then we’d be delighted.
The problem with Star Wars is I then have to have a lightsaber duel. It’s compulsory, I mean how can you not? My favourite is the blue Anakin one. It’s just to cool, though Han Solo is my homie, he’s my ultimate favourite.
Nice to meet you Melissa! And the apartment, in this case. When you unpack, everything gets given a place and it just all looks so neat.
I will always be expected to get paid with this. Heck if they put me on the face advertisements I will be way too flattered with it. I did indeed, it’s a really beautiful place and it’s very like easygoing? It’s one of the main reasons I decided to move over there, like a very own getaway. I would love that! And I am sure Farley would be completely into it.
Have a Star Wars lightsaber duel with me, only if you can provide the props for it. I am 100% in. I tried to imitate Darth Vader once, so I think the red one is for me. My agents and creators would be extremely proud since red is one of the colors of my supergirl costume. But blue is too so I am having a mini dilemma.
It’s great to meet you too! That’s one of the best things about moving in somewhere, exploring the possibilities of a clean space before we jump in and only slightly mess everything up.
HONESTY HOURSend me an anonymous question and I have to answer honestly, no matter how embarrassing!
Well, for the girls I can only say my lovely Camila and Melissa, Lucy is a sweetheart as well just as Chloe. As for the lads, of course I adore Harry, my favourite curly haired boy just as Ben, KJ and the one and only Luke Hemmings.
SOUTH HAVEN TASK 4,5&6: RELATIONSHIPS & CONNECTIONS
TASK 4; Let’s Talk About Family
Name someone in your family who you feel closest to: Definitely her mother, giving her hope and bringing the most joy in her life. Constantly sending her motivational texts and asking how she is on a daily basis.
What is your celeb’s relationship like with their family?: Very very close, although she travels back and forth from LA to Vancouver and doesn’t have enough time to see them very often, she made a promise to herself she would spend every single holiday with them and travel over to her hometown in Colorado
Does your family live in South Haven? Or do they live somewhere else?:
How often do you talk to your family?: Same as above, they live in Colorado but Melissa has been asking them to move to South Haven so she can be closer to them
With what you do for a living, how is your family with your fame life? Are they supportive?: Melissa is an actress. They were amazingly supportive, at first her dream was to become a Paleontologist but getting a role changed her life and she couldn’t be more thankful for her families support. She was actually on the phone to her parents when she got the role in her broadway show.
What family member is a per say role model in your celebrities life?: Her grandmother, the one with all the wise words this woman in Melissa’s eyes always knowing the right things to say. For that kind of person in her life is exceptional
How does your celebrity look at life now from when they were younger? Because of their family?: Melissa grew up in a wonderful environment, her parents didn’t mind if she chose acting over another job even if at first it seemed like a long shot growing up her parents were always supportive and taught her it was okay to chase her dreams
How was it for you growing up? What kind of life did you have?: ^
TASK 5; Connections
Tell us about someone who your celebrity trusts the most?: Ben, Tessa and Candice. She loves them so much and they have always showed nothing but kindness to her.
Who is someone your celebrity has met once but will never forget?: Carol King, while rehearsing on Beautiful.
Describe a fangirl/boy moment when your celebrity met *name here*: As said above she met Carol King and she was so amazing and inspiring to Melissa, representing her broadway show was tough enough but Carol gave her the confidence she needed. Just being around such a wonderful star was everything.
Name a celebrity in town who your own celeb is jealous of, and tell us why?: No one, everyone is absolutely amazing and lovely. Though she may be envious of what they have, she is not jealous of anyone in particular
Name a celebrity who has changed your South Haven experience?: Chloe Bennet and Ben Hardy, truly the MVP’s of South Haven, she already knew Ben from a past relationship and Chloe is a complicated story but she really does look up to them
Name a couple in South Haven who you adore? And why?: Ben and Joe, they have shown nothing but kindness to Melissa and they’re an inspiration to romance.
Name a celebrity who you never thought you would be close with until you came to South Haven?: Surprisingly but also not, Shawn Mendes. Melissa and him are very similar with their music but getting along with him was such a delight. He even invited her on tour with him
TASK 6; Your Personal Connections
Is your celebrity single, taken, married, etc. If not would they like to be?: She is single, a relationship wouldn’t be a bad thing and sure she would love one because she’s getting into a place where she’s settled down. But if it happens it happens if it doesn’t it doesn’t, there’s no true loss.
Is your celebrity the type to have a lot or friends or a few close friends?: She does have a bunch of friends from her work and in the town but she prefers the comfort of close friends.
Relationships Wise, is your celebrity the type to be in a relationship or just hookup with a bunch of people?: She tried hooking up with someone once and it never worked out for her, so to be romantic and hookup is more Melissa’s cup of tea.
Has your celebrity ever been heartbroken? If so, tell us about it!: Being in three serious relationships before she arrived in town obviously came with heartbreak. But only because they were very bittersweet, some of them she never wanted to end and held onto for all the wrong reasons so it was even more heartbreaking to let it go. If she could go back and change those relationships and the way they ended... She really would
If it has, how has South Haven changed your view on love life?: Seeing how beautiful the town is and watching beautiful people find their significant other did give Melissa the hope that she would actually find love. It used to be just a suggestion but now she’s considering it.
Officially started day one of living in South Haven.
Wasn’t completely set on this move at first though LA just wasn’t doing it any more. Sometimes it is best to listen to your family, huh? Moved in yesterday, started the day off with a run today and who would think being out for a morning would leave puppies acting like you’d been on a trip to Mars for three years.
I haven’t lived in an apartment in years so this is going to be fun. I’m thinking of either having a Star Wars marathon or a Lord of the Rings marathon. I’m a little stuck for choice. Though I tell you what the best part about moving into a new space is? It’s clean, like…. everything has a place and it’s so neat and tidy.
Welcome to South Haven, the city of dreams! Okay it’s not exactly called that but I would say close enough right? Really? You know I never could’ve thought that LA would be the place I resided but hey look at me now, quite content with settling down in the town. I can call myself lucky because I am in Rodeo, so Farley my dog always gets to run around. I would always go for the Star Wars marathon just so I can play on with the Darth Vader voice because that’s just who I am. Are you talking about clean being the apartment or the town? Because both are pretty awesomely clean, I am Melissa by the way!
I can only imagine all the way from Vancouver, but HERE you are proving we can do this. Hey I think that’s the best assistance I’ve ever received, so thank you. I am actually in the downtown apartments. ( my mom should be so proud! ) I was trying to get myself out of my comfort zone so I choose that place instead of rodeo roads. It’s lovely to meet you Melissa, I’m Natalia and thank you so much for the welcome!!
Luckily I am not alone, a few other residents have to travel along side me. It’s why I room with one of my co-stars while I am over there just to make things easier. Downtown? Oh you’re where all the nightlife happens! I’ve heard it’s a pretty awesome place, a few of my good friends live down there and now that’s you included! I can show you some of the new bars and get you into the nightlife if that’s what you’re into? It’s lovely to meet you! I absolutely love watching you on Stranger Things, call me fangirling and I couldn’t blame you.
“ feel free to call me a idiot. i’m starting to feel like a proper one after walking her in the extreme heat. ” he snorted with a shake of his head. returning the hug eagerly, he wrapped both of his arms around her smaller waist tightly — his head nuzzling in the junction of where her shoulder met her neck. pulling back after a few moments, he shoved his hands down into the pockets of his jeans. “ you’re probably confused as to why i came solo. ” he spoke up, teeth pulling harshly on his bottom lip. “ joe had to be somewhere — probably a meeting for his upcoming new show, and it was far too hot for miss frankie and mr gary. ” he hummed. the next few minutes that passed by after the last words left his mouth were silent. a plesant silence falling around them as he rocked on the heels of his sneakers. where exactly did he go from here ? how did he initiate the much needed conversation ? how would he even begin to word what he had to say ? he probably should have thought it over before he left his flat. brought out of his heavy thinking by her voice, he smiled small at her before nodding. “ i would love to sit down and have a pancake with you. it would be a great honor. ” he joked, his hand coming up to rest over his heart.
following her inside the house, he couldn’t help but let out an audible sigh of relief at the feeling of cold air hitting his heated skin. he could imagine that if this were a cartoon, he’d have those little steam lines rising off his skin by now. taking a seat down at the table, he linked his hands together and rested them on top of the table. once again, a silence fell between them and ben found himself getting restless. he needed to talk. he felt like any moment he was going to explode with unsaid words. before he could stop his wandering brain, he opened his mouth and suddenly uttered, ’ we really need to talk ’ before he could even stop it from coming out. a heat rushed over his skin and he clamped a firm hand against his slightly swollen lips. embarrassment was clearly drawn over his pale features as he leaned down to rest his forehead against the wooden table top. “ i’m so sorry. i don’t even know where that came from. ” he rambled on, head shaking. “ i sound bloody crazy don’t i ? ” he asked once he raised his head back up. “ can we just pretend i didn’t say that ? ” he pleaded. “ or we can talk. the option is all yours. ”
“I would never call you an idiot, that’s something a rude person would do and I am far from rude. So let me just call you a goofball to sugarcoat it” Melissa teased lightly as she let a soft laugh fall from her lips. She figured they both needed the long awaited embrace, instantly falling lightly into the hug as she gave his bigger frame a rub on his back. Pulling back it was if he could read her mind if he were in it, she ran her lips through her teeth any visit from Ben was always a delight but the sudden text might’ve thrown her mind to otherwise. “Only a little, but it’s always great to see you” she said softly. Listening to him she understood his husband was busy, she was actually looking forward to the show soon airing on the screen. “It’s okay, we can replace Frankie and Gary with Farley for a few hours” she said showing him the smile staining her lips. She felt a little quietness in her system, maybe it wasn’t just her’s but there was clearly something in the hair. She ran a hand through the blonde streaks of her hair. Hopefully when they were more into the moments they shared together today it would be filled with chewing of food. Maybe that would cover unspoken words? She couldn’t tell. But hearing his acceptance to her food made her nod and relieved that she wouldn’t be the only one eating today.
She flashed a smile over in his direction before leading him to the kitchen and dining area instantly wanting to let out a laugh at his sighs of relief. Luckily for her she had known being in the country side was where the sun and warmth mostly hit. Being prepared with air conditioning was the smartest move she had made while living in the Retreats. Pressing her hands back to the pan as she released the flat pancake onto a plate, debating on whipped cream or syrup for the topping. Fussing over herself she decided to grab both the bottle and the can to let Ben decide for himself. Distracted by evenly dividing the pancakes between the plates she held them tightly in her grip as she set one down in front of Ben. And then she heard it... Those most famous words that would send any man or woman spinning ‘we need to talk’ now she didn’t expect those words to fall from the other male’s lips so suddenly. She stopped to look at him for a couple of moments seeing if he really did say those words, and she had heard them correctly. Melissa filled with emotions clearing her throat as she instantly sat down in the chair beside him with her own plate of freshly made breakfast foods in front of her. Seeing him lean his head down on the table she was quick to reach for his hand giving it a soft squeeze of comfort before returning it to her own lap. She let the unwanted soft but awkward laugh fall from her lips “no no, don’t be sorry. Don’t ever be sorry when it comes to me okay?” She said meeting his eyes with her blue hues. She twirled the utensil in her left hand inhaling softly “what did you want to talk about... If we were going to talk about something that is?”
If you wanted me to strip and give you a lap dance, babe, all you gotta do is ask. I’m that easy. Buy me a round, and I’ll get up there and do anything you want. You’d be surprised at what I can do once I’m up on stage or have a pole to work with. You know, I should’ve hit you up before I moved into town, crashed with you, and we could have made being roommates an official thing. Too damn late now. We’ll have to keep our time together coming, because now that I’ve got you, I’m not letting go.
Now that’s something I would be down for, much better than some random stripper with some kind of aids... Not that I would ever mock a stripper, they’re doing what they can to pay the bills I respect that. Alright I agree to this, what’s your poison Lady Patton? I would actually like to see you go up on those poles and shine as your beautiful self. It’s never too late to be roommates with my best friend... And if you still want to I would never decline the offer. If not then it just means that I need to take up all your time if you can put up with my goofy self.
Love is love is love is love is love. And when they go low, we go high. There is no time in my life for negativity and any of that shit – get it out of my face. I’m using my time on the people that matter, which more than includes you. No matter how hard we work, I’ll never be on your level, Mel. And that’s fine. I accept and embrace my mediocrity. I just live my life in awe of you and your insane talent. Girl, stop right there. Not happening. Never happening. If I get thrown into jail, we all know it’s on me. Like you’d ever let yourself go that far – as for me? I never seem to give a fuck. Hey, it happens. You come around eventually, and remember why you keep me around though, so I’m not worried.
That sounds like some lyrics by a beautiful song. Nope negativity is the worst and the people who bring that into your life are the idiots who don’t deserve and aren’t worth your time. Absolutely babe, come spend all your time with me and I will accept it all. Hey I can always help you come on my level if you ever needed, because that’s how much I love you. Oh shush before I start blushing and giggling like crazy. If I were to go that far then I would do it for you not because of you. I like that about you, in fact it’s one of my favorite things with your persona. I already see the reasons I keep you around on a Daily basis. Speaking of... So I don’t listen to gossip but when my best friend’s name is in the title I have to ask... Is everything okay?
The travel from New York back to California shouldn’t be so hard after me doing it for quite a while, but packing up and going from New York to here.. I’m completely warned out but so excited to explore. it’s a never ending battle. what’s your favorite place to visit around here? I could use some places to go on an adventure while it’s new and fresh!
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to travel back and forth from Vancouver to Cali just to move everything! So I do really feel this. However the only assistance I can bring you is to make sure you have a great adventure! Any place in the Rodeo Roads is absolutely stunning but I am biased because I have actually resided over there. So I guess it depends where you reside and you can start from there! I am Melissa by the way, let me be one of the first to welcome you to South Haven!
Well, that’s a damn shame. I was hoping to get one of my favorite girls to give me a lap dance and strip down, but I take what I can get. I’ve got a feeling that my world’s ‘bout to be rocked, and I’m so ready. Let me show you how a master does it. God, it was so good to share a room with you, and just be anywhere at the same time with you. It has been so long, and I was seriously deprived. It’s like I’ve been born again. Thanks for being the best roommate, babe.
I mean if I am very intoxicated I would never say no to a lap dance, maybe a strip down... Being careful on the word maybe. But I need to take you to a strip club just so I can see your face and reactions to it all, or they might even pull you up there to have a dance yourself. I would pay to see that. We need to share rooms more often, personally I think you’re one of the best roommates. It’s been wayy too long. I should be the one thanking you! You were the one that made the trip even better!
You know I’m always here for a lovefest. That’s my home – it’s where I thrive. I think we should all spend a lot more time telling each other we love each other, than bringing each other down. It makes the world a nicer place, and thank God the people in South Haven get the memo or I’d be outta here in a heartbeat. What are you trying to say? I can totally sing. I may not be able to channel Carole King or Aretha Franklin, but I can hold a tune. Wouldn’t even put myself on your level, but I’m mid-range, at least. If I end up behind bars, it’s all on me. I won’t throw you under the bus like that. Did you, though? Or did you forget we’re a forever kinda thing?
And that’s why you deserve all the love. I could go on and on about how much I love you so I would never be against telling you just that. God yes it surely does, the whole town needs to share and spread the love and it’ll be an amazing place. Oh nothing at all, nothing but I will always be there to give you singing lessons, if you need of course. Hey I can get you up to my level if you’d like. Throw me under the bus all you want and I won’t mind at all! But I would however prefer to be the person who bails you out instead of being a jail buddy. I could never forget that you’re my forever, what kind of person would I be if I did such thing?
nearly jumping when he heard his texting tone go off, he closed the photo album and pulled out his phone to confirm the person that he suspected of messaging him. seeing the contact name at the top had his heart jumping out of his ribcage. she had actually messaged him back. letting his eyes trail lower to check over the message that she had sent him, he bit down hard on his lower lip. she not only texted him back, but agreed to meet up with him. almost instantly he had millions of things dashing through his mind. did she also want to talk about their past ? if not, then what would they talk about ? it had been so long since he had last seen her, that he can’t even remember the last thing that they had talked about. they didn’t really interact much at his wedding — ( not that he could remember anyways, seeing as his mind entered a form of blissed out subspace after he and joe had been pronounced officially as husbands. ) and he couldn’t recollect a time before then that they had truly talked face to face about things. phone conversations were like a safe haven for them. if they were face to face, then one or the other might bring up the question of why things ended the way they did; whilst their phone conversations were more rushed and to the point due to them calling during breaks of their respected projects. shaking his head when he realised he never even texted back, he sent out a quick ’ i’d love to ! see you in a bit. ’ re-locking his phone, he placed it in the back pocket of his jeans before bidding his dogs a quick goodbye and heading out the door.
rodeo roads was quite the trek from where he was located in downtown. now that he was thinking about it, he probably should have just collared both gary and frankie and brought them along for the journey. it wasn’t like it’d be that big of a deal anyways, seeing as frankie was already somewhat familiar with the other blonde anyways, having lived with her when they were still together. but he was already too far gone to just pause and head back the other way when the thought had been entertained. as he continued on he felt the urge to just kick himself in the arse. why did he decide to walk all the way to rodeo roads during one of the hottest days of the week ? sure, he didn’t trust himself to drive on american roads seeing as he’s not familiar with them, but surely he could have caught a bus ? joe was out of the question since he had left earlier on in the day to do something. the bottom line was, there were other methods of transportation. safer methods that wouldn’t have him running the risk of having a heatstroke. stopping at the light, he waited patiently for the walking person light to flash. resting his body against the slightly rusted pole, he let out a heavy sigh. he really should have just taken a bus. this was too much, and it was in this moment he was grateful that he had opted out in bringing his poor pups with him.
finally reaching the females flat within an hour and a half of him leaving his own — ( and many breaks being taken inbetween ) he was there. reaching a slightly shaking hand up — ( either from nerves or the starting symptoms of a heatstroke, he wasn’t too sure at this point ) he rang the doorbell to alert the other of his arrival. waiting for her to come to the door was nice, because for one, it was slightly shaded, and two, he could finally take a break to collect himself before their encounter. what would they talk about ? would things be awkward between them ? how does he approach certain topics ? what if things ended up going nowhere and they just ended up tip toeing over the subject once more ? what if, what if, what if. he was sick and tired of the what if’s. he was sick of the anxiety and swirling blackness that seemed to frost over his mind whenever he got the slightest bit scared. hearing a small ’ click ’ behind the door had ben straightening his posture out of habit. seeing the smaller blonde come into view had a gentle smile blossoming over ben’s features, and the blackness faded to gray. “ hello ” he spoke up to break whatever invisible ice had settled. “ let me tell you mate, not a smart move of mine to walk all the way here. ” he joked, a breathless chuckle pushing past him as he rubbed at the back of his neck out of anxiousness.
It’s not like Melissa had anything planned for the day but seeing Ben text her really was surprisingly, expecting him to be overly planning making room for a baby into his home. But when seeing he wanted to see her really she had no words for it. Did he want to talk about something? Or did he just want to see her? Either way he wasn’t going to say no, of course she wouldn’t. She was too kind to say no, plus feeling an ounce of specialty that he did indeed want to see her out of all people. Normally it would be a feeling of naturality but this was an ex of her’s questions filled her mind of was Joe coming with him? Was he okay? Was she stupid to question even just those? She couldn’t recall the last time she had even spoken to just him alone, without congratulating him on something. They never really had conversations just the two of them in a ungodly amount of a long time, were she to blame herself for that? Her fair skin filled with guilt rubbing her lips together. Letting the summer hair brush through her blonde locks as it brung her back to reality. Melissa thought of herself as a deep person, never liking conversations of ‘how have you been’ and ‘how was your day’ she had already pictured of instantly how she would get into the nitty gritty. Would Ben even mind talking about the real and deep things? Or would she scare him off bringing in such a glimpse of the past. She inhaled sharply ready to face whatever this is, even if it was anything to face after all?
She headed insider deciding to make pancakes just in case there would be an awkward stage she could cover it up with some nice baking. As she loved her baking, being in Rodeo was sure to bring people the calm and retreat they needed. Indeed Rodeo Roads was very far away from the city life, but maybe that’s what Melissa liked about it. Plus it was very unlikely for her to bump into anyone as everyone lived more than a couple of yards away it was a natural instinct to feel peace on her end. She could’ve moved to the shores where on hot summer days a dip in the ocean would come to her easily, and the place she had moved into wasn’t any kind of summer home more cozy and collected. She expected Ben to drive so like some crazy Hollywood home she was clicked the button on her front gate for him to come in easy. Making sure Farley was inside she started her work on the pancakes, was it dumb not to text him and ask if he wanted some? And she was just going to make him some anyway? Maybe not and at least it would be a nice gesture right? Her hands slipped through the pan shaking away at the chocolate chip pancakes she had bought from the closest store days earlier and least she had a reason to use the mix. The steam flooded through, she probably looked like someone who had just gone for a work out but the loose summer clothing she had on would tell a different story.
Farley’s barks at the front door made Melissa jump as she had been so lost in making food for a good 10-15 minutes now. She instantly knew it would be Ben, having no idea why her skin crawled with nerves she moved herself to the front door slowly. Her hand pressed against the door knob wondering why it was taking so long, after all she hadn’t seen him in a while at least not in a while that she was surrounded by others in the town. Hushing Farley she calmed herself as she pushed a hand through her hair. Was there really any reason to be nervous when she saw him? Noticing it was just him had her confused, as the thoughts and questions dashed through her head once more. It was just him... No Joe... No puppies trailing by his side. She was confused but she opened the door to reveal him in his state, he did not walk here... Did he? Melissa wanted to laugh but instead she showed the smile staining her lips just happy to see him, even if she wanted to offer him a cold drink. Luckily she had some in her fridge a natural instinct for being in the country side. Hearing that he did actually walk here Melissa let a laugh fall from her lips “I want to call you an idiot but it’s not in my nature to do so” she said shaking her head. Letting Farley jump all over the other boy and greet him Melissa waited peering instantly into the nervous vibes that filled her. So she covered it up and pulled him into a hug as she wrapped her arms around him “I didn’t know if you were hungry... But I got cooking pancakes, and I couldn’t really stop” she mentioned.
years. that’s how long it’s been since his relationship with melissa had ended. you’re probably wondering why ben was even bringing this up, what the importance of this was. and to tell you the truth, there was none. there was no real reason why he randomly thought about his past relationship. he never dwelled on a past fling before — ( not that this could accurately have been labeled as a ’ fling ’ since it was very much real to him all those years back. ) but he couldn’t help but shake the fact that there was no real closure to how things ended. it was ( fairly ) amicable. there was no shouting or pointed words being exchanged between the two of them — their breakup was more defeated than anything else. they both knew that they functioned better as mates than in any sort of romantic companionship. at the time they were basically putting metaphorical duct tape over the holes that were constantly being created. small talks and closed smiles being exchanged on the daily — hell, he even moved on the couch as to ease the awkwardness that had long sice settled into the air. it was almost painful to force themselves to do anything romantic. ’ date nights ’ were nothing like they should be. instead the whole event felt like a nice hang out between two good mates. kisses were pressed to the cheek, as they had been for a while now — the first sign of the decline, hands left lonely as they swung to the side; brushing every so often, and limbs no longer tangeled like they used to long for.
after they mutually decided to end things, he moved out and found a tiny flat of his own. rehearsals for ’ bohemian rhapsody ’ had begun around that time, and he had finally met joe. he used to call everyday, letting her know what exicting things were happening and if she could possibly swing by to visit the set. it seemed like things went back to normal — he couldn’t sense any tension between the two of them, but he had also been absorbed in his own little world at the time. as time progressed he found himself falling deeper and deeper for a certain auburn haired american, and of course he dialed the first person he thought of — anxiously asking for what to do and how to read body language. it only hit him after he started ( not so ) subtly flirting with joe, that he realised he had asked his ex for dating advice. he apologised but couldn’t help but guilty. what if came off as show offish ? like he was trying to make the other jealous — ( “ mel, he’s so BEAUTIFUL, he’s got these HAZEL eyes and this GOREGOUS AUBURN hair ! what do i do ?! ) he hadn’t mean for it to seem that way. he was just totally awestruck by the sheer beauty of the american man. his sense of humour, his gentleness, his voice. he couldn’t believe that they had never crossed paths before. soon enough he was together with the older man and then married. it was odd to think that his life had progressed that far in that short of time. he had sent her an inivte to the wedding and cried when he first saw her. there she was. crushing hugs and small pecks of the cheeks being exchanged as he gleefully cried over how perfect the day had been.
that had been a month ago now, and he and joe were expecting their first baby this month already. he lost contact with her. text messages remaining unanswered as he sat back to enjoy the simple pleasures of married life. but recently he couldn’t help but think of it when he was going through his wedding photos. it wasn’t fair. it wasn’t fair that he MET the love of his life, MARRIED the love of his life — is expecting a BABY with the LOVE OF HIS LIFE, and she had no one. pulling his phone out of his back pocket, he scrolled down the numerous texts before coming across her contact, and typing out a simple, ’ are you free to hang ? ’ before sending it. he needed closure. he needed to know that they were okay — that she was on his team like he was on hers. that no matter what, they had each other’s backs. they needed to talk about the past, about what went wrong and why neither of them brought it up. why they willingly let the other one go. don’t get ben wrong, he didn’t harbour feelings towards the other blonde. sure, he felt love and adortation, but from more of a little brother side of things. had there ever been a romantic type of love in the first place, or was it always just a convenience to be together out of fear of being alone ?
Melissa could never recall how long it had been since her and Ben dated, seemed like forever ago but still always brought a smile to her lips. Melissa never really focused on past relationships if they were terrible, let alone any of them for that matter. In Melissa’s mind they were all wonderful memories of whom she had shared a brief period of love with. Never worrying about what could’ve been or what should’ve because that was all in the past, and Melissa was more focused on the future. She had her fair share of relationships, flings, engagements even a marriage at one point. First she was married to someone and it really was a great relationship she attempted to keep private, even when she got married it never made headlines until someone noticed a ring on her left hand. She truly believed gossip and rumors could ruin everything or twist things in the wrong way, her first relationship on why they broke up had been twisted around in many ways she couldn’t explain. When it was a mutual break up, simple as that. However the difference between that kind of relationship and her one with Ben was quite different. She had never gotten real clarity on why her and Ben ended things, maybe she had her reasons and he had his but they never collided too well. It had been bugging her in the back of her mind for a while. But she knew her reason, they were very alike both kind and lovable people. Everyone could call them brother and sister which is exactly how she felt about Ben, she was too close to him as a friend rather than as a person she would want to call a significant other.
It was easy to drift apart when they had different work spaces, Ben heading to film a brand new movie that would become a hit and Melissa heading back to Vancouver to film Supergirl. Her brand new role to become a superhero for people’s entertainment, all of what she had loved was making people happy. She knew she could easily call him and have a mutual conversation, or send him a text asking how he was that day. It was all easily considered with no heartache or regret. Coming to South Haven however was a different story, the universe bringing two friends back together was pretty awesome to Melissa’s mind. Feeling like she had entered a brand new town with a friend. Seeing Ben meet Joe should’ve brought sadness to Melissa as everyone would be down when their ex meets someone who isn’t them and falls in love. But Melissa? Not really... He had asked her for advice on how she should approach this and she was happy enough to give it to him even if she was lacking love in the life she had herself. However... She did have a shot at that, Chloe was someone who she had hooked up with finding her features and everything about the woman absolutely beautiful. She craved a love with her but had ruined it of the after effect of a hookup. Melissa had never done such things... Hookup with someone and leave them behind, continuing on with her life pretending it didn’t happen. But god did it cross her mind every single damn day. By the time she was able to process something like this, surprisingly keeping it very secret from everyone Ben had gotten married, Melissa felt awful for dealing with her own minded grief on how she let a possible love interest go instead of celebrating the love one of her best friends and ex boyfriends had. Was she jealous? No.. At least not of Ben and Joe, endless tears were shed and hugs were of course shared. But she did why she hadn’t gotten such a beautiful love the two shared.
She didn’t mean to lose contact with Ben over the last month since is wedding, she had sucked with contacting anyone really. Hooking up with someone, leaving them behind had really taken it’s toll. Especially when she had to film for Supergirl, then Comic Con came around like a slap in the face. She had texted him a few times, maybe he replied or maybe he didn’t but that was okay because since the news of his future baby came out. She really could understand how he had become busy with preparing for a baby, hell he really deserved such a beautiful celebration of that. And of course she would cry harder just as she did when his and Joe’s baby was born. She was busy in the backyard of her house in Rodeo when her phone buzzed, automatically picking it up surprised and re-reading the name just to make sure she had read it correctly. Rubbing her lips together a soft smile pushed at the blonde’s lips not wasting a moment before sending an “of course would you like to come over?” debating whether or not she should bounce up and make tea or even pop out her pancake maker she had been dying to use. Really she filled with excitement and happiness she was remembered by him, they both clearly needed this. She felt awful herself for lacking ideas to getting to message him, she really missed him wondered how he and Joe were going. Maybe it would be the closure she always needed... Wondering why they ended things. Both that and she just missed him as a friend by her side as her feelings for him had always been strong... But very platonic.
Likes: Dinosaurs, Roses, Cupcakes, Ice Cream, Puppies, Womans Rights
Dislikes: Dishonesty, cruel & controlling people
3 Positive Traits: Kind, Careful, Brave
3 Negative Traits: Shy, Doubtful & Dependent
TASK #2 - Physical Attributes
Race/Ethnicity: American
Height: 1.73 m
Weight: 55 kg
Build: Slim
Facial Hair: None
Hair Color: Blonde previously brunette
Hair Length: Long
Eye Color: Blue
Skin Color: Fair
Tattoos: Ankle, Neck & Wrist
Accent: American
Fashion Type: Casual & Comfortable
Nervous Ticks: Furrows Brows, Mumbling, picks nail polish off nails
Quirks: Stands up for herself, drives to be confident, shares a lot of love for people, knows every lyric to the Pokemon song, interests in Paleontology
