Entry 17. June 8, 2009.
[x] Go back home and try hiding the note before Chad sees it.
"I have to take any chance I can get to lessen this mess. If Dad's already found it and realized I've seen it, maybe things won't be so bad anyway. I am curious why he looked depressed. No sense in running from this now."
Felix and Melanie head back to the Legard residence with a plan. If Chad has not gone upstairs yet, Melanie will distract him while Felix goes upstairs and returns the note to its rightful place. If Chad is already upstairs, Melanie's going to head back home. Felix unlocks the door and they go inside. They can hear water running in the bathroom. "Maybe he decided to take a shower right after work! He probably hasn't been up to his room yet," Felix says hopefully. Melanie sits on the couch while Felix heads upstairs to his dad's room. Sure enough, the note is still lying on the bed. Felix takes out the box and key once again and places the note inside. After putting everything back to where it was found, he rejoins Melanie in the living room. "Maybe we should wait and ask him why he's depressed," Felix suggests. "But should I stay? Aren't I kind of out of place in this?" Melanie asks. "I want you to stay Melanie. I feel better with you here," Felix admits. Melanie is clearly surprised but hides a huge smile.
After waiting a while, Chad comes out from the bathroom. "Hey again you two. I thought you were going out to eat? That surely wasn't long," Chad says. "Actually, Dad, Mel and I went over to Stan's to return his camera. I forgot to do it earlier today," Felix answers truthfully. "Hmm...I see. So what are you doing now then," Chad seems a bit confused. "Well, I wanted to ask you something Dad. You seemed depressed when you came home today. What's the matter?" Felix asks. A noticeable look of worry spreads across Chad's face. "Hm, well, work you know. And the whole break in thing. Stressful. I guess it's just getting to me," Chad answers with a nervous twitch in his neck. "Okay...but isn't work always stressful? Is your diary really that big of a deal?" Felix asks, realizing his dad isn't being fully truthful. Suddenly, inexplicably, Chad becomes very angry. "THIS CONVERSATION IS OVER SON. I'M STRESSED BECAUSE OF WORK AND THAT'S THE END OF IT," Chad roars. He storms off upstairs to his bedroom.
In his room, Chad notices the note is gone from his bed. "Heh. That boy truly is my son," Chad smiles to himself. An ominous look appears on Chad's face.
Melanie stares blankly at Felix, slightly scared but mainly surprised. Felix stands there staring at the stairs, shocked. "'Kay...uhm. What just happened..." Melanie manages to say. "What did I say... Was it that diary?" Felix wonders. The bewilderment is interrupted by a loud rumbling from Felix's stomach. "Eh...heh heh. I guess I haven't eaten since this morning," Felix admits, embarrassed. "Lazy, typical male... Can't even take care of yourself properly," Melanie teases; "Come over to my place and I'll make you something. My parents went to a movie tonight besides." Felix would normally decline and take this chance to try and make Melanie feel bad, but for some reason, he feels happy she is offering. "Sure, I think that would really hit the spot right now," Felix responds. Melanie is clearly surprised (again) and this time doesn't bother hiding her smile.
After the walk together to the Swinson residence, Melanie unlocks their door and the two of them enter. "It's been a while since I've been over here to your place," Felix realizes out loud. "Yeeeeah, 'cause you're always blowing me off. You've been strangely nice lately. I almost feel like I have a chance with you after all," Melanie says matter-of-factly. "Let's not get carried away now Mel... I can be nice, you know," Felix says in defense. In his mind, however, Felix is wondering if he doesn't have feelings for Melanie. He knows he's been thinking about her more than ever lately. Melanie makes Felix one of his favorite meals, scrambled eggs and ham, and chats with him while he enjoys it. It's around 8 PM before Felix finishes and decides he should be heading home. "Why don't you stay a while, Felix? We haven't hung out like this since we were little," Melanie asks, hopefully.
[] Accept her offer and stay a while longer at Melanie's place.
[] Politely decline and suggest hanging out tomorrow.
[] Decline like your usual self and head back home to end another crazy day.
What are the voices inside Felix's head telling him to do?