Zach's POV:

It's not until much later that I finally say what I should have said hours ago. We're finally alone. Abby has gone off with Alex and Ben in search of chocolate, leaving me and Melody sat in the library, surrounded by textbooks.

With Melody I'm never sure how to proceed. She's a bit of a riddle - a problem I can't answer. I'm not sure if my words will offend her instead of making her feel at ease but I have to try.

"Melody?"

"Huh?" She looks up from the ...