Domino effect

                                    

                                          
As promised, Melody came to visit Marcus for the entire day. She got there in the morning and it was now around 9, her mother wanted her home by 9:30 but deep down, she knew that wasn't going to happen. Melody and Marcus were in his room playing UNO. "Uno! I fucking win!" Marcus told her. "You still have a card dumbass!" Melody told him. Marcus frowned slightly but then laughed it off. "Marcus! I found your phone!" Max yelled from downstairs. "Oh thank God!" Marcus told Melody. "I was so damn tired of not having it." Marcus continued. It took Max like 5 minutes to finally bring Marcus his phone, and when she finally did she looked pissed. Melody and Marcus figured that she was pissed because of her breakup and brushed it off. "I gotta go now Mar, see ya tomorrow after school." Melody said while standing from her spot and quickly kissing his forehead. "Bye bye, see ya tomorrow." Marcus said before laying down and shutting his lamp off.
                          
The next morning was tense at the Bakers house. Max spent the entirety of breakfast death glaring at Marcus and making snarky remarks. Marcus didn't know what her deal was but decided not to stress about it. His head was still hurting and he didn't feel like dealing with Max's drama today, he was already going to sit through her loud musical later that day. 
                          
Melody's grandma gave her a ride to school. When they got their, Melody snarled as she saw Ginny get out of the car in front of theirs. "Is that the bitch you hate doll?" Her grandma asked. "That's her." Melody said while getting out of the car and walking inside. Because Marcus was still gone, Melody hung out with their other friends for the day. 
                          
In English, Max was being extremely cold and bitter to both Melody and Ginny. Melody didn't really understand or care why Max was being so mean, but she could see that it was definitely affecting Ginny. Melody would've felt bad if didn't hate her.
                          
As promised, Melody went to hang out with Marcus after school for about an hour before leaving to get ready for the play. She knew Max was pissed at her for some reason that she figured was stupid, but she'd already paid for a 20$ ticket and Melody did not believe in waisting money. 
                          
Melody went to the play with her grandmother and as soon as she got there she sat beside Marcus. The room was freezing cold and noisy, it felt overwhelming to be in but the second Max hit the stage, everyone sat in silence and watched her. Marcus was truly impressed. He knew the Max could sing but he never thought she was as good as she was on the stage. 
                          
The second number just began when Marcus turned to his parents and signed I'm going to the bathroom.   Ellen gave him a thumbs up and watched as he and Melody walked into the hallway.
                          
Melody heard the arguing as soon as she stepped out. As she and Marcus continued to walk down the hall, they slowly realized the voices that were arguing. Marcus was the first to speak up. "Sup?" Marcus asked, making all the attention go to him, "I was just going to the bathroom... so..." he continued as he tried to walk past the group. "We know about you and Ginny." Max said shortly. Marcus stopped dead in his tracks and said, "Ah". Melody internally screamed at him. 
                          
"That's all you have to say? You're not gonna deny it?" Max asked him. He shock his head slightly, "I'm not gonna deny it.." Marcus answered his twin. Max sighed, "Well what the ever loving frick-fest! I mean, seriously? You guys are just having sex? That's a thing now? Are you dating? Is he your boyfriend? Are you guys in love?" Max ranted. "No, it's not...we're not together. It was... it was a mistake." Marcus told them. Ginny's face fell, Melody still didn't like her but she felt horrible for Ginny in the moment. Leave it up to Marcus to be the worst at reading the room at all times.
                          
 "I need to get out of here." Hunter said while pushing through Ginny and Marcus. "Hunter, Hunter, Hunter please!" Ginny begged. "No, I'm better than this. I was great to you. You didn't deserve it. You're throwing all that away for this. This guy!" Hunter said while pointing to Marcus. "Cool. Good luck with that, that's on you." Hunter said before turning to leave. He suddenly stopped. "No, you know what." Hunter said while pivoting to the group again. He walked towards Marcus. "Come on man it was not-" Marcus tried telling him until Hunter punched him hard in the forehead. Marcus stumbled back, Melody helped him against the wall. "Ok ow! I have a concussion, asshole!" Marcus yelled at Hunter as he walked off.