Tucker's P.O.V. I lean into Melanie's warm body as we overlook the ocean, fireworks blasting in the distance. I take in every second of this moment, because I know, as good as this moment is right now, that once Melanie gets home it will all come crashing down on her again. I know that piece of s**t father she has, broke Melanie again tonight. I know that when I wake up in the morning, the girl I love will slowly start to disappear, because she will be so lost in her own head. Tonight, once she's alone, her soul will slowly break, piece by piece. I decide to vow to myself, right here and now, that no matter what I will always be there for her. I will give her every piece of love that she deserves, no matter how hard she pushes me away. No matter whether it breaks my heart in the pr