Title: Broken
Pairing: Chase/Alex
Heartbreak… He'd felt it before. His first love Brooke Davis broke his heart and his long-time girlfriend Mia Catalano shattered his world. But it had never hurt like this. He loved her. Alex Dupree was the first girl that he truly loved; that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. But she chose music over him.
The liquid slides down his throat, burning his insides. But he doesn't care. He's numb.
"Hey bar tender…"
He snaps his head up; amber eyes meeting dark brown.
"Alex… what are you doing here?" his voice is shaky and he is confused as hell.
"I had a few days off… I thought we could talk," she whispers, almost painfully.
"Well talk," he states flatly, broad arms crossed over his chest.
"I'm sorry," she replies automatically. "I saw an opportunity and I know I should have talked to you first but I…"
"That one sounds familiar," he replies, tipping his head back and letting another shot of poison slide down his throat. He'd heard that line with Mia before.
"Look," she states harshly. "I am sorry. But you have to understand why I did this. I waited for you while you were in the marines…"
"Not the point," he returns angrily. "I am done dating musicians because in the end they always end up leaving you."
"I want you to come on tour with me," she responds, a small smile spreading across her face. "That way we can be together..."
He looks at her almost as if he is contemplating her idea before angrily shaking his head. "Alex, my life is here. My friends are here. Chuck is here. I can't just leave…"
"If you love me, you'll come."
"If you love me, you'll stay," he responds flatly, not backing down this time. He was done being toyed with.
"I can't…"
"Then it looks like we're done."
"Chase…" she responds shakily, tears escaping the corners of her dark brown eyes. "I love you so much."
"Apparently not enough," he sighs. "Look Alex, if you walk through that door again just know that we are done forever."
"You're being selfish…"
"I'm being selfish!" Chase yells, outraged. "Alex, I gave up my dream of being a fighter pilot in the marines for you! And just when we are finally happy and together, you get up and go on tour! That is selfish!"
"But…I…"
"Make your choice Alex. I love you but I am sick of hurting. It's me or the music."
"I'm sorry Chase…"
"I get it," he nods, dismissing her with his hand. "I think I'm going to join the marines again for a while anyways. Maybe live out my dreams too. But just know that when you return, I won't be waiting for you."
"I'm sorry," she whispers yet again. "For causing you so much pain…"
"It's okay," he shrugs, knocking back another shot. "It wasn't meant to be."
She nods, shooting him a sad smile, before turning around. "See you around bar tender," she mumbles.
As he watches the girl he desperately loves walk away, he can't help but feel a piece of his already broken heart break. He isn't sure how much more he can take before he's completely broken.
AN: So, this is my first stab at FF. I'm more into doing one shots than actual full length stories so I thought I'd make a collective of ones shots and short sniplets. Generally, all one shots in this collection will be between 500 to 1000 words. I wanted to start off with this Chase/Alex piece because I've been watching the new season and as an avid Chase/Alex shipper, I was quite disappointed that she left and I feel bad for Chase because he's always getting his heart broken right when he finally finds happiness so this is what I think he might be feeling if Alex were to ever come back. I've already written a few pieces for this story but I'd like to see what people want. I have a Victoria one, a Brooke/Chase one, a Brucas one, an angsty Leyton one, a Brooke/Clay one, a Skills one, a Bevin/Tim/Skills one, and a Brooke/Peyton one. So, please let me know which one you guys would like to see next. And also, if you have any requests message me or leave the request in a review. Please, please review because I'm new at this and I'd like as much feedback as possible!
