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Okay, so some of you might recognize this story. My cousin, Michelle (needyounow), began writing this story like a month ago. A couple of days after she posted it, her computer crashed. Her parents told her it would be a while until she could get a new one, so she asked me to take over the story. Not only because she is computer-less, but because she'll be busy this whole summer. I'll try my best to write this story how she envisioned it and make sure to let her read it before I post it.
She wrote this chapter, and it's really good!
I was in complete pain, all I could see was the back of my eyelids. "Alex!" I heard someone yell.
I didn't move, I just groaned. My head was throbbing, "Alex!?" I heard again, then I realized it was my best friend, Shane Gray.
I laid there, "Stop yelling! You're giving me a major headache!" I said.
I heard him laugh, "I think that headache came from you falling on your head." I slowly opened my eyes and looked up at the bright blue sky. Suddenly I saw Shane hovering over me, "Are you okay?" He asked helping me up.
I stood up and grabbed my head, which was still hurting. I nodded, "I'm fine. Not the worst fall I've ever taken." I laughed a little, picking up my skateboard.
He smiled and shook his head at me, "Gosh, Lex, next time wear a helmet!"
I looked at him like he was crazy, "Helmets are for scaredy cats."
He stuck his tongue out at me. My phone started ringing. "Hello?" I answered.
"Alex, where are you?" Great it was my annoying brother, "Justin, I'm at the skate park." I told him rolling my eyes, making Shane laugh a little.
"You went without me?"
I was getting aggravated, "What do you want Justin?!"
"Mom and dad want you home for dinner now." I looked at my watch, seeing it was a little past dinner time.
"Crap!" I hung up my phone, "I'll talk to you later Shane." I gave him a quick hug, and pulled on my oversized hoodie. I put my headphones in my ears and blasted some Paramore as I hopped on my skateboard to get home.
(Normal POV)
Nate walked outside his house, trying to find his older brother. He saw a figure skateboarding, hoodie up, and saw that they were entering the house across the street. His automatically thought it was his best friend, Justin.
"Justin!" He called out, but the person didn't turn around. Nate started to run across the empty street, "Justin!" He yelled again, still no response.
Alex was unlocking the gate in her front yard, bobbing her head to 'That's What You Get'. Suddenly she felt someone grab her shoulder. She instantly turned around and punched the person in the gut.
She looked at the boy, who was holding his stomach and groaning, and noticed it was her crush, Nate. "Oh my gosh, Nate!" She quickly pulled out her headphones and tried to help him up.
"Sorry Alex, I thought you were Justin."
Yeah, that's something every girl wants to hear from her crush. Alex thought. "Sorry." She said, helping him to the front steps of her house.
Nate put one hand on his stomach and the other around Alex for support. "It's okay..." He exhaled deeply, "I think you punch harder than Justin."
She smirked, "A five year old girl could punch harder than Justin." They finally got to the stairs and she helped him sit down. "Were you looking for Shane?" He nodded. "He was just at the skate park. He should be home soon."
As if on cue, Shane came rolling down the street on his skateboard. He saw his little brother and best friend sitting in the Russo's front yard. He skated towards them, "What's going on?" He asked when he finally reached them. Alex bit her lip.
"Nothing." Nate said standing up, "I was just looking for you."
The front door of the Russo's opened, "You're finally home!" Justin said when he saw her sitting there.
She rolled her eyes and stood up. Justin noticed Nate, "Sup man." They did their little hand shake.
"Is dinner ready?" Alex asked.
"It's been ready. We were waiting on you!" Justin said.
"Someone's cranky!" Alex teased.
"No, someones hungry! And this someone wouldn't be hungry if his little sister would've been home on time!"
Alex glared, "You're only older by 6 minutes!"
"I'm still older!" Alex was about to attack Justin. He noticed the look on her face and ran behind Nate.
"Yeah, hide behind curly!" Alex said about to pounce on him, but Nate stopped her.
Both his hands were on her waist, "Woah, calm down there Alex." She suddenly got that tingling feeling in her stomach. She looked up at Nate, they were only an inch apart, he was slightly smiling. Oh my god, I think I might faint. Wait... what the heck? I just had a girl moment. Alex thought. "You know Justin can't take you." He whispered in her ear. She felt goosebumps forming on her arms. Alex smiled. She looked over Nate shoulder and glared at her brother.
"Dude, get your hands off my sister!" Justin yelled. Nate took his hands off her waist and held them in the air. Alex signed when the feeling of his two hands on her hip disappeared. She never wanted him to let go. Oh Justin, you are so dead tonight!
Nate laughed,"Don't worry man." He smiled and put an arm around Alex's shoulder, "I only see little Lexie as a sister."
Alex cringed, she hated that whole sentence. She looked down, "Yep... sister.." She moved his arm and walked to Shane, "Well I'm hungry. Come on Shane, stay for dinner." Alex said pulling him inside her house. "Sweet, free food."
"You can stay too, Nate." Both the boys followed Shane and Alex in.
"Sorry I'm late!" Alex said smiling innocently as she approached her parents.
They just smiled and shook their heads. "I'm guessing Shane and Nate are staying for dinner?" Theresa asked. They both nodded.
"Alright, but before we begin," Theresa looked at Alex, "Go change. I don't want to see my daughter in gym shorts and a hoodie at the dinner table."
Alex rolled her eyes and ran up stairs to her bedroom. She pulled on some baggy jeans and a regular white t-shirt. She walked back down to the dining table, "Happy mom?"
She just nodded. Alex sat down next to Shane and across from Nate."Okay, dig in." Theresa said. The three boys practically attacked the piece of pork chop on their plates.
Alex didn't want to look like a pig in front of Nate, so she cut hers into pieces, and ate them neatly. "So how are you boys doing? Excited for your last day of school tomorrow?" Theresa asked Shane and Nate. "Definitely. More time for hanging around." Shane replied. Alex looked up at Nate. He swallowed and took a sip of his water, "Yeah, same here."
"What are your plans?" Jerry asked.
"Well I have football camp to go to for a couple of weeks." Nate replied.
"That's good. No girlfriends?" Theresa asked.
Shane smiled, "I don't want to be tied down right now."
Alex rolled her eyes, "Yeah, he likes checking out 20 different girls at a time."
They laughed, "And you Nate?" Alex was praying to God, hoping he would say 'no'.
"Not at the moment." Alex smiled down at her plate and sighed in relief.
"But he does have a date with the beautiful Miley Stewart, this Saturday." Justin said, Nate started blushing. Alex almost dropped her fork.
"Woah, dude. The cheer leading captain? She's hot!" Shane said.
Alex suddenly felt very uncomfortable. She didn't even want to finish her dinner. "Could I be excused please?" She asked her parents.
Theresa looked at her concerned, "Why honey? You barely touched your dinner."
"Shocker there." Justin whispered, earning him a slap on the head from Jerry.
Alex ignored him. "I still need to finish packing."
"Where are you going?" Nate asked confused.
"Europe. I'm staying there with my aunt for the summer." Alex said not making eye contact.
Nate nodded and continued eating his dinner.
"Okay sweetie, go." Jerry said.
Alex threw her plate into the sink and ran upstairs. Entering her bedroom, she turned on the radio and blasted the music as she threw random stuff into the suitcase laying on her bed.
She got so into the music that she started dancing around and singing along with the song, "Take my hand and we will run away, down to this place that I know. How did this night become the enemy? It's over, It's over, It's over." Alex sang into a hair brush spinning around, until she saw a figure leaning on her doorway. She tried to stop, but ended up tripping over one of her shoes.
Shane laughed and walked over to help her up. "Nice voice you got there Lexie." He said.
"Shut up!" She said playfully hitting him.
"Well I got to get home, I'll see you tomorrow morning." Alex nodded and they both hugged.
They pulled away and heard a knock on Alex's door. Nate stood there looking at them. Alex stood up straight and fixed her hair.
"You ready to go Shane?" He asked. He nodded and walked towards the door. "Bye Lex." Nate said winking. Alex tried her best not to blush, all she could do was wave. She mentally hit herself. When she heard the front door close she slammed her door shut and fell onto her bed. Why does he have to be so adorable? She thought to herself.
(Alex's POV)
I was sitting at my kitchens counter enjoying my bowl of frosted flakes, and watching some Spongebob Squarepants.
It was currently 7:15 a.m. I was waiting for Justin to hurry up so he could take me to school. I heard foot steps approaching and turned around to find my parents and Justin coming in. "Morning Sweetie." My parents said, each giving me a kiss on the cheek. My mouth was full, but I still said morning.
Justin looked at me, disgusted, "That's gross Alex." I opened my mouth showing my chewed up food. As you can tell, I'm not the most polite girl in the world. I got up and put my bowl in the sink.
Justin looked at me, "What?" I asked him.
"Didn't you wear that yesterday?"
I looked down at myself. Red basketball shorts and a black hoodie, "No. I had blue shorts yesterday, and I didn't wear this hoodie."
He rolled his eyes, "Sometimes I think we're identical twins, instead of fraternal."
"So your saying your a girl?" I said.
"No, I think your a dude." I stuck my tongue out at him, then I heard the doorbell ring. I walked over and answered it.
Shane and Nate stood on the front porch. "Morning boys." I opened the door more to let them in.
We walked back into the kitchen.
"Are you guys ready for your last day of school?" Mom asked. "Yes mam. Kicking it at the beach and hanging with girls!" Shane said. I laughed, he was always so blunt.
My parents smiled, shaking their heads, "Are you all finished packing Alex?" Dad asked. I nodded my head.
"Have fun checking out European dudes." Nate said, I laughed.
"Like any of them would date her. I mean, that would be like dating another dude." Justin said.
I glared at him. "Justin Russo!" My mom said.
I sighed. He's right though. I thought. It hurt when he said that, but I never let my weaknesses show. I'm just that type of person that likes to hide her feelings.
I looked at my watch, 7:21. Justin was still eating breakfast. I didn't feel like waiting anymore, and to be honest, I just wanted to get away from him. "I'm just gonna board to school." I said grabbing my skateboard as I walked to the door.
"Be careful pumpkin!" I heard my dad say.
I started skating until I heard someone call my name. I stopped and turned around to see Shane. He ran to me, "You didn't even invite your best friend to join you on your way to school."
I laughed, "Come on!"
I started to skate slowly by him as he walked. "I'm gonna miss you over the summer." He said.
I was shocked, he never said things like that. I looked at him as if he were crazy, "Did you just say you would miss me?" He stopped at turned to me. I stopped too and jumped off my board.
"Yeah. Your my best friend Lexie." I smiled and hugged him. He wrapped his arms around me, "Don't get use to this sensitive side of me. Your the only person who gets to see it." He said.
I laughed again and pulled away, "Of course not... And I'll miss you too. I'll make sure to bring you home something... and be good over the summer. I don't want to come home and find out you knocked up a girl." I joked.
Suddenly a car pulled up next to us. The window started rolling down and it revealed Nate and Justin, "Come on guys, get in." Nate said.
I looked at Shane, "You go with them. I want time to think on my own."
He looked down at me, "You sure?" I nodded and pushed him towards the car.
He jumped into the back seat and I closed the door. "Are you sure you don't want a ride Alex?" Nate asked.
I shook my head, "Nah, I really don't want to be in a car with the dweeb whose driving right now." Justin glared at me.
I looked at Nate, who gave me one of those to-die-for smiles, "I'll catch you later then." and they drove off.
Okay, heres the deal with Nate. I've known him since I was practically born and I started to like him about 2 years ago. He was always at my house chilling with Justin, or I was always at his house hanging with Shane. Somewhere between the lines I developed feelings for him. I don't know what it is about him, he's just... I don't know! I don't know what it is about him, I mean, I never imagined myself liking a guy like him. He is 'popular' and is the heart throb of the school. I'm the tom-boy who hangs with the jocks and acts like one. But, the feelings I have in my stomach whenever I see him, or even here his name is indescribable. I never, and I mean NEVER felt this way about someone before. Only Shane knows, and I plan to keep it that way. Like I said before, I'm good at hiding my feelings. I'm not the type of girl that goes all googly eyes for her crush. I know how to control my feelings.
But its not like he'll ever feel the same way about me. And there are many reasons why,
1. He's more into the girly girls. And that is so NOT me. Example, he has a date with Miley Stewart. Probably one of the most beautiful/popular girls at school.
2. He only sees me as his best friends sister or his brothers best friend.
I finally made it to school and bent down to grab my board. I walked to my locker and shoved it inside. Suddenly I felt the presence of someone next to me. I looked over and saw my other best friend, Mitchie Torres, smiling at me. "Can you believe it's the last day of school?!" She asked jumping up and down, her skirt bouncing along with her. It's funny how she is my best friend, she is the complete opposite. Shes gorgeous, she loves to dress up, she has manners, and the boys chase after her.
She is actually the only girl friend I have. Boys, to me, are so much easier to be friends with. That's why all my friends, except for Mitchie, are dudes. Most the girls hate me because of that. They don't like that the guys would rather talk to me about sports, than talk to them about clothes. I love hanging with them, because I can be myself around them, and they don't judge me. They're all like my big brothers.
I laughed at Mitchie as she calmed down, "Yes, actually I can."
She rolled her eyes. "Well, I can't believe I have to spend the whole summer without you!"
I looked at her a frowned, "Aww, Me either. I'll call you everyday though. And bring you back something designer." She grinned and hugged me. She quickly pulled away, "Sorry Alex, But did you even bathe yet?" "Oops, I fell asleep last night."
She rolled her eyes, "Typical Alex." We both walked to our classes.
The day went by quickly. Before I knew it It was the end of the school day. Mitchie walked with me and Shane to the front steps of the school.
"Okay, So I'll come over later and go to the airport with you guys." Mitchie said putting on her sunglasses.
"Me too." Shane added.
"Thanks guys, but you don't have to go to the airport with me, you know?" I told them throwing my skateboard on the ground. They both looked at me, "We want to." Shane said pulling me into a hug.
"Ahh, I don't think I like the sensitive side of you." I joked. He laughed.
"Okay I'll see you guys later!" I waved before skating home.
It only took me about 10 minutes to get home. I opened the gate to my yard and looked up to see Nate sitting on our front porch. Crap. I thought. I quietly tried to turn around and leave, but it was to late, "Alex!" I turned around and smiled.
"Hey Nate. Whats up?" I asked walked towards him. "Just waiting for Justin. We're gonna hang at the mall for a little."
I nodded. So much for a goodbye from them. "Well, I'll see you later." I said walking past him to the door.
"Wait." He said grabbing my arm. I swear my heart stopped for a second.
I turned to look at him, he was so close to me, "Hmm?" I hummed.
"Uhhh..." He let go and looked embarrassed, "Just... I hope you have fun this summer."
I smiled, "You too." I whispered before walking into my house. I ran upstairs with a huge grin on my face. I looked out my window to see Nate walking to Justins car.
"Alex," I turned to see my mom, "Yes mom?" "Are you sure you have everything? We have to get you to the airport in an hour." I nodded. She left my room.
I didn't know what to do for the remaining time. I had practically my whole wardrobe in one suitcase. I just laid on my bed for what seemed like 10 minutes, but then I heard my dad calling me, telling me its time to go. I looked at the clock and realized an hour had already passed. I grabbed my stuff and headed down stairs. I saw Mitchie and Shane waiting for me. I smiled at them. "Let's go."
We all piled into the car, "Where's Justin?" Mom asked.
"At the mall." I replied.
"What?! He should be there saying bye to you!" Dad yelled.
"Daddy, It's fine. Let's just go. We said bye earlier anyways." I lied. Please show up. I secretly thought. Mitchie, Shane and I laughed the whole car ride to the airport.
We finally made it and all of us jumped out of the car. "Say goodbye to California." Shane said. I grabbed my luggage from dad.
"He's still not picking up his phone Jerry." Mom said, a hint of anger in her voice.
"I said it's fine. It's not like I'm moving away forever." I smiled a little. I gave both my parents a hug and a kiss on the cheek. I was still praying that Justin showed up. He may be annoying, but he is my brother and I still love him.
I turned to my best friends. And opened my arms. Mitchie ran right into them. We hugged for a minute. "I'll miss you! Call me, text me, Web chat, Anything!"
I laughed at her, "Promise. I'll miss you too."
We pulled away and I ran right into Shane's arms. I buried my face into his chest. I was definitely going to miss him. I felt like I was going to cry, but I kept them in. He kissed my forehead. "I love you Lexie." Great, he's being all mushy.
"Don't make me cry!" I mumbled into his chest. I looked up at him, "I love you too. Be good while I'm gone." I got up on my tiptoes and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
We pulled away and I looked around. I guess Justin's not going to show up. "Well, I'll see you all later."
I began to walk into the airport, letting a few tear drop when no one could see me.
"ALEX!" I turned around to see Justin and Nate both panting. I huge smile formed and I ran back to them. I jumped and hugged Justin tightly. "Sorry I'm late." He said.
"At least you made it."
"Aww, see you two do love each other." Mom said. We pulled away and laughed. More tears fell as I wiped them away. I punched Justin.
"Ow, what was that for?"
"Making me cry!"
He smiled. I turned to see Nate staring at me. I cracked a little smile, "Hi." I said. Why must I always be so stupid around him?
He smiled back, "Uhh, sorry we were late. There was a bunch of traffic."
I nodded, "It's fine. Thanks for coming."
It became a little awkward between us. I felt a push behind me and saw Shane. I glared then looked back at Nate. He seemed to be moving closer. "W-well, see you in 3 months." I opened up my arms a little and he did the same. We both hugged. It was awkward at first, but then I felt comfortable in his arms. I felt him grip me tighter around my waist.
"Okay Alex, your need to go." Dad said.
I pulled away and smiled. "Okay, bye everyone!" I waved and began walking into the airport again.