Summary: A Malex story (I can't say more about it right now)

Disclaimer: don't own anything blablablablabla…..So, don't sue me.. ;-)

A/N: I hope you will enjoy the first chapter and let me know if you want me to continue...And oh yeah, my English might not be perfect, I'm a Dutch girl. If there are (a lot of) mistakes, please let me know!! Italics are flashbacks..

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Marissa Cooper, a gorgeous tall brunette that was popular not only because of her looks but also for being the daughter of the well known Jimmy Cooper. Her dad owned half of all the property in the OC and was the richest guy in town. All the guys wanted to date her and all the girls wanted to be her. Together with her best friend Alex Kelly, Marissa practically owned the school.

Alex Kelly, a blonde bombshell that was known as the bad ass chick you didn't want to mess with, and she was of course Marissa's "Sidekick". She was also the daughter of Peter Kelly, the movie producer that had a lot of big hits. After Jimmy Cooper, he was probably the one that had the most money.

Alex and Marissa have been best friends since high school. It had all started because of an annoying boy….

"Marissa!!!"

Marissa turned around to find Luke running towards her. She rolled her eyes and prepared herself for another story that he was probably going to bore her with. Luke was her neighbour and madly in love with her, so he took every opportunity to talk to her. Marissa knew this and just because she didn't want to hurt his feelings, she "listened" to his stories, but lately it started to get harder and harder to keep a smile on her face..

"Hey Luke, what's up?"

"Oh nothing much, I just wanted to say good morning. You look gorgeous as always" He said with his best charm smile. "You should be a model, I'm still wondering why no one has discovered you yet. You know, my dad could introduce you to people that are in the business, he is after all the most successful male model of the world." With his last sentence, his smile got even bigger.

"Ok, you know what Luke, this story is getting old." After hearing his obnoxious over the top compliment again , Marissa had it and couldn't keep up the happy face anymore. "For the millionth time, one I will NEVER EVER be interested in modelling, two, I NEVER EVER want to hear anything about your dad the model anymore and three, I will NEVER EVER fall in love with you!!!!" That said, Marissa walked away from a very stunned Luke and walked towards her car.

She was just about to open her car door when someone suddenly stopped her. It was Luke that recovered from her sudden outburst and he had a look on his face Marissa couldn't place. What she did know that his look made the hairs stand up at the back of her neck.

"You crazy bitch. No one talks to me like that. You have no idea how many girls want to be in your shoes right now. I could have them in a snap, but I chose you!!" Luke was beyond furious and while ranting he pushed Marissa hard against her car door. "I know you want me, don't deny it, I have seen the way you look at me. Your playing hard to get game is over Marissa, you and I belong together, I will prove it!!" Right then he started to kiss Marissa. She tried to get him off her, but he was too strong for her. She pulled her head away and told him and screamed she didn't want all those things, but Luke did not give up and kept her firm between him and her car door, all the while trying to kiss her. He had completely lost his mind and as he was just about to put his hands under her shirt, someone pulled him off Marissa and threw him on the ground.

"I believe she said no" A girl said with a strong and determined voice. Marissa looked at her saviour and recognized the girl as Alex Kelly. Alex stepped up between Luke and Marissa when Luke got on his feet.

"I don't think you want to find out what will happen to you if you touch her, or any other girl on this school, again. Leave now, model boy." Alex said with a low, steady and calm voice. But her strong and clear blue eyes gave away that inside, the anger was boiling and that she meant every word.

Luke, even though still furious, knew not to mess with Alex Kelly. He knew he would regret it and with a mumbled "sorry" he backed off and ran away..

Marissa, still shocked with what happened the last few minutes, just looked at Alex. She wanted to thank the girl, but somehow she couldn't bring out a single word. But, the moment Alex looked at her for the first time after everything that just happened, their eyes met and locked. For a long time they just stared at each other and neither one of them said anything. Then a car honked and it seemed to snap them out of their daze and Alex, with a small nod, let Marissa know she understood why she didn't say anything.

"Do you want me to drive you home?" Alex asked with a caring voice, totally different of how she had spoken to Luke. Marissa still wasn't able to say anything and could only nod as a response.

The car drive was very awkward and both the girls knew that something had to be said. Marissa, who was starting to recover from her shock, was surprisingly the first to speak.

"Thank you for saving me back there. I don't even want to think about what could have happened if you weren't there. I never thought Luke would be capable of doing such a thing, but he almost did and I am so glad you were there, I don't know how to ever thank you enough." Marissa started rambling, she was scared, shocked, relieved, but oddly most of all nervous. She didn't know why, but couldn't help the feeling.

"No thanks needed, I'm glad I got there in time to stop the son of a bitch. I never liked him and his daddy the model. They just annoy me. But I think he knows he doesn't have to try to come near you again, at least, I hope he's that smart." Alex said.

Her last comment got Alex a laughing Marissa. Alex raised her eyebrow and looked at Marissa very confused. Marissa, still laughing, got the hint and explained her laugh kick.

"Luke and smart in the same sentence? I don't think I have ever heard anyone say that!!"

At that, Alex couldn't help herself and had to laugh. After this moment, the ice was broken and the whole drive to Marissa's house they talked about everything and nothing.

It was the start of a very strong friendship…