Hey this is a new palex story. I hope you guys like it. I had to write another story for them. They are like my favorite couple ever. I used some moments from Lexicon of Love. Review and let me know what you think.

"That's what I told Paige but she didn't want to listen to me." Dylan explained to Marco and Alex as they sat at the Michalchuk kitchen table.

"What did you explain to me, Dylan?" Paige asked as she walked in a shopping bag in each hand. She had just returned from the mall with Hazel.

"That an eighties theme for the dance was stupid. It's so overplayed. Didn't Degrassi actually have one before?"

"Yeah so we know people like it."

Alex and Marco shared a look.

"Listen I can't think of anything I care about less than this discussion right now. We have more important things to talk about anyway." Alex said.

"Hmm like what Alex? Which piece of Degrassi property will be stolen next?" Paige asked.

"Umm no." Alex answered.

"Alex and I are going to talk to Ms. H tomorrow about starting a LBGT club. Not only are we the only two known out people at school but we're also the president and vice president of our class. We think it'll be a very beneficial thing for Degrassi." Marco said.

"And I completely agree." Dylan said as he leaned in and kissed Marco on the cheek.

"That actually is a great idea. But you should make it a Gay-Straight Alliance." Paige suggested.

"Why?" Alex asked.

"So I can join, duh."

"No." Alex said.

"We think a LBGT club will be better so people will feel more comfortable being themselves. We want it to feel like a sanctuary. Besides you could always make out with Heather Sinclair and come in as bisexual. Have you seen the way she looks at you?" Marco said.

"No thanks. Besides I think I may have a shot with that new guy, Bryce."

"Ohh new guy. Give me details." Dylan said as Alex rolled her eyes.

"Tall, blonde hair, green eyes, muscular and he fills out a vintage tee just so." Paige said with a smirk.

"And he plays hockey." Marco added.

"Sounds like my kind of guy." Dylan said and Marco shot him daggers. "I mean to be friends with." He clarified. "I want to get along with this guy if Paige ends up dating him." He looked over and saw that Marco's face had relaxed.

"Let's not jump to any conclusions yet. I'm not sure I even really like him. I've only talked to him a couple of times."

"Talked? You mean flirted. He so clearly likes you. You two are like made for each other. An athlete and a cheerleader. It's perfect." Marco said.

"Well he better ask me out then…soon."

"Fascinating. Can we get back to business?" Alex asked.

One hour later Alex sat on Paige's couch in the living room while she waited for Jay to pick her up. Dylan and Marco had gone out to dinner and Paige's parents were at some business party a coworker of Mr. Michalchuk's was having. She was listening to her music and doodling in her math notebook instead of doing her homework. Paige sat next to her on the couch. This had been going on for about two weeks now. Marco and Alex as president and vice president of their class had to get together to talk about student council activities but Marco's parents were renovating so it was too chaotic and noisy to meet there and Alex's apartment was not an option especially considering her mom's loser boyfriends who crashed there and didn't leave for days at a time. Dylan had kindly offered Marco his house as a meeting place. Although neither Paige nor Alex had been particularly pleased about the idea they had no other option. Then Alex helped Paige by getting her the job back at the movie theater after Spinner ruined it for her and Paige began to see there was more to Alex than people knew. She was rough and tough around everyone else but when she and Paige were alone Alex showed a different more caring side. Paige actually saw similarities in them that she would've never dreamed possible. Paige stopped doing her homework.

"Alex?" She said. When Alex didn't respond Paige pulled one of her earphones out and said, "Alex," more insistently.

"What?" Alex asked.

"Do you think I really have a chance with Bryce?" Paige asked a little insecurely. Around any of her other friends she would've never let them know she had doubts and wasn't as confident as she put on. With Alex it was different.

"Of course you have a chance with Bryce. Have you seen you? Besides you heard Marco. You're a cheerleader and he's an athlete. That's a perfect fit."

"How come he hasn't asked me out yet?"

"Maybe he's waiting for the right occasion like this dance which will not be eighties themed by the way."

Paige pouted at that.

"Stop that. You're not getting me to change my mind. I have never been to a Degrassi dance before and the first one is sure as hell not going to be any kind of themed one. When Bryce asks you to it you'll be glad it's not themed that would be too much pressure for a first date." Just as she finished this thought there was a beep from outside. "That's Jay. I have to go. Nighty night Paigey."

The next day at lunch Alex and Marco walked over to the table where Paige, Hazel, Jimmy, and Spinner were sitting.

"Guess what?" Marco asked excitedly. "She approved it. Degrassi now has a LBGT club."

"Congratulations, hun." Paige said and stood up to hug Marco.

"That is so great. It's such an accomplishment for you…two." Hazel said as she shot a dirty look to Alex.

"Yeah I'm going to go eat with Sean. I'll see you later Marco."

As Marco went through every detail of his and Alex's meeting with Ms. H Bryce walked over.

"Hey guys." He said.

Everyone greeted him.

"Paige, I was wondering if you want to go for a walk?" He asked.

"Yeah. That sounds wonderful, hun."

They walked down the hallway in silence for a few minutes.

"So they put up the fliers for the dance today." Bryce said trying to sound casual.

"Yeah. I love dances. They're so much fun at Degrassi."

"Yeah?" Bryce said and the word hung in the air as they continued walking. "Do you want to go with me to the dance?" He asked.

"Yes. I would love to." Paige answered.

"Great." Bryce said and his face broke into a huge smile. "I'll pick you up at seven."

That night at another one of Marco and Alex's meetings Paige told them the news.

"So I can't help you guys decorate for the dance. Bryce asked me and he's picking me up at seven."

"Can't he just meet you there?" Alex said annoyed that now they had one less pair of hands to help.

"I could but getting picked up is more romantic. Don't you think?"

"Totally. We'll manage without you. I'm so happy he asked you. I told you, you guys are made for each other." Marco said.

Friday night came quickly. Paige was filled with nervous excitement and expectation about her date. She decided on a black dress and heels for the dance. She curled her hair and did her makeup. As the doorbell rang she looked at herself one last time in the mirror. "You look fabulous, hun." She said to herself before opening the door.

"Wow. You look amazing Paige." Bryce said when he saw her.

"Thanks. You too." She said and he really did. He had on dark-washed jeans and a black pinstriped dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up just above the elbows. His blonde hair was messed-up just enough to show he had styled it. The shirt was tight in the arms to accent his bicep muscles.

They walked to his car, an old blue coupe mustang. He was chivalrous and opened the door for Paige before getting in the driver's side. The ride was pleasant with the music playing low and the night air coming in through Bryce's half open window, only half open because he had two sisters and he knew how upset they became when the wind messed up their hair.

They arrived at the dance and people complimented them on how well they looked as a couple both of them just now realizing that their looks matched. They danced and talked with their friends. Bryce wasn't the best dancer but he was willing to try because Paige was a good dancer and she loved it. He tried to follow her lead but he was far from graceful. Paige laughed at him when he messed up not in a cruel way but a truly amused one and would try to get him back to following the beat. When they took a break and he went to get them both punch Paige went to use the ladies' room. When she went in she saw Alex coming out of one of the stalls.

"You having a good time?" Alex asked as she went over to wash her hands.

"Oh my god yes. Bryce is totally awesome."

"Awesome." Alex repeated.

"He is. He's cute and unlike other boys he's actually attempting to dance. So how's your first Degrassi dance going?"

"Great. My date, some chick from the ravine, got drunk with Jay before and now I think they're passed out in his car. And I didn't get to dance at all."

"Sorry, hun. How about I promise you one dance before the night is over?" Paige asked.

"What'll your date think?"

"He won't mind. I'm sure he's actually dying for an excuse to get out of a dance but he's too nice to admit it. This will give him an easy out."

"What will Hazel think?"

"Who cares? She has to accept that you're my friend."

Alex smiled at that comment. "Alright. By the way, Paige, you look really beautiful."

Paige blushed. "Thanks. You too." It was at that moment she really looked at what Alex was wearing. She had on a denim mini skirt with a black top and knee length black boots and a black cowboy hat. Paige realized Alex really did look beautiful. They smiled one last time at each other and Alex walked out.

When Paige went back to the gym Bryce was sitting with Spinner and Darcy talking.

"Hey Paige. I got your drink."

"Thanks, hun."

They sat there for a while talking and laughing. The song "Throw Ya Belly" by Evren came on and Darcy and Spinner got up to dance. Darcy pretty much had to pull him to his feet and on the dance floor. He gave one last desperate look over his shoulder to Bryce.

"Do you mind if we sit this one out?" Bryce asked Paige.

"No problem hun. Actually I was thinking of dancing with Alex since her date pretty much left her and she hasn't really been having fun tonight." Paige said and she didn't know why she was trying to justify it. If it had been Hazel or anyone she just would've done it. "If you don't mind?" Paige asked.

"I don't know. Isn't she a …you know?" Bryce answered.

"A what?" Paige said slightly angry. Since when did she have to ask for permission anyways. "A lesbian? Yeah she is but I don't see what difference that makes."

"Well I just don't want…never mind. Have fun."

"I will." Paige said and walked over to Alex who was sitting at a table with Sean and Emma who were baby talking to each other. Alex thought they were just so cute she could die.

"Hey Alex. How about that dance I promised?" Paige asked extending her hand towards Alex.

Alex smiled and grabbed her hand.

"One second." Paige said as she kicked off her shoes. "They're pinchy."

Paige led Alex to the dance floor and their bodies began to move to the beat. For Paige this was different because unlike Bryce Alex knew how to dance…like really knew. At first it was normal and people continued to dance around them but then people made a circle around to watch because they were that good. Their bodies moved in sync without much thought from either one of them. It was as if it was just instinct and they could anticipate the other's moves. They stood blue eyes meeting dark ones. Paige could feel one arm around her holding Alex's cowboy hat on her head and the other hand on her hip. She put one hand on Alex's arm and other on Alex's hip. She could feel their bodies moving against each other. Distantly she thought she heard someone doing a catcall but nothing seemed to matter except for her and Alex. After the song end another fast one came on and Alex and Paige continued to dance. Finally the DJ announced the last song, a slow song, and Bryce came over to cut in before they could dance to that.

"Excuse me Ms. Michalchuck but may I have this dance?" He sad flashing her a charming smile.

"Uh…yeah hun." Paige said a bit reluctantly. She watched Alex move back to her table. She felt Bryce's arms wrap around her waist and finally she looked at him. His face was different now from when he had smiled. It was angry.

"What do you think you're doing? Trying to make a fool of me? You came to the dance with me. And then you go and dance all slutty with her. Do you know how many people were looking at you? They all saw." Bryce whispered angrily through clenched teeth.

Paige had had no idea. When she was dancing with Alex she wasn't aware there was any other people even alive never mind watching them.

"You're staying close to me the rest of the night."

"I have to help Marco clean up afterwards. I'm getting a ride with him and Dylan." Paige said even though originally she had no such plans.

"Do you have to?" Bryce asked annoyed.

"Yeah. I was supposed to help them set up too but I bailed on that so I should at least help them clean."

"Fine. Is she going to help to?" He asked referring to Alex.

"I don't know." Paige answered even though she knew Alex would be.

"I hope not."

When that last song finished Paige wondered what it would've felt like to have danced it with Alex and had Alex's arms wrapped around her.

The song ended and Paige walked Bryce out to his car.

"I had a really great time tonight. I hope we can hang out again some time…soon." Bryce said. It was as if he had never been upset.

"Yeah me too hun. Goodnight." Paige said and went in to hug him. As she did he stopped her and tilted her head up to kiss her goodnight. It was just a simple peck on the lips.

"Night." Bryce said and got in his car and drove away. Paige went back into the gym and saw the student council cleaning up. She spotted Alex and walked over to help her clean up the tables.

"Hey." Alex said.

"Hey." Paige answered.

"So tonight was…good?" Alex asked.

"Tonight was amazing." Paige said and now looking at Alex she wasn't sure if it was because of her date with Bryce or her dancing with Alex.

"Good. Maybe you can have a new boyfriend. He seems pretty perfect for you." Alex said and Paige wasn't sure but she thought she saw a little disappointment in Alex's face.

"Yeah. He does." Paige said but she thought 'He is? Then how come when I was dancing with him I imagined what it would feel like to have your arms around me.'

They continued cleaning in silence and finally finished. When they were done Marco and Dylan walked over to Paige and Alex. Dylan had stayed to help Marco because he was a great boyfriend and also Marco was staying over at the Michalchuk's house so Dylan was his ride.

"Hey Alex how are you getting home?" Dylan asked.

"Walking? I guess. Jay was supposed to be my ride but he left hours ago."

"No I'll give you a ride. You shouldn't be walking alone at this time of night." Dylan said.

"It's late you guys and I'm way out of your way. Thank you but I can't accept it." Alex said not wanting to have to owe anyone anything and trying to be as self-reliant as possible.

"She's right it is late and she does live pretty far away." Paige said. "So why don't you just stay over Alex?" She added.

"I don't think so." Alex said.

"Oh come on. It's the smartest plan for the night." Marco said.

"Besides you can keep me company while these two are busy doing…whatever." Paige said not wanting to think about it.

Alex thought for a couple minutes. "Fine." She said reluctantly.

Later that night at the Michalchuk house Paige and Alex sat on Paige's bed talking.

"He's obviously good-looking and athletic and charming." Paige said once again talking about Bryce.

"So what's the problem? You sound like you're trying to talk yourself into him."

"I don't know. We kissed but there was no…no…spark?" Paige said searching for the words.

"No fireworks?" Alex suggested with a smirk.

"No fireworks." Paige concluded. "I think I just went out with him because like everyone else seems to think we look like we would go good together but there aren't any butterflies and no touches that feel like they're charged with electricity. You know how it is with some people?" Paige said and she looked at Alex.

"Paige, I'm in trouble…" Alex said and she let the sentence drift off as she leaned in to kiss Paige. To her surprise Paige didn't pull away, well, not immediately. At first she kissed Alex back and then it was like a flip switched in her head and she realized what she was doing.

"Um…okay. Uhh…speaking of trouble… or not… trouble. Um…Uhh…you, you take my bed and I'm gonna, I'm gonna sleep downstairs on the couch." Paige said panicking and trying desperately to get away from the situation.

"Paige…" Alex said.

"Nighty night then." Paige said and closed the door.