Hello dear readers. Do I really have to say that I do not own the characters, nor the show? I mean we all know that, right?
So well whatever this story takes places a few years after the second season, but in my version, Alex and Marissa never broke up and their relationship has only grown stronger since then. So yea, read and judge.
Chapter 1 - Introduction
"- Wake up, sleepy head" An enthusiastic voice said. Marissa pulled up the sheets and tried to get back to sleep but Alex opened the curtains, allowing the sunlight's to get in the room.
- Fine, you win, groaned Marissa, getting out of the bed. What time is it?
- It's 11:00, the blonde answered, offering to Marissa a cup of coffee.
- What already? The brunette gasped. Damn it, I'm late!
And with that, she ran to the bathroom, spilling some coffee here and there. Alex rolled her eyes and picked up some clothes that she handed to Marissa who had finally finished her make up. The blonde was used to that. Ever since they started living together, two years ago, Marissa would always be late for work, and Alex got the habit of preparing her girlfriend's clothes a day before. However, she didn't mind at all. In fact, Marissa was the cutest thing to see stressed up and in a hurry, bumping into things and cursing the idiot who decided to put a wall there.
- Let's go, let's go! Marissa screamed, pushing Alex through the door.
They lived in Alex's apartment, the same old one she had a few years ago, not because they couldn't afford a better place, but only because this one had too much history to abandon it. Besides, they did not really need more space and decided to use their money for more useful stuff. So basically, the apartment's walls were old, but everything inside was brand new and shining, making the place look pretty gorgeous. Alex started the car and pulled out of the driveway.
" - So what are we doing tonight? Marissa asked.
- I finish work around one, Alex answered back.
- What?! Alex, you own this place, damnit! Put some workers and leave earlier.
- I can't do this, Alex smiled. Tonight's Maroon 5's concert, the place is going to be packed. I got to stay until the closing.
- Oh... it's true. Then I'll pass by, Marissa offered.
- Yea, okay. Just give me a call when you get there because there is no way we will find each other in that crowd tonight.
- Sure. Marissa kissed Alex and opened the door. See you tonight. "
Marissa watched Alex's black jeep disappear with a smile on her face and quickly started to walk through this huge building in which she worked as cloth designer. Climbing the steps, the brunette was thinking how perfect her life was : She had this wonderful job in which she was totally successful and lived with the girl of her dreams.
- Hey Cooper, Summer said. Marissa greeted her best friend and they headed to their office together. Yea, Marissa also worked in with her best friend. How much better could her life be?
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Alex parked her car and headed to the Exotica club. Tonight was going to be a busy day. She was new to this whole managing a club thing, but Alex liked it. Being her own boss was something she always wanted to, but it came with the sacrifice of being stressed up all the time and having a lot of extra hours to do.
" - Hey Alex, Stephen said while taking care of some wires. Stephen was Alex's technician, he would always make sure the stage was ready before the performers arrives.
- Hey Steph, Alex answered back before heading to her office and closing the door. Picking up the phone she dialled Maroon 5's manager to make sure the band was still coming.
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- So is everything ready for tonight? Summer asked as they were both quitting the building.
- Yeah! Marissa proudly answered back. I prepared this since a while now, everything should be alright.
- Cool, Summer simply said, getting in the car. Seth and Ryan will meet us there. Marissa nodded as she sat next to her and they both headed to Exotica.
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Marissa and Summer both got out of the car and walked through the parking.
- I guess that's where we split, Summer said as they reached the door.
- See you in a few, Marissa said as she quickly got in and started looking for Stephen.
- Hey, Summer, over here, Seth called. The brunette quickly joined her two friends.
- So Maroon 5 isn't there yet?
- No, but they should be there soon.
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- What do you mean " A little problem with our schedule" ? Alex asked in an annoyed tone. You guys are late and I have costumers waiting here.
- We are aware of that, miss Kelly, the manager replied. The band should be there in a few. She heard knockings on the door.
- Wait a second, Alex screamed, her hand blocking the phone's microphone, then went back to her conversation.
- All right sir, just hurry up.
- We'll be there as quick as possible." Alex finished her conversation and angrily closed the phone.
- COME IN she screamed at the door and Sarah got in.
- Alex... she said shyly. She girl could see the obvious annoyed expression on her boss's face.
- What? Alex asked in a more aggressive tone that she wanted.
- Women's bathrooms are out of service and we have some costumers complaining.
- I'll call the plumbers. Sarah didn't move. Alex sighed.
- Anything else? She asked. Sarah seemed to be hesitating.
- No, that's all, Sarah finally replied and quickly left the room.
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Marissa finally spotted Stephen and ran to him.
- Stephen! She said and the young technician turned around to face her.
- Hey, Marissa, how are you, he hugged her.
- I'm good, so, is everything under control? Marissa asked, looking around her to make sure Alex wasn't around.
- Well, yea, Stephen smiled, looking up to the huge net which was holding thousands of balloons.
- Marissa what's up! Sarah said. The tall brunette greeted Alex's worker.
- So you made sure Alex won't come down there? Marissa asked.
- She should be busy for a moment, answered Sarah. I told her the bathrooms were out of usage so she said she will call the plumbers.
- At 22:00 pm? Marissa laughed.
- The poor girl as been so busy I don't think she realised what time it is.
- I just hope she won't kill me when she'll find out this was all a conspiracy.
- Nah, you're safe, Stephen said. The worse she could do is refuse to talk to you for a week. I'm more worried about loosing my job.
- Well, I think she realised the time now, you should get back up there, Marissa said to Sarah.
- Nah no worry, I sent James. "
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- Alex? James said, looking at his stressed up boss.
- HOW COME THERE'S NO PLUMBER WORKING AT 22:00? Alex screamed at him as if he was responsible of the plumber's schedules.
- I don't know... it's really illogical. Plumbers should be working 24/7... like us.
- What do you mean by that? Alex sharply asked.
- I mean that I work way to much. Alex, I need some breaks, can we discuss my schedule?
- James, this really isn't the time, I got a broken washroom, complaining costumers and a band that's not showing up so if you want to keep your job you better get the hell out of my face right now! James quickly ran out of the office and into Stephen.
- Dude I don't know what that Marissa chick is waiting for but she better hurry because Alex is close to a burn out. Stephen nodded and turned around looking for Marissa.
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- Hey! Marissa said, sitting next to Ryan, Seth and Summer.
- Marissa, Summer said, that Stephen guy was looking for you, apparently they're having trouble keeping Alex up there.
- Really? Marissa smiled. Ryan looked at her with confusion.
- Rissa, what's on your mind? He asked. What exactly are you waiting for? Isn't Maroon 5 already backstage waiting?
- Yep. Marissa got up.
- Then what? Ryan asked.
- Nothing, Marissa answered. It's time.
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- Al... Started Sarah, but before she could talk Alex opened the door and got our of the office.
- Where are you going? Sarah asked, following her boss.
- Downstairs, seeing this huge mess. There's no plumber available so I guess we will have to fix this god damn problem by ourselves.
- Euh wait up, Sarah said, catching up with Alex who was almost running through the stairs, heading downstairs.
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Marissa walked through the club and Stephen helped her to climb up the stage. He then handed her the microphone as Alex emerged from the stairs.
- WHERE'S THE MESS? Alex screamed at Sarah who would look pass her boss. Marissa cleared her throat.
- Ladies and gentlemen, today is a special day, she said. Slowly, Alex turned around to face Marissa on the stage. From where she was, the brunette could tell that her girlfriend was not liking her surprise at this moment.
- So, today is a special day, Marissa said again, because Alex Kelly, the owner of Exotica, has just turned 25 and it would mean a lot if you could all, along with Adam from Maroon 5, sing her a very happy birthday.
That was the cue for Maroon 5 to enter the stage, which caused the crowd to scream and cheer the band. Marissa handed the microphone to Stephen who simply said : Please do not fire me, before putting it down and leaving the stage to Maroon 5. As they began singing the well known lyrics of "Happy Birthday", the whole crowd started to sing along. Meanwhile, Stephen pulled down the net, setting free thousands of balloons on which we could read " Happy Birthday Alex "
Marissa looked over at the bartenders who went in the kitchen and came back with the most gigantic cake anyone has ever seen. They would carry it on a charley and brought it right in front of Alex. As the song ended, Marissa looked over at Stephen who closed all the lights in the club, se people could only see the candles and the cake. " Make a wish honey " Marissa said in the microphone.
Alex stayed in awe, looking over at Marissa who had organised all that for her. She sure wanted to kill her for asking her employees to drive her crazy one after the other, but damn it, how could she be angry at Marissa after all that? Looking at this huge cake, she knew exactly what she wished and blew off the candles, which took her some serious time. The club cheered and Stephen turned on the lights. A cook had suddenly appeared from god knows where and had started to cut the cake. " Free cake for everyone! " Marissa announced as she quit the stage and Maroon 5 started to sing.
Alex was still standing in front of the cake when Marissa reached her from behind and kissed her on the cheek.
- Happy birthday, Miss Kelly. Alex hugged Marissa as strong as she could, which caused Marissa to choke.
- I can't believe you did all this for me, Alex said. You even got Maroon 5 involved! Marissa passed her arms around Alex's neck and looked at her in the eyes.
- Hey, she said, you're worth it. Alex smiled.
- You know that I seriously though about firing at least half of my staff tonight? Marissa smiled back.
- Well they were all under my instructions so I suggest you give them a second chance. Alex pulled her girlfriend closer and started kissing her.
- Are we interrupting? Summer said out loud. Marissa backed off Alex so she could see the others.
- Great job Summer, Seth joked, now they stopped.
- Hey Happy Birthday, Ryan said before Summer could insult Seth, kissing Alex on both cheeks. Seth did the same. Then came Summer's turn.
- You know she spent weeks talking about this? Summer said, obviously talking about Marissa who had left them.
- It's crazy, Alex said, I had totally forgot my birthday... Can't believe she had all this planned without me doubting a thing.
- Yea, that's Marissa, Summer proudly said.
- Well I've been helped, Marissa said, hearing the end of the conversation. You got a really good staff Alex, don't you dare fire them. She then handed a piece of cake to her girlfriend.
- Here, she said, you must have the first piece.
- You call this a piece? Alex joked, looking at the huge amount of pastry that was in the plate."
The others got a piece of cake as well and the whole gang walked through the club, looking for a place to sit. It was rather difficult because Marissa couldn't remember ever seeing the club packed like that and they would constantly be stopped by some staff or friends who whished a Happy Birthday to Alex. They finally spotted a table and got installed. As they were eating their cakes and discussing, Maroon 5 started the first notes of " This Love " and the whole club got on their feet. Marissa got up and offered her hand to Alex who took it right away and they both headed to the dance floor, quickly followed by the others.
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Ok so that was just to introduce the characters. I hope you guys are liking it for now. Reviews please?
- Ethereal123