I know I have not posted anything from a long time, but I have just moved to a new palce, which is NEVER easy. I am so sorry that those of you who were reading my story had to wait - I promise my updates wont take this long again. Sorry! No, seriously. I am. If you guys wnat to hurl abuses at me, I would totally understand that ,welcome it, even.
I noticed that after my last chapter, Lexie was disliked by a lot of you. I never meant for her to appear annoying, because in the show, I love the relationship she has with April. So this chapter is sort of a redempion for her character, and an explanation for her behaviour. Oh, after reading the chapter, dont forget to REVIEW!
P.S- I own a dog. His name is Psydus. I, however, do not own Grey's Anatomy.
"WHAT were you thinking? No, please tell me. What the hell was going through your mind when you laughed so hard in the cafeteria today? Are you trying to get me killed?", April asked Lexie, rather angrily, once they were well out of cafeteria.
"What could have I done? You were so...awkward out there! It was hilarious!", Lexie said, laughing out again.
April felt something inside her snap. She wanted to shake Lexie; bring her to her senses.
"Is this all a joke to you? Is it? Because its not, not a joke for me..I ..you dont get it, it is so hard, and on top of that, you behaving like this, its just...look, you are lucky. You are in a relationship with a guy you so love. And he loves you back. Its all hunky dory for you. But it isnt for me, and it just seems like you are making fun of that fact", April finished, and sat down on one of the chairs, coming to the horrific realzation that she is close to tears.
Lexie examined April's face for a second, and sighed. Then, she approached April, and put an arm around her, which April shrugged off, rather rudely. Unfazed, Lexie said, in a serious voice, "Look, April, I'm sorry if I've hurt you, I swear I did not mean to. But I am not making fun of the situation you are in...I would never do that, especially since I went through the same thing with George, a long time back."
April nodded (she had heard all about George), and encouraged her to go on, while simulaneously blowing her nose.
Lexie continued, "I just...you remind me of me, when I was in that situation...kind of. Look, I know its hard, but you need to talk to him, you really do. Tell him how you feel - you will feel so much better. And I swear, while I like having fun watching you guys, the last thing I want to do is upset you...I-I like you, ok? I would never do things to embarass you. Please just know that".
April looked at Lexie and could see sincerity in her eyes. She smiled a little, and decided to open up to her - the whole thing with Alex was confusing her.
"I just..I cant open up to him-the last time I tried being close to him, he tried to have sex with me, and blowed up when I asked him to take things slow. I dont even know what to say to him", she said, feeling helpless.
Lexie smiled kindly, and said, "Look, I understand. I really, really do. Alex can be an ass sometimes, but his heart's in the right place, and thats for sure. And maybe you should just try to approach him slowly, maybe then he'll realize how awesome you are..."
April shook her head. "No..I- I just want to concentrate on my career right now. I am not ready for this kind of thing. I dont have any experience with this kind of stuff...and he thinks I am a freak anyways. I dont want to...I dont want this, any of this. I just-" not able to take this any longer, she fled the room.
Lexie sighed. She hoped April would figure it all out. She deserves a shot at a true relationship. I mean, Karev is a weird choice, but if that is her choice, I hope for her sake she gets what she wants.
Running out of the room into the hallway, April bumped into Alex. She wiped her tears hastily.
"What is up with you? Did someone die?", Alex asked, being his usual rude self.
April scowled at him (all the while noticing how pretty his eyes were) and said, "No one DIED, Alex. Why do you say stuff like that all the time?"
Alex just shrugged in reply, and said, "Whatever. If, you know, you need a tissue or something, its available all around the hospital."
"UGH", Aril said, wondering, for the thousandth time, why she likes him. She started to walk away, but before she could, Alex caught her hand, and said, in an almost nice tone of voice, "Here, take this, it might help cheer you up", and then handed her a piece of choclate.
Their eyes met, and before she could thank him, he walked away.
April smiled a little, running her fingers over the place his hands had touched her, and realized that this was why she liked him - through that tough exterior, he let the nice guy out every once in a while. And when he did, all his rudeness was worth it.
I know there wasnt much Alex-April interaction in this chapter, but I am trying to take things slow. Please review it, even criticism is welcome. BUt do not forget to review it. Reviews are loved.