Author's Note: I apologize for the wait, but hopefully this chapter will make it all better. Thanks a bunches to all of those who reviewed. I love reviews and I hope to see MANY more!!!!!
Disclaimer: I don't own the Dresden Dolls or their music.
Chapter 4: Coin-Operated Boy
Alex stepped out of the truck to greet Seth, Ryan, and…
"She's asleep in the warehouse. She said to wake her up when you got here...can we leave her here?" Ryan was growing tired of Summer's bitching.
"I'll go get her. Jodie, Rachel, help them get situated."
"You got it boss!" Rachel saluted her. Alex rolled her eyes.
Alex walked into the warehouse and immediately noticed the sound of tears. Summer was sitting on a cot, with her head in her hands…just bawling. Alex hated seeing girls cry; she grew up having to be as strong as the boys. No crying allowed. She had no idea how to handle these situations.
Alex sat down on the cot next to Summer and put her arm around her. Summer immediately went to wipe her eyes but when she noticed that it wasn't Seth or Ryan she just stopped.
"It's okay you can keep crying." Summer chuckled as soon as Alex said it.
"I don't know you well enough to cry in front of you, Alex?"
"Yea, nice to meet you," A few minute passed before Alex spoke again. "What's wrong?"
"I really don't know you well enough," Alex gave her a pout. "I just realized that the only picture I had of my mom was with my stuff. It was really old but I haven't seen her in forever so I didn't have another one. I know…it's stupid."
"I would say I'm sorry but I know that it wouldn't help. And anything worth crying about…is not stupid."
"Thanks."
"No problem." Alex smiled and rubbed Summer's back.
"I expected you to be different…" Summer glanced at Alex's clothing; no doubt the pants were from Hot Topic.
Alex rolled her eyes, "I don't like labels so whatever word just came to your mind…don't say it. I hate it when people say that I'm gothic or whatever; which I'm not. Black and purple just suit me really well. Plus chains and handcuffs can come in handy." Summer giggled.
"Dress however you want. I promise not to think any less of you." Alex smiled and grabbed Summer's hand.
"Let get going, they probably think we're having some "fun" in here." Alex smiled at the dirty thought that popped in her head…and immediately noticed Summer smile back at her; too bad she didn't realize Summer was thinking the same thing.
When they exited the warehouse they were greeted by Jodie who immediately looked pointedly at their conjoined hands.
"Oh, sorry," They spoke at the same time.
"Hey, Alex?" Summer whispered so no one else would hear.
"Yea?"
"Do you think I could sit up front with you? I don't want to be near the guys right now."
"Of course," Alex gave Summer a big smile.
"Where is everyone sitting, Lexi?"
"Summer's up front with me; she deserves a break from the guys. Everyone else in the back…find a spot."
The guys walked over to the Navigator and opened the side door.
"HOLY SHIT!" Ryan screamed and ran from the truck with an pit bull close behind.
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"So, Alex, what's it's name?"
"The pit or the husky?"
"Umm…uh…both." The dogs looked like they were going to chew Ryan to bits.
"The pit is Chico and the husky is Bridget."
"Why did you name your dog Bridget?" Summer asked.
"I named her after Bridget in Ginger Snaps. I plan on getting a Siberian husky and naming her Ginger."
"Oh my God! I love those movies! Most people think I'm this chick flick addict but there's nothing better than…"
"WOULD YOU PLEASE STOP FUCKING BABBLING?" Ryan screamed at Summer. "I'm getting tired of your fucking voice!"
Alex pulled over.
Alex got out of the truck.
Alex opened the side door.
Alex pulled Ryan OUT of the truck.
Alex shut the door.
Alex started screaming at Ryan…
"What is your problem? You don't have the right to scream at her!"
"She has been nothing but a whiney bitch this entire trip!" Ryan dared a look into Alex's eyes and was, surprisingly, able to hold his ground. "You don't know her well enough to defend her sluttish-self anyway!"
"Wow…You are such a fucking queen." Alex laughed and started to walk back to the driver's side, but turned around when she remembered something. "There's one thing I want you to remember: I don't have a damn problem leaving you on the side of the highway in the desert." She smiled and they both got back in the truck.
"Hey Jodie…"
"Yea?"
"Wanna take over? I'm kinda sleepy."
"You know it."
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Everyone in the truck was asleep except for Jodie and Summer. They both sat up front.
"So…are you and Alex...like together?"
"No, not in any way whatsoever…"
"Cool…She is gay right?"
"Very much so."
"She's single?"
"How about, I just tell you that she IS interested in you." Jodie smiled as she switched lanes.
"That works…"
"But I don't think you should go for her…"
"Why not? You said she was interested…" Summer looked extremely confused.
"Because she could never truly love you like you might want her too. You would never be the first thought to enter her mind every morning. She will only be in love with one person for the rest of her life."
"Who?" Summer looked a tad heartbroken.
"Alex…"
"She doesn't seem very self-centered."
"She's not. Alex is a completely different person."
"Huh?"
"I tell you what. You can pursue Alex, and eventually you'll find out."
"Umm…okay."
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"Jodie, I wanna drive again." Alex said as she popped her head through the curtain.
"Let me pull over…"
"YAY!"
(They have already switched back)
"Hey Autumn…"
"My name is Summer," Alex smiled.
"I like Autumn better. 'Tis the perfect season." They both smiled.
"Okay. What did you want?"
"Hand me those CDs please. Thank you." Alex pulled out a CD and put it in.
"Turn that circus shit off!"
"Remember what I said Queeny!" Ryan quickly shut his mouth.
"Sing with me Rachel!"
"NO!"
"YES!"
"NO!"
"Remember that time when…"
"FINE!" Rachel soon appeared through the curtain. She sat on Jodie's lap, who sat between Alex and Summer on the floor."
"Coin-Operated boy
Sitting on the shelf
He is just a toy
But I turn him on
And he comes to life
Automatic joy
That is why I want a coin operated boy
Made of plastic and elastic
He is rugged and long lasting
Who could ever, ever ask for more
Love without complications galore
Many shapes and weights to chose from
I may never leave my bedroom
I will never cry at night again
Wrap my arms around him and pretend
Coin operated boy "
"That was the most perverted song I have ever heard."
"That's about to change."
"Why do you say that?"
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(after listening to First Orgasm)
"This band is fucking awesome! Who are they?"
"The Dresden Dolls." Jodie answered. "Alex will just start singing one of their songs every now and then. One time, she burst into song during our final exams."
"What song was it?" Summer asked with a smile.
"It was Coin-Operated Boy." Everyone started laughing.
"I seriously did NOT mean to start singing. It just happened."
"Yea, right. You just wanted to see what would happen." Jodie replied.
"Your point being?"
"That you are a complete and total social-idiot."
"What the hell does that mean?" Summer asked.
"Just think about it and you'll figure it out."
"Where are we?"
"Rachel, you really should start paying attention. We just entered Texas."
That's all folks. Tune in for the next installment…..might be a few days. Might be a few weeks.
Love,
!Toxic!
