We arrived at Tabbi and Laurie's hotel to find them completly unharmed and the police outside the building, arresting the psychopath who did a number on my girl a few days ago. My girl? Yeah, right, I almost forgot she hadn't given me an answer yet.
''Tabbs, can I talk to you in our suite... alone?'' I heard Alyssa ask quietly.
''Of course. Come on, let's go.'' They were totally unaware I was following them back to their suite... this was a conversation I had to hear! Once the door was closed, I pressed my ear against the hard wood and listened in on what they were saying.
''So, what happened?''
''Michael and I were this close to having sex!'' Alyssa shouted frantically.
''Oh no. Matt's going to be soooo pissed.''
''NO! He can't know! Tabbi... there's more. Michael asked me to stay here with him. He told me we wouldn't have to go back. I'm seriously thinking of saying yes.''
''Unbelievable. I leave you alone with the sexiest man on the planet and of course, you seduce him into getting naked with you.''
''We weren't naked... entirely... and I didn't seduce him. Well, I don't know. Maybe I did. I just feel so close to him. I mean, I did save his life.''
''What if that's all? Maybe you only think you love him because you saved him.I swear, Alyssa. I love you girl, but this is a miracle. It took you three years to say yes to Matt's constant pestering. Ever since that whole thing with your dad, you've never trusted a man. Matt was the only exception. Now, you meet Micahel Jackson and suddenly, you're head over heels? Seriously, is it his money? His looks? His body, because God, there are SO many things I would love to do to that- anyway, what is it?''
''I trust him. I look into his eyes and I just know he's honest and he will be there for me forever. He's not just hot, Tab. He's beautiful. Matt and I have been seeing each other for a year and we haven't even gotten close to having sex. Michael and I have known each other three days and we've almost gotten to the point where I want to ask him for a condom. I would've today, but he won't have sex until marrige and I have to at least try to respect that. I think... I think I love him.''
''Holy shit. Sweetie, if you feel that way, do what your heart tells you is right. Whether it's leaving Matt or leaving Michael. You have to pick one. You can't have both.''
''I care about Matt and I love him, but we're too alike. We're both scared of commitment. Michael doesn't scare me. I feel so safe with him, Tabs. He may be the one.'' I heard her sigh.
''So, because you knew I was going to ask anyway, how did it feel?''
''How did what feel?''
''You know... being Michael Jackson's personal Thriller?''
''That's funny, I haven't heard that one before.''
''Seriously, what did yall do?''
''We kissed... I just had a vision and I was hurting a lot... then I pushed him back on the bed and started grinding. Michael objected right after that. I could feel how bad he wanted it.''
Not the sex, Alyssa. I didn't want the sex. I wanted you. All of you, whether it was underneath me or on top of me, I just wanted you.
''Was he-ahem- having 'issues'?''
''Big time. It was getting bigger by the second.''
''Nice! He really has the hots for you, doll.''
''I think so. You know what? I have made my decision.''
''What's that?''
My heart fluttered. What would she say?
''I chose- to continue this conversation later, when SOMEONE isn't listening in!'' She yelled.
My heart was pounding in my chest as I thought about what to do next. Run? Before I could do anything, the door opened and I fell on my butt in front of the girl I was in love with.
''Hi, Michael. How much did you hear?''
''Just about everything.''
''Great. Well, I'm going to be so embaressed tonight.''
''Why?''
''Because, I'm spending the night at your hotel again and I don't want to talk about this, but you will make me so...''
''You're staying with me again? I didn't think you would want to.''
''Of course I want to. No more listening in on my PRIVATE conversations, please?''
''Yeah.'' I got off the floor and stood up to meet her eyes. I was just about to turn away and head back to the car when Alyssa linked her arms around me. She kissed me deeply and in that moment, I could tell she wasn't using me. We stopped so I could whisper in her ear, ''Have you really made your choice?''
''You'll find out tonight.'' She replied cleverly before pulling me closer to her body. We stayed in each other's arms for another minute before she invited me into Tabbi's apartment.
Shyly, I waved at Tabbi. She was pretty too, but there was nowhere near the same amount of attraction between her and I. She had chocolate brown hair down to her shoulders that was totally straight and eyes the very same color. Tabbi made me think of a mouse. She seemed so timid and shy, I just automatically thought of that.
''We should get going soon... I'm getting pretty hungry. We can hit a place to eat on the way to your hotel.'' Alyssa informed me.
''Okay, that's fine with me.'' I said. I was sort of excited that she would go back to my hotel, especially after everything we did that morning.
We left in a little while, after Alyssa spent some time with her friend and Laurie. We hopped into my trailblazer and I looked over at her.
''Are you ready?''
''Uh huh.''
''Are you going to tell me your choice soon?''
''Michael, you are so impatient! Yes, I will tell you.''
''I can't help it. That kiss outside Tabbi's room only made me want your answer more!'' I let out an exsasperated sigh.
It took a few minutes, but we were finally standing outside the Olympis Palace hotel.
We hurried up to my room and Alyssa slammed the door shut.
''Okay, you want to know what my decision is?'' She asked.
''Yes.'' I replied, getting closer to her.
''I'm going back home.. to Matt.'' My heart shattered into a thousand pieces.
''I knew it.''
''Ah... shh.'' Alyssa told me. I turned to leave, but I felt her hand intertwine with mine.
''Don't touch me.'' I whispered.
''I'm going home to Matt... to tell him I love you and I'm going to live with you.''
''What?'' I turned to see her gazing at me with those beautiful green eyes.
''I want you. In these few days I've spent with you, I've realized I can trust you with anything and everything... even me. Look, I don't want to stay here forever, though. I want to go back to L.A with my friends and then I will tell Matt the news. After that, it's up to you.''
''Move in with me. If I have to live in L.A the rest of my life, I want you to be there with me.''
''So, it's settled. We're together.'' Alyssa breathed, gently brushing a wiry black curl out of my eyes.
Sweetly, she brought her mouth up to mine and I was lost. Everything about Alyssa, her hair, her skin, her eyes was so sweet that I just had to take it all in. I finally had the girl I've wanted forever.
''Come on. Let's go to the beach.'' I whispered in her ear.
''I like that idea... but I don't have a bathing suit.''
''Use a pair of my denim and a black t shirt I have. Go ahead, it's not a big deal.'' I watched her dig through my wardrobe until she found the stuff matching my description. I changed into swimming trunks and the moment Alyssa and I saw each other, I couldn't resist kissing her.
''You're really warm.'' She sighed into my chest after the kiss.
''I know. Come on.'' We held hands all the way to the trailblazer, then we headed off to the beach.
''I thought you might want to know, I'm a little scared of drowning.'' Alyssa admitted, looking away from me.
''A lot of people are. Did you have a bad expirience with swimming when you were little or...''
''How is it you can see right through me?'' She asked.
''What do you mean?''
''Michael, if I told Matt that I was scared of drowning, he would assume I was just afraid. You ask me if there is a reason for it.I've never had someone like that.'' I watched her hit the button on the door to lower the window.
''So there is a reason?''
''Yes. I was five. We had this big pool in our backyard and it was attached to the deck. I had my first vision by that pool, and I fell in. The pain from the vision almost caused me to drown. Had it not been for the fact that my dad was there to pull me out, I would've died.''
''Oh, baby. I will never let that happen. Never ever again.''
''I know.'' She said.
The beach was beautiful. There was plenty of clean, white sand and bright blue ocean to go around for miles and miles. It seemed to stretch out forever.
''Wow, it's beautiful.'' I inhaled, gazing around at the very few people soaking up some rays on the hot sand.
''It is. Unfortunatly, I will be right over here getting a tan while you play in the water. I don't want to get wet.''
''What? Alyssa, getting wet is the whole point of the beach. It's hot out here. Jump in with me.''
''Nope. Oh no. Michael, no. Don't you-NO! PUT ME DOWN!'' She squealed as I scooped her into my arms and threw her over my shoulder.
''You're going to get soo wet!'' I laughed, carrying her over to the water and wading a few inches in.
''Oh my God, put me down!''
''Okay, since you asked so polietly...'' I let go of her and she fell into the water.
''I'm going to kill you!'' She yelled, gasping for air and jumping up to attack me.
Alyssa pushed me back and I staggered, but held my ground. Frowning, she jumped on my back and I had to wrap my arms around her legs to prevent her from falling. Her legs were so silky smooth. I could feel her arms wrap around my neck as she held on tightly for dear life.
''You okay?'' I asked, looking over my shoulder to see her smiling.
''I'm all wet now! I'm going to have to dry off majorly!''
''It's okay. I have more clothes for you to borrow.''
''Aww, you're the best.''
''I know.'' I answered, carrying her a little further. We dropped onto the sand and she climbed off me. We collapsed onto the beach and lay there together, breathing heavily.
''That was fun.'' She sighed, resting her head on my shoulder. Gingerly, I felt around for her hand and grasped it tightly.
''Yeah, it- OH!'' I could see her eyes fog over and she went into that trance state where she looked completly blank and I knew she was having a vision. She was shaking and her body was twitching with pain as I gathered her in my arms and made my way to the car, where I lay her across the backseat before getting in myself and sitting her on my lap. Within seconds, the twitching stopped and she snapped out of her trance.
''Michael, this car... we have to get out of it.''
''Why?''
''Fire- I saw the trailblazer on fire. If we don't get out, we'll be trapped inside!''
''But it isn't-''
''Get out!'' I followed her order and carried her out of the car. I set Alyssa on the ground and for a moment, we just stared at the car. The sun was going down quickly, and I wanted to go back to the hotel.
''Do we have to walk back to the hotel?''
''Yes. We have to walk back. I don't trust that car.''
''Alright, let's start, then.'' I exhaled sharply.
''You'll get a new car, don't worry.''
''Alright, I trust you.''
''Good. Hey, Michael?''
''What, babe?''
''I love you.''
''I love you too.'' I answered back. Our hands met and together we walked all the way back to the hotel.
''I'm so c-cold.'' Alyssa shivered as nightfall got closer.
''I would give you my jacket if I had one... but I don't.''
''It's fine. I'm just tired and cold. I want to get back to the hotel and sleep.''
''Me too.'' I ignored the little goosebumps forming on my arms as the Olympic Palace appeared in the distance. We had to walk maybe another half mile and then we were there at the doors.
I opened the door for her and we entered, cold, wet and exaughsted. The hotel was almost silent as we went up to my room. I popped the keys in the door and we rushed inside.
''It's so nice in here!'' Alyssa yawned, pulling me into a hug. I gripped her tightly before kissing her passionatly.
''Sleep with me.''
''Aly, you know how I feel about that-''
'' No... I meant in the bed. Not... like that.''
''Oh.'' I could feel the color flooding into my cheeks as we headed to the wardrobe. I tossed her some of my warm PJs that I brought just in case it got really cold. I grabbed a pair for myself and we seperated so we could get dressed.
''Even in PJs, you look cute.'' I complimented her. Now it was her turn to blush.
''You too.'' She looked away briefly.
''Goodnight beautiful.'' I whispered in her ear before climbing under the covers. In a few seconds, she joined me. My arms wrapped around her and we fell asleep together for the very first time.