Chpt
Chpt. 9
"Soo…your principal wanted you to show me around huh? Sorry you had to get stuck with me," Alex said half jokingly with a smile.
(I wonder why she decided to do that…She didn't have to, Summer was going to have to) she thought to herself.
"No, its totally okay with me. I had nothing else to do, my first period teacher..Well I guess our first period teacher hates me. Plus, I really wanted to," Marissa replied then instantly looked down and blushed profusely.
(Tell me I did NOT just say that. Ugh! Great now she's looking at me different. Probably thinks I'm lame and weird and now I'm blushing) she thought mentally kicking herself for admitting that last bit of information.
Alex bent over slightly to try to return eye contact with Marissa. "And why is that?" she asked. (She wanted to, wow that's a good thing. Maybe she likes me after all and isn't as straight as everyone thinks she is) she thought to herself.
Marissa looked up and started walking down the hallways of Newport High with Alex at her side. "Why is what?" she asked pretending to have forgotten what she said already.
(Maybe she will just drop it) she thought to herself.
"Why is it that you really wanted to show me around?" Alex asked stepping in front of Marissa just as the two girls reached their first period class.
(Oh no she is not getting off the hook that easy…I am getting something out of this girl) she thought.
"Ok, ok. I wanted to show you around because…" Marissa started off but paused trying the find the right words to say.
(I can't tell her the truth! What is the truth? That I like her? That I could be crushing on her pretty hard? That ever since I saw her on the beach yesterday I haven't been able to stop thinking about her and it kind of scares me? No, just make up something Rissa. You don't even know if she likes girls, or even if she's into you…Make up a lie fast!) she told herself.
"…Because I just thought that if I helped you, Mrs. Bates would stay off my case and not be mad about me coming into class late," she finished quickly.
Alex paused for a minute to read Marissa's facial expression and look for truth in her eyes. She saw none.
(She is so lying. What is she hiding? I don't get it, if she likes me then why not just own up to it? God I just wish she would've told me the real reason. Guess I'm gonna have to go through with the plan and get it out of her) she thought then said somewhat coldly, "Right, well if that's how you feel about it then you really don't have to show me around. I do have a map so next class we have together, you can just jet."
Right then and there, Alex Kelly walked through the classroom door first, leaving Marissa alone to think about what she had said.
All heads turned automatically when she walked in and the teacher paused. "Ah, Miss Kelly I presume? Nice of you to join us 20 minutes late. You can have a seat anywhere u can find one in the back there," Mrs. Bates said pointing to the back of the classroom.
Alex smiled then started her trek to the back of the room.
(Wow, can you say bitch?) she thought as she took a seat next to a cute girl in the back row.
Marissa walked in next and Mrs. Bates of had some words to say to her, of course. "Marissa, nice of you to join us as well. Late as usual I see," she said with a snobby tone.
A few of the teacher's pet type students laughed at this.
"Actually I was up in Principal Gates' office, helping a new student," she Marissa replied then walked right by the teacher, heading to the back of the room near Alex.
"Yes, yes I've heard all about that. Mrs. Watts called down. Take your normal seat in the back Marissa so I can get back to my job," she said dismissively and obviously annoyed by Marissa's interruption and presence.
Marissa rolled her eyes and walked to the back of the class, taking a seat on the other side of Alex.
For the first few minutes both girls didn't talk to each other, much less acknowledge one another. Mrs. Bates just talked on and on, discussing the Pre-Calculus lesson.
(I can't believe I lied to her. Is she mad at me or something? That would mean she cares about me at least a little. Maybe she does like me? But why hasn't she looked over at me this whole time? Or even talked to me? God why do I feel guilty for lying to a girl I barely even know? Should I say something? What's wrong with me?) Marissa thought then shook her head and continued to copy down notes.
Meanwhile…Alex wasn't doing much better. (Why hasn't she talked to me yet? I didn't mean to make it so she wouldn't talk to me at all. God maybe I'm pushing too hard. I tend to do that. If she doesn't crack soon, I'm gonna have to say the first word to her. I really thought a little bit of the silent treatment would work) she thought.
All the sudden Mrs. Bates interrupted both of their trains of thought. "Ok, we have about 20 minutes left in the class. I want you to split off into pairs for some group work. Work with the person to your right. No more than two to a group and I want your worksheets by the end of class," she said as she started walking around the classroom handing worksheets to each student.
"Aww," was the resounding response of the class.
"Aww nothing," the teacher responded. "Its only three problems. Get over it people. This is high school after all. And from the looks of the last test grades, you all could use some extra credit."
Each student paired off pretty easily and quickly got to work as soon as they got the worksheets. Well, except for Alex and Marissa. The two girls awkwardly looked around trying to figure out if they were really going to have to work together.
Mrs. Bates dropped the sheets on their desks, glanced at the both of the girls looking uncomfortable and said, "Yes, Marissa and Alex. This means you will have to work together. Good luck to the two of you, hopefully the two of your brains will in fact be better than one…Somehow I am still doubtful." Then she walked back up the front of the room and took a seat.
(Great) Alex and Marissa thought at the same time. Then they finally moved to face each other. "Soo," Marissa said.
"You don't have to say anything, we can just forget about earlier and just work on this if you want," Alex quickly said, cutting her off and writing her name at the top right hand corner of her paper.
(That was easy…Wait, don't be a punk Marissa. Apologize to her. Take a chance) she told herself.
Marissa wrote her name down on hers and then said, "No, I really don't want to leave things how we did when we came in."
Alex had already finished on problem one and looked up and at Marissa. "The answer to number one is 5. And go on," she replied.
(Maybe it's working after all) Alex thought.
"Its just I wasn't being completely honest with you. I really didn't just want to show you around because I didn't want the dragon lady up there to bitch at me. Oh and number two is ¼," she replied circling her answer on her paper.
Alex suddenly perked up a little bit, put ¼ on her worksheet then started working on the third problem. "Uh huh…" she said waiting for Marissa to go on.
"I wanted to show you around because…well I don't really know if I should say just yet, You get xinfinity?" she said then glanced over Alex's shoulder trying to check her answer with hers.
Alex smiled a little. (I think we are getting somewhere now. I'm not gonna try to push it out of her though. She's finally opening up. I can wait a little longer to hear what it is. She smells so good) she thought while she tried to focus on the problem in front of her.
"Uh, yeah I got the same thing. And you don't know if you should say it yet? That's ok, I've got nothing but time," Alex said with reassuring grin.
Marissa smiled back. (Wow. She's really ok with that? Does she know? I have no idea but her smile is just flawless) she thought.
"Thanks for understanding and I think we are done. Hah shows how much Mrs. Bates knows," Marissa said.
"I know. I actually am pretty good at Math. But I won't push the subject anymore if you promise me one thing," Alex said with raised eyebrows.
"Name it," Marissa responded nervously.
"Don't worry, I'm not going to ask you for sexual favors or anything," she said with a laugh. "I just want you to promise that you will tell me one day."
Marissa automatically blushed at the mention of sexual favors. (Good God. Me + her+ sexHOTT) she thought to herself.
"Um, yeah, sure, I promise," she said, then started fidgeting nervously.
Alex laughed at her. (Its time to start the harmless flirting game, my specialty) she thought.
"Did I say something to embarrass you? You shouldn't be. You are hot so really it's a compliment, honest," she said then stood up and walked up to the front with their papers to turn them in.
Once she placed them at the end of Mrs. Bates' desk, she received a questionable glare from the teacher.
"Finished so soon? I thought you two would be the last ones finished," Mrs. Bates said lowering her glasses to look at Alex.
"Oh we are definitely done, and first too. Imagine that," she replied with a cocky smile. Then she turned to walk back to her desk.
As soon as she turned, she caught Marissa in the act of staring at her ass and smiled some more.
(Shit, I think she caught me again! Ugh, why do I have to be so bad at this?) Marissa thought to herself.
Alex sat down and chose not the say anything about her staring.
"So when do we get out of this hell hole?" Alex asked leaning over Marissa's desk to look at her watch.
As soon as she grabbed her arm, Marissa started blushing even more. "Uh, um, in a few, a few seconds," she replied then pulled her arm away from Alex slightly.
The bell rang loudly.
(Oh she definitely likes me. This is going to be a good day) Alex thought then said, "Ok well where to next tour guide?"
What will happen next? Hmm...You guys have any thoughts about where I could possibly take this? I LOVE feedback so feel free to leave me suggestions in your comments. For those who left comments are you happy with the slight Malex action? lol. Oh there is plenty more on the way I just have to ease into it. Anyway I know everyone has been waiting so I hope this chapter was worth the wait! Enjoy!
