Forget It.
Chapter 9.
---Alex's P.O.V---
As we got to the theatre - Summer, Taylor and I went to grab passes from a manager while the others waited in line. When we got our tickets, Cassidy and Summer went to buy popcorn - while Marissa and Ryan went to order nachos. Taylor, Seth and I decided to go grab seats. The theatre wasn't really as packed so we sat in our usual seats near the ledge where we could put our feet up. I sat near the end with Taylor and Seth on the other side of me. This should be a good distance away from the happy couple. I look up and every one arrived with food in their hands. As they all settled down I shifted in my seat to get more comfortable as the lights started to go down and the screen lit up as the previews began.
---Marissa's P.O.V---
Why is Alex sitting all the way down over there? I wondered. I kept trying to glance over to her - but she seems to be engrossed at the screen in front of us. I try to concentrated back on the screen as I ate my nachos. "This should be good…" I hear Ryan say as he puts his arm around me. I stiffen a bit - I don't know why? I mean I care about Ryan, I do. But, something's changed. I've changed. And, what was I doing back in my room with Alex? It almost felt like I wanted her to kiss me. Stupid Cassidy had to ruin the moment - wait. What am I saying?! I put my hand on my forehead as I try to brush off what I just thought. "You okay?" asked a worried Ryan. I look at him and smiled. "Ya, I just forgot to ask Alex something," as I got up and climbed over my seat and walked over to where Alex was. "Right now?" I heard him say as I plopped myself down right beside Alex, giving the blonde a little heart attack.
----Alex's P.O.V---
Hmm Spiderman 3 looks pretty sweet. Suddenly, I feel the back of my chair move back and a figure dropped down beside me. I let out a gasp as a giggling Marissa looked at me. "Geez, Riss! You scared the crap out of me! What are you doing?" "Just thought I'd come say 'hi' - you were sitting too far away" she replied still chuckling. "Oh…weirdo" I say as I gave her a light nudge. We both laughed until the whole theatre went dark and the movie was about to start. The screen started out in black and white and already it started out with screams and cries. I feel Marissa's hand intertwine with mine as she uses it to block her eyes. I chuckle as I pulled her closer to me as I put my arm around her. When the prologue ended and it came back into colour, I whispered over to Marissa, "shouldn't you be heading back to where you were sitting?" "Why, sick of me already?" she looked hurt. "No, of course not! Just that -" as I point towards Ryan "I'm pretty sure he wants you back" "Oh, right…" Just then a crow crowed in the movie and she jumped back onto my shoulder cover her face. I pat her back trying to calm her down. "Hey, you okay?" I whisper as I looked at her. She looks up and smiles at me. I smile back. We continue looking at each other until, "Hey, Riss! You coming back?" "Ya, be there in a sec!" she gave me one last look and got up and left. Okay, what the heck was that? Did we just have another moment? I thought I was just being crazy back in her room - but seriously? What was that? I sigh. Taylor looks at me and asked if I wanted some of her slushie. "Sure, thanks." I say as I took a sip.
An hour later into the movie, I realised I practically drank half of Taylor's slushie. Oh, great. Now I need to pee! I contemplated whether or not I should get up. But, the urge to go was too great, so I stood up and climbed over my seat and left the theatre in search for the nearest bathroom.
---Marissa's P.O.V---
I was pretty engrossed in the movie. Sometimes I wonder why the main heroine is always a girl who does the most stupidest things. Why would you go down to the cellar? Are you trying to prove to the guy that you can go down further and last longer…honestly you're an idiot! Ha! I just realised how dirty that sounded. I started to chuckle. "What's so funny?" asked Ryan. "Huh? Oh, nothing! I just thought of something funny" I answered as I turned back to the movie. Then I see Alex walk passed us as she made down the stairs. Where she going? I wonder. I contemplate at first whether or not I should follow her. Why would I follow her though? I start twiddling my fingers on my lap. "I'm just gonna go to the bathroom" before he even responded I got up and left. As I got out of the theatre, I looked to see where Alex went. I see her at the concession talking to some people. She started laughing. I made my way over towards her. She turns around and smiles. "Hey! What are you doing out here?" "I had to go to the bathroom" I lied. "Ah…oh, this is Brooklyn and Kristen" she introduces. "Hi" I say as I smile in return. "So, Alex we up for Friday night?" "For sure! I don't work so I'm there!" she says with a grin. "Alright! How's about meet there at….8?" "Sure! I'll see you there!" "Okay! Well we probably should get back to work" she gives Alex a wink and turned around towards me, "Nice meeting you." "Ya…you too." As she turns to leave. "What's on Friday night?" I ask trying not to sound too intrusive or even jealous. "Oh, we're gonna head over to the Bait Shop and have some drinks - Snow Patrol is apparently playing there tonight - it's gonna be wicked awesome! You should come!" "Nahh - I don't want to intrude on your date" I reply nonchalantly. "It's not a date…just a couple of friends getting together - you sound a little jealous" as the blonde gives her a wink. "Pffft. Whatever. We should probably head back into the movie." "Ugh..the movie is sooo boring - how's about we skip it and get a bite to eat, instead?" she says raising her eyebrows up and down suggestively. Aww she looks like a 8 yr old when she does that ha ha. "And, just ditch every one else- we can't do that, that's mean!" she rolls her eyes, "it's not like we've never done it before! C'mon! They should know by now if you and me were left alone somewhere we tend to have our minds on other things," she says flirtatiously. My heart stops for just a moment. "Ha ha. You wish! Well, the movie is kinda stupid - and the girl kept annoying me anyways. We should at least tell Summer where we're going." "Good plan! And the girl wasn't too bad - she was pretty cute!" she says as she walked towards the front doors.
---Back at the Theatre---
Bzzz. Bzzz. Bzzz. Summer got out her cell phone from her bag and noticed she received a text. 'Coop?' she flipped open her phone and read the message. --Sum - Alex & I got bored of the movie. We're gonna go eat. Sry! Call us after? Tell every1 else 4 us. Thnx.-- 'So typical' she silently laughed as she shook head. 'I wonder if they'll ever figure it out?' she closed her phone and leaned over passed Seth, "Hey, Ry!" she whispered, "Ya?" "Riss and Al left to get something to eat. Said to call her after the movie." "What the - she just left?" "I guess so? You know how they are…" Ryan sat back with a not-so-happy look on his face.
---Back to Alex and Marissa---
"So, where do you want to go?" asked Alex as they hopped into Alex's jeep. "You're the one who suggested we should leave, you loser, you decide." "Ouch - yet, so true. Ha ha." as she buckled up. "You wanna go for ice cream?" "When have you ever known me to turn down ice cream?!" Marissa replied incredulously while looking at the blonde. "We could go down to the pier and grab some?" "Sure!" And, soon they were off. During the drive there they sang out loud to a random mix of songs from Kelly Clarkson to Hinder - to Kenny Chesney to Breaking Benjamin. They were enjoying themselves so much that the drive seemed short. As they got there ice cream with the tradition of curly fries on the side - they decided to head back to Alex's.
---Back at the Theatre---
Ryan immediately pulled out his cell phone as he dialled Marissa's number. "Hello?" answered a laughing brunette. "Riss! Why'd you leave?" "We got bored of the movie and wanted to get something to eat, didn't Sum tell you?" "You shouldn't have just left!" "Sorry! But Alex and I -" "It's always You and Alex - what about you and me? Don't I count for anything?" "Of course, I'm sorry. Look, can we talk about this later…" "Fine! Tomorrow we need to talk" "Okay, okay" click "Dude, what up with that?" asked Seth. Ryan just exhales as he closes his phone. "Nothing I can't fix" he replies. "Yet…"
