Sorry if there's any typo's.. didn't get a lot of time to re-read it thoroughly as my internet is being very temperamental at the moment.
Alex's POV;
I looked back at her, making sure I had got this right, 'he can stay with you?'
She smiled that big smile at me and nodded her head, 'he sure can honey, why don't you grab his stuff and we can head over and get settled before it gets too late and then we can talk about that alright?'
I nod at her and then go over to Max, he's a bit hesitant at first once I tell him but after a while whilst I'm getting his bits together, he goes over to Mitchie and taps her on the shoulder. 'Excuse me Miss, Lex said I'm staying with you? She said you're very nice to us and you'll look after me. Can Lexie and Justin come see me? and can I play my PlayStation?'
She smiles at me before sitting down on the bed so there at more of an eye level, 'of course you can Max! and you can play your games as long as you get your homework done! I'm sure Alex and Justin would agree with me, but you won't be back at school just yet, so you'll probably play your games a bit more and see your brother and sister!'
We both nodded, Justin was still pretty out of it from reading the letter so he hugged Max bye and said he'd see him soon, and then headed off to bed. I shouted out to him that I'd let him know what I was doing later and me and Mitchie grabbed some of Max's things before heading for her car. Whilst we were in the car, Max decided he wanted to ask Mitchie a million questions so I texted Sophia and Miley letting them know what was happening and not to come over straight from school, which was almost over, and that I'd let them know what I was up too later on in the evening. I really wanted to see them, Sophia knew everything and I could talk to her without feeling judged but right now I wanted to be with Max.
It was about a ten minute drive to Mitchie's house and as we got closer I realised we were heading towards the more affluent side of town, eventually we pulled up outside a 2 storey house, but it was more of in between a house and a small mansion. It looked massive. It was beautifully decorated in an old English style and it even had its own gate into the entrance. As we drove in, I turned to look at Mitchie, who once pulled to a stop, looked over at me and a small shy smile appeared on her face.
'Yo-you live h-here?! But your p-parents?'
'I do yes, and I know! They weren't nice people Lex, but they had money and when I finally got out of there control, they gave me a lot of money to basically go away and I never saw them again! But it's ok, my life is ten times better and now I get to share it with this little one for a bit'.
We both looked towards the back and noticed Max has passed out asleep in the back. Not surprisingly, after the night and day we've had, I'm not surprised he hadn't fallen asleep already. Mitchie got out and headed to Max's side to get him out but I rushed around and stopped her, that was my job to do. 'It's ok, I'll carry him, he's as light as a feather, plus I can just follow you then'.
'Ok well we can take him up to his room, it's pretty much sorted so he should be fine, I'll leave the door open anyway and i'll check on him during the night', she said as she opened the boot to her car and grabbed some of Max's things, needing to make another trip afterwards. I slowly unbuckled Max and lifted him out, he stirred and muttered something but I just told him to go back to sleep and he rested his head on my shoulder. Once I'd got him sorted, Mitchie let the way to her front door, quickly opening it before motioning upstairs with her hand and after I nodded, we slowly made our way upstairs. I had a quick glance around and the bits I'd already seen just showed me even more that Mitchie had a beautiful house. We got to a door and Mitchie opened it up before switching the light on, putting Max's bags on the floor and going over to the bed and pulling the duvet cover back. 'He can stay in here, it's right next to my room so I can check on him or he can come to me'.
I nodded and made my way over to the bed before placing Max down on it, taking his shoes off and pulling the covers back on top of him, as I leant down to kiss him on the head and say goodnight, I felt Mitchie place her hand on my lower back, and the touch almost made me gasp as that same shiver ran down my back, but I held it in, before straightening back up and turning to face her, she cupped my face with her hands before leaning down and kissing the top of my head, 'it'll all be ok Lex! Come on, let's go sit downstairs!'
I turn to Max, quickly checking he's ok before following Mitchie out the door and taking her hand, I don't know why, but I just had this urge to hold on to some piece of her, that every inch of her being kept me calm, and protected. She froze momentarily, glancing down at our entwined fingers, a small frown on her features, and I realised it probably wasn't a good idea, I started to pull my hand out of hers when her other hand clasped them together, and she looked up to me, a small smile appearing. 'It's ok Lex, I don't mind! Just been awhile!'. I heard a sigh come from her but I didn't want to push her on it. She could tell me what was up if and when she wanted too. It wasn't my place, just as long as she was ok. She squeezed my hand and we walked down the stairs to her living room, sitting down on her sofa. I suddenly got nervous knowing what the topic of conversation was going to be. I could feel Mitchie watching me for a few seconds before she got up, going over to her table and picking the remote control up and passing it to me.
'Watch whatever you want Lex, I'm just going to go get Max's other bits and get us a drink before we talk alright?', I nodded, turning back around and press the on button for the tele. I could hear her start to walk to the front door and so I started to flip through the tv guide, choosing to watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians. That show had always intrigued me but had never really got to watch it before. A few minutes later I could hear Mitchie close the front door and make her way back in. 'Hey Lex, what do you want to drink?'
'Ermm I don't mind. A soda or juice please?'
'Is diet coke alright? Pretty much all i've got!'
'Yeah that's great, thanks!'
'Alright, be right back!'
It was a few minutes before Mitchie came back, this time I was too into watching the show that I hadn't realised she'd sat down beside me until she coughed and cleared her throat, making me jump. 'Sorry, didn't mean to scare you! You were so into the programme!'
'No it's ok, I wasn't paying much attention. Yeah I've wanted to watch it for a long time but never really got the chance too at home with everything going on all the time!'
'Well your more than welcome to watch it over here whenever you like!'
'Thanks Mitchie, and again, thank you so much for all of this! Like, I honestly don't know how I'd of coped if Max was taken away to a stranger. He's all I've known for the last ten years!'
'It's alright, my pleasure, honestly!'
I looked up and smiled at her, she passed the drink over to me and I took a sip before placing it on the table and playing with my fingers on my lap. Again, I could feel Mitchie watching me so I looked up at her and she smiled at me. 'What you thinking about Lex?'
'My mum. Justin. The Letter. He came in crying after he read it, and I never see him cry, like, ever!'
'Didn't you read it aswell?'
I looked back down to my lap, playing with my fingers. I could already feel the blush growing on my cheek before I'd even said what was next. 'N-no! I uhh, I wanted to, you know, wait. For you! I uhh, erm, feel, you know, more com-comfortable with y-you. In case I did, like yesterday. Something stupid. I uhh, wanted you. I m-mean, when I read the letter'. I rush it all out, getting even more flustered once I'd finished, my breathing heavy and a tear dropped down my cheek. I was hoping to quickly rub it away without Mitchie noticing but of course she'd been watching me like a hawk and noticed.
'Aww Lex, honey, don't cry pretty! Come here honey!', she motioned with her arms for me to move over to her, and as I did, a sob I'd been trying to hold in escaped me, followed by tears I'd been stopping from falling. I moved next to her and she wrapped her arms around me whilst I rested my head on her chest, heaving and trying to control my breathing from the sobbing that was appearing. After a few minutes she started rocking me, running her fingers through my hair and trying to calm me down with her words. This, as normal, was working perfectly. After a few minutes, I pulled back and reached into my back pocket before moving back and placing my head back onto her shoulder. I fumbled around with the letter for a minute before starting to open it up, when I felt Mitchie's hand on mine. I looked up at her and she studied my face for a minute before wiping my tears away and placing a kiss on the top of my head. 'Are you sure you want me to be here? I can leave you for a minute if you want?'
I shook my head quickly, 'no, please don't go, please can you stay? I-I need you h-here Mitch!'
She ran a hand through my hair and sighed, 'ok, it's ok honey. I'll stay, don't worry! Go on, read it. I'll be right here with you' and with that she took a hold of my hand again, as I fumbled with the letter to get it open. Once I had I faced it flat down before closing my eyes for a minute, trying to compose myself before turning the letter over and turning it back over. I read the letter once, without stopping, not without bursting into tears, it wasn't long. But it was enough, enough to realise that I loved my mother and I regretted everything from the last two years because it wasn't her fault, it was his!
I know I've been the worst mother you three could possibly have over the last few years, and I am forever sorry about that. Just know that you will be so much better without me here, because I can watch you from heaven and know, just know, that you will be ok because you've had to look after yourselves all your lives. I will, never, ever forgive myself for what I have done to you all. Today proved that to me, to see you, Alex, look after my own son after what I could've done, I can't even begin to understand what was going through my mind. I'm so sorry to all of you, but to you Alex, my Princessa, I will never forget what you have done for Max, as he now has a sister and a mother in one. Look after him my Princessa, I know you will, I don't need to worry. Justin, I know you will go on to do great things, I am so proud of you studying at University. I never understood why you felt the need to go before, but now I do, because you will go on to provide for your own family, I wish I could go on to see that in person, but I will, from up here. Look after Max you two, he'll need your loving to stop him from growing up like his own parents. I know with you two he'll go on to be a great boy.
I love you three with all my heart, I'm sorry for all the heartache and trouble I have caused, but now, I can leave you in peace. I'll see you all again one day, and I hope that by then you will forgive me for what I have done.
Mum, x
I dropped the letter to the side of me and cradled forward, putting my head into my hands, Mitchie automatically pulled me onto her lap and rocked me, calming me down. She didn't say anything this time, she didn't need too. I held onto her for dear life, sobbing my heart out. Before the last few days, I was known as the cold-hearted bitch, which was partially true. I have never cried so much in my entire life than I have done the last few days, and there is no one other than Mitchie that I wanted here with me right now. It took a good five minutes before I calmed down, relaxing into Mitchie's arms, placing my head in the crook of her neck as she started rubbing my back in a calming motion.
'I'm here for you Lex, whenever you want to talk, I'll be right here honey!'
She carried on rubbing my back and I nodded, not speaking until I had properly calmed down a few minutes later. 'She hasn't called me that in years, I was her Princessa, years Mitchie. I told her I hate her. I don't hater her, and now she's gone. I'm so alone Mitchie!'
'Look at me honey!' I pulled back and looked into those brown eyes of hers. 'You will never be on your own. You have Justin and Max. I'm here honey, I'm here for you. I will always, always Lex, be here for you!'
With that I leaned forward and quickly kissed those perfect lips of hers, we didn't move for what felt like an eternity but then I moved my head to the side and kissed her again, sucking on her bottom lip. I gave her small pecks all across her lips and was about to move away when she put a hand on the back of my neck and pulled me in, cupping my cheek with her other hand. She kissed me with so much passion that it almost didn't feel real. It felt perfect though, she was perfect. We made out for a few minutes, sloppy kisses here and there when I sucked on her bottom lip, earning a small moan from her in turn. I knew I was going along the right path and carried on for a few moments before sliding my tongue along the line between her lips, in hope she'd open up and allow me to carry on that bit more. This earned another moan from her, which I'd quickly discovered was my new thrill. Her mouth opened and our tongue's fought out in its own battle, Mitchie quickly winning. After a few minutes, we slowed down and I went back to pecking her lips before leaning back and looking into her eyes. She kept them closed for a few minutes before a small smile crept across her face. 'Lex!' Her voice was husky and sexy and it drove tingles all through me.
'Please don't leave me!'
'I will never leave you Lex! Honey, you know we can't do this! I am so sorry for that, believe me, I care about you so so much! I..', she sighed and ran her hand through her hair, before looking me in the eye and playing with a piece of my hair and twirling it, 'I like you Lex, more than I should! I'm your teacher, god this is such a mess!' she sighs again, this time moving her hand down to my own and stroking along my wrist, 'I really care for you Lex, I don't even know you that well but everything in me is telling me that I need to protect you, and I want to do that! I want to be here with you every minute of every day, but I can't, and as much as that kills me, anything, anytime I get with you, is so precious, and to see you so broken like this just breaks my heart!'
A few tears dropped down my face, I was gobsmacked. No one had ever said anything like that to me before. I was gutted, but I knew I couldn't risk her job for me, as much as every time I saw her I wanted to attack her lips, but I couldn't, I can't!
'I'm so sorry Mitch, I would never want to put your job in jeopardy over me. I'm not worth it, but anything with you will be amazing, and I uhh.. erm, I like you too Mitchie!'
She looked at me for a moment, glancing down at my lips before locking on my eyes, 'you're so worth it!' and leaned forward and quickly planted a kiss on my lips. I sat back and smiled at her, before throwing my arms around her neck and sighing. 'Thank you Mitchie!'
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Wasn't sure how to carry on from there so thought I'd end that chapter and get thinking! Let me know what you think, can't tell if it's good unless I get some idea!
