A/N: THANKS FOR ALL THE REVIEWS!! SORRY I HAVEN'T UPDATED IN A LONG TIME!! -- but as you know life got in the way, ex's that won't leave you alone, while trying to pursue someone else, and then of course huge family dinners happening and birthdays, camping, etc etc. bahhh anyways i wrote a few chapters...sooo hopefully you'll enjoy them just as much! Sorry again for the delay!

Forget It.

Chapter 11.

Somewhere In Between.

A few days have passed since that night and neither girls have spoken to each other since.

Flashback -- Marissa's P.O.V.

I woke up to the warm sunlight on my face, I blinked a few times to get the sleep out of my eyes when I realised I had some how grown 2 other arms. What the hell... I thought as I squirmed a little until I remembered where I was. "Alex..." I start to turn my head over but the blonde mumbled and held me closer to her as she rubbed her nose on the back of my head. I unconsciously closed my eyes at the feeling of Alex so close to me. I suddenly felt her stir a little and for a minute I feel her whole body freeze. I kept my eyes closed as I feel her lean towards me and whispered out my name, "Marissa?" I didn't know why I didn't respond back - a small part of me wanted to see what Alex would do next, so I waited...

-- Alex's P.O.V. --

I stirred awake when I realised that my head was definitely not on a pillow. At first, I thought I was still dreaming so I rubbed my nose deeper, until I smelled a hint of strawberries "mmm...strawberries" I thought Wait! My pillow doesn't smell like strawberries the only person I know that smells like that is -- I quickly woke up and realised the position I was in. I froze not knowing what to do. I peered over the brunette, "Marissa?" I whispered out but there was no response. Shit. Shit. Shit. I kept repeating in my head. I leaned over again and saw how peaceful she was. Again, I whspered out her name - then all of a sudden she turns around and we're face to face! Oh Shit! Her legs are now wrapped around mine as her arms are now around my waist. I started to somewhat say her name when I realised a small smile on her face. "Oh my GAWD! You ARE awake! MARISSA!" "Haha oh Al, that was so hilarious - you were so speechless and red HAHA!" "Oh you laugh now," as I tried to regain my voice as I grabbed onto the pillow behind me and smacked her in the face. "You did not just do that!" "Oh. I think I did!" I say sticking out my tongue at her. Then we started out in an all out tickle war. We managed to fall on the floor while still laughing. My legs were straddling her and my face were only inches away. I couldn't breathe. I started to lean in slowly as I unconsciously licked my lips. I see the girl below me close her eyes as I was about to close the distance until reality set back in and I pulled away. I see the confusion on her face as I pulled myself up off of her. "I'm sorry! I-I-...shouldn't have...I'm sorry!" I say hurriedly. "Al..." "I should get you home," was all I can say as I looked anywhere else but her face. She got up off the floor and motioned towards me. I took a step back and turned away from her and told her I was gonna go brush my teeth and I closed the door behind me.

-- Marissa's P.O.V. --

What the hell just happened? I thought to myself. I got up off the floor and moved towards her, but she took a step back and mumbles out an excuse and disappears behind the bathroom door. I ruffle my hands through my hair as I tried to figure out what had just happed or what had almost happened. Did I want her to kiss me? I stare towards the bathroom door and the blonde that was behind it.

As soon as the blonde emerged from the bathroom, the two barely said anything but an occasional not of the head. The awkward ride to Marissa's house has never been more silent. As Alex pulled up to the Cooper mansion, she mumbled out a "cya." Marissa turned to look at her and was about to say something but thought better of it and got out of the car.

End Flashback