AN: Hey guys. I'm sorry for the longest wait ever! I'm been busy being as I'm trying to finish up school. But I wanted to thank everyone who still keeps an eye out for this story. You guys rock! I can't promise regular updates but I can promise a shorter waiting time. R&R. I hope you enjoy this.
Chap. 11- Friendships
"Welcome everyone," Summer's voice rang through the halls, "Thank you for attending this year's Initial Party where we gather to celebrate the new members of Greek Row…" Summer continued with her opening speech but all was lost to Marissa who couldn't really pay attention to what her small friend was saying. Instead her focus was on the blonde girl sitting so far away from her with her date. Marissa couldn't help but felt a tug on her heart when Ryan moved his hand to place them on the blonde's hands, squeezing it slightly.
"Marissa…" Someone started calling but Marissa doesn't hear her. It was only when the blonde, Alex turned and looked at her with such sad eyes that Marissa realized where she was. "Marissa!" She finally turned to face Jodie. "You're turn." Jodie told her. It was her turn to make the speech and introduce the new members of Tridelt but her mind was completely blank, not sure what she was really to do.
"Uh…hi everyone." Marissa said quickly as everyone replied to her. Taking a deep breath, Marissa let her leadership instinct kick in. "Tridelt is built on traditions, leadership and sisterhood…" Marissa began her speech as everyone listens intently. After her speech she introduce each of the new girls dreading the moment she has to pin Alex. And not at all how she wanted.
"Alexandria Kelly" Marissa finally spoke as she witness the beautiful blonde makes her way up to the stage. When Alex got there Marissa felt like all the air in the room was taken away and she was struggling to breathe. She somehow managed to place the small pin on Alex and gave her a hug in which she whispered, "Can we talk?"
Alex lets go and gave her a sad smile before taking her place beside the other girls. That sad smile gave Marissa the answer. No.
It's been a couple of days since the whole deal between Alex and Marissa occurred. Since then the two, mainly Alex, try to avoid each other and only talked when they had to. School has also started for everyone so keeping busy and out of each others way wasn't all that difficult. Things were going decent for most of the week until Ava caught wind of what was going on between her ex and the blonde and immediately a plan started brewing.
"Babe, let's go take a nap…" Ava chimed as Marissa opened the door to their shared room. Ava was standing there in something that left little to the imagination, "Please…" she whined before taking a hold of the taller girl's neck and that's when Marissa heard a loud slam on the side. Turning, she saw a quick flash of blonde hair moving down the stairs. I know those lovely locks anywhere. Fuck! She shouted as she realized what Alex had just witness between Ava and her. Marissa turned to push Ava off but before she could do so the little girl was already moving away with an evil smirk plastered on her botox like face. I'm going to murder her in her sleep! That was all Marissa wanted to do.
A few minutes later Marissa heard a male's voice coming downstairs. Rushing down one flight of stair, Marissa sat at the edge of the second floor trying to listen in on the conversation between Ryan and Alex.
"Spying now are we?" Jodi said from behind startling the tall brunette.
"You scared me half to death!" Marissa panted as she tries to slow her racing heart.
"Yeah, she's spying." Summer, who was standing beside Jodi, confirmed.
"I am not spying!" Marissa protested.
"Right and I'm not gay." Jodi shot back.
"Oh, you're so gay." Summer commented.
"I know." Jodi agreed. "That makes you…" She then points to Marissa, "so spying." She finished with a triumph smile. If looks could kill both Summer and Jodi would be dead five times over by now.
"Whatever." Marissa snapped as she try to make her way pass her friends.
"She's going on a date with him tonight." Jodi said as a matter of fact.
"Talk to her M." Summer said softly, all jokes aside.
"No and its none of your businesses." Marissa argued.
"It is our business when the both of you are tearing this sorority apart!" Jodi complained more serious this time.
"What are you talking about?" Marissa felt agitated at her friend's claim.
"I don't know if you've noticed M, but the house isn't as peaceful and lovely as is was. Gossips are flying, girls turning on each other because of speculations about what you did to the new girl. The house is picking sides Marissa! And because of this some girls are taking advantage of your negligence and trying to knock you off your Presidency. So yes, it's our business. That and the fact that you're my good friend and she's my little sis." Jodi lectured her.
"What am I suppose to do?" Marissa asked defeated, something you don't hear often.
"Figure it out." Jodi told her as she walked away pulling Summer with her.
Later that night Marissa was sitting in the sitting room reading a book with a glass of wine, trying to figure out what it is she should do. She heard the doorbell ring and knew exactly who it was. Right then Alex came down in her lovely blue dress that brought out her beautiful crystal blue eyes. Marissa swallowed a lump in her throat at the sight before her and couldn't help but smile. Alex seems to have caught her staring because she started to blush slightly. At least I can still make her blush. Marissa thought with a slight smile only to look away when the door opened and in came Ryan. Marissa remembers when she was with Ryan and what a gentlemen he was to her so she wasn't worry for Alex. Marissa just wished it were her on the date with Alex. Then there they went. I swore Alex waved at me…no. Marissa sighs and continues her book.
It was half pass twelve when Alex made her way up the steps to the Tridelt House.
"Late night?" Alex heard a voice coming from the porch.
"Marissa?" Alex questioned as she made her way over to the familiar voice.
"Yeah, sorry I didn't mean to scare you." Marissa said. Alex looked at her a bit confused as the two fell into an awkward silence. "Uh, how was your date?" Marissa didn't really want to know but didn't want to say nothing.
"It…it was good." Alex answered.
"Do you want to sit?" Marissa scooted aside to make room.
"Uh, no I think I'm going to go…" Alex started but was cut off.
"Can we just talk?" Marissa whispered so softly it was barely heard.
"What's there to talk about Marissa?" Alex shot back not harshly but not too kind either.
"Just hear me out before you walk away." Marissa pleaded in which Alex finally took a seat next to the taller girl.
"Go ahead." Alex gave in as she stares at the girl next to her.
"I was jealous." Marissa started, "I was jealous and scared. I never felt such strong feelings for someone I just met before. I wanted you. I wanted to be with you. I did things I normally never do. I tend to move on if I don't get what I want right away. But with you, I couldn't. I couldn't move on. I knew it was different with you. I was different with you. That day when I saw you with Ryan being so close and all, I freaked out and did what I always do."
"Break people's heart?" Alex interrupted.
"No." Marissa replied sadly, Alex's words hurting her, "No, I…I push people away." Marissa finally said.
"So instead of asking me about it you went ahead and cozy up to your roommate?" Alex asked.
"When you put it that way, it sounds so bad…" Marissa try to lighten up the mood.
"It was bad Marissa." Alex replied, "I was confused. You changed who I thought I was. And when I saw you with Ava it felt like I didn't matter anymore. Like I was just one of the many girls you like to mess around with and move on. I was ready to tell you and I was ready to be with you." Alex explained.
"I never stopped to realize what you might be going through and I'm sorry for that. I'm such an idiot to jump to conclusion. I just hope we can start over?" Marissa suggested.
Alex looked at the girl beside her and tears started to form in her eyes. She moved in closer giving Marissa a soft lingering kiss on the lips before saying. "It's too late now."
Realization hits Marissa like a ton of bricks as she witness the sadness in Alex's eyes and lingering kiss. "You're with Ryan." Marissa stated as Alex gave her a sad smile.
"I can promise you friendship. We can start over, as friends." Alex suggested.
"I would never say no to that." Marissa smiled, giving the smaller girl a nice little hug. Friendship was better then nothing for now. "So this whole friendship thing…can I kiss you in a friendly way?" Marissa joked earning her a slap on the back before both girls burst out in a fit of laughter. This is going to be hard. Marissa thought to herself but kept a big smile.
To friendship.
AN: There you have it. I hope this was enjoyable. Sorry for the drama/sadness. I promise for some more Marissa craziness later on. I needed to get their problems out of the way first. Oh, and do not give up hope on Malex. :] Thank you for reading!