I challange you: Go on youtube and write Jem come on closer to the search bar and listen to it while you read this chapter.
This is what I use as my 'Alex tune' haha it just.. its perfect.
"I did not make that." He stared, eyes narrowed.
"Sorry to burst your bubble, but I think you did." Alex shrugged, her eyes shining dangerously, "At least it's not on plain sight."
"I'm was not going to repeat myself, but I did not make that," His voice was stern, "Because that's sick- wrong and I don't even.. I have never.. I know my limits!"
Justin began pacing in front of her, his hands over his face , "I can't believe this is happening again."
She chuckled a little, finding it quite funny that he was being so serious about it, "It's not the end of the world."
"It is!" He first exclaimed, but noticed how her face fell into a sad frown, "Sorry. I didn't mean-"
"I know."
Justin walked up to her bed and sat next to her, trying to think of a clear explanation for the red spot, "Maybe you just got it.. maybe it's a rash.."
She gave a humorless laugh, "Sure I just bumped my neck."
"Not funny Alex." His eyes searched the floor, uninterested of her little jokes.
These days Alex found it harder to watch him beat himself up for something that she had caused.
She nudged him, "Come on," There was a visible smile on her lips, "It's kind of funny when you think about it."
"Yeah sure funny," Justin turned to look at her, " It's so funny to realize that you have sucked your sisters neck."
"You have-"
"I've done worse, I know. No need to remind."
"Uh," Alex couldn't think of anything witty and smart ass to come back with, "Is it really that bad? We've always been close."
"Being close and," He gestured the air between them, "being close is different."
"Don't beat yourself up over it. You were drunk as hell and on meds- which was an accident," She reminded him, "Maybe this was also an accident."
"What? My mouth just landed on your neck?"
"Well at least it was your mouth that landed on me.. it could have been-"
Justin jumped up, "Alex! Don't joke about-"
"You're so easy." She smirked playfully, a grin playing across her lips, "Stop being so serious about everything. We used to have a lot of fun and now it's impossible when you're making everything seem worse than it really is. We are just joking around, being us! There is nothing wrong with that."
"But it is wrong Alex," He was being dead serious, "We are not kids anymore! What you say, the way you act- well it's.. Far from innocent."
"I don't care." She said back softly.
"There are lines between sisters and brothers that aren't supposed to be crossed and yes, I acknowledge that some lines between us have been blurred, but still it is not normal."
"But we are not normal remember?" She got up and stepped closer, pressing her hands against his chest softly.
He sucked in a shaky breath, "I know that too."
Damn, she was convincing.
Her feet were bare, her shoes kicked off, lying on the floor in front of him. He stepped over them, walking towards her.
He kicked the door closed behind him, ignoring the look the dark eyes were shooting toward him.
Instead of nearing her, he turned to the side, turning on the lights dimly. She stared at him, unmoving.
"Hiding out from your own party?" he asked, his blue eyes flicking up to her face
"It was overcrowded." she replied simply, "Why are you here Justin?"
"I'm kind of part of the family." he answered, earning another icy look, "Anyway I came here to simply congratulate you. This is a big event you know.. Nobody expected you to finish high school."
She sent him a dark glare, "You came here with Juliet?"
"She's my fiancée. What do you think?"
"Should have known." Alex responded bitterly, "Could you just leave me alone?"
"What's bugging you again?" He tried to reach out, but she pushed him away.
"You and your bloodsucking girlfriend."
"Fiancée," He corrected, "When it's me and you, you're quiet and clearly angry, but to everyone else- it's like everything is okay. Just two minutes ago you were hugging Juliet like she was your best friend."
"What they see-" she started, but before she could get any words out, he had cut in,
"Is a lie," Justin completed, looking at her in amusement. "It's all a charade, an act. The perfect little princess, so sweet and innocent. But I know the cold, conniving bitch you really are. I get it Alex." he said, sliding back over to her, bending low, hands rested back on the arms of her chair, bent so their faces were level.
"Then you know not to get on my bad side." she said back, voice low, eyes piercing into his.
The cold fire in her eyes made him want to smirk, he loved to get her riled up. This was what they did the best. The looks, the fights and he hated to admit it, but he couldn't get enough of it.
"You shouldn't frown, it'll give you wrinkles." he whispered, feeling her tense slightly, placing a gentle kiss on her cheek before pulling away, "You should get back to your party."
"I don't feel like it."
"I can make you."
"I doubt it," She lifted her lips slightly, "You underestimate me."
"A mistake I don't often make." Justin answered, stepping around her, sure to brush into her legs, "Let's go, shall we?"
"I like it here." she said and looked at the dark room, before stepping around him, walking towards the door.
"It's dark, empty, and creepy. Yeah, I can see why it would appeal to you."
"Justin?" Alex asked lazily, leaning back on the bed, "Are you mad at me?"
"No. I guess not." He informed her, an sharp edge to his voice, "Let's just keep this all between us."
"Is something wrong?" Juliet looked at her husband who seemed to be in a world of his own, "You've been quiet since we got back."
"It's just ..work." He coughed and kept his eyes on Alex who was at the moment reading a story to his little girl on the living room sofa.
It disturbed him a little because he just couldn't figure her out.
"You should go and get some sleep," His wife made a nice effort to give him a peck, "We can finish up in here with Alex." She motioned towards the empty plates and dishes.
Justin nodded and walked over to Alex and Emma.
"Something wrong?" She had noticed his presence in seconds.
"No, I just came here to say goodnight."
Eyes locked with hers he almost forgets that his daughter is seeing it all.
"Daddy! Auntie Alex painted my nails!" Her sweet voice brought his attention back.
"Let me see," Justin looked at her little fingers as Emma held them up, "Wow, now those are pink."
"Hot pink." Alex corrected, with a signature smirk.
Juliet walked into the living room and held her arms out to her daughter, "Emma, dear time to go brush your teeth."
"Goodnight honey." He had quickly said as he watched Juliet carry her out of his sight. Silence filled the room and he sat on the other end of the sofa.
"This is what you call sleeping?" She looked at him.
He kept his eyes on the TV screen, "I'm not that tired."
"How come?" Alex asked, brimming with curiosity.
"I don't know."
"You?" Justin asked, shifting his gaze.
"I'm not that tired." She mimicked his dull voice and heard how he chuckled, "Are you sure I'm not making you uncomfortable?" She asked, picking at her nails indifferently.
"It's nothing Alex." he said dryly, fixing a glare on her, "The whole day has been a bit weird, that's all."
"Because of me?"
He didn't answer.
"Do you think we could have lunch together tomorrow?" She suggested, "Juliet is with Emma and I don't have anything better to do. I could stop by at your work and finally see the hospital."
"Sure." He said simply.
Another ten minutes passed in silence.
There was something on his mind and he needed to get it out, "Actually there is something bothering me."
She tossed the magazine from her hand and turned to look at him, "Tell me."
"How come you remember drugging me and letting me drink wine, but you don't remember the rest of it?"
She crossed her arms over her cheast defensively, "What's that supposed to mean?"
"Alex I'm just asking. It doesn't make sense."
"Well sometimes things don't make sense."
"What? Now that doesn't make sense!" He looked confused, "Im just asking for the truth. Nothing else."
"It sounds like you're blaming me for this."
"Now why would I do that? Umm.. well it was you who kind of drugged me in the first place." Justin pointed out sarcastically.
"It was an accident!" She yelled and allowed herself to calm down, "Can't you just let it go?"
He leaned in closer and took her hands, "Alex, look into my eyes and tell me that nothing happened. That you didn't let anything happen." His breathing increased, "Please."
She smiled sweetly, "I promise you that nothing happened."
He had aplogized for blaming her and it was all good again. She knew that he was just confused by everything and it came out the wrong way.
Alex had stayed and was now enjoying the darkness that surrounded her.
She had thought about going to sleep, but there was something keeping her up.
Thoughts and images passed her mind as she sipped her hot cocoa,
She leaned against him, her head on his shoulder.
"Alex?" He asked, his voice low, "I feel funny."
She laughed, "Must be the pills."
He stayed quiet, shifting in his seat every now and then, still not able to concentrate or stay still. Soon he turned to look at her.
"What?" Alex had noticed how he was looking at her oddly.
"Juliet? Where is my Juliet?"
"Okaay.. Now you're tripping," She just smiled at him, "It's me, Alex."
Justin mumbled something that she couldn't hear and took her face in his hands, "You're so pretty…"
"And you're so stupid," She cupped his cheek and smiled, "You are gonna kill me tomorrow for this."
He nodded, "Uhmm,"
"Do you feel alright?" She asked Justin as she ran her fingernails across his skin, scratching softly which made him moan softly.
"Never been.. better." He replied and she giggled at his slurred words.
They both sighed, tired and he turned to lean on her shoulder this time for support, "You smell good." he breathed into her neck.
Her eyes closed for a second as he held her tight, face at her neck, taking a deep breath smelling her, nibbling her neck.
Burying her hands in his hair, she pulled him closer, "Don't," She couldn't help but to groan with her eyes closed, "Stop."
"You're still awake?"
Alex's eyes snapped open, "Yeah.. Sorry did I wake you up?"
Juliet shook hear head, "No. I actually forgot to thank you for looking out for Justin last night."
She chuckled quietly, "That's what family is for, right?"
"Right."
"Sorry about the whole drinking your wine storage thing," She grinned, "I'll pay you back."
"Justin already explained everything and told me how you even made dinner for them. I'm just glad that there is someone looking out for Emma and him while I'm gone," Juliet smiled sincerely, "I know that he has been working a lot and I'm glad that he has someone who can help him release that stress. I'm not the type of person who does all those things, but I know you are. I'd rather have him here with you than in some random bar with strangers- you know what I mean ?"
"Yeah," Alex nodded with a broad smile on her face, "Seriously Juliet, don't worry about it.. The pleasure is all mine."
She is not evil.. She just.. knows what she wants right? ;)
No, seriously Alex can come across as a bit creepy, but she just has some 'letting go' issues.. I guess.
As the story goes on you will understand more where she comes from.
So dont get freaked out by her being sneaky- its just Alex come on..
Hopefully ya'll had a nice and peaceful christmas! I did :) over 100 reviews from you guys was the best present!
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