CHAPTER 11

"What are you doing in bed? We're leaving in like 15 minutes, Riss." Alex entered the bedroom where Marissa lay curled in the blankets.

"Just go without me, please Alex? I don't wanna go out tonight. You can go cause I know you want to and you won't have to worry about when I wanna come home. Just go out with your friends. I'll be here when you get home." Marissa responded without even turning over to look at her girlfriend.

"I want you to come. I don't wanna go without you. Why are you being so difficult? I know you aren't on the rag."

Marissa flipped over and glared at her girlfriend, "I'm being 'difficult' because I don't want to go out when I have a meeting at 9:30 tomorrow morning with a new client! I want to spend the night with you, at home, curled up in our bed but I know that's not gonna happen so just go out and leave me home. I rather be here alone without you if you're gonna be such a bitch about it!"

"How am I being a bitch? I told you I had something planned for tonight Marissa but nevermind. Forget it. Obviously its not that important to you to find out what it is even though I know it would be one of the most important days in both of our lives."

"So why don't you just tell me what it is?"

"Because I already have everything set up and I want to surprise you! God, do you not get it, Marissa? The only reason I wanna go out tonight is for you!" Alex spoke with hand gestures, her arms going in the arm to try and get her point across.

"Well, I'm not going." At that moment, they heard honking outside and Marissa motioned to the door, "you better go so you aren't late. Have fun partying." With that said, she flipped back over in the bed and listened to Alex leave.

"Jesus Christ, why does she have to be such a bitch?" Alex complained as she sat in one of the seats of the limo.

"Did you tell her why you wanted her to come tonight?" Spencer asked from the opposite seat.

Alex shook her head, "no, I couldn't tell her that. It's what tonight is about. I wouldn't want to spoil it by telling her."

"Okay, so since she isn't here, what are the plans? Obviously what you originally had planned is out of the picture." Another friend asked.

The blonde thought a moment then answered, "You know, I don't really care. Lets just have a good time. I'm not gonna let Marissa ruin my night. We have arguments all the time this is no different. We'll make up when I get home and we'll be fine. Tonight, I'm gonna have fun." Alex solidified her thoughts with a nod of her head.

"What is she doing? Does she know there are camera's in here?" Ashley pointed to the floor where Alex danced provocatively and kissed Jodie, both of them obviously drunk.

"I have no idea. Ever since we got here, Ash, she's been slamming back drinks. Jodie right along with her." Spender replied, disbelief filling her own voice.

"This has to stop. There are fans in here that are taking pictures and she doesn't care. If Marissa saw them…"

Spencer nodded, she knew exactly what her girlfriend meant.

Ashley pushed off the railing and walked to the VIP dance area. She fought through the crowd and when she came to Alex, she took hold of the musicians arm and yanked her back away from Jodie's face.

"What the fuck?" Alex looked at her friend.

"I could say the same thing, Alex. Do you have any idea what you're doing?" Ashley kept hold of Alex' arm.

Alex glared at the petite brunette and slurred out, "I know exactly what I'm doing. I'm having a good night with someone who actually cares to be here with me."

"I think it's time for you to go home." Ashley started pulling Alex away.

"I think she can judge for herself when its time to leave." Jodie pulled Alex back to her and wrapped her arms around the blonde's waist.

Ashley glared, "you really wanna start with me, Jodie? I own this club and I'll have your ass thrown out of here before you even have a chance to sit down."

"Like I'm scared of you. Why don't we just ask Alex what she wants to do?" Turning to the drunken girl, Jodie continued, "Alex, would you like to leave, or stay here?"

A smile started to tug at Alex' lips, "actually why don't we leave? I don't want this night to end. I feel amazing!"

Jodie grinned at Ashley, "I guess you get your wish. We'll be leaving."

As Jodie guided Alex from the dance floor, Ashley went after them. "Alex wait, what about Marissa? Have you even thought about what this could do to her?"

Alex turned to Ashley, "she obviously doesn't care about me so why should I care?"

Before Ashley had a chance to respond Alex and Jodie disappeared through the crowd towards the front door of the club. Their hands roamed one another's bodies and their lips connected continuously.

Next Morning

Alex groaned and covered her face with her hands. The sunlight that beamed through the windows killed her and the fact that the room was spinning didn't help either.

She rolled over and came face to face with a warm body. The night before was foggy, all she remember was slamming back drink after drink, after that, nothing came to mind.

"How the fuck did I get here?"