[A/N Thank you RedFlashGaming for submitting Alex Grant as an OC.]
Ali's POV
''That Mitch that you loved is gone…'' I heard him say and then got out of the room.
I just sat there, thinking. People entering the room interrupted my thoughts. It was Alexa's parents and well they're sort of my parents too.
''Sweetheart, we suggest you don't see Mitch for a while…'' John, Alexa's dad sighed.
''Can I just say goodbye?'' I asked him.
Veronica, Alexa's mom sighed.
''Go ahead Ali, 5 minutes only.'' John said sternly.
I got up from my bed and went outside, all their eyes were fixed on me.
''I c-can't see you guys anymore.'' I stuttered, tears forming in my eyes.
I looked down and felt someone hugging me.
I looked up and it was Mitch, I hugged him back.
''I'll miss you.'' He mumbled.
''Me too.'' I told him. ''Hey, don't let go just yet.''
''I wasn't going to.'' He replied.
A minute later, I pulled away.
Jerome, Cassie, and Ryan started to get up and then they all left with Mitch, taking my heart with them.
I smiled as my 'parents' came out.
''Why are you smiling?'' Veronica asked.
''Practicing faking it.'' I sighed.
Time Skip (A Year Later)
''Alex!'' I yelled from the bathroom, Alex was my first friend here in Los Angeles, and we both went to UCLA. ''Where is my red skirt?''
I was looking in my closet for the red skirt I'm going to wear to an open mic night in a coffee shop. After I was diagnosed with anorexia, I decided to stop being a gymnast for a while and went to be like my dad, a singer.
''Laundry!'' She yelled back.
I groaned and went to the bathroom, finding Alex styling her long brown wavy hair. Her green eyes looked into mine.
Alex had green eyes, wavy long brown hair, freckles, and she's so tall (compared to me). Alex was the first friend I had that I could relate to, her mom died in a car crash, so we both have no mothers. Which made me feel like I'm not alone.
''You'll do great at the open mic night, no need to worry Ali!'' Alex assured me.
I hugged her and she hugged me back.
''You're doing the right thing.'' Alex mumbled.
I pulled away.
''I know, I hope this will help me move on! It's been a year for crying out loud.'' I laughed.
I was talking about Mitch and the others, not a day has passed of me not thinking of them, I miss them so much.
''Come on, no need for red skirt, go wear the clothes you wore on your first date with Mitch, it'll make you feel better.'' Alex smiled. ''I promise.''
I nodded and went on to change. Today's the day, the day I move on from Mitch.
Time Skip (An Hour Later)
Alex's POV [A/N NEW POV YAAAAAAYY]
''Don't worry Ali, you'll do great!" I reassured her. Ali was up next, I was so proud of her doing this.
I saw Ali smiling.
''I can feel it, today will be a good day and I will do a great job.'' Ali said confidently, something she hasn't done in a while.
''Next up, Alison Parker.'' The announcer spoke.
I hugged her before she went on stage.
''Umm, this is a song I've been meaning to sing for a while, it means a lot to me, so I hope you enjoy it.'' Ali started.
The music started playing. [A/N you should probably listen to Waiting for Superman right now.]
''She's watching the taxi driver, he pulls away
She's been locked up inside her apartment a hundred days
She says, "Yeah, he's still coming, just a little bit late
He got stuck at the laundromat washing his cape"
She's just watching the clouds roll by and they spell her name like Lois Lane
And she smiles, oh the way she smiles.'' Ali sang.
I turned around to see all the people in awe of how beautifully she sang, and then I saw one familiar face, tearing up. I saw him somewhere, but where? Then I realized who it was, Mitch.
I ran up to him.
''Mitch Hughes?'' I asked him.
He looked at me.
''Yes, and you are?'' He asked.
''Alex Grant, Alison's best friend.'' I replied.
His eyes went wide.
''How is she? Does she still love me? What happened with her? Please tell me she's ok? How's her gymnastics? Does she still miss Alexa?'' Mitch asked questions rapidly.
''Calm down dude, I'll tell you everything.''
Flashback (11 Months Ago)
I was sitting on my bed, organizing my books for the following day, and then I heard someone crying out in the balcony. It must be Ali.
I ran out to the balcony and saw Ali bawling her eyes out staring at the stars.
''What's wrong?'' I asked her.
''Look.'' She said as she pointed to a star constellation in the shape of M.
I sighed. She was talking about Mitch.
''It's ok Ali'' I tried calming her down.
Flashback End
Flashback (10 Months Ago)
''Good night.'' Ali said once again to a picture. She does this every night before she goes to bed, but why?
''Ali, why do you do that?'' I asked her, confused.
''My parents and my best friend are…dead, and I just can't sleep at night without looking at their picture and saying good night.'' Her voice cracks.
''Oh my god, I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to ask.''
Flashback End
Flashback (8 Months Ago)
Today, we're having a winter dance.
''Oh my god!'' Ali shrieked.
''What's wrong?'' I said and ran to her side.
''Mitch misses me…'' Ali smiled.
I wanted to tell you that wherever I am, whatever happens, I'll always think of you, and the time we spent together, as my happiest time. I'd do it all over again, if I had the choice. No regrets.
A tweet by someone named Bajan_Canadian read.
I fake smiled at her; I thought she moved on, I guess I was wrong.
I saw her texting Mitch and I sighed.
Mitch, I miss you too, come back. Go to UCLA and look for me. I'll be waiting. I love you.
An hour later, Ali was still on her bed waiting for Mitch.
''Ali, I don't think he's coming.'' I told her sincerely.
''He's probably late, he'll come, he loves me.'' Ali replied with hope.
I took a deep breath; I could tell she was still in love with him, but why?
I couldn't take it anymore, I dragged her out of bed and dragged her to the gym, and she was going to that dance, with or without Mitch.
Flashback End
Flashback (5 Months Ago)
I smiled, seeing Ali dancing with another guy. She was smiling too, but I can tell she was faking it.
It's been 7 months and she still didn't move on, I just wish she could.
I felt happiness as I saw the guy kiss Ali on her cheek, and she smiled and ran to me.
''Did someone find love?'' I asked happily.
''You know my heart is with Mitch.'' She told me.
''Ali…you have to move on.'' I whispered.
''You don't get it Alex! I want to fall knowing Mitch will catch me; I want to love Mitch knowing he loves me back. I'm not over him! I can't move on! Why? I don't fucking know!'' Ali yelled.
Flashback End
Flashback (1 Month Ago)
I heard Ali's singing from the shower, she has such a good voice, I wish she would use it more often and not just in classes.
I was scrolling through her twitter and then I saw something that would shatter Ali's heart into a billion pieces.
Debby, I love you more than any words can say. You have made me a complete person. You are everything to me. And I cannot think of living life without you. And I love you forever.
A picture of Mitch kissing a girl followed the tweet by Bajan_Canadian.
''What. The. Hell?!'' Ali hissed.
I turned around to see her behind me, staring at the tweet.
''He's dating the girl who tried to kill me!'' Ali yelled. ''He loves her! More than he loves me!''
She yelled more and more and ran to her closet, throwing out clothes and shattering a mirror.
I backed away in horror, she was never ever this angry.
I rushed to her side, worrying that she would hurt herself.
I hugged her and she just stood there, crying on my shoulder.
Flashback End
I explained everything to Mitch and he just stood there in shock, his mouth wide open.
Alison's POV
''She's watching the taxi driver, he pulls away
She's been locked up inside her apartment a hundred days
She says, "Yeah, he's still coming, just a little bit late
He got stuck at the laundromat washing his cape"
She's just watching the clouds roll by and they spell her name like Lois Lane
And she smiles, oh the way she smiles'' I started singing, feeling a lot better.
''She's talking to angels, counting the stars
Making a wish on a passing car
She's dancing with strangers, falling apart
Waiting for Superman to pick her up
In his arms, in his arms
Waiting for Superman.'' I continued singing.
''She's out on the corner trying to catch a glimpse
Nothing's making sense
She's been chasing an answer
A sign lost in the abyss, this Metropolis.'' I started looking around for Alex and couldn't find her.
''She says...Yeah, he's still coming, just a little bit late
He got stuck at the Five and Dime saving the day"
She says...If life was a movie, then it wouldn't end like this
Left without a kiss
Still, she smiles, the way she smiles, yeah.'' I saw people getting up, clapping, and dancing.
''She's talking to angels, she's counting the stars
Making a wish on a passing car
She's dancing with strangers, she's falling apart
Waiting for Superman to pick her up
In his arms, in his arms
She's waiting for Superman.'' I started singing with more passion.
''To lift her up and take her anywhere
Show her love and climbing through the air
Save her now before it's too late tonight
Oh, like a speeding light
And she smiles.'' I smiled while singing it's amazing.
''She's talking to angels, she's counting the stars
Making a wish on a passing car
She's dancing with strangers, she's falling apart
Waiting for Superman to pick her up
In his arms, in his arms
She's waiting for Superman.'' Everyone started dancing and cheering.
''To lift her up and take her anywhere
Show her love and climbing through the air
Save her now before it's too late tonight
She's waiting for Superman.'' I heard people singing with me.
I finished and the crowd gave me a standing ovation, I haven't felt this happy or free for a very long time. Then I felt it. I was finally over him. Finally, I was over Mitch.
Then, I finally found Alex and rushed to her. People were still clapping, huge smile forming on my face.
I finally reached Miranda and tapped her shoulder, she was talking to someone but I didn't care.
''I did it!'' I exclaimed. ''I'm finally over Mitch, thank you Al-''
Then I saw him. Mitch.
My heart was going at a faster pace, no, no! I was falling in love again.
''No!'' I yelled, everyone had their attention to me. ''I can't fall in love with you again!''
''I don't want to!" I cried.
I felt a strong pair of arms around me it was Mitch.
''Then just give me one night. I want to say I love you again. I want to feel your heartbeat. I want your head on my chest and my arms around you. I just want to pretend, for one night, that I didn't fuck it all up. I want to pretend you're still mine.'' Mitch whispered into my ear.
I nodded.
He still loves me…