Summary :
It all started that terrible night, when Trey lost his mind and attacked Marissa, trying to rape her. Luckily, Alex happened to be passing by.

The craziest things just happened with my computer today! I think I answered each review tree times, because I kept loosing my data. And for a moment, I almost lost the whole chapter (along with everything else in my computer). I panicked like hell.

So anyways, now I'm super happy because I found back everything. (If you can read this, then it means I had no further problem)

Hope you'll enjoy!

Reviews :

Tenshi No Tsume : Lol. You'll tell me if you guessed correctly.

SVUaddict6: I fell in love with the first one. And I couldn't stop myself for watching the other ones. ( I almost died in the third one, and I hide my face in my friends shoulder during the whole forth one) So yea.. not a big fan either. But like I said, it IS the most gross movie ever. I'm glad ur liking the story! ( Oh and btw I too am a 18 years old girl with a pink room lool – pink rulez ! )

QueenForANight : Wow where do you live?? I'm glad u liked the ending. Keep reviewing!

Klowy : Awn I'm glad you're liking my story that much. And thank you for the bday comment. Like I said, my computer is killing me these days so I didn't read ur e-mail yet. But I will soon I promise. Keep reading!

sarah : Lol yea I figured that part might be confusing. At least you liked the rest of it.

FiresOfDeath : Haha! You really expect Jodie and Alex to watch a chick flick? Besides, what is 27 dresses anyway? Never heard of it… That damn oth show is pissing me off crazy. I think I'll stop watching it bcuz it's driving me nutts.

Yea I kind of portrayed me in Marissa and my friend in Jodie during that saw scene. I am such a baby! I can't STAND scary movies, and my friends are so found of it, so I always end up hiding in someone's shoulder. I get lots of tease about it later on. You'll see what happens with Helene soon enough. And yea about Conrad… I'm a meany, ain't I? ( But that OTH's Mark Shwan is wayyyy worse)

malex4ever : Good question. Why?

shassy25 Oh trust me you're better off. It sucks anyway. And hell don't give it to your sister unless you really hate her! Lool. Glad u liked it!

Thank you all for the reviews – and for sticking up to my story. Love ya all!!

p.s. Did you know there was a raper named Alex Kelly? I was googling around and found that. Weird uh?

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Save Me
Chapter 25 – Oops.

Sunlight's were getting thought the half-closed curtains. Alex's smell was all over the place. Smiling, Marissa pushed her herself deeper in the blonde's arms and felt the other girl tighten her grip.

- Hey, Alex smiled, kissing her on the cheek. Marissa turned to face her. Her eyes were sparkling in the daylight, and she looked more beautiful than ever.

- I love you. The words slipped out of her mouth and directly reached Alex's heart.

-… I don't think I told you before, but I thought you should know, she whispered.

- I love you too, the blonde replied, playing with Marissa's hair. If only they could stay like this forever.

- Alex, I don't want to hide anymore, she said. The blonde could feel the sadness in her voice.

- We won't have to, she promised. I'll talk to Helena today. The brunette laid her head on Alex's shoulder.

- Could you talk to Conrad too? She asked. Alex's hand was stroking her back.

- Sure, she whispered. They herd knockings on the door and Marissa disappeared from her arms. Annoyed, Alex got up.

- Yea? She called through the door, putting a large t-shirt on. She could hear Marissa dress up in a hurry behind her.

- It's me, her father said. Conrad had to leave early for work, so I tough we could have our breakfast together? Alex opened the door.

- Hey dad. Yea sure. She hesitated, unsure of how honest she could be with him.

- You remember Marissa? She asked, forcing the half dressed girl to show herself.

- Oh hi sir, the brunette said, covering her bare chest behind Alex.

- Hi to you too, he smiled. So I'll see you two in five minutes?

- Yea, sure, Alex said, not believing her father's calmness as she closed back the door.

- Alex! Marissa screamed. What's wrong with you, I've never been that…- You said you wanted to come out. Deal with it, Alex simply replied. Marissa wanted to stay angry for at least ten more seconds to show some credibility, but who could be angry at Alex?
- Why don't you make yourself useful and find me something to cover my top? She sighted.

Although it felt weird at first, Marissa quickly realised that she was more at ease with Carl than she had ever been with any other adult, her own father included. Alex's dad looked so glad to re-link with his daughter that he seemed to be indulgent toward a lot of thing. Besides, all tree of them immediately connected.

- So I hope you got the message Al, Carl said as they were sitting in the living room, the brunette in Alex's arms.

- What message? Alex asked.

- I don't make any nasty comment about the girls in your bed, you don't make any about the ones in mine.

- You just made one, the blonde pointed out. He smiled.

- I did not! If I really wanted to pass a nasty comment, I would have proposed to share our girls from time to time.

- Dad! Alex said in a chocked voice, holding Marissa closer. The brunette was having a hard time to control her envy to laugh. Carl winked at her.

- So anyways, he said, Marissa, are you with Obama or Kennedy? The concerned girl raised an eyebrow and shared a confused look with Alex.

- You don't know about politic either? Carl said.

- Why are you so chocked? Alex said.

- What are they teaching you at school nowadays? He said, successfully imitating these old ladies who complain about today's youth.

- Jee I don't know, math, science, English, Alex named.

- Who needs that, Carl replied.

- I have to agree on that, Marissa said. My school teaches us how to organise Bonefires and SnOC dances.

- Fancy, he laughed. So anyways, I got to get to work. You can finally make out now, he winked before grabbing his car keys and leaving the house.

- Count on that, Alex replied before he closed the door behind him. Marissa twisted her body in Alex's arms to face the girl.

- You never told me your dad was such a perv, she grinned.

- Where did you think I got if from? Alex replied before kissing her.

XxX

- There you are, Jodie told her. I thought you forgot where you lived. Marissa rolled her eyes as she got in.

- You dropped me there, remember? I had no car and Alex is very lazy in the mornings. Jodie smirked.

- I still don't understand how you dared staying over. What if her dad caught you? Marissa smiled.

- She didn't tell you? They made peace now.

- They did? Jodie asked, surprised. Wow, how did you manage to do that?

- What makes you think I'm responsible for this?

- Because that's who you are, Jodie smiled.

XxX

Alex couldn't help to look up everytime someone came in the restaurant. She had told Helena to meet her there so they could talk. She had to tell her. She promised Marissa.

- Hey girl, Helena kissed her before sitting across the table.

- Hey, Alex replied. She looked at joyful face and couldn't find the courage to break it. It could wait till dessert, right?

- So how was your morning? She asked.

XxX

- So how about we go out tonight, you and I? Marissa proposed.

- Okay… why? Jodie asked her.

- Because we never do. It's always about double dates or work. Even pottery passes before me!

- Hey, don't take it on Pottery just because you're too busy with Alex when I'm around! Jodie replied, following her friend to the car.

- Am not, Marissa sulked. The Latina rolled her eyes in an unconvinced way.

- So where are we going? She asked.

- I don't know about you, but I'm hungry like hell, Marissa said.

XxX

- So what is it? Helena asked as they were halfway in their meal.

- What is what? Alex responded.

- We haven't been that romantic for months, so what's going on? Alex avoided eye contact. She focused her eyes on the door. Her heart skipped a beat.

- Marissa.

- Marissa? Helena repeated, confused. The brunette heard her name and turned around. From all the restaurants in L.A, they had to come to the same one?

- Jodie, we should probably go… she started. But it was too late, Helena had seen them.

- Marissa, Jodie, she called.

- Table for two? A waiter asked. I'll find you a nice table close to your friends. Cursing inside, Marissa followed him. She tried to apologise to Alex with her eyes and sat down a few meters away.

- So spill it, what's going on? Jodie whispered.

- She's suppose to break up with her tonight, Marissa whispered back. Only, I'm not suppose to be around. She received a text message. Bathroom. Now.

- I got to go, she said as she got up. Bathroom. Jodie nodded and watched her leave. A few seconds after, Alex spilled water on her and left as well. Jodie turned her chair so she could face Helena.

- So, long time no see, she smiled.

XxX

Marissa was walking in circles in the bathroom when Alex came in.

- I swear I had no idea, she apologized right away.

- I know, it's alright, the blonde replied as she walked closer.

- You want us to leave? Marissa asked. We can make a fuss about the poor service and leave the place.

- Don't even think about it, the blonde warned her.

- Fine, Marissa smiled. So what do we do?

- Nothing. Just go back with Jodie, I'll handle it with Helena.

- So I'm guessing there won't be any break up tonight, Marissa figured sadly.

- Don't be stupid, Alex replied, sliding her fingers on the brunette's arm. I made you a promise. Marissa smiled.

- I think just fell in love with you all over again, she whispered, taking Alex's face in her hands. She felt her cellphone vibe in her back pocket.

- I got it, Alex said, trying to reach the phone. A second later, Helena opened the door. Marissa pushed herself away from Alex right away. The blonde turned around and tried to act casual.

- Hey girl, I was just finishing… she started. But it was too late, Marissa noticed. Helena had seen them. Behind her was standing a discouraged Jodie.

- I can't believe you, Helena said. It was hard to see if she wanted to cry or kill Alex at this moment. Marissa couldn't recall ever feeling that bad.

- I was going to tell you, she heard Alex say.

- Whatever, Helena replied before she left. Jodie looked at them for a moment.

- Jodie… Marissa pleaded.

- Find your own way home, the Latina replied before leaving as well. The bathroom door closed and the brunette risked a glance at Alex.

- At least know she knows, the blonde sighted.

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- You're sure you want to face her tonight? Alex asked Marissa again as she was giving her a ride home, since Jodie had taken the car.

- I'll have to eventually, the brunette answered. Sooner the better. The blonde nodded. The rest of the ride was silent.

- You want me to talk to her? Alex proposed as they were finally there. Marissa smiled.

- I'll be fine. But thanks. You should probably talk to Helena. Alex grinned.

- Yeah, she said. That's if she wants to hear me up. Marissa took her hand and squeezed it.

- She will. You should tell her everything. And if she tries to kill you, call me. Alex stuck up her tongue as Marissa left the car.

The brunette watched the jeep drive off and carefully opened the front door. Jodie was sitting in the living room, watching TV. Marissa closed the door behind her and made her way to her friend.

- Hey, she said, unsure of where she stood with Jodie.

- Why did you have to put me in such an awkward situation? The Latina asked as she turned off the tv.

- We didn't plan it…

- How stupid are you to make out in the restaurant's bathroom anyway? Marissa looked away. Jodie sighted.

- I tried warning you, she said. Marissa took out her cellphone,where she could see a missed call from Jodie.

… she whispered, taking Alex's face in her hands. She felt her cellphone vibe in her back pocket.

- I got it, Alex said, trying to reach the phone. A second later, Helena opened the door. Marissa pushed herself away from Alex right away.

- I know, Marissa said. They stood quiet for a moment.

- Well enough lecturing, Jodie said. After all, I'm just your roomie. Come on, let's order some take out. Marissa smiled.

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Alex was sitting in her car for now an hour, simply anticipating Helena's reaction. The more she was waiting, the less she felt ready. Sighting, she got out of the car and made her way through the front door. She owed her the truth.

- I though you would never ring that damn bell, Helena said. Alex studied the girl's appearance. Her make up showed that she had cried, but her eyes were firm.

- You knew I was there? She asked.

- Like an hour ago, Helena replied. Alex did not add anything, she simply waited. She knew Helena wanted her to leave, but she couldn't just go. They had to have this conversation. Realising that Alex was not going anywhere, Helena sighted loudly and went back inside, leaving the door half open. Not expecting any warmer welcome, Alex followed her inside. A huge ice cream bowl was on the counter of the kitchen.

- She never dated Jodie, did she? The red-haired asked, arms crossed. Alex simply shook her head.

- I always knew that, she said. But you did, right?

- .. what?

- God Alex why did you come here? Helena asked her in an annoyed tone.

- To tell you the truth, the blonde answered.

- Then just do it, fuck! Jodie and Marissa where both your ex's, right?

- Yes.

- And when you went back to Newport, a few weeks ago, it was for Marissa, wasn't it? Alex closed her eyes.

- Yes, she said again. There was a silence. Helena seemed to be trying very hard to remain calm.

- You slept with her while we were dating? Alex looked her eyes with Helena's.

- Helene, please you got to…

- Answer the question. Alex sighted.

- Yes, she said.

- Get out of my house. Alex tried to decrypt the girl's feelings through her voice, but the words where said in such a calm tone that it was impossible.

- … Helene… She said slowly, walking closer.

- Get the hell out of my house! Helena cried this time. You disgust me. She might as well have spit in Alex's face the effect would have remained the same.

Alex looked at her for a moment and, knowing there was no point, she turned around and left. She heard Helena smash the door behind her, and the sound of a broken glass. Closing her eyes again to prevent tears from falling, Alex made her way to her car. What did she expect exactly? Helena's blessing?

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