Chapter 29

It's been one month since prom. Mark and Lexie seemed to hit it off really good because they're always together while in school. But they haven't gone on a first date yet. Mark is very nervous because he wants to make it perfect. Derek tries to talk some sense into him for over a week now but no success. He tells him it doesn't have to be something fancy.

Lexie on the other hand is freaking out. She thinks that Mark just plays her for his amusement. They act normal around each other but when alone with Derek or Meredith they break down. So they have to come up with a plan to get them to go on a date.

Addison has been on the down low and is still planning some scheme to break up the happy couple. She already has the perfect plan, she just needs to make a few phone calls.

Derek's POV

For the millionth time that lunch Meredith and I gave each other the look it was a look that expressed all the feelings we had about Mark and Lexie's relationship. I sigh because I actually feel sorry for the couple. They clearly have strong feelings for each other but I don't understand why they hadn't gone on a date yet. To everyone around them they seemed like good friends but I know something's up. They both had a little spark in their eyes since the day of the prom. Since the day Meredith and I found them nuzzled up in bed together. Something must have happened because I know Mark, he does not cuddle.

I get pulled out of my thoughts by Meredith who gives me a small nudge and quick nod. I immediately understand what she wants to say, it's time to execute our plan. "Uhm… hey you guys?" Mark and Lexie stop what they're doing and just stare at me. "I had an idea pop into my head and thought you might find it interesting?" Still no response what's so ever. "How do you feel of going on a double date like thing? I mean… we can just go out to dinner and then go for a walk in the park?" I started to feel very stupid suggesting the idea because I had no reaction except for Meredith who smiled. "Well… I think it would be nice to go out to dinner with you guys. It's a nice way of bonding." Marks eyes shift to Lexie and back to me while he speaks up. "It's just some friends hanging out so why not." Lexie doesn't look me in the eyes but I can see the hurt when she said it. "Okay, cool… what about Friday? We can meet up at the restaurant, I'll make a reservation tonight if you want?" It's Wednesday so it's not that no one knew what they had planned for the week. Everybody agrees on the details before going back to class.

Meredith's POV

Derek and I are talking outside before going to our bikes to ride back home for the day. As we're unchaining our bikes I hear someone shout my name. I look op to see who the shouting belonged too. I see Lexie run towards us. "Me… Mer… Meredith…" The poor girl was totally out of breath. "Hey Lexie, relax, what's going on?" I give the girl to catch up on air before I give her a look. Lexie knows what I mean and starts talking. "Sorry to interrupt your moment but I wanted to ask you if you could help me out with… uhm… homework." I know she's lying but I play along. "Sure, what subject do you need help with?" I can hear Derek trying to hold back his laugh behind me but I ignore him. "Uhm… chemistry?" Lexie is trying to hide her lie but fails in a cute way. "Chemistry huh? Sure, I can help you out with that." I give her a wink so she can relax a bit. "Sorry Derek, you won't be riding home with me today." I give him a quick peck on the lips before walking away with Lexie, and bike at my side.

AT LEXIE'S HOUSE*

We had walked the entire distance from school until Lexie's house in silence. I didn't want to pressure her into anything she didn't want to say or do. Once inside we took a seat in the living room and just looked at each other. A few minutes past and neither of us has said a word. I decide to try slowly.

"You know you can talk to me about anything right?" I spoke softly, not because I was scared someone would hear us but because I didn't want her to be pushed. "I know... but it doesn't feel right to ask you for help again, I mean you have done so much for me and we're not even real sisters... I..." I cut her off because I had heard enough. "Lexie, let's make one thing clear. It's not because dad left my mom and me when I was 2 years old that I don't consider you as my sister." I give her a comforting smile. "I would love to help you out with whatever you need, because I know you'll do the same for me." She gets up from her seat and walks over to me. She throws herself into a hug and I don't hesitate to hug her back. "So, what's the problem?" She gets up and starts pacing. "I just don't know what to do, Mark and I can't be around eachother without being weird." She sighs. "I just wish he would actually take me on a date." She takes a seat on the couch. "Maybe this double date can be a nice start?" Lexie doesn't seem very convinced though. "Of course it is, maybe he will loosen up ab it." I try to be as convincing as I can. We decide to finish some homework and to watch a movie after that. We just enjoy our evening and try to keep her mind of Mark for the night which seems to work.

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Also I'm really sorry for not updating for so long, I had a huge writersblock and I disn't know what to do, but now I know how I want the story to go so... get ready for some serious drama!