See. Just like I told you. You wouldn't have to wait long for the next chapter. D I like not having school. Alright..well I decided to break this chapter into 2 parts (second part is almost done. I will also be posting that very shortly). And I also wanted to take a few lines to thank all my friends who support my in my writing and of course my special person and everyone who takes the time read my work! Thanks a bunch everyone for all your support! It means a lot to me! D
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Chapter 36
"Alex, you haven't left your apartment in a week." Ellie moaned.
"Not true," I replied, "I went to work yesterday."
"That's not what I meant." Ellie said folding her arms, "I mean you have to get out. You have to have some fun."
"What is it with everyone trying to get me to go out?" I complained. Despite the fact I knew I sounded frustrated I took comfort in the fact I actually had friends who cared. Though, I knew was I walking a thin line if I kept pushing Ellie and everyone else away.
"Fine." Ellie said, "Sit at home and do nothing."
"Fine." I repeated trying to think of a way out of my stubbornness without seeming obvious.
"Will you please just come to the movies with us?" Ellie finally whined.
I took the chance, "Fine." I rolled my eyes trying not to sound to happy, "I will go the movies with you."
"See," Ellie said, "and you will feel better."
"I wasn't aware I was feeling bad." I lied. I hated the fact everyone tried to cheer me up from a problem no one wanted to talk about. When I was with Ellie, Marco, or even Hazel, the talk of Paige was strictly forbidden. Only Jay, who I was beginning to hang out with more, would bring her up every now and again.
"Marco's waiting in the car." Ellie stated as I shut the bedroom door to change into some decent looking cloths. Since my couch also functioned as a bed, my bedroom was just a messy room with boxes and a closet to keep my cloths in. I missed my old room at the Michalchuks. I quickly changed into something half decent and combed my hair.
"Ready." I said walking out of the hall way.
"Okay, let's go." Ellie said opening up my front door.
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Marco was waiting in the car outside my apartment. I automatically took the backseat.
"Hey, Alex." Marco said as I settled down into my seat.
"Hey." I replied trying to sound some what friendly.
"Alright, Let's go." Marco said once Ellie was in the car and had her seatbelt on.
The movie was long. Almost too long and like every movie that had ever been made, it had the same plot: love. It was almost painful to watch to people be so happy together. During the movie I would glance over to Marco and Ellie who seemed to be watching it intensely. I couldn't even stay concentrated. My mind kept drifting to Paige. I had no idea where I stood with her...or where she even stood with me. Suddenly I just really wanted to talk with her. I was getting uneasy in my seat. I kept sifting my gaze around. I just wanted to move around. I was just waiting for the movie to be over. My mind kept wandering to Paige. I wanted her back...badly. My mind kept shifting back to the day I was so close to having her again, but like usual I backed out because I was afraid of commitment. I was afraid of change. I thought about the irony...I had changed so much of my life around already and for the better. How could I be so stupid? I felt so giddy in my seat. I had finally made up my mind. I knew what I wanted and I was going to get it.
I was so relieved when I saw the guy get the girl and the credits started to roll. I was the first to jump up from my seat.
"Ready?" I asked eagerly wanting nothing more than to get back out in the light.
Ellie and Marco got up. They spent the entire car ride to The Dot talking about the movie and how cute and romantic it was. It wasn't till we were both sitting down at a table that I decided to talk.
"How do I get Paige back?" I asked
Both Marco and Ellie stared at me speechlessly.
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Next chapter coming soon. If not late tonight. Then early tomorrow. I'm just about done. So you wont have to wait long at all. D