Though I'd die to know you love me, I'm all alone
Epilogue
It was nearly eight thirty by the time the door bell rang for the second time that day, surprising Clear once again, who was washing dishes with her grandmother and blocking out everything the old woman was saying about bingo night. "I'll get it." The brunette declared quickly, eager to get out of the kitchen, setting down the soapy dish and not even bothering to dry her hands as she rushed from the room.
Alex was standing at the door, with a dog's leash in one hand and a German Shepard puppy in the other. Clear didn't know what to say as soon as she opened the door, surprised to see Alex and the puppy that he held in his arms. "Alex, what are you doing here?" She questioned, not bothering to hide her surprise, looking from the boy to the dog.
"Hey Clear." He greeted with a slight smile. "I was walking Cherokee and I found your dog, poking around in my neighbor's bushes." He explained, holding the dog out to Clear, who took it quickly, relieved to see that her dog was all right.
After setting Prince down to reek havoc in the living room, the brunette turned back to face Alex, a broad smile upon her face. "Thank you so much for bringing him back." She said, genuinely pleased by his actions. Even after everything, it seemed that he still cared about her somewhat, which may or may not be a good thing in the long run.
"No problem." Alex told her, shifting his weight and jerking on the Cherokee the golden retriever's leash to keep him from digging through the ratty garden along the side of the house. "Look, Tod told me about what happened between you two, earlier...about how you guys broke up." He said, looking away from the retriever to meet her gaze.
Clear shrugged, hoping that their conversation wasn't going where she thought it was. "It was for the best." She explained, knowing that it really was. She just hoped Alex and Tod understood that was well.
Alex smiled wanly, shrugging as well. "I'm really sorry that I messed everything up, Clear, I really am." He said sincerely, realizing that he really had messed up their relationship.
Clear didn't know what to say in response to his words so she simply stood silent for a moment until she said, "Why did you kiss me yesterday, Alex?" She wasn't quite sure what answer she was hoping for, what she wanted to hear him say. A part of her wanted him to say that he had kissed her because he liked her, just as she liked him yet she knew hearing those words wouldn't make anything easier.
"I guess I realized too late that I really liked you Clear." Alex admitted after a pause, locking eyes with her as he spoke. "I just wish I had realized it sooner."
The brunette sighed, wishing he had as well; things could have been much different if Adrienne and Tod had never been involved. Instead of telling Alex this, instead of deciding to risk starting something that was better left unbegun, Clear bid Alex goodnight and shut the door.
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So, another story has come to a close, I hope that everyone liked it and it lived up to "Why Can't I?" and proved that all sequels didn't have to suck. Thanks for all the reviews, especially to Curtis and Dharke, the real Bree and Rachel.
As you can tell from watching the Final Destination movie who everyone ended up in those few years, with Clear becoming the loner and Alex and Tod still best friends. I figured that this would be a good place to end the story, since we all know what happens.
Thanks again for reviewing, look for the return of the Final Destination musical! I listed all the songs featured in this story down below once again, just in case anyone felt inspired to "download the soundtrack", as Curtis said for one of her stories. Thanks again!
2) Stuck by Stacie Orrico
3) Desperately by Michelle Branch
4) Why Can't I? Liz Phair
5) When You Say You Love Me Clay Aiken
6) Good Enough Sarah McLachlan
7) If It Ain't Broke (Break It) Mike Vogel
8) Shine Mike Vogel
9) White Flag Dido
10) Love Me (Just Leave Me Alone) Jewel
11) These Days Evanescence
12) One of Us ABBA
13) One of These Days Michelle Branch
epilogue) Missing Evanescence
I wanted to put in some Eminem for Dharke, yet I couldn't find any songs of his that fit; I also wanted to put in "Good Enough for a Woman" for Curtis, but couldn't find the lyrics. Sorry you guys!