In Poetry And Wine: Chapter 3: Just Another Day To Shop
Disclaimer - Though to my dismay, I do not own any of the characters or anything regarding Fox's television show The O.C. However, if there ever is an auction and I could opt in purchasing an Alex of my own, please contact me ASAP!
Italics - Thoughts
School actually turned out well for the day. In English, they were supposed to prepare two poems for the class, so Marissa whipped out a couple from her stash that she had created over time and turned it in. The teacher figured she had prepared for class and gave her extra points – cha-ching! Math, well, she always overlooked that class so it was just another day. And in Global History, they watched a movie about the Aztecs, therefore, an hour of great daydream time. Then right after school, Marissa and Summer left to go shopping at the mall.
"AH I have noooo clue what to get Zach! All the comic book stuff they have here is way too geeky, like, overweight pimply bent wire rimmed glasses geeky, not cute geeky."
"I see that," they laughed. "Well, what about this?" She pointed below the glass to the first edition of his favorite comic, and Summer squeaked.
"YES! Thank you so much for coming with me M! I would never have found that by myself!" She looked at the shop keeper. "So how much is this comic?"
"That one is 500 dolla. And only fo' sale to specia customa. You no look like specia customa, so no sale."
"NO! This is for my boyfriend! You might have seen him around actually. Tall, flippy surfer hair, nice build, dresses kind of prep schooly, comes in with a skinny guy named Seth?"
"Ohhhhhhh! You Zach girlfriend? He my favorite customa! Next to Mr. Cohen of course," the clerk lit up and unlocked the case. "If you have money, this comic fo you." Summer clapped and got out her credit cards.
"Hey Sum, maybe you should get something for Seth? Just something small, I don't know," Marissa enquired, while looking through the Japanese manga.
"Hm. Maybe. What do you think though?"
"Look for yourself on this one." So Summer browsed the hobby shop for something Cohen might like. Don't know why I'm doing this. It's not like he's going to get me anything. Plus, what's the point? Oh I've got one! Since we're business partners now, it'll be a show of good faith. She nodded to herself. Then she found the perfect gift, a brand new sketchbook with a complete set of professional pencils and pens.
"He'll like it won't he?"
"Yes of course! Stop worrying about it!" She nudged her friend as they headed to the exit. "But could we stop in the music store for a second? I wanted to get something for someone." Summer raised her eyebrows in question but they walked into the store.
Still have no clue what to get the girl…jeesh she's not going to get me anything, so if I give her something it'll turn out weird…butttttttttt I want toooooooooooo, it just feels right. Marissa walked through the aisles, looked at the items on the walls, and then decided to quickly walk to the jewelry store next door and pick up something she had seen in the window and come back before Summer knew she was gone. Mistake.
"Marissa! Why are you in here?" She sounded a tad confused, not to mention peeved. Then she noticed the box in Marissa's hand and opened it."May I ask who you're purchasing this for? Since I know this isn't exactly your style, or the style of many of the male gender, it's natural for me to question what's going on in that pretty head of yours."
"Umm…let's talk about it on the ride to my house ok?"
"You have been nose grazing with someone haven't you?" She hopped up and down excitedly. "Oh I can't wait to hear this!" Marissa seemed confused as she grabbed the bag and they headed in the direction of the exit.
"So even if this was femme/femme nose grazing, you'll still be ok with it?"
"Of course I'm ok with it Marissa. Nothing should change our friendship and nothing will," Summer hugged her. "Ok enough of the mushy stuff; Zach's rubbing off on me. So tell me about this new flame, I'm dying to know." The two giggled and made way to Summer's car.
"You know her, well have met her. How high the two of you are on the friendship scale, I'm not sure."
"Ew please don't say Lindsay?" Marissa laughed and the two of them sat down in the car and drove off back to Newport.
"I wasn't going to! I never liked that girl in the slightest bit, she has way too much Caleb in her that's just screaming to be let out."
"Agreed. Now back to topic."
"Alright. She's smart, loves music, and pretty nice if you don't piss her off. Not to mention beautiful." Marissa's voice had a tone of wistfulness to it now, and she looked over at her friend. "I mean she's tall, with this perfectly smooth skin and long blonde hair, and these stunning green blue eyes that I could look in for hours…" Summer hit the breaks, and luckily there was no other traffic around in this area of town.
"Oh my god Marissa Cooper! You've fallen in love with Alex, haven't you?"
Alex was now heading to the mall, a little after work, to pick up a little something for the girl she had not only surprisingly but unwillingly fallen for. She had kept telling herself that since she'd be moving in only a month or so, she could not get involved in any relationships. It worked on Cohen, but not on her own mind. So she gave in to the attraction after realizing that there was a chance it was mutual.
Stepping out of her jeep she saw a familiar car driving by, then recognized Summer as the driver and M in the passenger seat, and made an attempt to wave. Neither waved back, and she thought on giving the girl a call but shrugged and simply walked up to the mall to make a purchase, and luckily she had had something in mind. Strolling into the jewelry store she saw the object under the glass and asked to see it. This is perfect, she smiled. All I can ask for is that she doesn't toss it at my face when I give it to her.
"I'll take it."
"Alex? Hey, when are you picking me up tonight?" Marissa was struggling to get ready.
What to wear what to wear! Not only am I seeing THE POSTAL SERVICE, I mean helloooooooo, but it's practically a date, AND Valentine's Day! I feel like throwing myself off a bridge.
"Ok awesome. I'll see you then."
Sexual tension is too much. Must. Have. At least. A kiss. Wait what am I thinking! Marissa stop it! You're messing with yourself again!
She finally decided on a long Indian patterned skirt with purples and blues, a pair of cream Chuck Taylor's, and a black tank top. Oh and you must not forget the gold Prada handbag! She grabbed the little box with a red ribbon around it and placed it in the bag, then upon hearing the horn outside, made her way to the door.
"Just be cool. It'll all work out in the end." I hope.
And here's to me being bored on a Saturday night and having nothing else to do! Gotta love it. Hope you at least liked it. Next chapter should be fun. I already have what I want to happen set in my little brain And the whole Marissa's car shpiel will be solved too. So no worries about "Wait I thought Alex was taking her to get the car? –Towelie voice- I have no idea what's goin on!" Til next time.
