Part II: That Freaking GYM Class

Alex was in her Boston apartment arranging her new room. Jodie was helping out, bringing in some boxes of Alex's clothes. Seth was downstairs, fixing the TV with Sandy.

"So how was the first day of school?" Jodie asked.

She put away the boxes in the corner of the room while she helped Alex fix her room's curtains.

"School was bearable…" Alex sighed.

"Did you meet a lot of people?"

"I did… a few good ones… a few bad ones…"

"Bad ones huh… How did it go with those?" Jodie turned to look at her friend.

"I was just too clumsy I guess. I didn't notice she was there and I accidentally stepped on her… She ended up being my seatmate… and my lab partner… since her surname is alphabetically after mine…" Alex sat on a chair, breathing deeply.

"Come here tiger…" Jodie rubbed Alex's back.

"Just one person… I know you'll charm the others. So just be your wonderful self ok?" Jodie smiled at Alex.

"Yeah… Me and wonderful don't go together…" Alex sighed.

"Hey! Come on now… Lots of people in college… don't let one person mess it up ok? We're here for you too. Don't forget."

"Ok…" Alex gave Jodie a weak smile.

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"You mean she's nerdy, clumsy and dorky?"

"Yes… And I'm stuck with her for half a year…" Marissa sulked.

"She's nerdy that means you won't have problems with the grades. That's a plus right."

"That is if my feet live to see it SUM!"

"You know Riss, you tend to overreact… the person accidentally stepped on you once… ONCE Riss… ONCE!"

"Well I'm definitely not talking to her unless it's official stuff."

"Like… can I copy your homework?" Summer chuckled on the other end.

"RIGHT! I mean no! SUMMER! I can do my homework just as well as she does. And I look good doing it."

"Haven't seen her… So I will never know."

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"GYM class…" Alex walked through the campus, mentally trying to remember the teacher's name.

In case she got into the wrong class, she would have a back-up plan to look for her class.

"Oh God she's here… this early… oh dear…." Alex caught sight of Marissa who was the first to arrive at the gym.

Instead of approaching and saying hi, Alex opted to sit on a corner away from Marissa. She didn't really want to get yelled at or be shooed. Most of the students came in 10 minutes later.

"COHEN!" A man shouted from across the gym.

Alex stood up. The man came over to talk to Alex.

"Aren't you going to try out for the team? You can skip GYM class if you get in." It was one of the coaches. He was also their GYM teacher.

"I promised my parents I'd focus on studying." Alex replied smiling.

"You can always change your mind. Tell us when you do." The man gave Alex a pat on the back then walked on to meet the rest of the class.

"… We are going to play team sports. The sport assigned to your class is basketball. I will split you into teams. When I read your names go to your respective teams ok?"

"I hope we get Cohen. I've seen her play." Marissa heard a girl say.

As the class was divided, Alex didn't end up with Marissa on the same team, which was prayers answered for Alex. Most of the people Alex was with were friendly and were happy to have her. Marissa on the other hand would rather watch the game than play it. She had trouble handling the ball. Then it was game time: Marissa's team VS Alex's team.

Alex's team was doing alright. Alex made the plays. Marissa's team was doing alright too. Marissa watched Alex unknowingly from the sidelines. She had perfect biceps and legs for someone who never worked out. She snapped out of it when their team had to field her in. Marissa would have said no, but every girl in class should play to pass.

Marissa was doing alright not until one of Alex's teammate, Tiff, stole the ball from her. She tried to run after her but she slipped, ass first. Most of the girls were either laughing or giggling. Only Alex took notice of her and helped her up.

"Are you ok? Here let me help you…"

Alex gave Marissa a hand. She couldn't help but be amazed with the sensation.

"To think I yelled at her before… She's still helping me…" Marissa thought.

"You better sit in the bench for a while." Alex said smiling.

"Oh yeah… sure…" Marissa felt embarrassed.

Alex didn't care if Marissa was mean to her the first day. Marissa was just a person who needed a hand, to Alex that was enough to help.

"Move on Cohen! She'll live." The professor shouted.

Alex gave Marissa a smile then left for the game.

Marissa watched Alex as she played. She was great. It was like watching a girl version of Jason Williams.

"She must be gay. She has to be." Marissa whispered.

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"HEY GUYS! We have two hours before our next class. Let's grab lunch!" A girl yelled across the locker in front of Marissa.

"OW…" Marissa felt slight pain on her back.

"You alright?" Alex was fixing her shoe.

Her locker was just right beside Marissa's.

"I'm fine… Thanks." Marissa smiled.

"Wow nice smile. She should smile more often." Alex mentally told herself as she smiled back.

"I'll catch you later." Alex took her back pack then walked out of the locker room.

"She's cute…" Marissa whispered.

"Did I just say that?" Marissa asked herself surprised at her previous comment.

She shook her head then walked it off.