Part VI: Changes
Alex woke up to the scent of fresh eggs and bacon for breakfast. She stood up and washed her face, then proceeded to the kitchen. She saw Jodie making breakfast.
"Wow… What's up with you this morning?" Alex scratched her head as she sat down on a dining chair.
"Oh… Nothing… Just thought I should make you breakfast." Jodie brought Alex a plate and gave her a kiss on the forehead.
"What's that for?" Alex was utterly surprised.
"For being adorable in the morning…" Jodie cupped Alex's cheeks and gave her a grin.
"Ok…" Alex was too shocked to say anything else.
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"You know, you dress a lot better now." Lindsay commented as Marissa was giving finishing touches on her outfit before school.
"Um… Thanks!" She gave Lindsay a smile.
"School's ok?" Lindsay sat up on her bed.
"Uhum… Never been better." Marissa gave her sister a smirk.
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Monday morning at school, Alex and Marissa did their best to study hard. There were times they would glance or smile at each other. There were also slight touches because one of them needed the others attention for a specific question. But neither of them was brave enough to say anything about what they really feel even if they had the chance. They were just too scared.
"Hey guys where would we do our Halloween party?" Tiffany asked as the professor went out of the room.
"Don't know…" Dianne replied.
"We should have it on someone's house which is near the premises. Most of us live on dorms." Bianca interjected.
"We could have it at our house." Marissa joined in.
Alex was just silent over the conversation. She was reading some stuff on their previous lessons in Accounting. Marissa took notice. She took Alex's hand.
"Hey… You alright?" Marissa gazed at Alex.
"Uh… Yeah… I'm fine… Just not a party person that's all." Alex gave Marissa's hand a slight squeeze then let it go.
"Are you sure…?" Marissa tried to look worried but in truth she was disappointed Alex had to let go.
"Don't worry. I'm fine. Just a little confused..." Alex stood up.
"I'll catch you after lunch?" Marissa asked halting Alex's movements.
"Yeah…" Alex gave Marissa a weak smile then walked out the room.
Marissa sadly gazed at her fleeing friend. She stood and walked out the room too.
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"Jodie I'm home!" Alex shouted as she opened the door.
"I'm in the kitchen."
Alex dropped her bag on the floor then went to the kitchen. She came in to a surprise.
"Dinner by candlelight…?" Alex asked confused.
"Uhum…" Jodie replied.
"Who's your date?" Alex turned her gaze to Jodie.
"You… Silly…" Jodie gave her a wink.
"Me?" Alex was really confused now.
Jodie walked slowly to where Alex was standing. She's not going to lose this one. Not just yet.
"Yes… You…" Jodie brought her lips to Alex's kissing her softly.
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Marissa was having dinner with her family. They were discussing some issues about politics. Marissa didn't feel like joining in the conversation. She was caught up with her last conversation with Alex. There was something bothering Alex. She decided to give her a call. She was about to stand up.
"Where are you going young lady? You haven't finished your food yet." Julie asked.
"I'm just going to call a friend. I forgot to ask her something." Marissa answered politely.
"This friend of yours, is she credible? Does she come from a wealthy family?"
Marissa dropped her eyes. She didn't know much about Alex. She didn't know what to tell her mother. Lindsay felt sorry for her sister.
"Mother… She hardly knows her classmates it's been just months. Not years. Besides she spends more time with Summer." Lindsay rolled her eyes.
Julie just gave out a long disappointed breath. Caleb didn't care. He was busy reading the latest stock report.
Marissa gave a weak smile then stood up. She went up to their room and looked for Alex's number. When she found it she dialed the number.
"Hello… Can I speak to Alex?" Marissa asked.
She's in the shower. Who's this?
"It's her friend. Marissa."
I'll just tell her to call you back.
"Ok. Thank you. Um… To whom am I speaking with again?"
Jodie. Her girlfriend.