VIII: Biology Sucks?

Halloween was fast approaching. Most of the girls in the class were preparing for possible arrangements at Marissa's house. Marissa didn't really pay any attention. She was busy scribbling her notes. Alex just sat beside her. She would shoot Marissa short glances at times. Or she would just nod at any question that required her response. Aside from the two of them, nobody really knew what happened in the locker room the week before. They haven't really spoken to each other since then.

Alex was frustrated. Jodie was giving her a hard time back in the apartment, and Marissa had completely alienated her. She turned to look at Marissa one more time.

"No one ever kissed me like she did. It's so… addicting… I can't… I can't stop thinking about it… I have to know why she had to make me feel that… I have to know…" Alex thought.

Because of her aggravation, she slightly banged her head to her desk.

Marissa who looked through the corner of her eye saw Alex.

"Cute but weird. Just the way I like it." Marissa said to herself then smiled as she took her attention to her notes.

"Ok class… I'm going to group you into twos. You have a research paper to be passed next week. Now since we're in college, I hope you're going to be as serious to this paper like it was your accounting ledgers…"

The crowd broke into soft whispers, anticipating a very boring subject to work on the next few days. All eyes were on the teacher as he called out the names. Of course, Alex ended up Marissa. Both sighed softly, careful not to let the other hear it.

"Now that we're done with your grouping, let's proceed to the topic."

"Mr. Clover, are we going to kill insects and stuff?" A student asked.

"No. You would rather find this entertaining." The teacher smiled.

He started to write on the board.

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Everybody in the room dissolved in giggles and whispers. Marissa just wrote the topic down. Alex on the other hand… continued to bang her head on the desk.

"This isn't happening…" Alex mumbled.

"Now again, I would want you to be as serious as possible. Learn about it. Research about it and then report it next week."

"Sir...? Do we research on the topic first hand? Like experience-wise?" A guy raised his hand.

He earned more giggles from the class and a slight glare from Mr. Clover.

"Whatever you do Mr. Samuels to obtain such knowledge, don't let me know. Just give me a good research paper. Class dismissed." The teacher grinned.

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"So how are you Riss?" Summer asked as they ate lunch in the cafeteria.

"I'm fine. I have some research to be done."

"Want me to help?"

"No. It's ok. I have a group mate."

"Really? Who?"

"Alex." Marissa replied nonchalantly

"Are you sure that's ok? I mean you've been…"

Marissa cut her off.

"I'll be fine." Marissa took a look at Summer then ate her lunch.

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"Jodie, Marissa's coming here tomorrow. We have to make our research paper." Alex told Jodie as pleasantly as she could.

"Why would you invite her here?" Jodie glared.

"For one, this is my house, my apartment. Two, she said her parents are home and there will be no space since they have a party there."

"Don't you know she's after you?"

"No. She's not. She would have done that a week ago if she did." Alex replied with obvious irritation.

"Why would you think she would be after you if she did something a week ago?

"She kissed me."

"What?"

"SHE… KISSED… ME…" Alex pointed out.

"Why would you do that?" Jodie took a pillow and threw it at Alex.

Alex was fast enough to avoid it.

"Why do people throw things at me when they're upset?" Alex asked.

Jodie found another pillow. She threw it at Alex again. Alex avoided it.

"WHY CAN'T YOU JUST FORGET ABOUT HER!" Jodie screamed.

She threw one of the figurines this time. Alex caught it by the hand.

"I can't she's my friend too. Please understand!" Alex begged.

She tried to be alert as possible in case Jodie threw something again.

"Jodie don't do this. You're my best friend!"

"That's all I am to you! I've been in love with you since the day I met you! And you can't even fall in love with me after all these years!" Jodie took another figurine then threw it at Alex.

Alex caught it then walked closer to Jodie who was about to have a breakdown. Alex held onto Jodie.

"Come on Jodie… If you love me that much you have to let this go… I can't lie to you Jodie… I can't fall for you that way… You're like my big sister…" Alex cried softly.

Jodie hanged on to Alex. They both cried.

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"Aren't you supposed to meet Alex today?" Summer asked.

"Yeah why?"

Marissa was taking shots of vodka after classes. Summer didn't really know what they were for.

"Now why would you want to get drunk when you meet up with the girl who broke your heart? Don't you think you want to make her drool instead of making her realize she made the right choice?"

Marissa raised an eyebrow.

"Well? That's what you are doing right now. Getting wasted and all." Summer shrugged.

"I can't stay sober when I'm around her. I end up like a speechless idiot."

"Well you're going to be a babbling idiot once you're done with that tonic." Summer shook her head.

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Alex was watching cartoons when she heard someone at the door. She hurriedly stood up. When she opened the door, Summer was there… and so was Marissa who could barely stand up.

"Girlfriend's around?" Summer asked.

"Hello to you too. No… I don't have a girlfriend anyway. What gave you that idea?" Alex smiled as she led Summer and Marissa to the living room.

"Oh nothing. Now this one insisted on going here for your project. She's a bit tipsy but she'll be fine. My number is on her phone. Case you need anything. I have make-up classes at nine. So I'll just be back for her. Till then, can you please avoid giving her more?"

Alex laughed.

"I will take care of her. I promise." She smiled at Summer.

Alex helped Summer out the door. When she got back to the living room Marissa was standing up her back was facing Alex. Alex's jaw dropped when Marissa slowly took her top off. Good thing the curtains were close.

Marissa's skin was flawless. Alex couldn't take her eyes off of her. Her heart was racing now. She would have won the grand prix if her heart was only a F1 car. She was brought back to reality when Marissa spoke.

"I feel really hot… Would you mind if I take a shower first?"

Marissa turned her head. She covered the essentials but her skin was tempting to Alex already. Marissa was like a goddess, just waiting to be worshipped.

"Uh… Yeah... Sure. First door on the left. I'll just uh… get you some clothes to wear." Alex was still gawking.

Marissa turned then walked to where the bathroom was. Oblivious to what she has done. Alex was still standing there in the living room. She snapped out of it as Marissa disappeared into the bathroom.

"God I need ice… Lots of it…" Alex could only mumble.