Part IX: Too Hot To Handle?
Alex took a couple of t-shirts and pajamas for Marissa to wear. She was constantly trying to think of cartoons, trigonometry, accounting and management just to avoid imagining Marissa's naked figure. Abusing her state of drunkenness is not a good start for a relationship. Or so she thinks. She left the clothes and the towel outside the bathroom door then went to the living room to start studying.
Marissa who was in shower took her clothes off. She turned the water on and let it cascade all over her body. She was smiling.
"Let's see how much you can take…"
In the living room, Alex was focusing on typing the first few chapters of their research paper on the Male Reproductive System. She was about to start on the Female Reproductive System. She put her laptop on the coffee table then sat on the floor. She rested her back on the couch.
Marissa emerged out of the bathroom. Alex didn't really realize that she was back. She just continued typing. Marissa grinned. She walked to the other end of the table. She wanted Alex to face her.
Alex noticed there was someone in front of her. She slowly turned her gaze to the body standing in front: wearing a big shirt and just probably her underwear. Alex cleared her throat. She slowly looked up and saw Marissa slowly leaning towards her. Her jaw dropped.
Marissa stopped and then she grinned.
"What are we working on again?" She asked Alex.
"Uh… project… biology…" Alex had a hard time making sentences.
She took a glass of iced tea which was on the coffee table and drank up straight. Marissa however decided to sit beside her.
"So… What have you finished yet?"
Alex who was trying to regain her exposure took a deep breath then replied.
"Uh… I've finished on the male part. What's left is on the female part."
"Interesting…" Marissa grinned as she took a book from the table.
Alex just sighed. This is going to be a long night.
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Summer was waiting for class to start when some of the students yelled.
"Guys, there's a party at the gym tonight. It's not free but if we go take the whole class we can get in for half the price!"
Summer thought for a second. She could go to the party. Marissa is in safe hands anyway.
"COUNT ME IN GUYS!" Summer yelled as she sat to wait for class again.
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Alex and Marissa were about to finish another chapter of their work when Marissa decided to put the ball on the court.
"So uh… Where's your girlfriend?" Marissa asked.
"I don't have one."
"I talked to her the other day. You have one."
"You mean Jodie?" Alex looked at Marissa.
"Yeah... Jodie."
"She's my GIRL FRIEND, with the space. My best friend..." Alex smiled then continued to type their project.
"Oh…" A smile crept out of Marissa's lips.
She scanned the table. She broke into a grin.
"Time to see how much you can handle..." Marissa thought.
She moved closer to Alex who was busy typing, leaning towards her. Her lips almost touched Alex's earlobes. Then she began to whisper.
"You know… we should add a few more interesting topics about that particular part of the female reproductive organ." Marissa pointed on the book.
Alex froze. Marissa's breath on her ears gave her shivers all over her body.
"God why do you have to torment me… I can't abuse this… She's drunk…" Alex thought as she rolled her eyes.
"I don't think that's a good idea." Alex just continued typing.
She didn't dare turn to look at Marissa. She knew she was too close.
Smiling, Marissa knew Alex would not give in. But she had other ideas. She lightly bit a part of Alex's right earlobe, just enough for the other girl to feel it. She felt Alex straighten up to the bite.
Alex put her right hand on her ear, still feeling Marissa's bite. She turned to face Marissa who was grinning. They were facing each other… really close.
"What's that for?" Alex asked.
Marissa shrugged. She leaned closer to Alex then stopped. The distance could only make a paper fit.
"You're cute." Marissa said with a grin.
"What are you doing with me?" Alex asked.
She was drowning with the looks Marissa was giving her.
"Nothing..." Marissa smiled and turned to the books.
Alex stared at her for a few minutes. Not really knowing what was going on. She shook her head the continued to work on their project.
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"PARTY TIME GUYS!" One of the students yelled.
Summer danced the night away with her classmates.
"I hope Marissa is taking everything well." She thought.
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After a few hours, Marissa ended lying on the couch while Alex sat on the floor.
"We're done!" Alex exclaimed as she stretched out her arms.
She stood up. Marissa sat up on the couch.
"Great… I should call Summer."
"No it's ok. She told me she'll be back for you. You should watch some TV while I clean this up." Alex smiled as she took a hand on the books.
Marissa tried to scan for better shows she ended up watching a rerun on Once and Again's final episode.
Alex was closing the laptop when she took notice of the show.
"She looks like you." Alex said casually.
"Do you find her cute?" Marissa slowly stood up.
"No."
"You don't find her cute?" Marissa furrowed her brows.
"No." Alex turned to look at Marissa.
Alex walked closer to Marissa. She stood dangerously close to her.
"I find her breathtaking." Alex stared at Marissa eyes.
Marissa felt she would melt.
"You find her breathtaking?"
Alex took the liberty to hold Marissa closer. Her hands slid into Marissa's sides gently caressing her from time to time. Alex leaned in closer to kiss Marissa. She stopped to answer.
"I do…" Alex replied in a very soft, voice.
Alex kissed Marissa full on the mouth, gently, filled with care.