Sorry for the waiting everyone, but school's a bitch. Please read and review cause I have a feeling this isn't really any good.

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Marissa was nervously standing in her room, waiting for Alex to pick her up. She had put on bikini instead of panties and bra, in case they temporarily got insane and wanted to take a cold bath, and jeans with a loose light blue top, but not so loose it looked like she was too skinny.

Alex should be there in five minutes so she made her way downstairs. She was met by a suspicious Julie.

"Where are you going?"

"Out, to the beach," she answered hesitantly.

"With who?"

"Someone."

"Are you going on a date?"

"It's none of your business," she shot back, trying not to sound irritated.

"I want to know who you're going out with. Ryan? Or is it Alex?"

"Whatever mom"

"Who is this Alex anyway? I haven't heard of him, is he good looking? Rich?"

"Don't worry mom, Alex wouldn't make the mistake of sleeping with you or let them pay you off so you can just leave it."

"I'm only trying to look after you and get more involved in your life Marissa. After all you are my daughter."

"Yeah, and I try to forget that every day."

"Don't insult me or you can just forget your little date tonight."

"Whatever," Marissa said and walked out of the door.

As she walked closer to the road she saw Alex coming into view. As soon as the blonde stopped, she jumped inside and they drove off.

In the windows of the huge mansion Julie stood thoughtful.

He's driving a Jeep, that's never a good sign. I'll confront Marissa when she gets home.

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"No way, you really did that?" Marissa said as she laughed.

"What can I say, I've never been good at listening to others," the blonde replied as she too laughed. They had found a nice spot with some privacy on the beach and had eaten some sandwiches while watching the sunset and just talking about everything.

Silence followed as their laughter died and Marissa noticed that Alex had become nervous and looked over at the fidgeting blonde who was staring back at her.

"What?" Marissa asked softly.

Alex bit her bottom lip.

"You know I really like you right?"

"I like you too."

"I just want you to know that we don't have to rush anything. I mean, I know you just broke up with Ryan and I just want you to know that I'll wait until you get ready."

Marissa smiled at Alex.

"That's sweet, but the truth is that I'm over Ryan. He's a jerk and I like someone else now."

"Who?"

"You of course."

"Oh," Alex said as she slightly blushed.

"Did you think I'd go on a date with you if I liked someone else?" Marissa asked teasingly, knowing it was embarrassing to Alex.

The blonde blushed even more and looked away.

She didn't see Marissa bite her lower lip, but she felt the girl shift closer to her and her heart started beating faster.

"Alex, look at me," Marissa almost whispered and the blonde turned to lock eyes with her, their faces just centimetres apart.

Seconds later soft lips were gently pressed against her own.

When Marissa pulled back, Alex still had her eyes closed, but she was smiling.

"Could you do that again?" the blonde asked without opening her eyes.

Marissa smiled and connected their lips again. This time Alex was more prepared and kissed back, letting her hand slip behind the brunette's neck to pull her closer, intensifying the kiss.

After a while both girls pulled away for some fresh air and they both smiled sweetly at each other.

"I think this is the best day of my life," Alex said honestly as Marissa giggled at Alex' cheesy line.

The rest of the evening the two girls sat looking out at the ocean, Marissa between Alex' legs. Both girls couldn't think of a single time moment that was better than the one they shared right now.

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Tiredly Marissa made her way towards the front door of the mansion. Locking herself in as quietly as she could, she jumped when she turned to see her mother standing in front of her.

"Jesus, mother. Are you trying to give me a heart attack?"

"Are you trying to give me one?"

"I'm tired, I'm going to bed."

"How was the date?"

Marissa smiled at the thought of Alex. "It was great."

"Well, if it's not too much to ask I would like to meet this week's yard guy. Wouldn't want you getting into something that's not healthy for you."

Marissa glared at her mother. "First off, I'm planning on keeping this person for a lot longer than a week and secondly, I wouldn't want to scare that person away by meeting you. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go to bed because I have school tomorrow."

Julie sighed as Marissa walked away from her. What am I doing wrong? She thought irritated before walking towards her own room.

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The next day Marissa woke up with a smile, having dreamt about her and Alex' first date.

For the first time in ages she couldn't wait to get to school so she could tell Summer about yesterday.

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Marissa was sitting in her history class when she felt her phone vibrate and stealthily picked it up so the teacher wouldn't notice.

"Hey, if you're not busy tonight, maybe you want to come to the club? Alex."

Marissa smiled brightly before quietly starting to reply.

"What's up?" Summer whispered, having seen the smile on Marissa's face.

"Bait Shop tonight, wanna go?"

"A chance to have Jodie as my little dog…I'm in."

"You're so evil. She likes you and you're just using her."

"It's not like she's so stupid she doesn't know I'm only using her."

"She likes you Summer."

"Ms. Cooper, Ms. Roberts, anything you two wanna share?"

Both girls looked up at their teacher's hard voice.

"Not really," Marissa replied.

"Then I suggest you talk about it outside class or I'll give you both detentions."

"Yes sir," they both replied and quickly pretended to pay attention again.

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"So how was it?" the tiny brunette asked as they were having lunch.

Marissa smiled brightly at the thought of Alex.

"That good huh?"

"She is so adorable. It was amazing and romantic and she is just so cute when she blushes," the tall brunette answered dreamily.

"So what did you do? Wait, do I want to know? You didn't sleep with her did you?"

"What? No, of course not," Marissa said shocked. "It was our first date for Christ sake."

"I know, but you seem so into her so I just figured you'd have to have done something since you can't keep that smile of your face."

"We just kissed okay."

"As in making out?"

"No, as in a sweet, romantic, soft kiss on the beach by the water."

"Aww, that's so cute," Summer replied.

"What is?" Seth said as he sat down next to the tiny brunette and tried to kiss her, but only got a cheek.

"Eww Cohen, no public display's."

He pouted at her before turning his attention to Marissa.

"So what is cute?"

"Nothing special," the tall brunette replied embarrassed.

"Alex," Summer said to Seth and the geeky boy leaned closer.

"You like Alex? As in I-want-to-make-sweet-love-to-you-all-night like?"

"No, she's just a friend," Marissa said defensively.

"Well here comes your friend," the brown haired boy said with a smirk.

"What?" the taller girl replied as her head jerked around and her eyes widened.

"I didn't know she went to school," Summer said just as surprised as Marissa was.

Alex spotted her and walked over with a bright smile.

"Hey guys," she said as she reached them and she laughed when she saw Marissa and Summer's shocked expressions. "What?"

"You go here?" Marissa managed to ask as she shook her head.

"Yeah, whenever I actually care to show up."

"Hey Alex, we were just talking about you," Seth said.

"Really? What about me?"

"That Marissa wants to make sweet love to you all night."

The taller brunette started to blush as Alex raised her eye brows at her.

Their attention was drawn away from each other when they heard Seth squeal.

"Don't listen to him Alex, it's just his imagination. Tell him you two are just friends," Summer said sternly as she rolled her eyes at the pervy boy called her boyfriend.

Alex laughed. "We're just friends Seth," she replied. After all, it was just a half lie. They were friends, just with benefits…kinda.

Alex shook her head. She didn't wanna start to think about why Marissa wanted to keep her a secret. They had just gotten together so it wasn't any rush anyway and she knew how Seth couldn't keep secrets.

"Well, I should probably get to my class for once," the blonde said with another smile as she turned to walk away.

"I'll talk to you later," she said as she looked back, particularly at Marissa.

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