At The Shark Pit
"Cooper it is packed in here!" Nicki yelled over the roar of the band and the crowd.
"I know, I know..." Marissa replied. "Alright, you keep looking. I've gotta go make this deal with the D.J. If you see her come find me, but don't let her know I'm here, got it?" Nicki nodded affirmatively. "Good." Marissa took a deep breath in to calm herself. She exhaled slowly and started to make her way through the crowd. "This has to work."
Meanwhile Nicki was pushing and shoving her way through the crowd like it was no one's business. No one really confronted her...until...
"Um excuse me, little thing called manners, you might want to use them." Nicki froze in her tracks and turned to face the girl. She gasped and despite the bite the other girls words held, she found herself unable to be mad at the beauty in front of her. She realized she was staring and tried to cover.
"Oh...I'm sorry...really I am...I um...do I...know you? She stuttered. The girl crossed her arms and smirked.
"I don't think so, I probably would've remembered a cute one like you." Nicki flushed, is she flirting with me, she thought. Might was well go for it. She giggled...'gah I do NOT 'giggle'...and stepped up so that she and the girl were face to face. The other girl was about to say something when Nicki started rifling through her pockets, as if she had misplace something. Groaning she turned to the girl.
"Do you have a pen?" She asked. The girl turned and grabbed one off the bar
"Here...what for?"
Nicki slyly took the pen from her and smirked. "Cause gorgeous I'm putting you at the top of my to do list." There was complete silence before the other girl burst into a fit of laughter.
"Good lord, tell me how many guys you've gotten with that one." She said still laughing.
"Too many to count." Nicki replied, laughing now too.
"And how many girls?" Nicki calmed down slightly and looked at the girl.
"Well that depends on you." She said softly. The other girl seem to think it over for a minute but finally smiled and extended her hand.
"Hi, I'm Jodie." She said, her black hair shining with the lights of the club and her green eyes sparkling with excitement. Nicki took her hand in hers, feeling the sensation of it travel up her arm and throughout her body.
"I'm Nicki." She said finally.
"Do you wanna dance?" Jodie asked, not letting go of Nicki's hand.
"Um...sure, yeah let's...oh wait I'm supposed to be helping my friend..." Jodie interrupted, hearing an announcement from the DJ.
"What? A special serenade game? Pfft. Let's hit the bar, we can see better from up there anyway." Satisfied that Marissa had completed her mission, Nicki followed Jodie to the bar, hands still intertwined.
Down on the Dance Floor
"Is there a Miss Alex Kelly in the house?" The DJ asked. Marissa scanned the crowd until a familiar head of blond hair stepped onto the empty floor. Her heart skipped a few beats.
'That's her...she's here, right here...and I'm going to get her back." Alex looked up at the DJ questionably. He just shrugged.
"One of these fine ladies put me up to it Lexie Kat."
'Lexie Kat?' Marissa wondered as she surveyed the two girls primping themselves beside her. They were a necessary evil in her plot. She watched as Alex turned a nice shade of bright red at the mentioning of her nickname and made some lewd gesture to the DJ.
"Alright well here's how it's gonna go down. One of these three ladies wants...point blank, you, Alex Kelly. They get one song to do this. Each girl gets a verse and a chorus or bridge and chorus depending on what they drew earlier. They have that time to serenade you, they may do what ever they want but remove your blindfold..." At these words, two more club workers came up from behind Alex, removed her mask and hastily tied a black blindfold over her eyes before replacing the mask. Alex, who had been, struggling lowered her arms in defeat, but still had that solid cocky smile on her face.
'God I miss that.'
"Anyway, they cannot remove your blindfold, talk to you or get you to speak. 'Oral surprises' are restricted to kissing and if Miss Kelly starts to back away, you better back the hell off, cause we'll get you out of there sooner that you can say...that woman is attacking a sandwich with her face. Alright so first contestant, you may go join Miss Kelly on the floor and the music will start."
Marissa watched as the first girl approached Alex and the music started up. The girl circled around before straddling Alex and firmly planting her hips in her lap. Marissa grabbed a nearby empty beer can and started to crush it, this had better work.
Close your eyes, make a wish
That this could last forever
If only you could stay with me now
So tell me what it is
That keeps us from each other now
Yeah it's coming to get me
You're under my skin
Suddenly the girls mouth was all over Alex's. She was rubbing and grinding like there wasn't any tomorrow. Marissa demolished the can and yelled, "That's enough!" The bouncers agreed and pried the girl off Alex, who seemed freaked but no worse for the wear.
No I can't let you go
You're a part of me now
Caught by the taste of your kiss
And I don't wanna know
The reason why I
Can't stay forever like this
Now I'm climbing the walls cause I miss you
The DJ motioned for Marissa, it was her turn to "seduce". Her one chance or so she thought to get Alex back. She walked up to the girl she was madly in love with and waited..
Take my hand, take my life-------------------She took Alex's hand in her own, caressing it lightly before
Just don't take forever------------------------bringing it to her chest, so that Alex could feel how fast her heart was beating.
And let me feel your pain kept inside---------Marissa sighed, loving the feel of her hand
There's gotta be a way------------------------in Alex's once again. She slowly wrapped
For you and I together now------------------her arms around Alex's waist , tracing little
Yeah it's coming to get me-----------------------circles, never realizing that she had been
You're under my skin-------------------------softly singing along the entire time.
She felt tears stinging her eyes. She had missed this so much and now here Alex was but she wasn't hers...not yet.
No I can't let you go--------------------------She threw her arms around Alex, nestling herself in the crook of
You're a part of me now----------------------the blonde's neck. Her fingertips made their way up to Alex's lips,
Caught by the taste of your kiss--------------lightly tracing them before Marissa replaced them with her
And I don't wanna know----------------------own. The softest, lightest, gentlest of kisses. Even Marissa
The reason why I------------------------------surprised by herself. She softly broke away before kissing
Can't stay forever like this--------------------the tip of Alex's nose and her forehead. She sighed,
Now I'm climbing the walls-----------------------leaning her head against her love's before backing away.
cause I miss you
She took one last look at Alex before making her way to the bar. She had made it about half way when a hand grasped her arm. She turned around and gasped. It was Alex...though still blindfolded.
It's an illusion---------------------------------"You." She said firmly, obviously still unable to see.
How can I feel this way?-------------------"Well at least give the other girl a chance." Marissa replied, her
If I can't have you-----------------------heart beating frantically.
It's an illusion---------------------------------"I don't care about the game or those two other girls, I want you."
Nothing is real this way---------------------"Are you sure?" Marissa tried to say but was yanked away, though
If I can't have you------------------------faintly she thought she heard, 'yes Riss, I'm sure'.
No I can't let you go--------------------------Marissa let herself be led onto the dance floor. Alex
You're a part of me now---------------------turned her around and wrapped her arms around her.
Caught by the taste of your kiss---------Their bodies swayed to the music, holding each other
And I don't wanna know-----------------as though they never wanted to be let go. Suddenly Alex
The reason why I-------------------------pulled back and placed her hand on the side of Marissa's
Can't stay forever like this face.---------Ever so slowly she placed her lips over the brunettes,
Now I'm climbing the walls--------------reveling in the feeling. She'd missed it, oh how
cause I miss------------------------------she'd missed it.
I can't let you go no----------------------Marissa smiled into the kiss and wrapped
And I don't wanna know---------------------her arms around Alex's neck. As the song
The reason why I-------------------------came to a close Marissa took off her mask and
Can't stay forever like this---------------helped Alex get hers off and the blindfold as well.
Now I'm climbing the walls------------------She waited for an outburst that never came.
cause I miss you
"Hey stranger." Alex said softly, her arms still wrapped around Marissa's waist.
"How did you know it was me?" Marissa asked. Alex shrugged.
"I dunno, I guess I was just...caught by the taste of your kiss." She smiled and let go of the brunette. "So what are you here for, just some fun? Come to see my new club?"
"Your new club?" Marissa asked, impressed. She shook her head to regain her thoughts. "No wait, Alex...I'm here for you . I...I came back for you." She had been following the blonde to the bar when she suddenly stopped and turned to face her.
"You...came back for me?" She asked. Marissa nodded, not feeling so sure of herself. "Why?"
Marissa dropped her head, it was now or never.
"I...I..." She sighed, losing her resolve, "I don't know...exactly. I do know that I want to be with you though. I want to be yours." She said, secretly killing herself for not being able to tell the other girl what she really wanted to say...that she loved her. Alex nodded, "Ok...well...I'm gonna need some time to think about this." She said slowly.
Marissa's smile disappeared. This had been bad idea, she needed to get out before she said some other completely idiotic thing.
"You know what...actually, this is my fault, I shouldn't have come. Nice club by the way. And it was great seeing you again Alex." Before Alex could even respond Marissa was bolting for the door. Alex tried to go after her but was stopped short.
"Hey Al, I want to introduce you to my new friend."
"Jodie I'm a little busy." Alex said trying to push past her.
"Come on Alex be civil, this is Nicki." Alex briskly shook her hand then made her way to move around them.
"Wait." Nicki said suddenly. "You're Alex! The Alex, Marissa's Alex?"
The words caught Alex off guard and she rounded on the girl.
"You know Marissa?" She asked frantically. Nicki nodded. "Well then go after her and bring her back or it'll be one of the biggest mistakes of both our lives." Alex instructed. Nicki's eyes lit up and she hauled ass, trying to get to Marissa in time. Alex turned to Jodie, "what?"
She just laughed, "I knew you'd never get over her." Alex rolled her eyes.
"Well yeah but I may lose my chance at getting her back if I don't do something. Nice girl by the way, Nicki, I approve." Jodie smiled a thanks as Alex paced for a few more steps then stopped. "Eu-freakin-reka!" She said before bolting towards the DJ station, leaving Jodie standing there completely dumbfounded...'eu-freakin-reka?'
Just Outside The Shark Pit
"Cooper...hey Cooper wait up!" Nicki yelled to her friend. Marissa finally stopped, she was breathing heavily, tears streaming down her cheeks.
"We shouldn't have come," she said, in between breaths.
"What?" Nicki asked, "why?"
"It was a mistake." Marissa said dejectedly. Nick shook her head, remembering what Alex had told her.
"Actually if you walk out of here, you'll be making the biggest mistake of both of your lives." She said matter of factly.
"Both of our...what? Nicki what are you talking about? I'm not really in the mood." Marissa said trying to sit down on a nearby bench.
"Nope, come on." Nicki said, hauling her up. "I am under strict order to make sure you go back in that club and you do it now." She gave Marissa's butt a harsh little slap with her purse.
"Alright, alight I'll go. You didn't have to get violent." Marissa said, rubbing her behind.
"I know but it was fun. Now get!"
Back Inside The Shark Pit
"Ryan, check those levels!" Alex said frantically, this had to work...it just had to. She saw Marissa walk in, followed by Nicki. She signaled for everybody it was go time and quieted the club down.
"Hello everybody!" Alex said over the microphone. "Thanks again to everyone for coming to the opening of my new club. I hope it's as kick ass as it needs to be to pay the bills." A few chuckles here and there. Nicki pushed Marissa through the crowd to the stage where Alex was, front and center. "Alright well this next thing...is not a regular event. This next song is for a girl in this crowd who I gave up on...and who I thought gave up on me. And I've only got one chance to get her back and this is it. Let's do this guys." The band started up and Alex, surprisingly started to sing just for Marissa.
Who are you now?
Are you still the same
Or did you change somehow?
What do you do
At this very moment when I think of you?
And when I'm looking back
How we were young and stupid
Do you remember that?
No matter how I fight it
Can't deny it
Just can't let you go
I still need you
I still care about you
Though everything's been said and done
I still feel you
Like I'm right beside you
But still no word from you
Now look at me
Instead of moving on, I refuse to see
That I keep coming back
Yeah I'm stuck in a moment
That wasn't meant to last
I've tried to fight it
Can't deny it
You don't even know
That I still need you
I still care about you
Though everything's been said and done
I still feel you
Like I'm right beside you
But still no word from you
Tears poured down Marissa's face. It was so true, so pure. The song spoke more than she ever could and she couldn't handle it. She needed to be outside, needed fresh air. She took off suddenly, but Alex noticed and was right behind her, the band taking over.
Wish I could find you-------------------------"Where are you going?"Alex asked, grabbing her arm.
Just like you found me------------------------Marissa turned looking lost, "I don't know."Alex smiled
Then I would never let you go----------------and took her into her arms promising never to let her go.
Though everything's been said and done
I still feel you
Like I'm right beside you
But still no word from you
The song ended but Marissa and Alex were still lost in each other's embrace. Alex rested her forehead against Marissa's. Marissa looked up and just gazed into Alex's eyes. Alex met her gaze before whispering, "I love you Marissa Cooper." Marissa just smiled, a few more tears made their way down her cheeks before Alex gently wiped them away. She met Marissa's gaze again.
"I love you Alex Kelly, I do...I always have...and I always will." Now it was Alex's turn to shed a few tears. She wrapped her arms around Marissa, never wanting to let go. Everything was perfect...or almost.
"Riss?" She asked. Marissa nodded signaling for her to continue. "How many did you love before me?"
"None." Marissa replied, more sure of that than of almost anything in her life. Alex smiled.
"And how many after me?" Marissa smiled and leaned in to kiss Alex a long, loving, 'we've been away far too long' kiss. She smiled and rested her forehead to the blonde's, whispering..."none."
A/N: Alright, so I'm pretty sure that's the end of the story. Sorry if this last chapter was confusing with all the songs and things. Anything you recognize isn't mine. Hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading.