Part II

Marissa was reading a book while Alex slept on her lap. They were lounging in Marissa's room after school. Alex was too tired from basketball practice that's why she fell asleep right away. Marissa put her book on the side table and then she ran her fingers through the blonde hair. Alex looked absolutely cute as she hugged one of Marissa's legs.

"Marissa… Stop staring…" Alex suddenly mumbled.

She tugged one of Marissa's hands still with eyes closed.

Lowering herself to embrace Alex, Marissa kissed her girlfriend's neck.

"I love you…"

And with that, Marissa drifted off to sleep with Alex in her arms.

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Summer was walking along the school halls when she a pile of students crowding around a certain poster on the wall.

"What's going on?" Summer asked one of the students.

"There will be an invitational basketball game between our school varsity and Yale's."

"Oh really? I'm sure we'll kick ass." Another student replied.

"They have their own Alex Kelly." Another added.

"Who?" Summer asked.

"Inna Van Stein." A student answered.

"Pretty hot too." A guy grinned as they read more about the event.

Smiling, Summer shook her head then went on her way.

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Alex was practicing later that afternoon in the gym. Marissa sat in the bleachers watching from time to time. She was doing her homework while waiting for Alex.

"Alex you better shape up." Tiffany yelled from cross-court.

"For what?" Alex ran and tried to box out Anna.

"That Inna girl. She'll drag your ass out the court if you don't run faster!" The coach yelled.

Everybody giggled. Marissa, amused tilted her head as she watched Alex drain the ball numerous times: despite the obvious teasing from her team mates and even her coach.

"How's our superstar?" Summer sat beside Marissa, giving her a peck in the cheek.

"She's well. But I still think she should quit. Yesterday, she fell asleep while having an exam. Good thing she was done. I swear it's draining her out…" Marissa shook her head in worry.

"Heard the invitational is making quite a stir in the student body. They're even requesting all students to watch it." Summer rested her chin on her hand.

She watched Alex made a turn around jump shot.

"Wow! Your girl really has the moves!" Summer stood up and whistled which made Alex turn and smile.

"She's mine. Remember that!" Marissa dragged Summer back to her seat.

"Oh yes… my dear friend." Summer giggled.

"Shut up…"

"So do you know this Inna girl?" Summer asked.

"Inna who?"

"It's the star player from Yale. She's going to match up with your girlfriend."

"Yale? Hmm… I better ask my sister. To help scout the enemy you know." Marissa grinned.

She watched Alex run the length of the basketball court. Alex who was catching her breath saw her and smiled.

"You should stop smiling at each other like that. It makes me vomit." Summer tried not to laugh but couldn't.

Marissa just stared at Alex.

I love you so much…

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"Inna! Inna!"

Inna Van Stein was a brunette with long black hair which was curly right before it reaches the tips. Blues eyes, long legs, everybody would think she's straight. She had the perfect curves, perfect tan, and red lips that guys drool over. Too bad for them she's gay.

"Hey Lindsay! I didn't know you'll be here! Thought you be in Chicago by now." Inna gave Lindsay a hug.

"Oh… I just had to get copies of my transcripts."

"Your sister goes to Harvard right?"

"Yes. She does. Sophomore. Management."

"I'll be there in a few weeks. Invitational basketball games."

"I see. Oh… You might meet her girlfriend. Alex. She's plays basketball just like you." Lindsay smiled.

"Alex? Alex Kelly?"

"Yup. I love to stay and chat. But I'm really in a hurry. Drop by our place when you get to Boston ok?" Lindsay started to walk.

"Yeah sure. See you Lindsay."

Inna turned to walk to class.

Alex Kelly is gay…

She bit her lower lip. Then Inna walked off sporting a grin on her face.

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Alex was scratching her head trying to solve one of her accounting assignments. Marissa slowly sat beside her and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Alex was startled but she turned and gave Marissa a kiss on her lips. They smiled.

"I'm done with that. Want me to help?" Marissa rested her head on Alex's shoulder gently tugging her girlfriend's hand

"Um… honey, I'm almost done... Just rest there…" Alex kissed Marissa forehead.

"I love you…" Marissa kissed Alex's neck and rested her head back on her girlfriend's shoulder.

"I love you too…" Alex turned her head and raised Marissa's chin and gave her a long, lingering kiss.