Part XI

Alex and Marissa just got out of another Finance class. Summer was already waiting for them outside. Standing up, Alex felt sudden pain on her chest. She sat again and endured the pain. Marissa was busy fixing her things to notice Alex. Feeling the pain ease, Alex stood up.

"Honey, where do you want to have dinner?" Alex asked taking Marissa hand.

"I'm sorry honey. I'm meeting a friend for dinner and some drinks."

"Who?"

"DJ. He just transferred. We bumped into each other the one time. She asked me out for old time's sake." Marissa gave Alex a kiss on the cheek and dragged her out of the class room.

"Are you going with Summer?" Alex asked.

"I'm going with who?" Summer butt in.

"With Marissa on her date tonight…" Alex frowned and looked away.

"It's not a date. Come on honey… Trust me?" Marissa pleaded kissing Alex's hand.

"Enough! Can we please have lunch?" Summer begged hearing her stomach growl.

"Ok…" Alex looked at Summer then walked.

She left Marissa who just gazed at her sadly.

"Honey… It's not a date! HONEST!" Marissa yelled and ran after Alex.

"Trouble in paradise…" Summer shook her head then followed.

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Mrs. Cohen, we had your daughter checked back here in the school clinic. But to ensure us that she is not in any danger, we'll to send her to the nearest hospital for more tests. We don't want to lose our star player.

"She has to come home in a week. Are you sure you can have the tests done by then?" Kirsten asked worriedly.

Yes Mrs. Cohen. We're trying to isolate her training. She's doing a lot less physical training as of now. We don't want to make her stop immediately. We're doing it gradually, while assessing her physical condition.

"If she is not getting any better within the next few months, I'm going to make her stop playing. I have no other choice. I do not want to lose my daughter."

We understand Mrs. Cohen. We support you in anyway. Thank you.

"Thank you Coach Riser. We hope to hear from you soon." Kirsten hanged the phone.

Sandy rubbed her back reassuringly.

"She was healthy when I saw her honey. Don't worry ok? Seth said she was still as quick as a cheetah on court. They're watching over her."

"We're her parents Sandy. We can't help but worry."

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Finishing her homework, Alex was Marissa-Less for the rest of the school day. She sat down on the kiosk near the library for nearly three hours. She tried not to worry but her efforts were futile. Summer suddenly popped out of nowhere and shocked her.

"HEY THERE!" Summer shouted.

"WHAT THE!" Alex took out her pen and pointed it at Summer defensively.

"WOAH! No reason to kill me now." Summer giggled and sat down.

"So… You've been doodling I see. Mind all messed up?"

"A little…"

"What are you worried about?"

"DJ…" Alex smiled shyly at Summer.

"I see… Well… He was Marissa's should we say… Dream boy before she met you…" Summer said casually.

"WHAT?" Alex eyes grew wide.

"Hey… No need to be jumpy… I said WAS… We knew him back in high school. She loves you to the bones. Trust me…" Summer gave Alex a playful nudge.

"She loves me so much she wouldn't even spend my last Friday with her. I'm leaving for Oklahoma by Thursday next week." Alex sighed resting her chin on the table.

"OOHH! Write to me will you?"

"Summer…"

"I know… I know… Trust her. She loves you Alex. Only you…" Summer gave Alex a friendly pat on the back earning her a smile from the blonde.

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What the hell was I thinking?

Alex is leaving by Thursday…

I totally forgot!

I should be with her right now…

Not DJ…

"Everything alright Marissa?" DJ asked noticing Marissa's uneasy demeanor.

"Yeah… I'm just worried about Alex."

"Oh… Your girlfriend…" DJ replied.

"Yeah… Would it be alright if I skip the drinks and just have dinner with you? I think I need to pass by her apartment."

"Sure no worries."

"Excuse me. I'll just go to the ladies' room. Be right back." Standing up Marissa took her purse and walked away.

DJ watch her sway her hips from side to side. He grinned; Marissa was definitely hotter than he remembered.

We'll see if you would still have time to think about your girlfriend with this…

DJ took Marissa's water glass and took out a pouch from his side pocket. Making sure nobody was looking; he poured a pinch to the glass and put it back on to Marissa's side of the table. He hid the pouch again.

Upon returning, Marissa sat down and ate a few more and drank from her water glass earning a smile from the devious DJ. After a few more minutes she felt heat radiating from her body. She smiled back at DJ, but was confused.

I feel hot…

Really hot…

Feels like I want to take my clothes off…

Well definitely not here…

I need to see Alex too…

Marissa turned to her bag and looked for the key to Alex's apartment.

AHA!

I have to leave…

Right now!

Marissa stood up. DJ watched her puzzled at her reactions to the drug.

"I'm sorry DJ… I have to go. I need to see Alex. I'm sorry."

Marissa kissed his cheek and hurriedly went out the door. DJ stared at the empty chair in front of him.

Guess your plan finally backfired DJ…

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What time is it?

Marissa hasn't called…

Alex turned off her TV and stood up to get to bed. She wasn't expecting Marissa to call or come by. She was also tired. All the more reason to sleep.

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Marissa reached Alex's front door. She was sweating. She got in but there was no sign of Alex in the living room. Some of her girlfriend's bags were there though.

Well she's almost ready to leave.

Marissa locked the door behind her and went straight to Alex's bedroom and found her girlfriend sleeping.

Why is it so hot right now?

And why do I feel the urge to eat her right here… right now…

Marissa slowly took her dress off; leaving it carelessly on the floor. She was now just wearing her underwear. She walked slowly to Alex's bed; the blonde was still fast asleep. Marissa turned Alex to face her. She was on top of Alex, her legs on spread pinning Alex in the middle. She slowly traced Alex's face making her stir. Marissa slowly dipped her head and nipped Alex's neck making the blonde open her eyes.

"Marissa… What are you doing? You're… Sweating…" Alex held on to Marissa's back feeling the moist from her girlfriend's body.

Pushing herself up, there was hunger in Marissa's eyes. Alex was wearing her buttoned pajama tops and nothing underneath. The brunette slowly unbuttoned it, making Alex stare at her confusingly.

"Marissa…" Alex mumbled when Marissa buried her head on her bare chest. She licked the skin tenderly, nipping and sucking the blonde's erect nipples. It made her flinch.

Pushing herself upwards again, Marissa slowly removed the clasp of her bra. Seductively she gradually removed it revealing her flawless skin. Alex, who couldn't move with Marissa on top of her, had her mouth open in surprise. Marissa brought her lips to Alex's lips. Since the blonde's mouth was open, her tongue easily got in. Marissa was still sweating, and with their naked upper bodies, heat was easily radiating. Gasping for air, Marissa pulled away.

"Alex…" She looked down on the blonde girl who was still in awe of her gorgeous girlfriend.

"What?"

"I still feel hot… Do you feel warm?"

"No…" Alex sat up but Marissa was still sitting on her lap; her legs hooking on the blonde's hips.

Alex kissed Marissa neck, slowly down to her collarbone. As her lips trailed, Marissa brought her hands to Alex's back and caressed it gently. When Alex reached the middle of her two breasts, she dug little scratches on the blonde's back as she moaned.

Alex pulled back.

"Tease…" Marissa stared at her grinning.

"What brings you here? Thought you had a date?" Alex arched one of her brows.

"I needed you." Marissa cupped Alex's cheek and brought their lips together once more.

Marissa pulled away and stood up. She left Alex gawking on her bed.

"Where are you going?" Alex asked scratching her head.

"I need a shower…" Marissa replied turning her head to Alex.

"All that for… Nothing? You just wanted a shower?"

"Why? Frustrated?" Marissa replied curving her lips to a smile.

"Yeah… You are a tease…" Alex replied grinning.

"Well… I didn't say you couldn't join me…" Marissa said seductively, her fingers motioning for Alex to follow her.

Of course… Alex obediently complied with a big grin on her face.