Want to thank everybody who gave feedbacks. Thank you! Thank you! and as for the sexy stuff... I'll take not of that. hehehe :)

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Part XIII

Marissa woke up the next day feeling so light. Her eyes were still closed. Her hand traveled to the person beside her, but was greeted by a cold pillow. Marissa opened her eyes quickly and searched for Alex.

"Alex?"

Marissa stood up dragging the blanket with her. She walked to the living room and still no sign of the blonde but there was a familiar scent.

"Pancakes?"

Marissa saw Alex flipping a few.

"Hi beautiful…" Alex greeted although not turning to face the startled brunette.

"How did you know?"

"I just do. Go get changed. Breakfast is almost ready."

"Alright…" Marissa tiptoed towards Alex and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

"Be right back…" She smiled and the blonde smiled back.

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"Hey Summer have you seen Marissa?" DJ asked as he caught up with Summer.

She was intentionally walking briskly to avoid having a conversation with him.

"Oh hi DJ. Haven't seen her since last night. How was dinner with her?" Summer stopped.

She knew she wouldn't get away from DJ anyway.

"It rather ended before it even began." DJ frowned but Summer laughed.

DJ shook his head.

Girls these days…

"Well, I just wanted to know where she is. Was planning to ask her out again." DJ grinned.

"What? What? Are you out of your mind? She's with someone already."

"Well… She may have a girlfriend, but she's not married yet. Still room for change."

"Don't you get it DJ? She USED to like you… Past tense… She was fifteen… She didn't even love you. She's in love with Alex. Don't ruin that!"

"Whatever Summer. See you around."

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Marissa was sleeping in Alex's lap while her girlfriend read a management book. They were lounging on the couch the whole day since their classes where scheduled for a make-up the next day.

After reading a few pages, Alex stared at the brunette in her lap.

Still sleeping like an angel…

She stroked Marissa's long hair, feeling the silk hair run through her fingertips.

I'm lucky…

Suddenly, Alex felt pain in her chest again. She dropped her book on the floor and flinched, waking Marissa.

"Alex baby… Are you alright?" Marissa rubbed Alex's chest.

"I'm fine honey. I…" Alex flinched again.

Marissa sat up and grabbed her phone.

"Mom. Hi."

Marissa Cooper! Where have you been? You could have called to tell me you were going to sleep with Alex.

"Mom… Can we have this conversation later? It's Alex. Just come here ok?"

Marissa hurriedly hanged up.

"Baby do you want me to call 911 or can you take it if I drive you to the nearest hospital?" Marissa asked kissing Alex on the forehead while rubbing the blonde's aching chest.

"Drive me. I can take this."

Marissa grabbed her and Alex's coat. She held on to Alex who was walking in pain. It pierced Marissa's heart to see her this way.

"Hold on Alex. We'll soon get help…" Marissa placed Alex on the passenger seat.

Going to the driver's side, she started the car. Before she drove she wiped away Alex's cold sweat on the forehead. Alex was pale. Marissa grew scared. She held on to Alex's hand then drove off to the hospital.

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"You know Jodie sometimes I don't understand why I ask you to pick me up… You always come an hour late!" Summer swatted Jodie's head with her hanky.

"Oh come on babe! Traffic! Stop that Summer!" Jodie tried to stop Summer, but she just hammered away.

Just then, Summer's phone rang, making Jodie look up and thank anything that was up there.

Thank God for that caller!

"Don't think you're out of this Jodie. Hello?" Summer flipped her phone answered.

It's Marissa… Alex is in the hospital… Please get Jodie for me…

"What? Why is Alex in the hospital?"

Jodie smile left as quickly as Summer could swat her hanky. They both grew worried for their friend.

She's… I don't know… Doctors are checking on her… She's pale… I'm…

Marissa's voice began to crack She wanted to be strong, but the thought of losing Alex was too much.

"We're on our way… Stay strong… She'll be alright. What's the hospital?"

Jodie hurriedly dragged Summer to her car as Marissa told her the hospital she had taken Alex. They were hopeful Alex would be alright. She had to.