Elizabeth354
hope i answered your question... :)
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Part XXVII:
"What would they be doing on a dance studio?" Summer asked tapping her lips with her finger.
"I have no idea…" Marissa replied walking pass her.
"Are you sure we're going to do this?"
"Oh yes we are Summer. Now walk!" Marissa turned and dragged Summer to cross the street.
Alex and Bianca entered a dance studio a few blocks away from the restaurant. The same restaurant she told Marissa she would stay. Marissa glared at the entwined hands that entered the studio. Summer could just shake her head.
"Are you sure it's alright?" Alex asked nervously as she closed the door behind them.
"Don't worry its fine. Come on, you do know why you're here right?"
"Of course… Hope I don't kill you…" Alex smiled as they set themselves on the dance floor.
"Stop worrying! Now let's see you dance." Bianca grinned and placed Alex's arms around her waist.
She wrapped her arms around Alex's neck.
The studio's doors had little windows which Marissa and Summer used to peep.
"Coop… I don't think this is a good idea…" Summer glanced around nervously.
Marissa didn't answer. She glared at the sight she was seeing. Alex was in all smiles in the arms of her ex-girlfriend Bianca. If stares can burn a hole, the door would have been in flames. And so would Alex and Bianca.
"Let's go Summer." Marissa turned and marched away from the heart breaking sight.
"Coop. Aren't you going to go there and ask what's going on?"
"No."
"Why? I mean It might be that she just wanted to dance…" Summer raised her hands trying to make Marissa turn to her.
"How many times do I have to tell you Sum? SHE DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO DANCE!"
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When Monday arrived, Marissa had practically blown off every single effort Alex has taken to get in touch with her. She was utterly pissed although she doesn't really know what was going on between Alex and Bianca. She didn't bother asking.
Marissa!
Someone yelled from behind but she didn't turn. She knew the person who owned the voice.
"Marissa… Please…" Alex held her hand to stop her.
"What do you want?" Marissa snapped.
"Look I know you're angry. But there's nothing going on between us…"
"How would you know I'm angry?" Marissa angrily cut her off.
"For starters you're almost yelling at me…" Alex replied with a hushed tone.
She knew Marissa was upset. Summer literally screamed at her on the phone just to let her know. She also knew it wasn't something Marissa should be upset about. She loved Marissa. She would never dare cheat on her.
"Yeah… And this is the second obvious symptom Einstein." Marissa turned her heels and walked away from Alex.
Alex watched her march towards class. This was definitely going to be a long day.
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"Remind me why I'm talking to you?" Jodie said holding her phone as she dragged a pillow to hug.
Because I'm your friend and you're supposed to help me.
"Uh uh. No way Alex. I'm letting you drag me into this. Summer is pissed already. You know how she gets with those rage blackouts."
Come on Jodie. You know I'll never cheat on her…
"But they saw you, all touchy with Bianca. I mean they really did."
They saw me dancing with Bianca. That's it.
"Dancing? Wait. You weren't on a date?"
No… Why would I be? Besides, I asked her to help me. Not go out on a date.
"Help you on what?"
I asked Marissa to the dance…
"Dimwit! What does dancing with Bianca have to do with Marissa!" Jodie's tone was angry now.
I wanted Bianca to teach me how to dance. She's the only one I knew who could…
"Well Marissa can. Or Summer. Or Me! How can you be so stupid? You asked your ex-girlfriend!"
Jodie… I wanted to surprise her. If I asked you or Summer, she's bound to know. I didn't realize she doesn't trust me enough. I guess two years isn't enough…
Alex's tone was sad. Jodie didn't have a hard time catching it. By now Jodie realize it was a misunderstanding. But Marissa refusing to let Alex explain may blow everything out of proportion.
"Sorry about a while back… I didn't know dancing with Marissa was a big thing."
It is… Everything I do with her is… Don't tell her ok? I just… I just wanted someone to talk to about it…
"Are you sure? Because… If you don't… Things might get worse."
If worse meant, breaking up with me… It's already done. But I'm not quitting. I love her.
"I know…" Jodie replied knowing very well Alex was beyond depressed.
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Alex breathed out heavily before knocking on the Cooper's door. She had a dozen roses on her right hand. She hoped Marissa would talk to her. The door swung open and Julie greeted her.
"Alex… I'm sorry dear… But Marissa's not here…"
"Oh… I'm sorry… I'll just leave…"
Alex turned around and felt as though the heavens were conspiring to hurt her. She has not done anything wrong. And yet… She has practically lost Marissa. Somehow she knew she did. Since the incident on the hall, Marissa didn't talk to her. The brunette couldn't even lay eyes on her. Although Alex found it hard to understand, but she had to let Marissa have her way. It was partly her fault after all.
"Alex." Julie called out again.
"Yes?" Alex turned slowly with so much sadness written in her face.
"She's out. With Oliver… I'm so sorry…"
"Oh…" Was Alex's reply.
A single tear fell on the Cooper's lawn making way for a few more.
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Marissa sat on her lunch table with Summer. Alex approached them silently.
"Hi…"
"You're not wanted." Marissa said not even looking towards Alex's direction.
Alex bowed her head and started to walk away. Bianca saw the exchange from a distance. And she wasn't too happy with the way Marissa was treating Alex. It was just too much.