Once they found a hotel that was suitable for Summer, they got freshened up and got ready for a night out on the town.
Marissa- So where are we gonna go?
Alex- I know a place we can get in no problem.
Summer- Is it up to MY standards?
Alex- Yes. Celebrities hang out there.
Summer- Fantastic.
At the club, the line into the club was around the block. It seemed as though everyone in Chicago was trying to buy or woo their way into this club.
The sign above read Oasis.
Seth- Club Oasis?
Alex- Yeah, it's "too good to be true."
The group cut straight to the front.
Alex- Hey Tony!
Tony- Alex? Shit! Never thought I'd see you again! Where ya been?
Tony looked like the largest person ever. He was black and looked like he just stepped off the cover of some muscle magazine. Seth examined his own arms; he flexed and then stopped looking around hoping that no one had just seen him do that. Some girls began giggling and he immediately turned around blushing.
Alex- Well yeah, I guess my dad doesn't trust me here anymore. I've been in L.A.
Tony-Yeah, well it's been good seeing you. You guys go right in.
Alex- Hey, I'll meet up with you guys in a sec. Find a table.
Alex- (To Tony)- Um, so has Aubrey been around?
(Authors note- In this fic I'm using Aubrey O'Day. She's from Making the band 3. Here, she's not in the band and I don't think she sings, although she could, it doesn't make any difference to me. Continue.)
Tony- Aubrey is always around. Miss her?
Alex- Always. Is she here?
Tony- Haven't seen her but I'm sure she'll show.
Alex- Don't tell her I'm here if you see her, I…
Girl- Alex Nichol…is that you?
Turning around Alex saw her 5'5" of absolute gorgeousness. Brunette hair with some highlights. Green eyes and the flattest stomach you could imagine.
Alex- Aubrey O'Day?
Aubrey- Hey.
Alex- Hey.
Marissa- Hey Alex, are you okay?
Alex- Marissa! Hey! Yeah, um, I'm fine, just…hey, this is Aubrey. Aubrey this is Marissa.
Aubrey- Nice to meet you.
The two shook hands and Marissa couldn't help to notice her amazing beauty. She felt the jealousy begin to stir within her but she kept it down. She refused to be mean to a friend of Alex.
Marissa- Yeah, it's nice to meet you too.
Alex- Marissa, um why don't you go meet up with Seth and Summer and I'll be in in a minute.
Marissa- Okay, hurry.
Marissa walked away, feeling dejected.
Marissa, in her head- Who the hell is she?
Alex-(To Aubrey) Um, we should talk.
Aubrey- Yeah.
Summer- Where's Alex?
Marissa- She's outside talking to her friend Aubrey.
Seth-Aubrey O'Day?
Marissa- How the hell should I know?
Seth- What crawled into your underwear and bit you in the ass?
Anywhoo…as I was saying, Alex has been in love with her for years.
Marissa- What? Oh yeah.
Marissa remembered her talk with Alex about "the girl".
Marissa, in her head- Might as well stop trying, fuck me in the ass! Well fine, she doesn't need me, I don't need her. Maybe, well…maybe Alex doesn't have a chance with this Aubrey.
Marissa- Is Aubrey a lesbian?
Seth-Bi why? Hey I just rhymed!
Marissa- Alex needs to come back.
Ring, Ring
Seth-Hello. Yeah? Oh but…well I know, but this was suppose to be our first…alright, yeah.
Seth- Well, Alex had to go handle some "unfinished business".
Seth even emphasized his point by making little quotation symbols…he again noticed the same girls from outside again laughing and pointing at him.
Summer- Cohen? Are you alright? Is it too hot in here for you?
Seth Quickly-I'm fine!
Marissa-Excuse me. I need to be…far away from here.
Summer- Marissa, wait!
Seth again looked over to the two girls…he immediately felt the blush rise to his face.
Seth-Wait!Girls!
Aubrey-So, anything new since we last talked.
Alex-Well…I grew an inch!
Aubrey-Alex…
Alex- My friends and I are on a road trip. This is our first stop.
Aubrey- Thought you'd get me outta the way?
Alex- Why would I wanna do that? You know how I feel about you.
Aubrey- Just me this time? I Don't wanna lose you to Jodie again.
Alex- I don't know if we can be together.
Aubrey- Why?
Alex- Cuz I live in New Port, California and you live in Chicago. I don't do long distance relationships.
Aubrey- What about just for your vacation? Just your stay in Chicago? I really like you Alex.
Alex- I have to think.
Aubrey- Alright. Just tell me, is there anyone else?
Alex- I don't know yet.
Aubrey- Okay.
On the walk back to the hotel, Alex knew that she couldn't be with Aubrey. She couldn't be with Aubrey until she knew there was absolutely no chance with her and Marissa.
Walking into the elevator of her hotel, Alex knew she had to question Marissa about their relationship.
The elevator binged indicating it had reached Alex's floor. The doors opened and Alex stepped outside. She turned right and that's when she saw it, Marissa pressed up against her door with some guy kissing and touching her.
Alex knew, right there and then that Marissa was straight. She turned around and walked away.
Once in the elevator Alex thought to herself 'Of course she's straight." Alex began to laugh at her own stupidity.
'Now I know. Aubrey can have all of me.'