Take It How You Want It
This is the current last installment for this story. I guess depending on the feedback I might do a sequel or I could just write one! Anyways I hope you like it, and I hope you like the direction I took the story.
Part Five: Let You Go
Once again, Alex and Summer found themselves sharing a bed. At first, it had struck Alex as odd, seeing as how Summer didn't want to go home, or to the Cohen's but at the same time, it gave her goose bumps because it had to mean something. What other explanation was there for why Summer would stay at her apartment? Alex wasn't complaining though, because for the first time since her and Marissa's breakup, and Marissa's death she felt happiness. She never thought she would be able to feel like this again.
Alex watched Summer sleep, and closed her eyes almost instantly when Summer's fluttered open. Summer practically jumped out of bed, and ran towards the bathroom. Alex tore off after her, knocking on the door before entering. She saw Summer hovering over the porcelain bowl, head bent. Summer's entire body surged forward and Alex clenched her eyes shut as Summer threw up.
Forcing her eyes open, Alex stood behind Summer and held her hair for her, rubbing her back in a soothing manner. Trying to help and comfort the smaller girl. When Summer was finally finished, Alex retreated to the kitchen while Summer cleaned herself up.
'I can't believe I just threw up in front of her.' Summer thought to herself, while she splashed cold water on her face. 'Her hands were so warm, so comforting… Get a hold of yourself Summer! You don't like her, your straight. You have a boyfriend…kind of…your not gay, you don't like girls like that….oh god do you?' Before Summer could finish her thoughts, Alex returned with a cup of tea.
"I thought this might make you feel better." Alex said handing Summer the steaming cup.
"Thanks." She said gratefully, taking the warm cup into her hands. There fingers lightly brushed against each other's and they both felt something. Both pair of eyes centered on the cup, where they're hands had touched.
"You should get back to bed." Alex offered not meeting Summer's gaze.
"Yeah, probably." Summer stated walking back into the room, with Alex trailing behind her.
Both girls got back into bed, and stayed at opposite ends. Summer awoke within a few hours, and cautiously watched Alex sleep. Slowly she climbed out of bed and headed towards the kitchen. Alex awoke minutes after Summer's departure from the bed. She yawned slightly and went off in the direction of Summer.
Alex leaned against the doorway and crossed her arms, watching Summer look through the cupboards.
"You know if you wanted pot that badly, you didn't have to go snooping around like a cat burglar." At the sound of her voice, Summer turned around, she looked Alex up and down and felt her breath get caught in her throat. She could feel the heat rising to her face.
Alex could feel her eyes travel up and down her body, and smirked.
"So what're you looking for?" Alex asked, re-crossing her arms.
"I was gonna make you some breakfast, since you helped me last night. Except you don't have anything, except for like beer."
"Yeah sorry about that."
"We'll then…let's go out. It's on me." Summer said smiling.
"If you insist, but I must tell you I eat a lot." Alex grinned.
"Well if you eat too much I'll just have to cut you off."
The girls went and had breakfast at the diner, and decided to do Marissa's memorial that night. They were having difficulty deciding on if they should invite Seth and Taylor. Luke was a for sure, Ryan was a for sure, but everyone else just seemed so out of place. No one else had known Marissa like they had.
When Summer opened her phone to call Luke, and Ryan she noticed she had missed a lot of calls. Mostly from Seth and Taylor. She disregarded all of them, and went about her business. She felt a little bad for blowing Seth and Taylor off, but she just didn't want to see them. For some odd reason they reminded her of what she lost.
That night Ryan, Luke, Summer, and Alex all sat around a bonfire. Alex didn't let herself cry, neither did Ryan or Luke, however she knew Summer was on the verge of tears. Just by looking at her, you could see how much Marissa had meant to her.
"So…we should all say something…or share a memory about her." Alex said, breaking the silence.
"I'll go first." Luke offered, glancing quickly around the small circle.
"She was my first love….I didn't think we would be able to be friends again seeing as how many times I'd screwed up. But she gave me a chance, and I don't really know why." His voice broke.
"She loved you Luke, that's why." Summer said starring into the fire, "She loved you too Chino. Well actually she loved all of you guys differently." She added quickly meeting Ryan's eyes.
After a few moments, Ryan stood brushing the sand from his pants.
"I can't be here, I need…I need to go home." He said walking away.
"Sorry, I should take him home." Luke stood, and began following Ryan. Only Summer and Alex remained by the fire.
"She loved you too Summer." Alex said catching Summer's eyes which were full of tears. A lone tear trailed down her cheek, "She loved you more than you can imagine. I know she didn't show it, but you meant a lot to her." When the words had escaped Alex's mouth, there were trails of tears going down Summer's face. She wiped at them furiously trying to rid herself of the sadness.
Alex grabbed her hand to stop her, pulling it down. Her grip was firm, yet comforting. Slowly moving a little closer, Alex intertwined her and Summer's fingers together. There was something about Summer that made Alex forget about all the hurt and pain in her life. Summer gave Alex a sideways glance, and scooted over closer, leaning her head on the taller girl's shoulder. She felt her body relax, and the tears subside. Neither of them could pinpoint the exact moment when they knew things would get better, but they knew that when they were together things would be different and that's all that mattered.
THE END! I don't know why but I really like the way I ended it. Review cause I wanna know what you guys thought!
