Please let me start by saying…
OLIVIA WILDE WAS BEYOND AMAZING LAST TUESDAY
A lot (negative) has been said about her but you can't deny that performance
OLIVIA WILDE was, is and will always be amazing in my book ;)
Now onto BALCONY
Sorry I haven't had much time sending my personal appreciation to everyone who commented on the last chapter
Hence, I will do it here…
RachelsCat – I'm sorry if Alex didn't run after Marissa…I know I would've…but Alex has her reasons which you (and everybody) will find out
.princess – I think chapter will make up for Alex not running after Marissa…
hopelessxlove – here's the update, you and everyone's been waiting for
teriyakiskater – the heart is such a fragile thing…but with the right person, it mends fast as well…
The Bleach Guardian's Heart – I hope I deliver your 'thanksgiving break' fix ;)
vero – thanks for sending in your review, I hope this chapter will help you change your mind over Marissa…
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Now no more holding the story back
Enjoy…I hope…
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The hours flew like minutes and soon it was already Monday before the prom. Alex and Marissa haven't spoken a word to each other since Alex let Marissa walk out of her room. They've been avoiding each other at school and at home. Marissa was always hanging out with Chris, which was also getting in Chris' nerve how Marissa was so clingy, and Alex would spend all her time training, endorsements and doing school work.
At school, Alex and Marissa would always run into each other at the hall. They tried to not look at the other but Marissa couldn't help herself. She watched as Alex passed by her and not even gives her a glimpse. She knew Alex saw her looking but was crushed when the tennis star wouldn't even glance back at her. She'd watch Alex as she turned the corner to her next room, or to the library, or to the tennis court, or to wherever she was going. She just seemed to always be busy.
Then during the last period of the day, the only class she and Alex had together, Marissa would look to her right and see Alex, listening to the teacher and writing something in her notebook. She'd smile sadly at her best friend and hoped that this time, Alex would turn her attention to her and give her a sign that she had missed her too.
But Alex didn't. She just gave her the cold shoulder and never even budge. Then she looked at Chris, her boyfriend. He was sitting to her left and was half listening to their teacher and half sleeping…a craft he and his friends mastered.
"As for the week's project, since I've been grilling you for most of the year, you'd have the choice of working alone or with a partner of your choosing." Their professor said as he turned his back on the class to write the details of their paper.
"You all know that prom is coming up and coincidentally, I am the adviser for the prom committee, you would all be making a paper about the prom. How you bought the perfect shoe…or looking for the perfect dress…or for the guys…how you could trash the prom, which I strongly suggest you don't." The guys then slumped on their seats. They knew their teacher had screwed them again.
"I'll give you the final 10 minutes of the class to formulate ideas and/or find a partner. Then you can go. I'll be seeing you guys again Friday for updates about your paper" Their professor then listed the specifications of their paper and left the class.
Marissa watched as Alex hurried to gather all her stuff in her backpack. She also watched as Jessica made her way to Alex. She knew what her rival wanted…because that was what she wanted to do as well.
"Hey Alex" Marissa said out of the blue. Alex looked to her left and saw Marissa standing close to her. Marissa felt her voice lose out on her. Alex took a deep breath and opened her mouth to speak. "Alex, do you want to work together for the paper?" Alex and Marissa looked to where the question came from.
JESSICA.
Alex rolled her eyes. She looked at Jessica then at Marissa. She shook her head and grabbed her bag from behind her chair. She passed between the two, not speaking a word to any of them. Jessica watched as Alex walked out on them. "I guess that's a 'no'." Marissa ignored Jessica and grabbed her stuff. She immediately ran after Alex.
"Alex, wait!" Marissa called out for Alex. The hallway was empty and quiet…Alex knew she had no choice but to stop. "What do you want?" Alex said keeping her back on Marissa as she stood in place. Marissa stopped instantly as Alex spoke to her. It was the first time that Alex had raised her voice at her in anger.
"I thought so" Alex said before picking up her stride again. Marissa shook off her gaze and quickly ran to Alex again. She caught up with her just before Alex got inside her car. She quickly stood in front of Alex and blocked her from opening the car door. Alex rolled her eyes again and raised her hands in surrender. Marissa quickly grabbed the keys from Alex's hand and hid her hands behind her. "Give it back" Alex said as she tried to take her keys back.
"Marissa stop being a kid, give it back." Alex kept trying and didn't notice that she already was pinning Marissa on the side of her car. Marissa was smiling and adored how persistent Alex was when she wants something…she too didn't notice their awkward situation.
Marissa was doing a good job at winning this short game that she was playing with Alex. She couldn't stop the laughter from coming out of her.
Alex was, at first, hell-bent on getting back her keys but soon she found her self smiling and realized how silly they were acting. She stopped getting her keys and placed her hands on the top of her car. She leaned her forehead on Marissa's shoulder and began laughing with her best friend.
Alex and Marissa both regained their breaths. "If I knew I'd be able to spend time with you again, I would have stolen your keys earlier." Marissa said as she steadied her breathing. Alex calmed down and tried to get her keys again…which caused her to press her body against Marissa. "Still not giving me my keys?" Alex said with an eyebrow raised.
Marissa slowly shook her head and let Alex try and take the keys from her. Marissa knew if Alex really wanted to get the keys, she would have taken them already. But Alex didn't. She smiled even wider at the thought that ran through her mind. Alex wanted this to happen too.
Alex finally grabbed Marissa's wrist. She pinned Marissa some more against her car and held her hands behind Marissa. "Finally" Alex said almost to a whisper. They kept their eyes on each other. Marissa knew Alex could feel her heart beating.
"I'm sorry" Alex whispered. Marissa managed to get her hands free and immediately wrapped her arms around Alex's neck. They leaned their foreheads together as they fought hard to resist their feelings for one another. "This week was the longest week of my life" Alex continued feeling bad on the way she acted towards Marissa.
Marissa simply nodded. Her words have betrayed her before. She learned better and kept her mouth closed to let the moment happen. She leaned back to look at Alex's sorry expression. She smiled as she read her best friend's mind. "I love the way she looks at me." Marissa thought to herself.
"Promise me we'd never avoid each other longer than 3 seconds" Marissa pleaded jokingly. They smiled and Alex nodded slowly. The past few days made Alex realize that no matter how much she suppressed her feelings for Marissa, they'll just keep coming back stronger than before. She knew fighting it would be pointless. She just simply love her.
Marissa tucked the lose hair behind Alex's ear and cleared the tennis star's face. She traced Alex's jaw line with the tips of her finger and then cupped Alex's face on one side. Alex leaned into the hand and cover Marissa's hand with hers. The touch made Marissa jump in her skin. She missed the softness of Alex's hand and the love her eyes were telling her. No matter how many times she rejected Alex, she still saw the intensity of Alex's passion in them.
Alex looked at Marissa's face. "She got more beautiful" Alex said to herself. She watched as Marissa looked at Alex's lips and licked her lips a few times, unconsciously, wanting them to touch again. Alex felt out of breath as her excitement overcame her. She could feel their heart beat together. She could see they wanted the same thing. As they drew closer together, they could almost taste the other. This moment was going to happen and there was nothing that can stop them now.
"Wait"
Alex opened her eyes and looked at Marissa. Marissa smiled slowly before she opened her eyes. "We can't do this here" Marissa added. Alex grinned and kissed Marissa's forehead. "Okay" Alex whispered as she cooled her emotions down.
Alex took her keys and opened the door for Marissa. Alex got in the driver's seat and turned the ignition on. She grabbed the stirring wheel then took a deep breath. She looked at Marissa as Marissa placed her hand on Alex's thigh.
"Your place or mine?"
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