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Author's Note: Chapter 6 is going to be in two parts... I noticed when I was writing it that it was starting to get very long, so the next part should be out either tomorrow or Monday.

Chapter 6.

Part 1

Flashback:

"Arthur I think you should wear the striped tie."

Clare proceeded as she was pulling out a suit for him to wear to the architectural ball. Arthur sighed, as he was combing back his hair. "I think a regular black tie would suffice Clare." He said agitatedly, since his incident with Alexandra two weeks ago they haven't really been on talking terms.

He tried talk to Dom, but he insisted to stay out of it, even though secretly Dom was thrilled that Arthur was trying to take the first step into admitting his feelings for his sister. "Arthur! Wear the stripped tie trust me, I know this stuff better than you and as your girlfriend you should do exactly what I say." Arthur scoffed and glared over at her. "Really? Is that how this relationship works now?" Clare rolled her eyes as she switched the black tie with the stripped tie.

"In all honesty yes! Now this is the outfit you're going to wear I refuse to be embarrassed just because you want to look like a stupid magician!"

Arthur gritted his teeth as he walked over to his suit and started to pull on his white dress shirt over his under shirt. "Clare, this event is supposed to be for me not you. So why are you acting like I'm going to be the one embarrassing you?" Clare sighed, as she walked over to him and started to help him adjust his tie.

"Because your escort is always the sight to see for the honoree like Mal is for Dom so naturally I'm the sight and will not be embarrassed just because you insist on making me so."

Arthur glared at her as he yanked his tie away and readjusted it himself. "What about Alexandra? She's there to honor her brother with the award and doesn't have an escort would she be an embarrassment too?" Clare dramatically sighed; she was getting really tired of Arthur mentioning Alexandra as if she was his newest fascination and started to retouch up her makeup.

"Rumor has it is that she does have a date for tonight's event thanks to that weird friend of hers you know Mallory, Mally, Molly…"

Arthur then immediately corrected her. "Marley!" Clare then glared over at him once she was finished touching up her lipstick. "Whatever! Like it matters! She's a freak anyways…" Arthur agitatedly sighed, as he did up his vest and pulled on his dress jacket. "Just because someone is different does not mean they are a freak Clare." Clare scoffed pulling over her wrap.

"Please… that's exactly what it means; you can't honestly say that you think that freak is not anything but a weirdo!"

Arthur had heard enough, he was aggravated because Alexandra was not going by herself but with a date and the way Clare kept criticizing everyone was really starting to irritate him as well. "Let's just go and get this over with." He grumbled as he and Clare left his apartment and headed off to the ball.

As soon as he and Clare had made it, Clare automatically met up with Mal while he caught sight of the object of his affection and as soon as he caught sight of her it literally felt like his heart had automatically stopped. She was absolutely beautiful in her tight red form fitting evening gown.

Her long dark brown hair was curled and her makeup was natural, not overdone so basically in other words she was completely show stopping. Just then, Clare appeared by his side and automatically scoffed once she saw Alex and glared over at Arthur. "Could she look anymore than like a slut right now?" Arthur glared over at her but smirked.

"You're just jealous because you think she looks better than you."

Clare scoffed at him until she suddenly saw Mr. Tall Dark and Handsome. "Could he look anymore like that guy from the Prestige? You know the one with the twin?" Arthur rolled his eyes and pulled on a large smile once he saw Alexandra walking towards them with her so called date.

"Hey you look beautiful!"

He smiled as he walked up to her and gave her a peck on the cheek. Alex smiled, she felt her date looming next to her and to be honest from what she has dealt with so far she had came to learn very quickly how stuck up this man really is. "Thank you Arthur you look very handsome yourself." Arthur grinned at her but then looked over at her date, while Clare went to go greet someone else.

"Hi my name is Arthur."

The date, aka Mr. I think I look just like Christian Bale responded with a cocky grin. "Hi my name is Jake it's a real pleasure, Alexandra here has mentioned quite a lot about you." Arthur smirked and slowly looked back over at her. "Has she?" Alexandra glared over at him and slowly looked over at Jake.

"Jake could you possibly get me something to drink? I unfortunately haven't had a chance grab to anything yet."

Jake smiled at Alex and leaned over and gave her a kiss on the cheek. "Of course." He said in a seductive tone and smirked over at Arthur as he walked off towards the bar. "He so thinks he's getting laid tonight." Arthur muttered, Alexandra glared over at him and slapped his shoulder. "Arthur don't start." Arthur smirked over at her and clasped his hands behind his back.

"What? I cannot insult the wannabe male super model? I'm sure he has the I.Q. of a potato."

Alexandra rolled her eyes and slowly looked over at him. "Arthur please… he's very nice." Arthur scoffed, now placing his hands in his pockets. "Sure because he wants to rip that dress off of you and screw you like a damn rabbit." Alexandra had heard enough and roughly grabbed his arm and pulled him along with her outside on the balcony. She gently closed the doors behind her and turned around and glared at him.

"What is your problem Arthur?"

Arthur gave her an innocent look and shrugged his shoulders. "Don't know what you're talking about." Alexandra sighed, she honestly felt like she wanted to rip her hair out. "Don't! Don't play that game with me Arthur! Your comments about my date are not appreciated." Arthur couldn't help but laugh as he prowled towards her. "He's not right for you." Alexandra arched her brow at him as she crossed her arms over her chest. "Oh really and who is?" Arthur smiled down at her and placed a strand of her hair behind her ear.

"Me."

Alexandra sighed and gently bowed her head. "I told you Arthur I will not be the one who breaks up your relationship with Clare…" Arthur gently cupped her cheek and forced her to look up at him. "Alex you're all I ever think about. You're all I want. To be honest I want to tell that sorry sack in there to step off and let someone who's more worthy be with you." Alex looked at him and couldn't help but laugh.

"You're crazy."

Arthur smiled down at her and nodded. "Yeah crazy for you. But you already knew that." Alexandra laughed once again while he leaned in and gave her a soft kiss. "If you knew how crazy I am for you it'd blow your mind." he whispered, as he placed his hands on her waist, pulling her closer to him. "Arthur… I" Arthur didn't let her finish, he knew she'd come up with some excuse and the last thing he wanted was to listen to another reason was why she shouldn't be with him.

"Just trust me."

He whispered as she stared up at him. He then wrapped his arms around her pulling her against him as he leaned down and captured her lips with his. He took Alexandra's arms and wrapped them around his neck and pulled her even closer. Alexandra hesitated at first but finally gave in to the kiss, it was becoming harder and harder for her to fight him. "Alex…" Arthur whispered against her lips as he continued to kiss her passionately.

Just then, the balcony doors swung open causing Arthur and Alexandra to immediately jump apart. "There you two are! We've been looking all over for you both!" Marley said in a relieved tone, but then noticed Arthur's hands were wrapped around Alex's waist while her arms were wrapped around his neck.

"Ummmmm… Care to explain to me what's going on here?"

Alex immediately blushed and pushed Arthur away as she grabbed Marley and pulled her along with her. As soon as the two girls ran off, Arthur ran his hands through his hair not knowing what he's honestly going to do. Alexandra finally managed to pull Marley into the restroom checking all the stalls to see if there was anyone in there.

"So when were you planning on telling me… your best friend that you and Arthur are now a couple?"

Alex immediately shushed her as she checked the final stall. "We're not…" Marley arched her brow at Alex, crossing her arms over her chest. "Really? Didn't look like that to me sweetie." Alexandra ran her hands through her hair, not knowing what to do. "Marley I don't know! I'm so confused right now. Since we kissed in the dream share Arthur has been completely attached to me and keeps trying to convince me why he is the right guy and how he's been so crazy for me for the longest time. And to be honest Marley I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel the same way! But he's with Clare and I don't want to ruin their relationship, I don't want to be the home-wrecker!" Marley laughed and gently walked up to Alexandra and placed her hand on her shoulders and gently shushed her.

"Shhhh Alex breathe for me ok? Just breathe. Nobody looks at you as a home-wrecker we all know you're not and Arthur… well girl let's be honest he's had it bad for you since the moment he's laid eyes on you. All I gotta say to you is that it's about freaking time he tells you! Geez it took him long enough. But listen sweetie, I think that if you genuinely care for him just like he genuinely cares for you then why fight it? Let him break up with that bitch if he really wants to and if he wants to be with you then let him! I like Arthur I think he's good for you and you are good for him so just let the love in and rock this party alright!"

She grinned; wrapping her arm around Alex's and started to lead her out of the bathroom. "Geez I'm so tired of mothering you!" She said laughingly, as Alex laughed along side with her. "Trust me, me too!" As the two girls walked out of the bathroom, Jake immediately rushed towards them and grinned down at Alexandra.

"Alex hey I've been looking all over for you!"

Alex smiled at Jake and gave him an apologetic look. "Yeah I'm really sorry Marley here had a wardrobe malfunction and I had to go assist her." Jake nodded and held out his arm for her. "Well then that's acceptable how about I escort you milady to our seats." Alex couldn't help but laugh as she took his arm. "I'd be delighted." Jake escorted Alexandra and Marley to their table while Arthur was now sitting there with Clare, Dom and Mal. He glared once he saw Jake escorting Alex and was so tempted to tell this guy to screw off and get his damn hands off her.

"Alexandra! Marley! Look at you two, absolutely gorgeous!"

Mal exclaimed as she rose up from her seat and gave both girls a kiss on the cheek. Alex laughed and smiled right back at her. "And look at you Mal I can see why my brother is always chasing after you. You look absolutely stunning!" Mal grinned at her and then looked over at Jake. "And who this?" Alex shyly smiled and looked over at Jake.

"This is um… Jake Howerton. He is my date."

Mal nodded a large smile upon her lips. "Well nice to meet you Mr. Jake Howerton." Jake smiled and took her hand and placed a soft kiss upon it. "Very nice to meet you as well." Arthur rolled his eyes, while Dom rose up from his seat and held his hand out to Jake. "Hi I'm Dom. I'm Alex's older brother and Mal's fiancé." Alexandra's eyes widened in surprise and immediately looked over at Mal. "He finally proposed!" Mal laughed and happily nodded.

"Oh Mal that is so wonderful!"

She said so excitedly and gave her a huge hug. "Finally! Finally you have the nads to ask her." Alex said and gave her brother a huge hug as well. Dom laughed, giving his sister a warm hug. "Yeah well it was time, now we just need to find you someone to get married to." Alex laughed, as he wrapped his arm around her shoulder and pulled her into a sideways hug.

"Yes and you must be my maid of honor and I refuse to take no for an answer!"

Mal said excitedly, Alexandra scoffed a huge grin beaming upon her lips. "Well of course! I would love too!" Mal laughed with excitement, while Marley gave Dom and Mal a hug as well. Everyone took their seats as their meals were now brought to them. "So Jake tell us what are you majoring in." Dom asked, as he sat down next to his new fiancé. "Well I'm actually going into Premed just like how Alexandra is going to get her PHd in Psychiatry." Arthur gave him a smug grin and slowly nodded his head.

"Yes and that gives you two so much in common!"

Alexandra glared over at him while Jake responded. "Actually we also learned that we both have a complete obsession to with Monet as well." Arthur then snickered while everyone was completely silent. "Yeah I can see how that would make you two the perfect couple." He laughed; Dom immediately looked over at Arthur while Clare elbowed him.

"Weelll… I'm sure there are many more things we do have in common but haven't learned yet."

Arthur just laughed as he took a sip of his drink while Jake was becoming very irritated with him. Throughout the rest of the night it consisted of whatever Jake would say Arthur would contradict. Alexandra ended up presenting her brother with the future architect of the world award and they all seemed to have a good time throughout the rest of the night.

Arthur was now driving Clare back to her place, he noticed that she was extremely quiet throughout the entire night and knowing how unusual that usually was for her, he couldn't help but ask. "Are you ok?"

"You're in love with her aren't you?"

Clare asked, so bluntly. Arthur immediately looked over at her in complete surprise and nonchalantly answered her question. "I don't know what you are talking about." He said in a agitated tone. Clare looked over at him and slowly shook her head incredulously. "Yes you do Arthur. You're in love with Alexandra! Will you just stop lying about it and just say it! Honestly what does she have that I don't?" Arthur sighed and slowly looked over at her with a very grim look.

"I have no idea why you are coming up with this assumption but it's completely wrong."

Clare scoffed, turning her body enough to face him. "Really…? I don't think so Arthur I think you are madly in love with her and are keeping me around because she won't be in a relationship with you." Arthur became extremely irritated and slammed his hand on the steering wheel. "Clare!" However, Clare just continued on.

"No Arthur No! You're going to let me talk! You have been nothing but extremely attentive to her and tonight! What was that? You were nothing but a smart ass to her date and barely paid any attention to ME! You're girlfriend! Arthur you need to get your priorities straight what with this stupid dream share crap and following around a girl who doesn't want you! No you know what you're going to do? You're not going to talk to that girl anymore, you're going to become a lawyer like we discussed and you are going to stop being friends with Dom and that psychotic nut job of a fiancé of his! They do nothing but dilute your mind with this nonsense and I will not take it anymore! You are going to..."

Arthur then finally cuts her off hearing enough of her. "Shut up! Just shut up! You know what you are? You are nothing but an conniving, insecure, terrible person! I can't stand it to listen to you talk and listen to your demands every damn second of the day! And you know what? Fine I will be honest with you! I am in love with Alex I loved her the moment I laid eyes on her and it feels so damn good to finally let that out because at least she appreciates what I do and she's not heartless or evil like you! And thank you for giving me the reason to finally let this go! Because to be honest I've wanted to end this relationship for the longest time and now it has became incredibly apparent to me that you will never change! You have been nothing but a selfish, conceited witch and I am so thrilled that this is finally over! So get the hell out of my car."

Clare stared at him completely dumbfounded, in shock that he just practically broke up with her. "Excuse me?" Arthur sneered at her; he had enough with her constant whining and jealous behavior and honestly wanted to throw the towel right then and there. "I said get out. Now." Clare opened her mouth and closed it a couple of times but couldn't get anything out. "Arthur I..." Arthur then cuts her off again and immediately yelled. "Get out!" Clare immediately glared at Arthur and grabbed her purse, shoving his door open.

"Fine you want to end this well then you're going to get it! To be honest with you Arthur I've been cheating on you since our first date and now that you have decided throw our relationship away I guess it is time for me to be honest with you as well! So you can go screw yourself! I am so happy I don't have to deal with your dull ass anymore, you were nothing but a damn bore and I have gotten so sick of your constant drabble about this stupid dreamscape so enjoy your miserable life and I hope you fall off a cliff and die!"

She growled as she stormed out of the car. Arthur watched her as she ran off and just sped out from her place, never looking back. In all honesty for the first time in a very long time he has felt the huge weight finally be taken off of his shoulders and it felt so good..

Meanwhile as the night finished Jake had ended up taking Alexandra home and was now walking her up to her door. "Sooo I had a great time tonight." He said to her as they were now standing in front of her door. Marley decided to stay behind and chat some more with Mal and Dom while Arthur headed out as well to drop off Clare. "Yeah… I had a great time as well. Thank you for taking the time to come with me." Jake laughed and slowly looked back at her.

"Really it's no problem. But um can I be honest with you?"

Alex smiled at him and nodded. "Of course." Jake chuckled and placed his hands in his pockets. "Well um… Arthur he's kinda an ass isn't he?" Alexandra looked at him for a moment and started to laugh. "Actually no. He's been known to be a bit of a stick in the mud but not usually an ass. He's just very protective of me that's all." Jake gave her a closed mouth smile and slowly nodded.

"I can see that. So um… would you mind if I asked you out for dinner?"

Alex thought it over and gently shrugged her shoulders. "I guess it couldn't hurt." Jake grinned down at her and slowly moved closer to her. "Great… so um you want to invite me in?" Alex's eyes widened in surprise and gave him a confused look. "I'm sorry what?" Jake smirked over at her and glided his fingers down her bare arm. "You know Alex… invite me in for the night?" Alex laughed in shock and slowly shook her head. "Um I'm sorry if you got the impression that I um…" Jake smirked down at her and tried to kiss her.

"Jake…"

Jake tried to kiss her again but she gently pushed him away. "Jake please." Jake sighed in irritation and roughly grabbed her arm and crashed his lips against hers and pushed her roughly against the door. He then started to slip her spaghetti string off her shoulder and moved his hand down to the inside of her dress but Alexandra roughly pushed him away and slapped him right across the face.

Jake then became angry and harshly pushed her right into the door and slapped her harshly across the face, causing her to yelp. He was about to hit her again until Arthur appeared out of nowhere and grabbed his arm and punched him right in the face. Jake immediately looked up and snickered once he saw Arthur. "Seriously dude you really did not want to do that." Arthur grimly smirked at him and turned his head side to side causing his neck to crack.

"Try me."

Jake grinned at him and was about to punch him but Arthur grabbed his arm and punched square in the face he then slammed Jake into the wall and jammed his elbow into Jake's chest and then roughly threw Jake into the wall face first across from them and then grabbed his hair and slammed his face into the wall and managed to throw him down onto the floor and kick him in the gut. Alex quickly rushed over to Arthur and pulled him back.

"Arthur enough!"

Arthur angrily looked down at Jake and sneered at him. "You touch her again I swear she won't be around the next time to stop me you get that?" Jake quickly nodded as he jumped to his feet. "Good now get the hell out of here!" Arthur growled, as Jake quickly rushed out of the building.

Once he was gone, Arthur quickly looked over at Alexandra and saw her cheek was starting to bruise and the dark marks starting to form on her arms. He sighed as he hastily rushed towards her to check out her injuries. "Hey… hey Alex are you ok?" Alex slowly nodded, turning her head away from him. "Thank you…" she whispered, Arthur smiled down at her and kissed her forehead.

"Hey… it's ok baby. It's going to be ok."

He said softly, as she started to cry. Arthur gently wiped her tears away from her face and kissed her forehead once again. "I'm here… I promise he'll never hurt you again." That is when Alexandra broke down into tears and wrapped her arms around him and just cried into his chest. Arthur picked her up bridal style and managed to get her room door open and shut it behind him.

He then gently laid her down on her bed and sat down beside her as she rested her head on his lap. "Are you ok?" he asked as he ran his fingers through her hair. "Yeah…" she said softly as she slowly rose up from his lap and looked at him. "Why did you come?" She asked curiously, Arthur sighed pulling her onto his lap, resting her head on his shoulder. "I had a… bad feeling."Alex gripped a hold of his dress shirt and gently kissed his neck.

"I'm sorry… for everything, for the way I acted tonight and for not listening to you."

She whispered, Arthur smiled and slowly looked over towards her. "Hey… look I'm the one who has been confusing and not the easiest person to deal with lately. But I guess I just didn't want to accept the fact that you really are not interested in me." Alexandra laughed and gently shook her head.

"If you only knew how wrong you are Arthur."

She whispered, as she looked up into his brown eyes. "To be honest I've always cared for you more than just what we were and when you told me you felt the same it scared me. And seriously Marley is right. I am afraid… I'm scared because I've never felt this way about anyone and…" Arthur then smiled at her and shrugged. "And what?" Alexandra gently laughed and softly kissed him on the lips. "And I'm tired of being afraid." she said with complete realization, she then slowly looked back over at him and smiled with complete amazement. "I'm tired of hiding what I feel and I'm tired of trying to deny and ignore what my heart is really telling me." She whispered, Arthur looked down at her seriously and fully kissed her on the lips.

He relished in the moment as he claimed her lips with his own, loving the feeling of her against him, loving the fact that her layers were finally starting to fall. It seemed like slowly, inch by inch she was going to become his but at the same time he knew he needed to be careful and not force the situation on her.

After a few more minutes Arthur gently broke their kiss and smiled down at her. "I should get going…" Alexandra shook her head, giving him a pleading look.

"Please stay."

Arthur couldn't pass up her request, so he nodded and pulled off his shoes, his jacket, tie, vest and dress shirt to leave him only in his under shirt and his slacks. He pulled the covers back so they both can get in and placed the covers back over them.

Alexandra cuddled into his chest as he held her close to him. "Thank you." She whispered sleepily, Arthur then just chuckled and kissed her forehead drifting off to sleep as well.

"Anything for you…"

Alex moaned as she started to doze off as Arthur watched her. "Alex?" he quietly asked, Alex tiredly responded. "Hmm?" Arthur sighed, and kissed her forehead, saying the words that he's wanted to say for so long "I love you." Alex groggily laughed and nuzzled her face deeper into his chest. "Mmmmm… Love you too." She murmured as she finally drifted off to sleep.

End of Flashback.

So what do you guys think so far? Think that it was too soon for Arthur to devote his feelings for Alex? Let me know what you all think. I want to take a moment to thank you guys sooo much for the wonderful story adds and reviews! You all have been so amazing! I hope that you all liked this sixth chapter and promise that more will be on it's way. So stay tuned my darlings for the continuing part of Chapter 6!