Part XVII
Alex signed a few papers their new landlord has given them. She looked up and smiled at the new apartment complex they were moving in. Although, she's playing professionally, Alex and Marissa decided to save the money they have first till they gather enough to finally build their own home. Being distant from their friends was an issue they discussed. But Marissa thought it was best for Alex. Of course, for Alex's part, she didn't want Marissa to worry so she complied.
Having finished a Harvard Management degree, Marissa found work right away. The brunette now has a desk job in a reputable financial firm. She was happy. And being with Alex really made it all perfect.
"Are you getting married soon?" Beth asked as she passed by carrying a box of Alex and Marissa's belongings.
Bianca followed who was preoccupied with her conversation with Summer.
"No kidding?"
"Yup. And they are even saying she might move to the shooting guard position: Matching her up with Alex. It doesn't only add height. But they say she may intimidate Alex." Summer explained as she entered the complex with Bianca.
"What are they talking about?" Alex gave her new landlord a smile and turned to face Jodie.
"Catherine Dunn." Jodie replied adjusting the boxes she was carrying.
Alex took a few and walked beside Jodie.
"When was basketball a thing for Summer?" Alex asked watching Summer and Bianca gossip about the current line-ups in the WNBA since Dunn's departure from the Sparks.
"Since you hired her as your PR manager." Jodie replied casually as they entered Alex and Marissa's new apartment.
Marissa greeted them all with a tray of orange juice and some brownies. Everybody plopped onto the couch sighing happily, taking a few sips of Marissa's home-made brownies.
"I'm sorry if they're not hot. I made them back in Newport." Marissa said wiping the sweat on Alex's forehead with her hanky.
She sat on the arm of the chair where Alex sat.
"They're still good." Jodie replied taking Summer's brownie.
She earned a glare from her wife but in reply, she just stuck out her tongue.
"So… When we're working… We can stay at your guest room?" Beth asked as she ate some of the brownies.
"Yeah. We have two extra bedrooms. It's fine for you and Summer." Alex replied.
RING! RING!
Marissa stood up and turned to the kitchen.
"I forgot my phone in the kitchen. It's probably your mom. Or my mom." Marissa shot Alex a smile before walking away.
"Are you going to ask her to marry you any time soon?" Bianca asked.
She felt Beth move beside her. She turned and saw her girlfriend mouth the word "phone." She smiled then turned to Alex again.
"Not any time soon… I'll ask her. When I'm ready."
"Ready? You've been together for what… Two years?" Summer cut in slapping Jodie's arm when the woman tried to get her brownie again.
"Almost but not yet." Alex replied laughing at Jodie and Summer's silent bantering.
"Probably thinking of the perfect moment." Beth spoke sitting beside Bianca again.
"Yeah… Probably…" Summer replied but glared at Jodie when she took her brownie again.
"UGH! You're impossible!" Summer yelled out swatting Jodie with a pillow.
They all laughed then Marissa appeared into the room.
"Did I miss anything?" Marissa asked while Alex stood up from the chair.
Alex let Marissa sit down while she leaned next to the chair. They watch Jodie and Summer bicker over the brownies.
"I have to be in Utah by next week. We're starting the road trip. Would take about a few weeks. Is that ok?" Alex whispered to Marissa's ear as their friends continue to amuse themselves.
"Less than a month or more than a month?" Marissa asked looking up to Alex.
"Probably less. Is that ok?"
"It's your job Alex. Of course it's ok." Marissa replied with a smile.
She took Alex's hand and turned to their friends. She thought of the days she had to spend without Alex. Of course it was ok. They were just going to miss each other a lot though.
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"Remind me to lock the door next time." Juvy sat up in her bed, feeling pissed at herself.
"Well I still have my set of keys… It wouldn't really matter." Cathy replied rolling out of their bed.
"And I'm sure Alex Cohen can't give you what you need yet. Thought I should drop by and lick it off."
Juvy covered herself and rolled her eyes.
"But it seems you have a road trip ahead. Planning on seducing your star shooting guard?"
"I maybe horny about a girl, but I don't wreck people's relationship." Juvy snarled angrily at her so called ex-girlfriend.
"Huh… That's funny. You wrecked ours." Cathy stood up and started to dress herself up.
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Marissa and Alex are now alone in their new apartment. They were resting on their couch, eating a pint of ice cream while watching some cartoons. Marissa rested in between Alex's legs, scooping ice cream for the two of them.
"Hmm… I'll miss this…" Alex whispered taking a spoonful of ice cream.
"This… As in this… Or the ice cream?" Marissa smirked wiping a stray ice cream on the blonde's mouth.
"Everything… Especially you…" Alex smiled and brought her lips to Marissa's.
"Mmmhmm…" Marissa smiled into the kiss, letting the pint of ice cream and spoons rest on their coffee table.
All without breaking the kiss.
Alex felt Marissa's fingers on her jaw line: Feather-like touches, utterly sending little amounts of electricity through her body. By now Marissa was straddling her on the couch, pinning her against it. Fighting the urge to deepen their make-out session, Alex pushed Marissa upward, as gentle as she could for them to pull apart.
"Marissa…" Alex let out, breathless.
"Hmmm?" Marissa stared at her.
Those green orbs seem to undress Alex: Sending more shivers on the blonde's spine.
"Don't you think we should move to the bedroom?" Alex said surprising herself.
"That didn't bother you before…" Marissa said huskily.
The brunette started to undo her blouse. Alex watched and felt her throat dry as one button after the other, revealing Marissa's skin underneath.
"I love you…" Alex mumbled leaning up to kiss Marissa's ruby lips.
Marissa pulled away, and smiled at her blonde girlfriend.
"I love you too…"
Marissa let her blouse fall from her. Alex's lips traced her neck, planting soft kisses. Alex's hands found the clasp of her bra, unlocking it. They pull away looking lovingly at each other's eyes.
"Marry me?" Alex suddenly blurted out.
Marissa's jaw dropped. She felt so awkward with her lover's proposal that she covered herself.
"Uhm… Bad time?" Alex asked again scratching her head.
"No… No… It's just… You asked me… while I'm half naked…" Marissa blushed taking her blouse.
"Sorry…"
"No… Don't be sorry…" Marissa moved herself, leaning towards Alex who held her by the waist, not wanting her to fall.
"Yes…" Marissa added still pressing herself against Alex.
"Yes?"
"I'll marry you Alex Cohen. Anywhere… Anyday…"
Alex smiled and leaned up to kiss her. She took a ring from her pocket. Something she had been secretly saving since they got back together.
"Now… You're going to be Mrs. Cohen." Alex smiled as she gently slipped the diamond ring on Marissa's slender finger.
"Well… What now…?" Marissa asked, looking at the ring on her finger.
"Let's go back to what we were doing… I think you were trying to relieve yourself of your clothing… Allow me?" Alex smirked tugging the blouse covering the brunette's chest.
"Only if you allow me to take off yours." Marissa smirked back leaning to kiss Alex.
They are happy. And they're in love.
And the man on the moon was the only witness as to how much they do.