Part XXIII
Alex stretched out on the car and looked around for Marissa. Sandy and Kirsten are already at Frankie's for their family dinner. Alex was just picking up Marissa at work. She ran her fingers through her hair as she let out a soft, contented sigh. Her hand caught her phone which was resting just under the car radio. She flipped it and a smile made its way on her lips. It was a photo of Marissa. One of the many photo's Alex had randomly took. This one in particular was a photo of Marissa wearing a gray Harvard shirt while washing the dishes. Alex smiled and her mind was finally consumed by thoughts of Marissa and the future.
Her eyes started to wander throughout the quiet parking lot. There were people walking around and security guards doing their rounds. Finally, her gaze caught two figures walking towards her. She smiled, knowing who it was. Taking a step outside of the mustang, she gave the two women a wave.
"Hi." She greeted, her face completely beaming at the sight of Marissa Cooper.
"You must be Alex." The blonde next to Marissa stuck out her head.
Alex gave her a slight nod and shook it.
"Alex Cohen. Pleasure to meet you…" Alex tilted her head slightly waiting for the blonde's reply.
"Kaitlin." The blonde simply replied.
"Kaitlin…?" Alex eyebrows furrowed out of curiosity.
But her question wasn't answered because the conversation turned into silence as Marissa lovingly took her hand and pulled her into a quick, passionate kiss.
Kaitlin smiled as she watched Alex and Marissa's public display. It was natural. Unscripted. Making it endearing to watch. Marissa would whisper sweet nothings to Alex's ear, making her fiancé smile.
It's like they're made for each other.
Kaitlin thought to herself, still watching Marissa and Alex. She shook her head and started to giggle.
They are so adorable together.
Her giggling earned the attention of the two lovers. Blushing at their obvious trip to LALA-land.
"Oh. Do continue. I just couldn't help thinking how adorable you look together." Kaitlin beamed, feeling utterly happy for Marissa.
"Hey… Don't forget tomorrow. Ok? Bring Johnny if you like." Marissa proposed her hand still clinging to Alex's.
"Oh… Like you'll make me forget Riss…" Kaitlin rolled her eyes.
Marissa rolled her eyes at the same time. Making the two women break into giggles.
Alex watched them, totally amused.
If I didn't know them, I'd think they've been best friends for life. Or maybe sisters.
Alex smirked and took hold of the door's handle while Marissa started to walk towards the passenger door.
"I'll see you girls tomorrow. Don't get too tired now." Kaitlin stuck out her tongue obviously teasing Marissa.
Marissa's reply was less than mature. She just stuck out her tongue too. Alex could only laugh at them. Waving goodbye, Kaitlin finally made her way towards her own car, leaving Marissa and Alex in silence.
"So… Your friend is nice." Alex said starting the car.
"Yeah… No reason to be jealous…" Marissa joked fixing her seatbelt.
"Alex Cohen? Jealous? Like… You wish Ms. Cooper." Alex rolled her eyes earning a slap from the brunette who was sporting the best pout in the history of the planet.
"Your mother should stop teaching you ways on how to break down your spouse's, well future spouse's walls. I swear you get away with everything with that pout." Alex leaned and kissed Marissa's lips which curved into a smile.
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"Honey, I'm home…" Beth called out. She quietly set aside the groceries she had bought.
She walked towards the bedroom and found her girlfriend sitting on the floor. Curled up, sobbing.
"Hey… What's wrong?" Beth sat beside her, tucking a stray of hair.
Bianca looked up and stared sadly and Beth's eyes.
"Talk to me." Her girlfriend pleaded.
Her voice showing signs of worry. Bianca couldn't help what she was about to do though. It was what she thought was right. She loved her girlfriend more than anything. But what her family thought of her was her top priority.
"Please…" Beth pleaded once more.
Bianca let out a sigh and began to speak.
"It's not working…" She said softly, closing her eyes.
She didn't want to see Beth's reaction.
"What is?"
"This. Us." Bianca looked away.
She stood up and moved away from her now ex-girlfriend.
"What?"
"This isn't working."
"I don't understand…" Beth was in denial.
She knew what Bianca meant but didn't want to believe it.
"I'm breaking up with you." Bianca said without looking at the girl.
Her voice was cracking obviously in so much pain. She didn't want to do this. But she felt she had to, even if it was breaking her completely.
"You're joking right? You're happy. We're happy. Why would you break up with me?"
"Tiffany is picking me up tonight. I'm going back to Boston to stay with her. Then I might move back to Oklahoma."
"What? Why? You're moving out? What did I do?" Beth pleaded dropping to her knees in front of the girl she loved so much.
She didn't want to lose her. Bianca had to know that.
"It's not you… It's me…" Bianca said softly turning around to pull her ex-girlfriend to her feet.
"Please… Let's work this out…" Beth was at the brink of crying but the tears did not fall.
"I can't…" Bianca replied turning away.
She felt the other woman's arms wrap around her waist, pulling her. The arms gave her comfort and warmth. Something she never had before. Alex, her friend and ex-girlfriend didn't have this effect on her either. And it scared her. Knowing even if she was falling in love with this person, her parents would still not approve.
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"So who's getting pregnant?" Summer asked looking at the brochures they were reading.
Jodie thought for a second.
"You." She replied looking back at the baby book she bought earlier that day.
"I think you should be the one to carry it. You're athletic." Summer responded still checking out the brochures.
"Just because I'm athletic doesn't mean I should be the one carry it. I'm like the man in this relationship." Jodie took off her glasses and stared at Summer.
"Just because you go down more often doesn't mean you're the man in this relationship." Summer shot back arching her brow.
"Besides, I went down on you today. " She added.
"Why can't you be the one to carry it?" Jodie asked her brows arching because of curiosity.
"Because…" Summer started to explain but could not make out the words.
Jodie waited, still with an arched brow.
"Well…" Summer rubbed her hand nervously.
In truth she was just afraid of the post-pregnancy figure she would have.
"If it's about how you would look like, I don't really mind Sum." Jodie finally said looking back at the baby names.
Summer shot her a surprised look.
In turn, Jodie took away the brochures and books they were reading and turned to face Summer. She caressed her wife's cheek reassuringly.
"I love you Summer. Nothing, not even a few pounds can change that. Ever."