Hello dear readers. Do I really have to say that I do not own the characters, nor the show? I mean we all know that, right?

So well whatever this story takes places a few years after the second season, but in my version, Alex and Marissa never broke up and their relationship has only grown stronger since then. So yea, read and judge.

- Thank you for all the reviews !
- And Jody said it herself: She loves Alex.

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Chapter 11 – White Flag

Marissa grabbed her crutches and carried herself to the kitchen. Exhausted, she laid her back against the wall.

- Get back in bed, Alex ordered without turning around as she was preparing dipping sauce for the party.

- I'm not tired! Marissa said. I slept for two weeks... Alex sighted, washed her hands and got closer to the brunette.

- You're killing you leg, she said in a serious tone. Marissa's leg was shaking, like everytime she spent more than two minutes standing on it.

- I hate this.. Marissa said. Alex's face softened.

- I know baby... she said, offering her arms so Marissa would lay her weight on her. You won't be like that forever, she promised. But the more you rest, the faster you'll get back on your feet... She walked her girlfriend until the bedroom she had kindly arranged earlier on.

- How will I be able to walk again if I never use my legs? Marissa replied, sitting on the bed.

- You are using them, Alex said. You just can't walk too much too soon... she sat on her girlfriend's lap and circled her neck with her arms.

- But in the meantime, we could do other stuff... she said. Marissa ran her fingers on Alex's waist, and under her shirt.

- What kind of stuff... She asked with a smirk... Alex captured her lips and pushed herself on top of Marissa who was now laying on the bed and holding Alex as close as possible. Marissa pulled up her girlfriend's t-shirt. She felt kisses in her neck...

- Is that ALL you guys ever do? Summer's voice said. Alex quickly stood up, and then realised she was shirtless. Marissa threw Alex's t-shirt at her owner with a smirk.

- You guys could learn to knock, she said, staring at Summer and Jody while Alex was dressing up.

- Yea, except the door was open, Jody said.

- Except it's our apartment, Marissa replied, looking straight at Jody. Alex gave her a glare and left the room. Summer questioned her bestfriend with her eyes and left as well, leaving Jody and Marissa alone. The latina closed the door.

- Okay, she said, clearly you got something against me.

- No, it's not that... Marissa mumbled, regretting her earlier reaction.

- It's fine, Jody cut her. Because I've got something against you too. Marissa stayed quiet for a moment.

- ... listen, she finally said, let's forget our differences, okay? She proposed.

- No, Jody replied, let's be honest. I don't like you, you don't like me. It's always been this way and I guess it will always be. Marissa sighted.

- You're right, she said.

- However, Jody said, we both like one person very much... Marissa nodded. She knew where Jody was going with that.

- So you're proposing to pretend?

- Just when she's around, Jody said. Like now, you could totally insult me if it would make you feel better. Marissa smiled.

- No, she said. As much as I hate you... I owe you a thank you for taking care of both Alex and Summer while I couldn't.

- I'm kind of used, Jody said.

- What is that suppose to mean? Marissa asked.

- Let's face it : you keep hurting Alex and here I am, always there to comfort her. This time, I had to take care of Summer as well...

- I keep hurting Alex? Marissa repeated, not believe her ears.

- Remember, five years ago, when you only had eyes for Ryan...

- Like you just said, FIVE YEARS ago, Marissa replied, starting to get frustrated.

- And this time, accusing Alex of an unfair when you know she would never do this to you...

- I sort of freaked out that night... Marissa said.

- Why? Jody asked. Why would you freak out? She's only got eyes for you, when will you fucking see that, damn it! Jody screamed. Marissa backed of on the bed, her eyes not leaving Jody. What was wrong with that girl...

- Whenever she needs someone, Jody kept going, I'm always here for her, but yet, she's only got eyes for you, right? What is so wonderful about you, can you tell me?

- Well I'm sorry I woke up, Marissa replied.

- What? Jody said.

- Yea, I mean, me being unconscious was probably the best thing that ever happened in your lame life, isn't? You had Alex and Summer all over you, crying on your shoulder. I bet they slept in your arms as well, didn't they?

- They were heartbroken, Jody replied.

- Yes, over me, Marissa said. Not you.

- Screw you! Jody said. You don't even deserve her, you know that? The door opened and both girls jolted.

- You two are still here? What are you talking about? Alex asked, standing in the doorway.

- I was just telling Marissa how much she scared us all, Jody said.

- She already knows that, Alex said as she walked closer to Marissa.

- Oh, she said, turning back to face Jody, before I forget, Marissa is fine with you living here. Jody gave Marissa an ironic glare.

- Really? She said. That's really sweet of her...

- Come on, Alex said, holding Marissa tightly, let's get you in the living room. Marissa made sure Jody was looking and pulled Alex in a long, passionate kiss.

- I need a drink, Jody said before leaving the room.

- Wow, that was something, Alex said when they broke away. So... I see you were serious when you said you'll try being friend with Jody. Marissa smiled.

- She means a lot to you, she simply answered. She was still amused by Jody's reaction when she kissed Alex.

- You're wonderful, you know that? Alex said as she helped up Marissa.

- I am, ain't I? Marissa joked as they walked to the living room.

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Jody took a long sip of Rum before crashing on a couch next to Ryan. In front of her, Summer was laying in Seth's arms. Something about that image made her sick, but she couldn't tell what at that moment.

- You took some time to join, Ryan said as Marissa and Alex came as well. Jody emptied half of the bottle.

- I say they were making out, Seth said. Summer gave him a look as Jody caught loudly.

- What? He asked.

- Nothing... she said. It's just that... you and Jody are so much alike!

- I heard that! Jody screamed from the other couch.

- I meant for the horny part. Jody threw a pillow that landed on Summer's face.

- Oh, you're so going to regret that! Summer said, taking the pillow.

- Careful, I'm holding a glass... Jody said as Summer was getting closer.

- You better put it away A.S.A.P... Jody finished the bottle.

- Done, she said. Marissa and Alex both sat next to Seth.

- So Marissa, Seth asked, what have you missed the most during these two weeks?

- You mean beside sex? She joked.

- No, there's no beside, Seth replied. You want to talk about it? Alex passed her arm behind Marissa's shoulder and hit Seth.

- Aie, Seth said, holding his head. Okay you know what, he told Marissa, I think you're attracted by violent peoples. First Luke, then Ryan, and now her!

- I think there's just something about your face that people loves to punch, Jody said.

- Be quiet! Seth replied. I've got a beautiful face.

- Yea, whatever you need to believe, Jody replied.

- Yo guys, let's play a game, Summer proposed.

- Okay, what? Alex asked.

- ... I thought you would know, it's your apartment!

- I know, Jody said. Let's play spin the bottle!

- Okay Jody, that's lame, Alex said.

- No, I like the idea... Seth said.

- Right, Marissa replied, really nice game. Maybe you could kiss Ryan that way... Both Seth and Ryan stared at each other.

- No way, Ryan said, find another game.

- Oh I know! Summer said. Let's play "Guess what I'm drawing" !

- You suck in drawings! Seth pointed out.

- I know, Summer replied, it could be funny. Alex was laughing.

- Okay, she said, let's do it. I'll go grab some pen and papers. As she left the room, Marissa's eyes wandered on Jody. The girl was discretely playing with Summer's hair, who by the way didn't seem to mind at all, while they were having an intimate conversation. What was going on? Seth didn't seem to notice for he was in a huge discussion with Ryan. Oh well, Marissa thought as she bent down to take a bottle of vodka and sat on the couch again, opening the bottle. First, she's acting all jealous over Alex, who's in a relationship for now five years with Marissa, and now, she's flirting with a straight and almost fiancé women? Marissa brought the bottle close to her mouth, but before she could take a sip, Alex took the bottle from her hands to put it away.

- Hey, what do you think you're doing? Marissa asked as she tried to get the bottle back, but there was no point in fighting with Alex... Alex always won.

- You got a blood weakness because of alcohol, Alex said. I'm not letting you drink all this bottle alone.

- I just wanted a sip, Marissa lied.

- You never drink only a sip, Alex replied, putting the bottle away.

- Why did you buy that much alcohol if you were planning on forbidding me to drink it? Marissa asked.

- I didn't, Jody brought all that.

- ... Give me that bottle, Marissa said, extending her arm to reach the bottle that was behind her girlfriend, on the ground, but Alex held her wrists, not letting her go further.

- So are we playing? Ryan asked.

- Yea, sure, Alex said. Realising that everybody was waiting after her, Marissa sat straight, giving up on the vodka.

- So I guess we got to make teams? Marissa said.

- Why bother, Ryan said. We are 3 people sitting on this couch, you are 3 people sitting on that couch. I think it's simpler if we leave it that way...

- Good point, Jody said. So who's drawing first?

- I'll go, Seth said.

- Okay, Jody replied. Come here, we're not going to scream what you're suppose to draw, they will hear it. Seth got up, leaving Marissa and Alex alone on the couch.

- Are you mad at me? Alex whispered in Marissa's ear as she got closer. The brunette shivered when she felt Alex's breath in her neck. Not anymore, she thought.

- No, Marissa simply replied as she laid in Alex's arms. The blonde dropped a kiss in her girlfriend's neck.

- I just don't want to lose you again... Alex said.

- I walked away once, Marissa said, and clearly it was a mistake. She turned to face Alex's green eyes.

- There is no way I'm leaving you again, the brunette said in a very serious tone. If we ever have to break up, you'll be the one doing it because I know I'll never be able to. Alex seemed relieved.

- Good, she said with a smile, now I know we'll always be together. She lightly kissed Marissa.

- But I need you to take care of yourself, Alex said. No more alcohol, no more smoke, promise? Marissa kissed Alex.

- Then everytime I feel like having one of those, you'll have to keep me occupied, she whispered.

- Occupied, uh-hum.. Alex said between kisses. Like this? She felt Marissa's arms around her neck.

- Girls? Seth said. Would you mind paying attention to my drawing?

- Oh, both Alex and Marissa said, trying to figure out what Seth was drawing.

- It's a cat, isn't it? Marissa said, Seth shook his head as he kept drawing.

- It looks like a horse to me... Alex said. With a cap?

- No no no, wait, Marissa said again, it's Captain Oat!!

- Now he's drawing Summer... Alex noticed.

- Okay... now this one she looks a lot like me...

- Guys, Alex said, looking at Jody's team, he's suppose to draw one thing, not a whole village! Marissa just got it.

- Oh! She said. It's Atomic County! Seth closed the pen.

- And we have a winner! He said, making the happy dance.

- Atomic County? Alex repeated. Couldn't you find something more difficult? She said, ironic.

- We actually had something better, Jody said, but we thought we'll keep it for you.

- I hope you're not drawing now, because we got something realllly hard for the next drawer... Alex said. Jody stood up.

- Bring it on, she said. Alex and Marissa shared a look and the brunette understood they had nothing for Jody.

- So what am I drawing? She asked.

- Seth...? Alex called.

- I already did my part, he answered. They stood there, staring at each others.

- Oh I know! Marissa said. Draw a pea !

- A pea? Jody repeated.

- A pea? Alex said. Marissa...

- Trust me, Marissa said, and then turned to face Jody.

- Go on, she said, you draw the pea.

- Fine, wierdo, she answered. Seth got his stopwatch ready.

- Ready... set... go! He said.

- Marissa, this is way too easy... Alex muttered as Jody was drawing a dot.

- I know, Marissa said with a smile. WAY to easy.. maybe too much. Alex gave her a septic look and brought back her attention to the team in front of them.

- It's a penny! Summer said. No, it's a grape... no? Okay then draw something else... Okay that's definitely a grape! Stop shaking you're head, it's a grape!! GRAPE.

- ITS NOT A GODAMN GRAPE! Jody screamed.

- Hey, no speaking! Seth said, getting up while his two team mates were laughing their asses off.

- Then stop drawing a grape if it's not one! Summer whispered loud enough for everyone to hear. Jody drew a mouth and crossed a line, from the circle to the mouth and looked back at Summer, as if she couldn't make the drawing any more obvious.

- Ryan, try something! Summer said, hitting the blond.

- A teeth? He said, confused by the drawing.

- A teeth? Jody repeated. SINCE WHEN TEETH ARE CIRCLED?

- Okay that's twice, Seth told Jody, another warning and you lose the point...

- This is ridiculous, Summer said, pointing the drawing. On the other side of the room, Alex and Marissa were cracking up. Jody threw her pen at them but missed.

- I GIVE UP! She said. She took her drawing and got closer to Summer. IT'S A PEA. A PEA!!! She screamed Can't you see it? Both Summer and Ryan stayed speechless, staring at the "pea".

- Oh, yea... Ryan said, totally...

- Can't believe we couldn't find out... Summer added.

- I was actually about to say it...

- Oh my god you were? Summer asked Ryan, because I knew it too, the word simply wouldn't come out...

- Yea totally, Marissa said. You mean you had no clue what it was, come on, admit it.

- I don't like this game, Jody said. Let's watch a movie.

- Works for me, Marissa replied. Looser, she added with a cough. Alex hit her in the ribs.

- Cut it, she said. All right, I'll get some popcorns, you guys pick the movie. She left for the kitchen. Jody got closer to Marissa, grabbed the bottle of vodka that Marissa wanted to drink earlier on and took a huge sip.

- Ah, feels good, she said. Vodka anyone? Marissa knew she did it by purpose. She just knew it.

- You just drank half a bottle, Marissa said.

- You're brighter than you look, Jody sharply replied.

- You'll get drunk is no long, Marissa said again. And then I'll get you on tape and make fun of you on my spare times.

- Nothing's more fun than a drunk Jody, Jody replied with a smirk.

- You mean nothing's more chaotic, Alex said as she came back. Jody winked and sat back next to Summer who did not hear the conversation at all. Jody could feel Marissa staring at her.

- Okay, got a movie, Ryan said.

- Saw II ? Alex read, laughing. Oh come on, Marissa can't take these kind of movies, she said, ignoring Marissa's hits.

- You're scared? Jody asked in a whole different tone.

- No I'm not! Marissa replied in a defensive tone. Alex gave her a glare. What was up with her? Trying to impress Jody or something?

- Fine, Jody said, then let's watch it.

- Okay great, Marissa said, searching for Alex's hand to squeeze it discretely while Seth and Ryan were putting in the dvd and closing the lights.

- We can watch something else if you want... Alex whispered as she couldn't feel her fingers anymore.

- And admit I'm scared? Marissa said. No way! Now make me some place, she added, pushing herself in her girlfriend's arms. Alex rolled her eyes as she held Marissa. I'll give her fifteen minutes... She thought while the movie begun.

They all woke up in this weird room, nobody knew how they got there and they all started panicking. Until someone found a key on the ground with a note on it.

- Do not use that key. Read the guy. Turning around, he saw a locked door.

- Don't do it, it says not to, Amanda screamed.

- This is totally stupid! He replied, taking the key and heading to the lock.

- Oh great... I love that scene! Jody commented, popcorn in her mouth.

He got closer to the door and put the key in, approaching his eye...

- Oh god... Marissa mumbled, leaving Alex's hand so she could hide her eyes.

- Hey, Jody told her, you have to watch the movie! Marissa immediately took her hands off. Alex gave Jody an annoyed look.

OH GOD!! Screamed the guy in pain. Around him, everybody was screaming and panicking as well.

Marissa couldn't tell what had happened because Alex had covered her eyes at the very last second. All she could hear were screaming and she could tell something horrible had happened to the guy with the key.

- What happened? She asked, trying to push away Alex's hands, but the blonde knew that deep inside Marissa was grateful right now.

- Ryan, stop the movie, that's it, she said in an annoyed tone. Not wanting to encounter an angry Alex, Ryan obeyed right away.

- Way to ruin a party Al, Jody said in a disappointed tone when Ryan took the dvd out.

- You're not funny, Alex replied, before noticing the empty bottle of vodka... and you're drunk.

- I'm never drunk, Jody said, taking another sip of a random bottle that Alex ignored the content.

- Stop staring at me that way, she said again in an abnormal loud voice. Are you scared of what I could do? She asked.

- That's enough, Alex got up but Marissa pulled her back on the couch.

- Just leave her, she'll get sick of it, she whispered.

- Look at you, Jody said, misses perfect couple...

- Jody... Summer started...

- You think they're perfect for each other, don't you Summer? She asked her. The brunette did not know what to say. She didn't want to interfere.

- Jody, Alex warned her.

- Oh, sorry, Jody said. You want to discuss, Al? About your perfect relationship, based on honesty and love.

- Jody would you mind shutting up? Marissa said. Jody smiled.

- When is the last time you spoke to Dean, Alex? Jody asked. Marissa looked at Alex who seemed hesitant.

- He called a few times, and so what? Marissa replied before Alex could.

- You knew about that? Jody asked and Marissa was glad to notice she was disappointed.

- Yes, I did, Marissa lied. Now you should make us all a favour and go to bed before you loose the only friend you have by talking too much.

- Oh, so you want to talk about loosing friends now? Jody said again, getting up.

- I think you misunderstood me, Marissa replied. I do not want to talk, I want you to go to bed...

- That's so typical of you! Jody replied.

- Ignore her... Alex said, holding Marissa's hand, but the brunette stood up as well, looking straight in Jody's eyes.

- What's so typical? She screamed back, pulling her hand from Alex's grip.

- Whenever the truth seems too hard, you run away. " Go to bed Jody, I don't want the truth to be revealed"

- You're not saying the truth, you're just trying to make us all feel bad and it's not working, Marissa spat back, ignoring Alex's warnings. The blonde just knew Jody enough not to provoke her while she was drunk.

- Its not? Jody asked with a big smile. Marissa stopped.

- See that's the problem with you, Jody said again. You're always after the fun part of life, and whenever it gets hard and complicate, you run away. It's the reason why you can't stand on your own right now. If you haven't run away that night...

- Jody shut up, Alex cut her as she stood up as well. This could all turn really bad...

- Also, Jody said, more and more amused, you got tired of Ryan and abandoned him. The blond lift his head, surprised that his name was mentioned.

- What are you taking about... Marissa said, ignoring the pain in her legs for standing too long.

- You used to spend all your days with him, and then, he got boring and you left him for Alex, right? Now when's the last time you spend a night out with him, uh?

- ...

- I knew it, she said, satisfied by Marissa's silence. You like abandoning people, don't you? Alex noticed that Ryan wasn't feeling well neither. This was all getting really awkward.

- The question is, how long before you abandon Alex again? Jody said. Now that you got her, you'll probably be interesting in someone you don't have anymore... perhaps Ryan?

- I will not abandon her! Marissa replied, tears of anger in her eyes.

- Right, just like you did not abandon Ryan after leaving Alex for him a few years ago. Marissa wanted to reply but Seth interfered this time.

- Okay I think it's time for someone to sleep, he said as he got up and between Jody and Marissa, facing Jody.

- I'll carry her to her room, Summer said right away, taking Jody's arm and pulling her away.

- Oh, I'm not tired yet baby, Jody told Summer while she was dragging her.

- Maybe you'll be if I knocked your head on the walls?

- Why are you such a party fart, Jody said.

- You'll thank me tomorrow morning when you'll still have friends, Summer replied as she opened the door and pushed Jody in the bedroom.

- You're joining? Jody asked, pulling Summer by the shirt.

- Okay Jody that's enough... Summer said without pushing Jody back.

- I can't feel you stopping me... Jody pointed out. She looked in Summer eyes and approached her lips... slowly... Summer knew what she should have done, but a part of her really wanted to taste Jody's lips, even if the latina was totally drunk. However, come to think of it, it was actually the best opportunity for her, since tomorrow she will be the only one remembering the kiss. Closing her eyes, she felt Jody's soft lips on hers and with astonishment found herself enjoying it. Slowly, she kissed her back with all the tenderness she was capable of, holding on to Jody's waist and pulling her closer. Summer felt hands pulling up her shirt and quickly came back to earth. It was Jody. The Jody who just pissed off her very best friend. The girl who obviously still had feelings for Alex. The really drunk, incredibly sexy, Jody...

- They're probably wondering where I am, Summer mumbled, pushing a disappointed Jody away and closing the door behind her. The honest part of her would have opened back the door and locked herself in with Jody, but the bright part took over, and she headed back to the living room.

Marissa couldn't take it anymore, her legs were hurting her too much. As usual, Alex read in her mind and helped her to sit back. They all remained silent, thinking about what Jody had said... Everything was true, and they all knew it. Marissa risked a look at Ryan who, purposely or not, was looking in the opposite way.

- That was awkward, Seth finally said.

- You think? Summer replied as she got back. She turned to face the couple.

- She feel asleep, she lied. You guys should let her stay in there for the night...

- Okay, Alex said, getting her senses back and getting up.

- Thanks for coming.. she said when they all reached the front door.

- Thanks for doing all this for her, Ryan said. She's lucky to have you. Alex's vision crossed his, and they just stood there. Was Marissa playing them both? Did he still love her? Could he take Marissa from her if he wanted to? Marissa said she wouldn't leave her... but did she really mean it? Alex's thoughts were driving her crazy.

- Thank you, Alex finally said as they were heading to the car. Ryan turned and waved at her before getting in. He was a good guy, Alex thought, it was wrong from Marissa to simply abandon him after all they've been through together. He did not deserve that... nobody deserves that... She watched them leave and closed the door. When she got back to the living room, she found Marissa sitting on the couch.

- You're still up? Alex asked as she started to pick up all the empty bottles. The brunette looked at her and just nodded. She was thinking about what Jody had told her today about not deserving Alex... Then she remembered their promise of always saying the truth. Alex did not tell her about Dean, but more important... she had told Jody. If there's one person she should be able to trust and tell everything to, it should be her girlfriend, no? She shivered when she felt Alex's cold fingers on her chin.

- What are you thinking about? The blonde asked as she sat down next to her and kissed her on the cheek.

- You didn't tell me about Dean, she said. Alex bit her lip.

- .. about that... she started, we never really had a conversation, I never gave him the chance to... listen I'm sorry I didn't...

- Don't be, Marissa cut her. I understand why you didn't tell me.

- You do? Alex asked with misbelieve. Marissa sighted.

- No, she said, but I guess you had your reasons.

- I never spoke to him, Alex said, he tried to reach me but I never let him, because I did not want him in my life anymore. I thought it would be simpler to just ignore him and if I told you about the phone calls, then I'll be failing the ignoring part...

- Then how come Jody knew? Marissa asked with a jealousy she failed to control.

- She was in the office when he called once, then I told her because I wanted her to know the truth. You know how Jody's makes up her own ideas about stuff... She looked straight in her girlfriend's eyes.

- Marissa, she said slowly as she held her hand, I swear there's nothing I'm keeping from you... The brunette could tell she wasn't lying. Not being able to resist, she leaned in and kisser her.

- Your answers are convincing, Marissa finally said with a smile.

- But I still think you should call Dean, invite him over, you know? Arrange things.

- You're right, Alex replied. I think he really feels bad about what happened... I'll invite him over for diner. This will give us both a chance to apologise and I'll introduce him to my girlfriend...

- Actually, I think it's something you'll have to do alone with him... Marissa started. You'll introduce me some other time, when you two will be good friends again.

- Ok, Alex nodded. They were making progress with the trusting part, she thought.

- And you should talk to Ryan, Alex said after having thought about it. Marissa's stomach turned for a moment.

- You sure? She asked Alex. They both knew how problematic Ryan has been to their relationship back then, but Alex knew what it was to be abandoned by the one person you love, and she did not wish that for anyone... Even Ryan.

- I trust you, Alex simply said. Marissa nodded.

- Jody's right... I did abandon Ryan is a way... She was running her fingers in Alex's hair. I have to fix this...

- Do whatever needs to be done...

- No more abandoning, she promised.

- I'm not worrying about that, Alex replied, I had your word, you said you'll never leave me. Marissa kissed her softly.

- I won't, she repeated. She felt Alex's fingers on her lower back and her whole body shivered. Leaving Alex and never feeling this way again? No way, she thought as she let Alex undress her.

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- Sorry, this chapter took me a long time to write (I re-wrote it 3 times I think!) I hope you guys liked it.
- And about Saw II, any of you have seen it? I did not spoil anything for those who might not have seen it and be interested... it's really awesome GO WATCH IT NOW. (But not the third one… it's just gross)

- Ethereal123