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.
Hey guys, thanks for the reviews.
- I know uh, It's getting confusing. It's the point :D
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Chapter 14 - Nobody says the truth anymore
Marissa was sitting on the counter while Alex was preparing the coffee.
- You know, the blonde said, you don't have to wake up with me every morning. You could sleep more...
- Why dream of you when you're here? Marissa replied, taking the coffee Alex was handing to her, their fingers brushing. Alex hopped next to her on the counter.
- That was really cheesy, she said with a grin, taking a sip of her coffee.
- I know, Marissa laughed.
- So what are you doing today? Alex asked.
- Summer will pick me up later on for diner.
- Good, Alex said... Damn it I got to go, she added, taking a look at the time. She gave a quick kiss to Marissa. You'll be there around four?
- Sure, Marissa said as Alex left to get dressed.
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BYOB from System of A Down was playing in Alex's car as she drove to Exotica. The volume on its max, Alex was singing along with Serj as she parked her car and stayed in the jeep until the song end. She then got out, the song still in mind, and walked in the club with some extra energy to spend.
- Someone's in a happy mood today, Jody said at the sight of Alex.
- Oh, hi to you too, Alex greeted her with a huge smile.
- I'm glad to see that smile back, Jody replied. So everything is fine?
- Yea, I spoke with Marissa and now everything is fine.
- Oh, so she told you and you forgave her? Jody asked.
- I did not forgive her, Alex replied, because she told me that nothing had happened. Jody's smile disappeared.
- That's what she told you? She asked.
- ... Try not being so disappointed... Alex remarked.
- Alex... Jody twisted her fingers... listen babe you have to know the truth... I gave her the chance to tell you and obviously she didn't.
- Tell me what? Alex asked.
- She's been cheating on you for the past two weeks. Alex fixed Jody for a moment.
- You're not going to do this again... Alex replied, smiling. Give it up.
- Alex I'm not trying to break you guys up for fun if that's what you think ! Jody replied, following Alex.
- Stop it, just stop it! Alex screamed, getting angry.
- I won't, Jody replied. And you know why? Because I care about you and that the sooner you find out about it, the less wounded you will be when you'll come crying at my door, which I'm sure you'll end up doing. Alex stopped running away from Jody and turned to face her.
- Jody, Marissa and I have been together for five years, I think I know her enough to trust her when she says she did nothing. Jody crossed her arms, obviously pissed by Alex's denial.
- Since how long do you know me? Jody fired back. Alex sighted.
- It's your words against hers, Alex said. So I'm using the innocent until proven guilty technique... I can't just accuse her like that!
- True, Jody replied as if she was giving up. You got a point. You can't just accuse her. Alex felt relieved.
- Jeez thank you, Alex said.
- Except, Jody added, what if I had a proof? Alex stood speechless for a moment.
- ... Proof?
- I got them on tape.
- Them? She mumbled.
- Marissa and Ryan. I got them doing it on a tape, Jody said. Alex fixed Jody for a moment and let go a laugh.
- You almost got me there, she said.
- Damn it Alex I'm serious.
- Oh really, Marissa will not only being cheating on me, but she'll tape herself doing it?
- Marissa is not the brightest person on the surface of earth. Alex crossed her arms.
- I'll believe it when I'll see it, she simply replied.
- Fine, Jody replied, more and more pissed. How about now? I can't WAIT to see you face when you'll fucking believe it.
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- So you never told me why Jody ended up at my door, Summer told Marissa while they were eating a hamburger in a fast food.
- I didn't want her around Alex anymore, Marissa replied, but if I knew she would come to you, I would have kept her here where I could have had an eye on her...
- ... She's not raping me, Summer replied.
- Summer it's not what I mean! Marissa replied, annoyed. That girl is trouble. I would feel so much better knowing she's out of town. Summer looked away.
- Yea, you're right... she said, not meaning it at all.
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Alex's whole body was numb as she was watching, but not really seeing, what was in front of her. How was this possible? Marissa seemed so honest... Is she that much of a great actress? Was last night a lie? It felt so true... She closed her eyes, refusing to see. Maybe it would all go away. Maybe it was a dream.. a really disgusting nightmare.
- I hate to say I told you so... Jody said, worried about Alex reaction. All of a sudden, she felt like the bad person there. But didn't Alex deserve the truth?
- How did you get that? Alex asked. Jody felt the trembling in her voice but pretended not to.
- Does it really matter? She asked.
- Jody...
- I was hiding cameras in your house, Jody blushed.
- You where what?
- It's not my fault if you're so damn sexy... Jody replied, looking away.
- Freakin pervert... Alex replied. Jody took the cassette out.
- So... she said... what are you going to do?
- Break all the hidden cameras around the apartment! Alex said. Jody smiled shyly.
- I meant about Marissa... Alex took the cassette from Jody's hand.
- I don't know, she sighted. Something inside her was breaking apart. She was so stupid... Marissa had never loved her the way she loves Ryan.
- Alex... Jody said in a compassionate tone.
- Stay away, Alex replied, that's what you wanted all along. Jody watched her leave with confusion.
- Right, she screamed loud enough so Alex could hear her from where she was, so I'll ALWAYS be the bad one!
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When Marissa heard Alex's jeep, she grabbed her crutches and rushed to the door. By the time she reached the doorknob, Alex had opened it. Both girls were face to face.
- I almost got it, Marissa smiled. Alex stared at her, not knowing how to deal with all that. Trusting her instincts, she leaned in and captured Marissa's lips. The brunette got surprised a bit, but quickly replied to the rough kiss that lasted a while. Finally, Alex pulled away and closed the door.
- I can't believe you, she said.
- What? Marissa asked, following Alex to the living room and trying to understand the sudden change of mood.
- I'm going to ask you this once, and if you don't give me the right answer, then we're done for good. Marissa looked deeply in Alex's eyes, worried.
- Alex you're scaring me... she said.
- Have you slept with Ryan the past two weeks? Alex asked. She tried as hard as she could to ignore Marissa's hurt expression.
- Of course not, Marissa replied. We discussed about this before...
- Did you do it Marissa? Alex asked again. She wanted Marissa to admit it. If she did, then maybe they still had a chance. If only she just admitted it...
- I did not! Marissa said again. What happened to you trusting me?
- The same thing that happened with you telling the truth! Alex replied.
- Alex what are you talking about... Marissa started, confused and panicked a bit.
- All these years... these past weeks... Alex started...
- Alex you're shacking... Marissa noticed, worried.
- DON'T TOUCH ME! Alex screamed. Marissa backed of, completely lost.
- Alex please tell me what's going on... she begged in a broken voice. Alex sighted. She will have to do it. Marissa was giving her no more choice. She popped the cassette out.
- What's this? Marissa asked.
- You'll find out real soon, Alex said as she put the video in and played it, watching Marissa's reaction. The brunette opened her eyes wide open and turned to face Alex.
- So? Alex said, arms crossed.
- ... I don't understand... Marissa said, completely lost.
- I gave you a chance to tell me the truth, Alex said. More than once...
- Alex, Marissa called, panicked, this is really important where did you get that...
- Why should I tell you? It's not like if YOU'RE telling me anything...
- I don't remember this! Marissa said, still watching the scene.
- I can't believe you're still denying it! Alex replied.
- Please you have to believe me...
- I tried that, didn't I ?
- I'm not letting you go, Marissa said as she grabbed Alex's wrist.
- Oh I'm not leaving, Alex said, you are.
- What? The brunette replied, leaving Alex's wrist. And why would I have to leave?
- Because it's MY apartment! Alex replied as a statement.
- OH and since when? I lived five years here!
- I don't care, Alex replied. By the time I come back tonight, you better be gone.
- But Alex, Marissa said in a week voice, where will I go?
- You didn't care about that when it was Jody uh? Alex replied coldly. Marissa closed her eyes, her lips trembling.
- Don't worry, Alex said again, I'll call Ryan to help you pack Here, maybe he could also remind you what you did. Marissa couldn't believe what was happening. How? When? Why? At least she new the answer for the last one.
- If you think that forcing me to leave the apartment will erase the past, then you're wrong. My feelings will always be with you. Alex stayed still for a moment, the moved closer to the door.
- Whatever, she said as she opened the door. You better be gone by the time I'm back.
Marissa spent the whole afternoon watching the video over and over again, not believing her eyes, when she heard someone open the door.
- Alex said you wanted to see me? Ryan asked. When she turned to face him, all Ryan could see was her puffy eyes and wet mascara. She has obviously been crying for the last two hours.
- Marissa? He called, worried. What's wrong? As he got closer to her, she turned to face the tv screen again, and so did he. What he saw gave him a shock.
- Oh my god, he whispered.
- Ryan... Marissa said, sobbing, I'm in trouble.
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