PART V
1:15 PM
Alex read silently as she leaned against a backstage column. She was currently reading the opening remarks she was supposed to talk about after the graduation march. Her concentration was half given to the piece she was supposed to be memorizing. Actually, it was a piece which she was supposed to have memorized already. Of course there were a lot of things going around that was keeping Alex Kelly's mind. Sadly though, the girl beside her wasn't the reason.
Well…
Not yet anyway.
"Umm…" Marissa let out from beside her.
The poor girl could only stare and mumble sounds.
Sounds. Not words. Sounds.
She cursed herself for her inhibitions. Marissa Cooper is a smart and beautiful girl. She didn't have trouble talking to Alex Kelly before.
Well…
If equations, computations, speeches or rebuttals were actually conversations.
The blonde gave her a sweet smile then turned to her piece once more. Marissa thought it was cute. But silence was still evident between them. Alex Kelly didn't seem to mind. It was taking her forever to find some sort of focus so she could memorize the damn opening remark.
"Should I pick you up earlier?" Alex asked out of nowhere.
She was tired of worrying about her piece, her admirer and probably her pending graduation. Alex Kelly doesn't dissolve into sulking. She had the answer to everything.
A few seconds later, Alex still received no answer. She turned to the brunette who was obviously flustered. She chuckled. It was really an emotion she rarely seen Marissa Cooper in. She frowned realizing the fact that she didn't really gave time to notice the other Cooper girl. She was too engrossed with everything else that she failed to notice the brunette had beautiful eyes.
"I'll pick you up. I think we should have dinner… Spend a little more time… I'm sure that's…" Alex said with a smile as she stared at the paper once more.
She turned just in time to find Marissa Cooper fainting.
The blonde caught Marissa in her arms. She could only smile.
"I suppose starting off by taking you to the school nurse would make it more romantic."
1:20 PM
The person was seating on a seat, faraway from the stage. People around didn't really care much if Alex Kelly finally had a so called love life. Marissa's infatuation with the blonde didn't steer rumors as well.
In the end the person thought the plan worked. All the person had to do was to wait and see if things would work themselves out.
2:30 PM
Everything seemed blurred and Marissa still felt weak. Where was she? Was she in heaven? It certainly felt a little colder. Was she dead?
"Hey…"
She heard a soft voice say. Marissa couldn't place who it was. She tried but she was too tired to process everything around her. Next thing she realizes, she blacked out once more.
4:00 PM
Marissa opened her eyes and found her best friend beside here. She looked around and found Alex nowhere in sight.
"Feeling better?" Summer asked placing a hand on her best friend's forehead.
Marissa silently nodded; her eyes saddened realizing she fainted while Alex Kelly was talking to her.
"Alex brought you here… She just had to finish her part of the practice. She told me she'll take you home later." Summer smiled.
"She did?"
"Of course. We better think of the attire you're going to wear. It's your first date."
"It is?" Marissa asked, surprise written all over her face.
"You didn't hit your head by any chance right? Alex said she caught you before you could hit the floor."
4:05 PM
Alex sat on a bench in a quad after rehearsals. She was planning her night with Marissa, a task that took away her attention from the love letter.
"Boss! What's up with the brochures?" Volchok sprang up from behind her.
"Nothing much. Just planning dinner out before the party."
"Got some info from the sophomore geekazionds…" The boy started but Alex raised her arm to stop him.
"What did I tell you about name calling?"
"Sorry boss. They heard a girl mention something about sending you a letter just by the lab. Thing is they were just eavesdropping from the inside so they didn't see who it was."
"Thanks."
The boy grinned and fixed his collar. A few minutes later the two were joined by Seth and Taylor.
"Heard you're taking Marissa out to dinner…" Taylor spoke up earning a nudge from Seth.
"Yeah… I'm still thinking of what restaurant to take her."
"My aunt's diner. I know it's not fancy but I promise you'll both enjoy the food. OI!" Volchok suggested earning a slap from Taylor.
"I'll think about it. Thanks Volchok." Alex smiled setting aside the brochures.
"Better get going. Case you're going boss. I'll let my aunt reserve you the best seat." Volchok stood up grinning from ear to ear.
"Thanks." Alex replied with a smile.
"Soo… You're going out with Marissa…"
"Yes. For the nth time Seth."
"She's pretty…" Seth sighed dreamily.
"I know Seth."
"You don't like Marissa?" Taylor asked.
"No. I mean yes. I mean no. Not like that. I mean… She's pretty… She's intelligent…" Alex rambled then turned to his friends who were staring at her.
"What?" Alex stopped and asked.
"You like her?"
"Like I said she's nice, pretty…"
"Alex…" Taylor grinned, placing hand on Alex's shoulder.
"Stop rambling. Yes or no, Alex." Seth grinned too.
"Maybe." Alex replied checking her watch.
"Got to go." The blonde added before running towards the school clinic.
"OW! COME ON!!!" Seth and Taylor shouted, but ended up smiling in the end.
4:15 PM
Marissa rubbed her forehead as she lay still in bed. Summer was fixing her bag on a corner when Alex Kelly made an appearance.
"Hey… You're awake…" Alex smiled turning to Summer.
"I'll take it from here."
"Take care of her. Bye Coop." Summer waved taking her bag with her.
Marissa could only stare at the blonde. Her heart was beating so much she could hardly contain it. The moment of silence and serenity was rudely interrupted when Marissa's stomach started to growl rather loudly.
Blushing, she looked up to Alex who was now giggling.
"I guess we have to grab a bite before I take you home." Alex said softly taking Marissa's hand.
"I promise to make it your while Miss Cooper." The blonde added, giving her a wink.