Chapter 3

Masons POV

Alex told be yesterday at lunch that she was a burlesque dancer whatever that was. I just knew it was a kind of dancing. Although I was highly intrigued as to what it was exactly. So when I got home I went on the computer and searched Burlesque dancing. What came up was not what I had expected. I clicked on a website. It was a club. It was also here in New York.

I looked at some pictures that were on the front page. No wonder it was mistaken for a strip club. And worse Alex danced like this all the time and dressed like this. The outfits were enough to have me so angry that if I saw someone I would probably kill them I was so mad. The pictures were of there performances, and even though they were still I could tell it wasn't really something I wanted Alex to do.

I was so mad. Why would Alex want to dress like a hooker and dance around she might as well be a stripper. It couldn't be any worse. This was just not something I ever wanted to see Alex doing. EVER.

I got up leaving my lap top on the website and stormed out of my room, out the door and was on my way to Alex house. She was home alone. Her parents were on a vacation, Justin was with Juliette and Max was out with some friends. I knew this because Alex told me this when I asked what she was doing today.

I walked up the door and knocked.

Alex POV

I was sitting around watching TV when someone knocked on the door. I got up to answer it. I opened the door to see a fuming Mason in front of me.

` A BURLESQUE DANCER!` he yelled.

I was taken aback by this. He said he was fine with it. It all hit me a second later. Obviously he had done his homework.`

` yeah…` I said in a small voice. I had never seen Mason mad before, and it was kind of scaring me.`

` Mistaken for a strip club. Yeah I wonder why. You dance around half naked and you all look like sluts. ` he yelled. That made me really angry and I began to yell back

` Excuse me, You don't even know what it is! What I wear is up to me! I will dance the way I want to and it doesn't concern you! Oh and another thing I am NOT a slut!` I yelled.

` No you're not! You just look like one.! `

` If you think that then you can find a new girlfriend!`

` Maybe I will! `

` Fine, good luck, jack ass! ` I slammed the door in his face. I calmed down and everything started to sink in. I started to cry when I realized what had just happened. I went up to my room and stayed there. I eventually fell asleep.

1 week later.

It had been a week since Mason and I had broken up. We didn't talk to each other. We avoided each other. In class I would sit at the back and he would sit at the front. I found little bit of humour at this because I knew he hated sitting at the front. I will admit that I missed him and that I wish we hadn't broken up. But it didn't happen and there wasn't anything I could do about it. It was Wednesday. I have been taking the bus. I couldn't be bothered to walk. I stepped off the bus and ran into someone.

`Are you alright?,` the voice sounded familiar.

He offered his hand to help me up and I took it.

I got up and realised it was the same person I ran into 2 weeks ago. Jake, or something, I think.

` Oh what a surprise. I think I'm having de ja vu here..` he said.

` Yeah sorry again. I should really watch where I go.`

` its no big deal, you can run into me whenever you want.`

I nodded my head and started to walk away. Jared started to walk with me.

` What's you name?` he asked.

I stopped walking and so did he. I was about to say something but then I noticed that what's his name was actually really cute. He had Green eyes and sandy brown hair. It was curly and short. I quickly recovered from my daze and he didn't seem to notice.

` Alex.` I said.

` Cool name. So what's it going to take to get Miss, Alex here to go out with me?.` he asked

` I don't know.`

` C'mon you got to give me something.` he said.

I sighed. ` Where would we go?` I asked. I saw Jason smile.

` Where ever you want,` he said.

` Even if I wanted to go watch some sappy love movie ` I said. Not that I would want to but he didn't know that.
` Even then.` he said,

` Alright, I'll go out with you. Oh and don't worry I don't want to watch some stupid sappy movie` I said reassuring him.

`That's a relief. So Saturday. ` he asked

`Sure.`

`Okay see you later.`

I walked to class. I didn't even notice Mason watching me until I sat down and I saw him turn around. I didn't think anything of it. The day went by in a blur. Before I knew it, It was Saturday. I was at home thinking of what I should where. Since Wednesday I have been talking to jack I found out was his name a lot more. I introduced him to Harper. She seemed to like him.

I decided on some skinny jeans and a white shirt with a long black vest over it and some designed in black on the shirt. I put some boots on that have a bit of a heal. It wasn't that dressy. I didn't own a dress and I wasn't going to wear anything I normally wouldn't.

The door bell rang and I cringed. I hated doorbells they were annoying. Everyone who knew me knew not to use the damn thing. I hated it with a passion. I don't know why my parents have the stupid thing.

I walked downstairs after quickly finishing my hair. It looked a little like Snooki from Jersey shores hair, it made me laugh.

I walked downstairs and saw Jack leaning on the counter. Justin was watching him. I stiffed a laugh. I never seen Justin act like the protective older brother, it was kind if funny. He didn't do this with Mason.

I said bye to Justin and walked out with jack.

We ended up going to some restaurant that I had forgotten the name of. What can I say I'm bad with names. We walked in and the place was beautiful. All the tables were lit with candles and had white table cloths on the tables. The napkins looked like a triangle, it was quiet and there were couples all around. Although it was really ,really nice, it was also not me. At all. I didn't want to be rude though so I sucked it up and put a smile on my face.

` Hi I have a reservation it should be under Malston.` he said.

` Here it is, right this way.` said the waiter. She was tall and had long blonde hair. She was wearing all black except for the apron that was around her waist.

` What can I get you to drink?` she asked. I noticed that she was only looking at jack. I could also tell that she was purposely turning her back to me. Jack was smiling at her flirtatiously. I decided to just let it go,. After all it was our first date and I didn't really know him that well.

` I'll have a coke.` Jack said.

The waitress looked towards me and her smile faltered.

`Sprite.` I said.

`Alright I'll be back in a few.` she said turning away from me to talk to my date.

` So, what do you think?" he asked.

` its nice,` I said lamely.

He laughed. `I hoped you would like it. I wasn't sure if this would really be your thing.` he said. I wasn't sure what to say, I didn't want to be rude and say I didn't like it but I also didn't want him to think that I liked it in case I went on another date with him and he took me somewhere similar.

` Yeah, but you didn't have to go all out. McDonalds would have been fine.` I said trying to get my point across.

`McDonalds doesn't really seem like a good first impression` he said

` Yeah I guess you are right, but I am unusual so I am told.` I said

Our waitress came back and set our drinks down. She immediately turned to jack.

` ready to order?` she asked him.

` Umm, sure. I'll have the steak` he said,

` I'll have spaghetti. `I said. I didn't want to have anything fancy. I didn't even know what some of the stuff on the menu was.

Dinner was fun, we talked about school, and ourselves and what we liked and didn't like, basically just got to know each other. When we were done he paid and we got up and walked to his car. He drove me home and walked to the door.

` I had a good time.` I told him, and I did.

` Me too.` he replied.

` I guess I will see you at school` I said trying to go in.

` Yeah, do you want a ride. I could drive you If you want, the bus isn't really that nice.` he said

` Oh thanks but no thanks, I'm fine taking the bus, I usually walk actually but I have been taking the bus lately.` I said

` are you sure?` he asked

` Yes I'm sure, thanks for asking, know I really have to go my brother Is probably worried.` I said making up an excuse.

`Alright see you later.` he kissed me and I didn't want to be rude but I also didn't want to kiss him so I pulled away from him a few seconds later.

`Bye` I said before walking in my door and shutting it. I sighed when I got it. My parents were still on vacation. Justin had been working at the sub shop. Him and max. Juliette was helping too I think. Even Harper helped. I had gotten off the hook. That was until I saw on the fridge a note to me from Justin.

`Alex,

I went to Zeke`s house. Max is with his friends. We should be back in the morning. Open the Sub shop and I will be there as soon as I can.

-Justin`

I threw the note in the garbage. I hated it when I had to work at the shop.

I went down stairs and closed all the blinds. I locked all the doors and walked upstairs. I locked that door too. I went and got changed into my PJ`s before going back downstairs. It was 10:00pm. I went and sat on the balcony.

I was out there for a few hours and I could barely hear any cars now. Ofcourse it was New York so there was always something going on.

I was thinking about jack. I really liked him even though he did flirt with the waiter a little bit. She was flirting with him first. I wasn't going to end things with him before they even started over that. All of a sudden my phone went off. I picked it up and looked at the caller ID.

It was Harper. I answered it.

" Hello?" I asked into the reciever.

`Alex,? `

` Yeah..` who else would it be.

` Alex I don't know how but Mason found out that you went on a date with Jack.`

`So?, We broke up last week.` I said, talking about Mason made me remember how much I missed him.

`Well, When he found out he saw me and he came and asked me about it. I told him that you were still out with him and that I didn't know where. He started acting all weird. I think he is jealous. He misses you, I can tell. He always watches you at school and he hates Jack. Anyway, Mason is really jealous and he wanted me to tell you that he is really sorry for what he said,. And that he hopes you can forgive him.`

My phone beeped, meaning I had another call.

` Uhh, just a second Harper I have another call.` I said, and before looking I answered it.

`Hello.` I said.

` Alex. Its Mason I am so sorry about what I said, I didn't mean it I over reacted. I don't care if you are a burlesque dancer you can be what ever you want as long as you are happy. I should have known that already but I was stupid and angry and I'm so so so so sorry Alex! Please forgive ,me.! He said. I didn't know what to say I was still mad at him because, well he called me a slut.

` Uhh, I got to go. `I said and I hung up.

`Harper I got a go` I hung up on her too.