AN: This chapter is… iffy. Not quite sure if I like it, but I needed to get something out to you people, so here it is. It's short, but I'm still planning on making them longer eventually. Review Please! I really don't want to continue of no one likes it. Even if you hate it, tell me why please.
I had gotten home about an hour ago, and I haven't moved a muscle since then. It was ridiculous how much all of this was influencing my life. The simplest tasks took all of my energy, and I was constantly feeling drained. The natural processes that normally occur without thought require so much more now.
Putting my hair up in a bun seemed to take a whole lot longer than it should have. Having to remind myself of each step was incredibly annoying. I didn't remember having this short of an attention span a few months ago.
So lying there, I was perfectly content. If there was a moment someone had to choose to slip into a coma and not wake for four years that would be mine. Maybe then I'd already be engaged and the choice would have been made for me. Maybe it would even be like in the movies when everything becomes clear when the girl wakes up and sees the person sleeping beside the hospital bed. Realistically though, I knew I was in danger of someone coming into my room soon.
I had to get up. Thinking about it was easy. I knew exactly why I needed to leave the house. I knew that the she-devil would be up soon telling me to get ready for some over-rated party I had no reason to attend. But honestly, where in the hell could I go? Someone I didn't want to see would find me anywhere I went.
If I stayed here, Ryan, and Mom would be here soon. If I went to Summer's Seth, would be there, and Ryan, Mom, and Alex would know to look there. If I went to the Cohen's Ryan would be there. If I went to the Baitshop Alex would be there. If I went to the beach Alex would find me eventually. All of my other 'friends' annoyed me too much to become a possibility.
Huh, that leaves… who am I kidding, even if I did have somewhere safe to go, I sooo do not have the motivation needed to get up, let alone drive all the way there. Damn. Guess whoever comes first gets me for the day. Good luck getting me up though.
Finally after a couple minutes of pure procrastination I hear my phone ring. "Sorry I'm not home right now, I'm walking in the spider webs, so leave a message and I'll call you back." Sings the ironic little ringtone.
I looked at the phone and sighed. "Hey Sum."
"Coop! Where are you? I've been looking everywhere for you!"
"I'm at home."
"Hmm, really?" My best friend says with a surprised tone. "No wonder I couldn't find you."
"So what's up?"
"Oh nothing, I was just wondering if you wanted to hang out. We haven't gotten a chance to lately with all your…"
"My what?"
"I don't know, I was going to say guy troubles but considering the circumstances-"
"Yeah I get it Sum."
"So what do you say? Hm, a little bit of TheValley action? It is exactly what you need right now."
"I want to, but a surprise visit from my problems i.e. Ryan, Alex, my mother, isn't exactly something I need right now."
"I'll take care of it Coop! Don't worry. And if I need to I'll go rage blackout on someone. Pllleeeeeaaaaaassssseeee…" Summer pleaded in a shrill tone.
I sigh. "Okay." At least then I won't be alone. Alone…
"Yay!"
"I'll be over soon."I hung up when I heard my mother call from downstairs.
"MARISSA!" I wait, not willing to move just yet. I hear steps come up the stairs and I prepare myself for whatever she has to say. "Someone is here to see you."
"Who is it?" I ask, knowing for a fact it's going to be one of the two people on my 'don't want to see' list.
"Uhh, Marissa, you know I don't like to associate myself with your… questionable… friends, let alone learn their names."
"Who is it?" I repeat myself.
"Blonde hair, blue eyes, jeans and a wife beater." I laughed inwardly knowing how unhelpful that description is.
"What sex mother?"
"Some girl Marissa, don't keep your guest waiting!"
"Tell her I don't want to see her." I say.
"Ohh ouch." I hear an unforgettable voice say from the doorway. I try to suppress a smile but can't seem to do so in sight of those eyes. Damn those eyes. All they do is get me into trouble Alex approaches the bed slowly.
"You can go now mother." I say completely abrasive. I sit up, forgetting about my supposed state of temporary depression. I see my mother leave muttering something about my never learning proper manners.
"How are you feeling?" Alex asks sitting on the bed next to me.
"Huh?" I ask confused.
"Summer said you weren't feeling well."
"Oh, right, yeah." I cough to make the story look legit. "I'm feeling a little scratchy."
"Are you okay though, drinking lots of fluids, lots of sleep?"
"Yes, fluids and sleep. Number one priority. You sound worried about me… how cute!" I tease.
Alex blushes. "I am not! I just- uh whatever. I have to get back to work. Call me if you need anything." She gets up and starts to leave.
I nod, admiring her willingness to help. She drove all the way across town on one of her breaks, just to check up on me. It was incredibly sweet. But that was just the type of person she was. She wasn't making this any easier.
When I knew Alex would be a safe distance away I grabbed my car keys and hurried out the front door before I got the lecture about respect. I get to my car and start to unlock it when I hear, "Marissa?"
"Ryan? What are you doing here?"
"Summer said you had mono?"
Summer needed a serious talking to when I got to her house. "Yeah, I'm going to pick up my prescription right now actually."
"Oh." He said scratching his head in that way he does whenever the conversation gets awkward, so often. It was kind of cute though, like he didn't know what to say. Or tripped up on his words around me. "Well call me if you need anything."
"I'll be sure to do that Ryan. Thanks for stopping by." I say with a smile. He walks to his car and drives away. My smile turns into a grimace before I slam my head on to the car. "Damn." I groan. This is not gonna end well. I think to myself before getting in my car.