[A/N]: So Blaine might just pop in and out of the chapters and Alex may be more involved, but trust me when I say he's gonna play a huge part in getting the two together :D Whether it be in a good or bad way, well, you'll have to read :D

I don't own any of the characters [:

Rachel and Alex were dating, and Blaine was almost nowhere to be found in their lives.

Sure Rachel and Blaine would bump into each other every ones in a while, but they only had small talks now, and Alex always occupied Rachel's time. He would walk her to school, eat lunch with her on Wednesdays, and walk her home. On special occasions, he would bring his car with him and drive her around town, or take her to dinner. Rachel didn't even notice it that much, but she was actually starting to move on from the whole Blaine heart break, and Alex was to be thanked for that.

"You look beautiful," Alex told her one day while they were sitting at the wall facing the sea. They decided to drive near the sea before going home from school. The sun was just starting to set and the scenery looked breathtaking. "I'll never ever get tired of looking at you," he said, smiling. "And you Signore, are handsome," Rachel told him, kissing him on the cheek. "Thank you for spilling me with coffee," Alex told him teasingly. "Ugh, you just had to bring that up didn't you? Of all the perfect moments we had, you just had to settle for that one?" Rachel told him, lightly smacking him on the shoulders. "What? It was the moment that we were able to meet. If it weren't for the soy latte I would've just passed you in that cafe. It was the moment of moments Rach," Alex told her, pulling her into a hug. Rachel had to admit it, it was that coffee she had to thank. And if it wasn't for her ill-fitted faith of accidentally crashing into people, she wouldn't have met Alex. And she also wouldn't have met Blaine. "I guess I have to thank my clumsiness then?" and Alex kissed her forehead.

At 7pm, Alex decided that it was time for them to go home, but Rachel insisted that they eat dinner first, and Alex agreed. They picked a small restaurant near the plaza and was waiting for their orders when Rachel saw Blaine.

"Blaine!" Rachel yelled, glad to see an old friend. And instantly she felt her heart beat faster. Blaine looked the same, un-gelled hair, all curly and wonderful, beautiful eyes, always saying more than what his mouth would tell, and his smile, that perfect smile. As Blaine approached her, Rachel stood up and gave him a tight hug.

"Rachel! It's so good to see you! How are you?" Blaine said, not noticing the man sitting opposite Rachel's chair. "I'm great! How about you? This is Alex by the way. We're, uhm..." Rachel felt awkward, not sure if she should tell Blaine they were dating, and with that, Alex stood up, offering his hand and exclaimed "I'm Rachel's boyfriend," he said. And both Rachel and Blaine looked at him, surprised.

Blaine's POV

"I'm Rachel's boyfriend."

Boyfriend?

Boyfriend.

The words felt like steel paddles, smacking him in the face. Blaine didn't know Rachel was dating someone, and he certainly didn't know that she had a boyfriend. Blaine suddenly felt rage forming in the pits of his stomach, and clenched his fist, wanting to hit this Alex square in the face.

"Maintain your composure Anderson," Blaine thought to himself as he stared at the man.

"Nice to meet you," he said rather coldly. Surely Rachel only knew him for a few months right? Nothing strong or what not. "So, how long have you two guys been together?" Blaine asked, trying to be as friendly as the world would allow him.

"Well actually we're—" Rachel tried to say but was cut short by Alex. "About 4 months now. She's great," Alex said to Blaine as he took hold of Rachel's hand.

"Get your filthy hands of her you prune," Blaine thought to himself. He knew going to this restaurant was a bad idea. He should've just gone to the cafe near the plaza and ordered pesto and bread. "Well that's great. How did you guys meet exactly?" Blaine asked Alex.

"The funniest story actually, Rachel ran into me and spilled her coffee all over my shirt, it was wonderful!" Alex said beaming. "Well you seem happy about the whole thing," Blaine said clearly annoyed. "Why don't you eat with us? You're not in a hurry right? I'm sure Rachel would love that, right honey?" Alex said to Rachel, and she nodded.

"Honey," Blaine thought to himself. At that moment, Blaine wanted to do nothing but kill himself. But Blaine had to be kind to this man. Rachel loved him, he loved Rachel. A few hours wouldn't hurt.

That night, the three of them ate dinner in an awkward silence. Blaine wanted to do nothing but leave, but he missed Rachel so much that he couldn't stand up and turn his back on her. In his mind, he was being filled by regret. He didn't think that he would actually be that cold towards Rachel that she would actually think he wouldn't care about her. It was his fault. It was his fault why Rachel and he grew apart. He was the one who started avoiding Rachel, not because he wanted to, but because he needed the time to prepare himself when he has the courage to ask her out, not in an apology date or a friendly date, but in a date where his real sentiments would be expressed. He wanted to show Rachel how much he cares, but now, well, someone else was doing what he should have done, and he felt nothing but destroyed and broken inside.

As the dinner ended, Alexander was in the belief that he and Blaine had become friends. Blaine did nothing but behaved himself and made friendly remarks towards Alexander. As they left the restaurant, Alex gave Blaine a quick nod, and Blaine gave Rachel a hug. Before they parted, Blaine said to Rachel in a whisper:

"I miss you"

And he turned towards the night.

Rachel's POV

She couldn't believe her ears on two occasions.

Number one: Alex told Blaine that she was his girlfriend and called her "Honey"

Number two: Blaine whispered "I miss you" to her.

Rachel just stared at Blaine as he walked towards the street. She never thought that seeing Blaine would have that effect on her. She felt sad. She missed him too, badly, and all the while she thought Blaine didn't miss her. All these thoughts caused Rachel to be gloomy, and Alex noticed this.

"What's wrong tisero mio?" Alex asked, cupping Rachel's face with a worried look in his eyes.

"Don't call me that," Rachel said in a cold voice.

She was mad at Alex. How could he do that to her? How could he claim her as his? Yes they were dating, and they were spending a lot of time together, but it did not make them official. And then suddenly he would say that they have been together for four months? Why in the world would he even do that? It was certainly uncalled for.

"What's going on?" Alex asked her, confused. "Honey? Alex!" Rachel suddenly yelled at him. Rachel couldn't help her temper. She was mad at him. Mad at him for doing what he did.

"What? Can I not call you honey?" Alex asked her, obviously annoyed. "You could if we're together! But are we? Yes we're dating but we're not 'together' yet! And for you to just claim yourself as my boyfriend in front of my friend? Why would you do that?" Rachel asked him, tears welling in her eyes. She was quite confused why she was upset, but she really was and she felt that Alex was to blame.

"What so it's my fault that I didn't ask you to be my girlfriend? Rachel we've been going out for months now! I thought you saw me as your boyfriend already! What else do I even need to do Berry huh?" Alex yelled at her.

"Berry? Really Alex?"Rachel yelled back, furious.

"Rachel! Why does this even make you mad? It's not even that of a big deal!" Alex asked her furiously. "It makes me mad because this just shows that if ever that we do have a relationship, you'll be making decisions concerning us without asking my feelings about it first! You're not respecting my feelings Alex!" Rachel tried explaining her side.

"Not respecting your feelings? Rachel I have done nothing BUT respect you and your feelings! This is such a shallow thing to get mad at! What do you want me to ask you for your opinion every time I say something? We're grown-ups Rach! We can make our own decisions! And besides, why would you even get mad at me for telling your friend how much I loved you? You should be proud damn it! And for one thing, you won't even sleep with me? I mean what the hell is that Rachel? I clearly have my needs! And I get it, the whole virgin issue and shit but COME ON! You're in the 20th century and girls would've gone head over heels for me! They would have offered their bodies to me with what I've got to give! But no! I have to be patient and wait to bring you to the altar before you give in! If I were some freakin' normal guy out there, I would have forced you into sleeping with me a long long time ago! But I didn't! I have shown you nothing but respect Rachel! So don't you dare blame this one on me!" Alex yelled at her. Rachel was taken aback with what he told her. She never saw this side of Alex before. The sweet and gentle man he was beginning to love was gone, and it scared her.

"I can't do this Alex," Rachel said calmly, and with that, she started to walk away.

Rachel could still hear Alex calling her name, but she didn't want to look at him. She was hurt with what Alex had told her, with what he did, and she just wanted to get away. The people around them also started staring and whispering to themselves, which made things worse. That night, Rachel took a bus home, and she couldn't fight the tears forming in her eyes. Alex had hurt her, and it was really painful.

The morning after, Aurelia saw Rachel sitting at the lobby garden, staring blankly at the air.

"Tisero mio are you ok?" Aurelia asked her. Rachel just continued to stare blankly into space, oblivious at what Aurelia just asked her. "RACHEL!" Aurelia asked, clapping her hands together at the same time, which did the trick as Rachel snapped out of her thoughts. "Aurelia? What's wrong?" Rachel asked, looking at Aurelia. "What's wrong is that you are staring blankly into space like some possessed person. Are you ok my darling? Didn't you get a good night's sleep last night?" she asked Rachel as she started sweeping the leaves in the garden. "No Signorina, Alex and I had a fight last night." And Rachel told Aurelia all the details to last night's quarrel. Every single painful detail.

"I just never expected him to be that kind of person Signorina. He's kind and gentle all the time, and to hear those words from a man such as himself, I just did not expect it," Rachel told Signorina as she wiped the tears from her eyes. "Well my darling, maybe he was just shocked at your reaction. But I cannot let him pass with his comment on your beliefs when it comes to the things you would let him do to your body. He should be proud of knowing a girl such as you who is waiting for the right person and the right time. Have you talked to him about what happened yet?" Aurelia asked her while patting her back. "No Signorina, I doubt that I'll be seeing him anymore. I think he hates me so much that he'll even want to see me again. I can't believe this," Rachel said, new tears forming in her eyes again. "Do not worry my dear, if he is the gentleman we believe him to be, then he will find a way to patch things up. Now let me make you some warm milk. It always brightens gloomy days for me," Aurelia told her with a smile as she went to the counter to warm a cup of soy milk for Rachel.

"Now my dear, I remember you mentioning Blaine? How is he?" Aurelia asked her as she gave Rachel the cup of soy milk. "He's ok Aurelia. He misses me..." Rachel said, looking in her cup. She remembered what Blaine said, and somehow, it made her feel a little better.

"Misses you? How can you say that?" Aurelia asked, looking puzzled. "He told, or rather, whispered it to me Signorina. Before he left, he hugged me and whispered 'I miss you' in my ear," she replied to Signorina. "Well, I must say that words are the most meaningful if they are whispered. It makes it extra special, for you are the only on the person wants to hear his words. I miss Blaine tisero mio, you should bring him here one day," Aurelia told Rachel.

She did not say it out loud, but she felt that Blaine still had feelings for Rachel. She could feel it in her bones. And what Blaine did to Rachel last night just made the feeling stronger. If only Rachel could figure out her feelings towards Blaine and Alex, then maybe she could realize that Blaine's love is deeper than that of Alex, and they would be together. But for now, this hole made by Alex must be fixed.

As the day progressed, Rachel stayed in the garden while Aurelia planted flowers in pots. It was almost 2 in the afternoon when there was a small know on the gates of the apartment. When Aurelia opened the door, she was a little relieved to find Alex standing in the street, looking nervous.

"Buongiorno," Alex said to Aurelia, still looking nervous. "Is Rachel there?" he asked softly. "She is. She's at the garden. Come on in," Aurelia told him as she opened the gates.

"Tisero mio, you have a visitor," Aurelia told Rachel. As she turned around, she was surprised to see Alex holding a sunflower, and immediately felt nervous. She didn't think he would visit her so soon after their fight, and here he was, holding a sunflower.

"Can we talk?" Alex asked her as he took a seat opposite her. And he gave her the sunflower.

"Ok," replied Rachel, accepting the flower, and she looked into his eyes.

"Rachel, I'm really sorry for what I did yesterday. It was uncalled for and I shouldn't have said the things I said. I shouldn't have made remarks on your beliefs, and the virginity thing, I'm really really sorry. I just lost it and I didn't think things through. I care about you Rachel and I don't want to lose you over a really shallow fight. I'm sorry I didn't ask you if you were my girlfriend, and I'm sorry I shouted at you. I just don't want to ruin what we have Rach. Please forgive me," Alex said to her while looking into her eyes, while sincerity filled his.

Rachel stared at him for a while. She didn't quite know what to say, but she felt the same way over him. Suddenly, she stood up and walked towards Alex, and she sat on his lap and gave him a hug. Immediately, she felt Alex's tensed body relax.

"I'm really sorry too," Rachel said to him while still hugging him. "I don't want to lose this, and we have our differences. I'm sure we can work things out," Rachel whispered to him.

And with that, Alex kissed him on the head and said, "Don't worry, we will."

[A/N]: OK don't lose faith in Blaine and Rachel I'm just letting things boil for a bit. But like I said in the first note, Alex will play a huge part in getting them together. So don't worry [:

Will update soooooooooooon

OH and I believe I'll have to change the ratings after the next chapter. Teasah!