A few hours later, everyone had left, so it was just Alex and I. At this point, I was relieved, because it was nearly 10pm and Nate and Cait had left hours ago, but Mason refused to leave until near curfew. He even asked to spend the night, I nearly exploded at that point, but Alex interlocked our fingers together and told him her parents wouldn't allow it, even though they would. Her parents really don't care what she does at this point, as long as she passes her classes and doesn't get brought home by the cops, they let her do whatever.

I plopped down onto Alex's bed and shut my eyes, sighing, "I'm exhausted."

Alex laughed as she searched her closet for some pajamas for us both, "All we did was sit around."

"Still."

Even though I couldn't see her, I knew she rolled her eyes, "You're the only person in history who gets tired from resting."

I peeked my eyes open and gazed at her,"You know you think it's adorable."

She chuckled and tossed some pj's at me, "I think everything you do is adorable."

I smiled, "Oh, really?"

She playfully rolled her eyes, "Don't let it go to your head."

I laughed and nodded, before walking out of her room and into the bathroom to change.

I returned to Alex in some baggy plaid pants and a big sweatshirt, while she was in a big t-shirt and sweatpants, looking as adorable as ever. Alex was already curled up in her bed, so I clicked off the light and slid into the bed next to her. I rolled onto my side, so I was facing her, and just watched her breathing for a few minutes, before taking a deep breath and closing my eyes. I felt Alex snuggled into me, her head rested on my shoulder and I could feel her breath on my neck, which sent chills down my spin. I just wanted to look down and kiss her, but I couldn't, and I never will be able to, because she'll never see me like that.

Alex whispered, "Goodnight, beautiful."

I smiled and softly kissed her forehead, before wrapping one arm around her, "Night, gorgeous."

I gently ran my hand up and down her back as her breathing slowed and I was sure she was asleep. I'd never do what I was about to do if she was awake. I carefully tucked some hair behind her ear, leaned in, and softly kissed her lips. My heart doubled in pace and butterflies filled my stomach, but I pulled away quickly, so she wouldn't wake up.

I whispered, "I love you, Alex... sweet dreams..."

I smiled to myself, shut my eyes, and drifted away.

"Mitch, wake up, come on, we're late!"

My eyes snapped open and I flicked my head towards the clock, it was nearly nine. I glanced back to Alex, she looked like she had just woken up to. Her hair was a mess and she was still tucked under the blanket, and I loved seeing her like this.

I sat up and rubbed my eyes, "We should just skip, I mean, we already missed two classes."

She shook her head, "My parents will kill me, now come on."

I groaned and climbed from the bed to get ready as she did the same.

Once we were dressed and ready, we jogged downstairs to the kitchen to grabbed a quick breakfast. I grabbed an apple and she grabbed an orange, then we were out the door. I unlocked my car, I drove it here after school, as she unlocked hers. Just as I was about to climb in, Alex tugged me to her and she hugged me tight.

She pressed her lips to my ear as she whispered, "It's not polite to kiss someone while they're asleep..."

My face drained and my eyes widened, "W-what... I..."

I felt her lips curl up against my ear as she whispered, "Next time you kiss me, please, make sure I'm fully conscious," she slowly pulled away, so we were looking in each other's eyes and mumbled, "Like right now..."

"Y-You... you want me to... k-kiss you?"

She nodded, "Yeah... right now."

"Lex... I-I..."

She smiled, "You had no problem kissing me last night... what's stopping you now?"

I bit my lip, "You can react now."

She chuckled and shook her head, "Yeah, I can, but this time I'll kiss you back... so... kiss me."

My eyes dropped, "I-I..."

Her hands gently handed on either side of my face and her lips collided with mine. I didn't know how to react, I couldn't believe this was actually happening, I must be dreaming.

She mumbled against my lips, "Kiss back, babe."

I nearly collapsed the second she said 'babe', but she secured her hands around my waist and held me up. I slowly closed my eyes and did as she had said, and kissed her back. My heart was pounding so hard against my chest, I was sure it was going to pop out. My skin burned and my stomach twisted... but it all felt so good, I would do anything to have it last forever. I never wanted this moment to end, but sadly, it had to.

Alex slipped her lips from mine and whispered, "See you at school, babe."

She pecked my lips one last time before walking off to her car, winking, and leaving. My body didn't move, I was frozen there, staring at the ground. Alex just kiss me. She just put her lips onto mine and called me babe. A smile grew on my lips as I slowly reached up and touched the place where Alex's lips had just been. My phone going off snapped me out of it and I slipped it out of my pocket, a text from Alex, "Miss you already, babe. Hurry your beautiful self up and get to school." I smiled wider, threw my hands in the air and danced in a circle.

Once I arrived at school, I felt myself get nervous. Alex's friends never really liked me, I wasn't 'popular' so they had no reason to. They only tolerated me for Alex, but I saw them all coming my way. I dropped my eyes to the ground and picked up my pace, hoping they'd leave me be, but I was wrong... God, was I wrong...

One called out to me, I think her name was Harper, "Torres!"

I cursed under my breath and slowly stopped and faced them. The group of girls made their way to me, but none of them said anything, they just scanned their eyes up and down me, looks full of disgust. People I didn't know always terrified me, which is why I had so few friends... which is why I would rather be anywhere else than here.

My voice shook, "W-what?"

Harper's eyes met mine with a glare, "You're stealing our friend."

I shook my head, "N-no, I'm not... a-and besides... she was m-my friend first..."

She raised an eyebrow and mocked me, "W-what w-was t-that?"

My eyes dropped to my shoes as I whispered, "What do you want?"

"Alex says you two are a thing now."

I wanted to be happy that she had said that, but the only thing that I could feel was fear, "Y-yeah..."

Harper stepped into me and whispered, "We'll see about that."