Next Day, Shane's House, 12:30 A.M...
It was early Saturday morning, and our favorite transfer student was peacefully sleeping in his bed. Normally, he'd be up around this time, watching television or reading, but since he knew he was supposed to meet up with Seth, he decided to get as much rest as possible. That way, he wouldn't already be completely exhausted before he even did anything. The boy had already been asleep for about 2 hours, and would've stayed that way, if not for the sound of his phone ringing. He was awoken by the loud ringtone and groaned in annoyance.
"Now who in the hell could that be?" He said aloud.
He reached over to the table beside his bed and grabbed his phone. Without checking the caller I.D, he answered whoever was calling him.
"Whoever this is, you better have a damn good reason for calling me at fuckin 12 in the morning."
"Well, excuse me for wanting to talk to you. Is that such a bad thing?"
Shane facepalmed.
"I should really start checking who's actually calling me." He thought to himself.
"Sorry, Short Stuff. I didn't know it was you." He apologized in a sleepy voice.
Alexa giggled.
"You sound like death, Price."
"Yeah, maybe it's because I was woken up in the middle of the night by a small blonde girl. I'm willing to guess that's why."
"Hey watch it with the tone. That's no way to talk to an esteemed lady like me." She playfully joked.
"Oh, please beg my pardon, madame. I should know better than to speak to you in such a manner. Please accept my dearest apology." He retorted in his British accent that Alexa had come to appreciate over time.
"You are forgiven, but let it not happen again." She answered in an attempt to use an accent of her own.
Shane laughed.
"Not bad, not bad. It could use some work, but for a beginner, I'm impressed."
Alexa flipped her hair back in confidence.
"Of course you're impressed. Everything I do is impressive. I'm Alexa Freakin Bliss!"
"You picked that up from Seth, I'm guessing."
"How'd you guess?"
"Because, it's what he yells out whenever he gets cocky during a game or in practice. Throws A touchdown, "I'M SETH FREAKIN ROLLINS!" Runs for a big gain of yards, "I'M SETH FREAKIN ROLLINS!" I love the dude to death, but Jesus Christ it's annoying." He vented.
"You're telling me. I've known him since we were little kids. He's said it ever since like Kindergarten. Roman was always there to shut him up though. You know, when we were younger, Seth had a crush on me."
Shane chuckled.
"Really? You know, I assumed you two were dating when I got here."
"Yeah, everyone talks about how me and him should would make a perfect couple. But, we just don't like each other like that. Well, Seth doesn't anymore at least. We were meant to be friends, I guess. Though it was funny when he did like me. You wanna hear a story?
"Shoot, kid."
"Alright. We're in 3rd Grade, and it's recess. Out in our own little group, the teachers let us play dodgeball by ourselves. It was me, Seth, Dean, Roman, Sasha, Emma, Big E, and Cody. One team was me, Seth, Roman and Sasha and the other team was Big E, Emma, Cody, and Dean. I got the first elimination when Cody threw one of the balls at me and I caught it. Of course he threw a temper tantrum. He kept telling he wasn't ready and only stopped when Big E threatened to punch him if he didn't shut up. Even back then Ettore was a big kid."
"And I'm guessing you were still pretty small." Shane interrupted jokingly.
"Shut up! It doesn't matter how small I was. I was cute then and I'm cute now!"
"I won't fight you on that."
"Anyway, it eventually came down to me and Seth vs Big E by himself. I got a little over confident and started taunting. Big E, being the competitive person he is, didn't take too kindly to me doing that. He dodged a ball Seth threw at him, picked up, and hurled it right at me. I got scared and crouched holding my head, preparing myself for the hit, but right before it could connect, Seth jumped in front of me and saved me. Unfortunately, it hit him right in his... Little Seths."
Shane started laughing.
"Love will make a man do crazy things. Even if it means getting hit in where the sun don't shine."
"And you know what's worse? I didn't even win. Big E just caught the next ball I threw at him and my team lost."
"So he sacrificed himself for no reason?"
"Pretty much. It was sweet though."
"Yeah, I guess. To be honest, I'd probably do the same thing."
Alexa blushed.
"Really?"
"Oh hell yeah. You see how big that kid is?! He could've probably killed you. No way in hell I'm letting you get hit that hard, or at all for that matter. We've been through this. Little Miss Bliss doesn't get hurt on my watch."
"Thank you. If you were here, I'd probably hug you right now."
"Dude, I wish I was there. You have any idea how uncomfortable I feel in my own bed now? Yours is way better than mine. Plus, it feels weird laying in bed by myself. I'm used to you grasping onto me like a cub. I feel cold without you next to me. It's weird man. You ruined the way I sleep!" He joked.
"I miss laying next to you too. I want my damn teddy bear back." She said.
"Is that all I am to you? A way for you to sleep better?" He asked, faking being offended.
"No. You just happen to be really good at being one."
"Whatever. Oh, before I forget, Bayley got us to agree to hang out again after the game on Sunday. You wanna come with? We're gonna go to Big E's house and watch movies again. It's gonna be a weekly thing, at least that's what the plan is."
Alexa was slightly annoyed at Shane bringing up Bayley but she didn't let it show.
"Sure. Why not?"
"Nice. She'll be happy to know that. That girl is so happy, it's ridiculous. Her smile is infectious man."
"Yeah, that's Bayley for you."
Shane yawned.
"Hey, Alexa? I'd like to stay on the phone longer, but I'm really tired. Talk to you tomorrow? Or, later today technically?"
Alexa saw this is as an opportunity for teasing.
"Oh, so you always call me a lightweight for not staying up as late as you and you can't even stay up for a phone call? Who's the lightweight now?"
"You. You still are... Short Stuff. Now let me sleep." He responded.
"Shut up Price. Alright, goodnight."
"Goodnight Alexa."
He hung up the phone and went back to sleep. Right before he knocked out, he thought one thing.
"I wonder what Alexa looked like as a little kid."
