Chapter Six~ Unspoken words

That's really touching "You and Sara both..I seriously have no idea how you both always manage to say the right things"I smile

He laughs"well we are related so..."he shrugs

"Yeah that could be the reason"I laugh happy that the sad mood has cleared

"Or.."he says

"Or?"I ask in response

"We both must really care about you A LOT"he says smiling. My cheeks must be red by now. "No?"he asks

"Thanks".I smile

(She's adorable )"No need" he replies

"No seriously! For today.. for taking my mind off things. For ice cream and this pep talk" I say glancing at everything but not him. "I wouldn't have seen things much differently before...maybe"

"Hey! I'm here for you, ALWAYS"

"Huh?"I glance at him

"I mean we BOTH are..me and Sara both"he says. (Dude!! I really don't know when to stop talking).

"Yeah..I know"

"Sure"

Half hour later

"Alex?"

"Yeah?"

"I had a nice time with you"I say

"Hey, I enjoyed our date too!"he smiles

(Date??)"ha ha very funny"I say

He laughs"just kidding".(it feels good to name her laugh) "Time to go?"he asks. I nod.

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It's been two weeks since I broke up with Blake and I'm actually at peace after everything that's happened. Have been successfully avoiding Blake as well. It's funny he actually is scared of Sara now...after that little incident. That slap.. I laugh feeling a little proud of myself. I guess I have Sara to thank... and Alex for changing my perspective. He made me realize that I am pretty special. I really had a great time with Alex, he really is the sweetest...NICE GUY. Anywayyy..I have some work to do.

1 hour later

"Should I take a nap or study for my test?"I ask contemplating, "the nap is tempting but test preparation it is..tsk..tsk. I need coffee for this!". I go to the kitchen to get myself a cup.

"I'm really behind this time.. can't let my lazy bum affect my grades" I say as I take a sip

"Somebody looks focused"dad said behind me

"Hey Dad!"I greet

"Am I seeing you studying? WOW! Didn't believe my eyes there for a minute"dad says joking

"Ha ha ha"I laugh dryly, "you're not funny Dad"

"Anyway, how's my baby girl?"he asks

"I'm doing good"I say rolling my eyes at the 'baby girl' comment

"What are you preparing for?"

"I have a test in two days"I say

"Oh ok good luck! I'm sure you'll do good"he encourages

"I'll try, thanks Dad"I smile

"By the way, I won't be home for this weekend sweetie"he says sadly,"I have to fly back to our office headquarters for a meeting"

"Oh, that's ok"I say understanding

"You'll be ok by yourself alone?"he asks

"Yes Dad" I answer smiling

"Good" he smiles

"I'll ask Sara to sleepover"I say

"That's my girl". Dad gives me a quick hug before leaving me to study.

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Sara made a movie plan with her boyfriend Max and invited I and Alex to join in.

"Do I really wanna go?"I ask myself,"I guess I should...can't miss Abominable now can I?"I smile in anticipation. Alex will be there though. I open my closet and decide on a red crop top with black high waist jeans and my wedge sandals. I put on some make up,let my hair down and then leave.

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We are all free after watching the movies and Sara went with Max to get a brownie. I enjoyed it a lot since I'm a fan of animation movies

"You like animation movies a lot, don't you?" Alex asks

"What's not to love!"I say

He laughs"I could tell"

"What do you mean?"I say with raised brows

"Look at you!" he moves his hand animatedly,"all grinning now"

I laugh at that,"I like random handouts..plus last week college was so hectic"I sigh frowning

"You're frowning"he laughs. (I love spending time with her) "I'm glad Sara made this plan"he says

"Yeah me too"

"Lucky me though!"Alex says

"How so?"I ask

"Well..I get to spend more time with you.."he says looking at me

(Aww)"that's sweet"I blush

"Your cheeks are all RED, just a LITTLE"he laughs

"What?? Noo.. THEY are not" I cover my face with my hands

Alex laughs again, "you can check"

"STOP pleeasssee!!"I say, the words muffled by my hands. (He laughs like a kid..it melts my heart).

"Ok ok"he says

"You do enjoy embarrassing me, don't you? I ask

"Nope!" He rolls his eyes at me mischievously. "Ok maybe a little"he says after a while

"I KNEW IT!"I exclaim

"Nothing to be embarrassed about though! I simply say the truth"he shrugs

"Do you?"I raise a brow

(Her smile is the cutest)"yes, very much"he replies staring at me

(Why does this feel sooo..)

His confident  stare is making me just a little bit nervous

"Umm.. Max is a fun person to hangout with" I say changing the topic, "I clearly see now why Sara loves him spending time with you"

"Yeah. He is a great guy and he is her boyfriend..."he says

"Yeah that too..I've mostly avoided jumping in their plans before.. being a 'third wheel's is not my thing" I laugh

"And why today"he asks

"Because of youu.."I say without thinking

"Huh?"he asks

"Umm.."(shit!what have I done??) "I mean..we are a group as friends, it's fun! And I won't feel like a third wheel"I say quickly.(what was that??)

"Hmm,right"he says though I'm not sure he believes me

"He seems really relaxed around you which is a plus"I change the subject back to Max

"Of course. Max lives next door, we three grew up together...we have always been close. So I never had any issues with him dating Sara and vice versa. In fact..he is the best option for her"he says and smiles

"Yeah"I say at loss for words

"I couldn't think of anyone better for her" he adds

"Yes..she is happier when he's around"