chapter 6- Secrets

I was laying in bed like usual, I hate laying in bed. The constant memory of the party plays in my mind, she was so damn cute! She doesn't remember anything but maybe that's a good thing? I have a boyfriend anyway? Slapping my cheeks I turned over and grabbed my phone, it's ten already. I've been laying in bed since I got home and I really should eat, getting up I walk quietly downstairs hoping not to wake my mom or her boyfriend. Hoping the fridge has leftover supper or something from yesterday I open it. My mom saved me some chicken strips, which I grabbed and ate without heating. They were pretty good not anything special though, after that I grabbed a glass of water then went upstairs to try sleeping. After about another hour of laying in the darkness, I felt myself drift off.

Alex pov

After Edith left a half-hour ago I've been up finishing my homework and just messing around and chatting in a group chat with some buddies. I told them about the situation and asked for advice about what I could do on my end for Edith. After about twenty minutes of us thinking up ideas on what I could do to help we came up with just preparing for her being heartbroken and saving up for a nice box of chocolates. We talked for another hour then I logged out and turned off my laptop, my bed looked very inviting and I gladly took it. My blanket felt much warmer than usual and sleep seemed to find me quite easy for once. I dreamt of a wedding, the wedding was decently sized and I saw my family there. Whose wedding is this? Looking around me I saw some classmates, after about what seemed like a minute the wedding March started. I looked up to the front where Alexis appeared, she wasn't there a minute ago? The March continued and I saw the fluffy dress the bride wore, after about a second of looking at the dress I finally looked at the bride. It was Edith and she was so beautiful, she locked eyes with me and I smiled giving her thumbs up. And then the ceremony seemed to blur and I woke up in my bed. My thoughts were everywhere, why was I dreaming about my sister? And why a wedding? The subconscious is weird. Getting up I walked over to my wardrobe and grabbed my black Jeans and a random t-shirt that was in my drawer. I grabbed my phone and headed downstairs for once I woke up before Edith. After looking around the kitchen I saw a note from Edith, I guess I didn't wake up before her? It said

"dear Alex,

I'm sorry I'm not home to wake you. Please go to school I'm out for a run and will change there, I have gym first period anyway.

Love,

Your sister Edith♡"

Well okay making myself a sandwich I put it in my bag and headed to school.

Alexis pov

I awoke to the sound of my mom yelling at me to get up. Going downstairs after I got dressed I saw my mom's boyfriend glaring at me, I smiled in an overly fake manner. I don't hate him I just know that he'll be gone in a month or two and mom will be sad again. I grabbed an apple and granola bar and put them in my bag, "hey momma?" She turned to look at me "um you remember how I went to that party a bit ago?". She finished up with putting the dished away then started speaking "yeah what about it? You pregnant?" That surprised me I wasn't expecting that "no momma I'm not pregnant but I slept with someone who isn't Max...." she looked shocked "someone who isn't Max? Young lady, you better explain" mom really like max and she seems to be quite upset that it isn't Max. "Slept with a girl....her name is Edith," she looked surprised and that quickly turned to anger, "a girl!? You, Alexis, slept with a girl!" She was angry and I could feel the tears that were about to pour from my eyes. "Get out! I don't want to see you right now!" Grabbing my bag I ran out of the house but now before her boyfriend looked at me with a satisfied smile despite him not doing anything, just the fact that my mom was upset with me gave him a happy feeling. I walked to school quickly so there was zero chance I could be late if they called saying I was late mom would be pissed.

School felt like forever but at lunch, I was going to sit with Max so that was something to look forward to I guess? The bell rang signalling lunch and I grabbed my stuff and left the classroom. The lunchroom was loud as usual and I made my way to Max's table which held the basketball team, Max saw me approaching and waved signalling to sit beside him. I sat and he told me to talk to him in the hallway after lunch which I just nodded my head too, I grabbed my granola bar and took a bite of it. I somewhat regret eating the apple earlier but my stomach was growling and classmates were looking at me slightly concerned. My phone beeped and I took it out seeing that I received a text from Edith asking if we were still going to the cafe. I forgot about it! I opened my phone and texted her saying yes. After the text lunch was pretty boring, Max talked about sports with his friends and they all ate their lunch. The bell seemed forever away but when it finally rang it felt amazing. Grabbing my bag I put it over my shoulders and Max told me to come talk with him.

Max seemed serious. "What is it, baby?" He grabbed my hands "Lexy I can't see you anymore, I don't love you like I used to," I was shocked but at the same time relieved. I couldn't think of anything to say other than okay so I said that and started walking to my next class.

Ediths pov

I am both excited and dreading going to the cafe after school. What happened at the party? I honestly can focus on my class, it's just so boring. After what felt like an eternity it was time for my next class. I sat through the rest of the day bored out of my mind, I didn't even take notes. Getting up from my seat I grabbed my bag and looked around for Alex, I spotted him with a group of friends. Walking up to them I tapped Alex on the shoulder "yo head on home without me kay? I'm meeting with someone," He looked at me with a surprised look but not surprised as in great wow but rather like he wasn't expecting it, "who are you meeting with?" He seemed a bit concerned. "None of you business, Oh and you can make supper tonight," I said smiling while I walked towards the exit of the school. I grabbed my phone and texted Alexis saying I'd meet her there and began walking towards the downtown area.

The seat was surprisingly comfortable for a plastic chair. The cafe felt cozy and warm but maybe it's just the company I have with me. Alexis was sitting in front of me with a coffee and donut and looked calm but her eyes said otherwise. Her eyes showed that she was extremely nervous and scared maybe? "Hey, Edith?" She began "hmm?" Her calm shell she was hiding in began to crumble and you could see how nervous she truly was. "What do you remember from the party?" I tried hard to think about the party but still coming up with no answers "I don't remember anything after my third beer I laughed quietly "Oh.... " she seemed so disappointed.

Alexis

I wish she'd have remembered the party but I guess we can't change that. It was so fun she danced with me and we drank, it rocked. "Hey um how's your coffee?" She looked at me and smiled, God I love her smile! "It's pretty good," she replied happily, she seemed to be in a pretty good mood so I decided that I might as well tell her. " I umm have a boyfriend" she looked at me with the same look as before, did she already know? Did Alex tell her? "Well I had a boyfriend anyway.." she looked at me sympathetically "I'm sorry about that Alexis, want to talk about it?" Her eyes said she didn't want to talk about it but she seemed to be one of those people who'd make you feel better and to make you confess your guts out whether you wanted to or not. "I've been with him all of high school so yeah it doesn't feel too great" I admitted this to her? Why Alexis would you tell her? Now she'll think of you solely as a friend and you'll have zero chance! She looked at me like she was going to say something but remained quiet waiting for me to continue more.

I have nothing else to say, my feelings seem to want to forget him and just fill my brain with her instead but I don't want to get hurt by rejection. She is most likely straight like every other female crush I've had, God why is she doing this to me?