Moved

Chapter 6

Saturday night and I arrive at Alex's new house. I haven't been here since I helped her move in nearly a month ago. It's 5:55.
I knock on the door and I hear footsteps.The porch light flicks on and I hear the lock turn. The door opens and Alex stands in the door way, a slight frown on her face and her hazel eyes guarded. "Hey."
"Hey," I say and hold out the single tulip I had gotten before coming here.
"Ugh, thanks. Come in," Alex says moving out of the doorway.
I walk into the house and follow Alex to the kitchen. It still amazes me at how big her new house is. Makes mine feel like a hut. I take in the bouquets of roses and tulips on the island counter, a plate of chocolate covered strawberries, and at least three boxes of chocolates.
"Who are all these from?" I ask eyeing the stash of valentine goodies.
"Does it matter?" Alex snaps opening the fridge and pulling out two cokes.
"I just want to know who they're from. Don't need some low class boys giving you cheap crap."
"Why is it such a big deal if a couple of guys give me chocolate and flowers? Tell me why you are being such a jerk about who I get to talk to too!" Alex cries out, practically yelling. I didn't expect her to be that mad at me. Or is it hurt?
"Lex, look I'm not telling you anything-" I start before she cuts me off again.
"And then you have the nerve to just walk out on my birthday dinner like you don't even care. How do you think that makes me feel? It sucks having to explain to people, especially my mom, why my best friend just left without a reason!" Alex drops her head into her hands and I can hear take in a shaky breath. She's  hurt and close to tears, it hits me that I did this to her. Knowing this makes me feel much more worse than before.  
I move towards her and try to put my arm around her shoulder. She flinches and I move away, a bit of annoyance courses through me. She's starting to overreact. Just like she usually does.
"I walked out because I didn't feel comfortable around your new friends. They're such kiss asses. You didn't even try to introduce me to them, then you go around and sit in those boys laps. How do you think that makes me feel?" I say with an edge in my voice.
"Why does it bother you so much if I sit in another guys lap? Your not my boyfriend, I can do as I please." Alex says, picking her head up. Her eyes are red and watery.
"I don't need a reason! It just bothers me," I say putting her gift on the counter.
"Why are you so jealous damnit!?" Alex screams moving towards the front of the house. "Tell me why! Why are you so jealous?"
Whoa jealous? Maybe I am, but that's besides the point. I watch her start walking away and I know she's done talking. It makes me mad that she's not catching on to what I'm saying and she's known me for seven years now. "Damnit Alex, I love you! That's why I'm jealous okay." I blurt out.
She stops walking and slowly turns around. "What did you just say?"

I take a breath, " You heard me, I love you."

" You're running out of chances quick Cam," Alex says a couple of stray tears falling from her eyes.

I walk towards her slowly, with my hands up. " I know, I know, but your so stubborn and you won't listen to me all the way out," I cup her chin with my hand tilt her face up, so that her eyes meet mine. " I love you. As in I am in love you, I have been for a while."

There's a look of disbelief on Alex's face, but also maybe, hope. " Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"Because I'm an idiot and a wimp. " I laugh out, pulling Alex into a hug. " Be mine?"

Alex lets out a bitter laughs, " Sometimes I wonder about you Cam, coming in here and spilling out love declarations."

I pull back starting to panic a little, what if she doesn't feel the same way, floats into my head. i had never really considered that before. What if she turns me down? I probably just ruined our friendship. Damnit.

" Stop overthinking Cam," Alex says softer,  putting a hand to my cheek. I can feel myself smile at her words.

"So is that a yes?"

"Ask again," Alex whispers.

"Lex will you'll be my girlfriend?" I whisper back.

"Yes," she breathes out her arms winding around my neck. 

I press my lips to hers and pull her in closer. Finally.

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We're lying on the couch watching Valentine's Day, as Alex insisted we do. She lying on my chest with her hair falling over her face. She looks adorable. I push her hair out of her face and press a kiss to her forehead and tell her just that. 

"I know. I can feel you staring at me, it's creepy," she huffs out, pretending to be annoyed. I'd rather have this version of Alex then the one that was screaming and crying at me earlier.

"Sorry," I say focusing back to the movie.

"Hey, I saw you walk in with a present and a flower," Alex says turning to face me.

"Yeah and..?" I tease.

"I want my present and flower."

"So demanding," I grumble  halfheartedly, pushing her off of me.

"Yea, what you going to do about that?" She fires back, a gleam in her eyes.

I laugh, going over to the counter and grabbing her gift and flower, that is sadly a bit crushed. " Well I can do a lot things, but not tonight."

Alex laughs, her cheeks turning the lightest shade of pink. Its the only indicator that I had managed to embarrass her. "Shut up."

I sit back down and pull her onto my lap, I don't how I'm ever going to get used to that, and give her the flower first," It's a bit crushed. Sorry."

"Don't be, you're the only one that remembered that I like tulips, not roses," she says weaving the flower into her hair. I'll never get how she manages to do that.

"I'm a great boyfriend thats why," I joke.

Alex pushes my arm slightly and reaches out for her present. I happily give it to her. "And a great best friend." 

I watch her throw the tissue paper behind her absent mindlessly and reach into the bag. I watch as her lights up as she realizes she got tickets to her favorite band and a bear. She squeals and stands up, dancing around the room in her famous little happy dance that shes done since before I've known her. "This is the perfect gift, like so much better than chocolates."

"I'd sure hope so," I say watching her from the couch.

"The bear is adorable too," Alex says walking over to me. She pulls me up and wraps her arms around my waist and pouts, " I didn't get you anything for Valentine's."

"Thats real smooth Lex, not getting your boyfriend anything," I say sarcastically.

"Shut up I was mad at you," Alex pouts again making me laugh. " Happy Valentine's, babe."

I laugh at the nickname, " Happy Valentine's, babe." I pick her up, enjoying the feeling of her long legs around me and kiss her, lightly at first and then rougher. I can feel her smile against my lips and I think I just might be breathless. This has to be the best Valentine's Day of my life.

I put her down and smile, lucky to be in love with my best friend. Lucky to have my girlfriend as my best friend.

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{ A/N: yay i finished something! Would like to thank everyone and anyone who read this, even if you didnt go past the first chapter. I just might write more. Adieu }