A few months passed by and it was now in the middle of the summer. Alex, his friends and I had become very close in such a short time. We'd hanged out almost everyday and we always had so much fun together. I've also met Nick's girlfriend Kelly and Matt's girlfriend Breana. They were both lovely and together with Katie, we all had a little friend group. It was very nice to have some girls around with the boys.
Luke, Amber and I still worked and had the best time together and a few weeks ago, Jack proposed to Luke. That was for sure the best day of my life so far. It was also the day were Amber, Luke and I cried the most. The date of the wedding wasn't set yet, since Jack and Luke didn't want to stress about it.
Tristan and I were currently in a kind of unstable place. We'd fight a lot and sometimes I felt like I almost cried out all the water in my body. The sex with him was just getting harsher each time. It was everything from choking to locking me up. I tried to talk with him, I really have, but it's hard since he's always in a mood.
"That was fucking amazing, babe," Tristan said as he fell back onto the pillows. As we both dripped in sweat, I tried to slow down my breathing. Tristan turned his face towards me and gave me a kiss on the cheek. He continued down my neck as his hands crept around my waist, causing me to shiver as he touched my bruises. Tristan didn't seem to notice my reaction and kept on kissing my neck, leaving marks after him.
"I just want everyone to know that you're mine," he said between the kisses as if I'd asked. My heart got warm and it felt like a reminder to why I loved him.
When Tristan left for work, I began cleaning my apartment. I put on a record on the player as I started dancing around the room.
A few hours passed by and I was now late at night. As I cleaned the kitchen, I got a text from Matt.
Matt:
Are ye coming to the party at Al's on Saturday? We all really want you there
Me:
Yeah 'course, count me in. Is it okay if I bring Tristan?
Matt:
'Course love, tell him I said hello!
Me:
I will, see ya on sat.
When I put down my phone on the kitchen island, the was three knocks on the door. Everyone used the doorbell except for one, Alex.
As I opened the door, I was greeted by Alex. His pupils were big and his hair was messy. It almost looked like he'd cried and I instantly got a worried feeling inside.
"Alex, what happened?" I asked as he struggled to keep his balance, clearly drunk. He looked down at his feet and his hair fell down over his face. I took a light grip around his arms and managed to get him inside.
"Clara I'm sorry," he said as I searched for his eyes. I got him to sit down on a chair.
"Alex what have you've done?" I asked with a worried tone in my voice. With tears in his eyes, he looked up at me and sobbed. I felt how my heart broke inside. "Alex..," I said as I felt how my eyes began to water.
"I got some stuff from a man and..I..," he said as I sat down beside him. "Shit," he said. I didn't move but continued to look at him. His hands started to shake and I immediately took them in mine, squeezing them tight.
"Alex, look at me," I said as my voice began to crackle. He finally met my eyes, making my heart break twice.
"I didn't know it would be like this," Alex said as I saw tears running down his cheeks. My chin started to twitch before I pulled him closer to me, holding him tight. I felt how his arms hugged me around my neck as mine was around his torso. He sobbed into my neck as I stroke his back with my hand.
"It's okay"I started. "You're okay Alex," I said as we continued sitting there, comforting each other. I inhaled his scent that always made me feel safe. As we pulled away from each other, I gave Alex a little smile, making him pull me in for another hug.
"Yer amazing," he whispered, making my heart heal from the breaking. I kissed him on the cheek, making my stomach warm.
"You wanna stay here tonight?" I asked as he stroke my hair with his hand. "I don't want you to be alone after this"
"I don't wanna bother ya, darling," he mumbled into my neck. I shook my head as we pulled away.
"Nonsense," I said as I managed a little smile on my lips. "I'll make the bed for ya". Alex gave me a thankful smile before we stood up from the sofa.
"Go take a shower and I'll make ya some soup," I said as I smiled to him.
"Thanks love," he almost whispered before he went off to the bathroom. I walked towards the kitchen, wiping off the tears on my cheeks. I grabbed my phone from the kitchen island as I got a text from Tristan.
Tristan:
Send some nudes;)
I rolled my eyes and let out a tired sigh.
Me:
I'm sorry baby I can't, Alex just came
Tristan:
Of course he did
I didn't even bother to reply so I just turned off my phone and started heating up a saucepan.
Ten minutes later, Alex came out from the shower as I filled up a bowl with the soup I made. As stoned as he was, he lost the power of himself and dropped the towel that was secured around his waist. I felt how my jaw dropped to the floor by the sight of him and suddenly, Alex fell as well. I felt panic in my whole body and dropped everything in my hands.
"Alex!" I screamed with a higher pitched voice as I ran towards him. I fell to the floor beside him and pulled the hair away from his face. "Alex please!". I felt how tears ran down my cheeks and my heart started racing. He slowly opened his eyes as I held him tight to myself.
"Don't scare me like that," I said as I covered him up with the towel again. "Please don't, ever,". Alex manage to nod as I kissed him on his forehead.
Thirty minutes later, I managed to get Alex in my bed. I gave him one of Tristans t-shirts and sweatpants to make him comfortable and covered him with the blankets. He gave me a warm smile as I put down a glass of water on the nightstand.
"If you need anything, just shout and I'll come," I said as I gave him a smile. He nodded a little and as I was about to leave, he grabbed my hand. Our eyes met and I felt how my heart started beating faster.
"You look beautiful tonight," Alex said, making my cheeks turn red. I looked down to hide my smile as he placed a hand under my chin, making our eyes meet again. He gave me a warm smile and I felt how the time slowed down. Then, Tristans name came across my mind and I shook my head a little.
"Goodnight, Alex," I said before I kissed him on the cheek and stood up from the bed. I gave his hand one last squeeze before I made my way towards the living room.
"Sweet dreams, love," Alex whispered with a smile on his lips before I turned off the lights.
