Good Boy~

-"We're cool."-

Alex POV:

"So what's your deal?"

"Huh? What do you mean?" 

"Do you think I've never met girls like you? Girls who are bored and wanna play with a guy's feelings?"

"Listen. I don't know who hurt you in the past, but that is not what I'm doing. I really like June and care about him. You don't have to like me, but you aren't gonna disrespect me."

"I'm not trying to be disrespectful, I just want to make it clear that June is important to me. He is the sweetest guy I know and needs someone who is gonna treat him the way he deserves. I'm pretty sure you already know how his last relationship went. That cannot happen again."

"And it won't. Nobody, especially June, deserves to be treated that way. I understand your concern, but you can't just assume that I'm a bad person because she was."

She's right. I can't make assumptions. Not everyone in the world is a horrible person I guess. But it's hard trusting someone with him again. Maybe it's selfish but, I'm not ready. 

".....You know what? Fine, you guys can do what you want. I wish you guys the best."

June POV:

I watched from behind my door as Alex got up from the couch and headed to leave.

No. This wasn't supposed to happen. They were supposed to get along. I need them to like each other. They're all I have.

"Stop! Don't go!"

Bonnie and Alex's attention was immediately turned to the man who they were unaware had been listening.

"Please, Alex. I know that you are worried about me and that you care a lot, but....I'm happy! For once I feel safe. Bonnie makes me feel safe. Just because I gained an important person in my life, doesn't mean I want to lose another. I know that if you gave her a chance, you would really like her. I don't want to make you angry. I just want to share these parts of my life with you. Because you matter to me."

Alex POV:

Tears. 

Out of nowhere, tears came crashing down from my eyes and all of the emotions I had been holding in had gushed out at once. 

I turned my head down in shame.

I couldn't help being scared. 

Fearful that June would be a victim once again. 

"I'm sorry...", I sniffled, "I'm being really childish right now. I know. I don't wanna get in between you guys and I want you to be happy, June. I'm sorry for being such an idio-"

Suddenly I felt a warm embrace around my body.

"I'm lucky to have someone like you in my life. And I wouldn't trade you for the world. But, I'm a grown man. I need to take risks and learn to take care of myself at some point!" He chuckled as he tightened the hug.

I couldn't resist cracking a smile.

"You're a dumbass." I retorted.

"It's nothing new."

Bonnie POV:

I stayed quiet as the scene before me unfolded. 

It didn't feel right to interrupt so I just watched from afar. I was beginning to understand more, Alex's initial hostility. I'd probably act the same way if I was in his shoes. 

He just cares a whole bunch... 

Eventually, the two separated from the hug and patted each other on the back. 

Alex and I made eye contact for a moment as he made his way back towards me.

Oh boy...

Expecting the worst, I was pleasantly surprised by a hand being held out to me. I reciprocated the gesture and we shook hands. A non-verbal way of saying "We're cool."

His hands were slightly rough. Different from June's soft ones.

Alex POV:

After our handshake, she gave me a kind smile. 

I'm glad she's the understanding type. I don't know how I would've been able to make amends for the way I had acted. 

For the rest of the night, we all had hung out in the living room watching movies. The tension in the room (that I created but that's beside the point) had lifted and we were all able to enjoy ourselves. 

Occasionally I'd glance to the side and see Bonnie and June being all cutesy with each other. Part of me wanted to cringe, but the other couldn't help but sigh in relief. 

He found someone to keep him grounded. 

{Okay this one was a little shorter than the others but......Anyways, don't worry I plan to write a fluff chapter later this week if my schedule allows it (but i can't make any promises). I hope you enjoyed the mix of angst and fluff. Don't get comfy though. More angst is coming your way soon. :) I hope to see you in the next chapter! Bye~!}