A Changed Heart (One Shot) #HTFILoneshot

Chapter 1 (starting from chapter 36 in original book)

From original story:

I stood up with force, stepped out of the booth, and took the glass of water from the nearby table, sloshing it right at Alex's face and watching as its droplets fell down his face, his mouth wide open from shock. Feeling discontented, I pinched his ear, making him shrivel and shout in pain.

Satisfied, I let go, and said, "And that's for being the biggest asshole I have ever met." I glared at him, feeling livid and incredulous and hurt. "Screw you, Alex Laurel."

And then I returned the slippery glass of water back to the owner, apologised for the terrible inconvenience, and marched out of Inchi's Bubble Tea Shop, desperate for a place that I could breathe.

Beginning of spinoff:
The last thing I expected was to hear footsteps running to catch up with me. Curious as to what else he could possibly have to say, I stopped and turned around. Alex ran right up to me. We were so close I could smell the coffee on his breath.

I stood there for about 10 seconds, and he said nothing, just stared at me. I finally let out an exasperated breath and said, "Well, is there something you would like to say Alex?"

He stared for a couple more seconds. I was getting ready to turn around and just walk away when he said, "Mia, I used you. There's no way for me to get around that. No matter how many times I apologize and no matter how sincere it is, I can never make up for that. But, you should also know, somewhere in the middle of all the chaos in my brain, I actually fell for you. I don't know when it happened or how, all I know is that you mean more to me than anyone ever has. I know in saying this I might not change anything between us, and you have all the right in the world to just walk away from me right here and now and never think twice about it. But, Mia, I love you. And, I don't think-"

I cut him off right there. I just couldn't stand it anymore, so I kissed him. I kissed him so hard that I got a bit dizzy. He stood there stunned for a few seconds,but he finally started kissing me back.

I bring my hands up to his hair and he locks his arms around my waist. I feel like I couldn't possibly ever get as close to him as I want to be. He pushes me up against the tea shop and I don't stop him.

My stomach is turning and my brain filled with confusion, but I don't think I've ever felt this light before. Alex's lips on mine make me forget everything. I don't even know where the urge to kiss him came from, but I'm glad that I did.

I slowly pull away and stare up at him, his arms still encasing my waist. Staring into his eyes, I feel something I've never felt before. My heart is beating so fast I might just have a heartattack. And, it's in that second that I realize, I love Alex too.

We stand there for what feels like hours just staring at each other before he finally says something, "Well, I didn't expect that from you." It takes me a while before I can think of a reply, "I couldn't stand you rambling on and on, and I thought it would be the most sensible way to shut you up."
He let's out a chuckle that leaves a genuine smile on his face. I don't think I've ever seen anything so beautiful before. "You, Mia Lockheart, are the most intriguing person I think I have ever met."

"And you, Alex Laurel, are the biggest asshole I think I've ever met, but I think I love you, also."

The surprise he's feeling is evident on his face. "Mia, don't say anything you aren't sure of. And, how about Finn? What are your feelings for him? I know you feel more than just friendship."

Right, Finn. I had totally forgotten about him. "Alex, that kiss we just shared, it was the most amazing thing I've ever experienced. If it's Finn you're worried about, then there isn't one reason you should be worrying. I... I can't even think about being with him after today."

He's entirely stunned. I don't blame him, I am too. Everything I just said came from my heart. They're feelings I never even realized I had. Or, maybe I did and I was just too afraid to face the truth.

Either way, there's no going back now.

"I love you Alex, and I can't just keep ignoring these feelings."

And just like that, before I could even process what was happening, his face was coming closer to mine. Just a few centimeters and his lips would be on mine. Then, I felt them, and whereas the first kiss was hard and heavy, this one was light and passionate.

At that moment, I felt complete. I felt like I had finally found my forever, and I wasn't about to let him go. However, I soon after wake up and realize that this was all a dream.

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