Somewhere In Neverland

Eleven.

Arabella's P.O.V.

I jumped awake, trying to let my eyes adjust to the dark. I look to my left and see Alex, his arm around my stomach and snoring softly. He looked cute while he was sleeping, but he did not look relaxed. It honestly looked like he hadn't really been sleeping to long. There were large bags under his eyes and his hair was sticking up all over. His lips were clasped together, forming a thin line and he looked stressed out and worried. This is all because of you, Arabella. You're breaking the kid, you selfish bitch. I shook my head, trying to shut the voice up. I slowly and quietly got out of bed, making sure to not wake Alex up. Thankfully, he didn't even move. I slowly made my way downstairs, suddenly feeling hungry.

I padded my way down the stairs, unusually hungry. I'm never hungry, I thought, this is weird, but it feels kind of nice too. I smiled a little, feeling sort of normal. I was surprised to see that the light in the living room was on, along with the TV playing silently. I walked in, cautiously to find Zack passed out on the couch. I giggled a little and walked over to him, shaking him a little. "What the-oh, Arie, it's you," he said, shaking his head and putting his hand over his chest.

I giggled a little and he smiled. "Arie, I have a question for you," Zack said, out of nowhere. I tensed up, not really wanting to answer questions. I mean, it was 4 in the morning for Christ sakes! I looked at the floor, waiting for him to answer. "Do you-uh, like Alex at all?" Zack asked. My head shot up, and I blushed. I remember waking up with him next to me, and how cute I thought he looked. But I also remember how worried and stressed out he looked, thanks to me.

"Honestly, Zack," I started, not really wanting to talk about this, I-I haven't really thought about it. I mean, yes, we share a room, yes I think he's cute. But there's so much about one another we don't know." I said, stuttering a bit and feeling awkward. "He likes you-a lot," He stated matter-of-factly. I tilted my head towards him, confused. He sighed and stood up.

"Arie, you know we all love you. Me, Jack, Alex and Rian. We consider you a little sister. Part of our fucked up family," I grinned a little and nodded my head, knowing very well this was true. Zack continued, "Alex-he likes you differently. He won't admit it yet, but we know him too well. He worries, all the time," I look down, I hate making them have to worry. "Alex likes you, Arabella. A lot. I heard him the other day, writing a song about you. And I know you like him, I see how you react when he's around." I stood there, speechless. With that, Zack kissed my forehead and walked upstairs. I stood there, then felt weak and collapsed on to the couch.

I controlled my breathing and let my thoughts run wild. 'Alex likes you...I know you like him too.' He likes, me. Oh my god. He actually likes me. Why? I just cause him worry. Fuck. Zack is just fucking with me to make me feel better. Asshole. Alex couldn't like someone like me...could her? No, stop being stupid Arabella. I was knocked out of thoughts when I heard someone clear their throat behind me.

I jumped and turned, too see Alex, standing in the archway and smiling gently at me, looking tired.

Alex's P.O.V.

"Alex...wake up," I heard someone whispering. I turned my head slightly seeing Zack standing above me and I groaned and rolled over, feeling for Arabella and bolted up when I didn't feel her next to me. "Where is she?!" I growled at Zack. "Woah there tiger, she's downstairs, chill your boner." He smiled. I rolled my eyes and jumped up, realizing I was a lot more tired than I thought I was. I start to quickly walk out the bedroom door but Zack stops me. I pause and turn around.

"I told her Alex. I told her I heard you writing about her and that I know you like her." I put my head down, defeated. Was I really that obvious about it? Zack smiled and punched my arm, "she likes you to. But you need to tell her about Tom." I winced at the sound of his name. Memories came rushing back and I felt dizzy. Zack pulled me into a hug, "we miss him to, Alex. But it will be okay. I promise you." He said and then walked out of the room and into his. I sighed, lost in memories. Jeez Tom, why'd you do this to us? To our family? We miss you so much...I'm so sorry.

I sighed and turned to walk down the stairs. I immediately went to the living room because that's where the light was coming from. I saw Arabella, on the couch and clearly thinking too hard. Dammit, Zack. You got her all worked up. I cleared my throat and her head snapped back towards me. "Hey there, Arie," I said softly, walking towards her. She looked scared. "Alex...you like me?!" She said, standing up and clearly in shock. I think it's a little more than like, I thought but laughed, "Yes, I do. A lot more than you know." She collapsed back on the couch and I ran over, worried something was wrong. She's so damn small anyways. But she just sat there, confused.

I sat down next to her and threw my arm over her shoulder and turned her face towards me. She looked extremely nervous. I smiled, nervously, "I really like you, Arie." She looked down, pondering what I said. She looked back up at me, dead in the eye and I was breathless for a moment. Her sea-green eyes looked back at me, with a different emotion in them. One that was relieving to see: determination. She smiled and whispered softly, "I like you to, Alex." Then quickly looked away. I felt my mouth turn into a stupid grin.