Grazie Bella (The One and Only)

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I wasn't sure if my heart completely stopped or if it was beating faster than my comprehension.  I looked up to meet his gaze and he whispered his gratitude in my ear. I nodded with my insides still shaken up. He led me to my seat and I caught Alex looking at us with a shocked and infuriated look. I felt my face heat up and quickly took a seat as he glanced away.  I still felt someone stare at me, then I was greeted with Gwen's insulted face and hurt eyes. Uhhhhh.

"Yo Bella, did he use tongue?" Kevin, the class clown shouted out. I wanted to die, I was mortified. I gave Andrew a glare and he gave me an apologetic smile. I officially despised this class and couldn't wait for it to be over. Ms. Hart walked in a two minutes later and my eyes were glued to the bored and my notebook for the rest of class.

RINGGGGG

I raced out of my chair hoping no one would follow me. No such luck, I realized as Alex walked next to me. "Explain" was all he said.

"Umm.. well me and Andrew are kind of a thing" I stumbled.

"That makes no sense Bells, you wouldn't just get with some guy and least of all my brother!!!" He yelled. Where was this coming from? I pushed him into an empty classroom.

"Listen here Alexander Keegan, if you think you know me so much then you would know Andrew is not just some guy. Second, who do you think you are to even deserve an opinion on who I would and would not date. Now I have nothing to tell you since I have to figure out things for my self but even if I did know, I still wouldn't owe you an explanation"

"What do you mean Andrew's not just some guy" was all he asked.

"Nothing that concerns you. " I remarked.

Andrew was my first kiss. I always had a soft spot for him since then. I hated him in middle school because he was so mean to me. But in 8th grade, he kissed me. He was there for Alex's game, we got to talking/flirting. Even though it consisted of him teasing me, I roasted him good enough. I had pigeons in my stomach. He apologized afterwards, I figured it was because he didn't want to be caught kissing a brown girl but he said he "didn't want to take advantage of me." Of Course I reminded him he was barely a year older than me. We acted like it didn't happen.

I snapped to reality as the bell rang. Alex was still staring at me.

"Bella I don't think you should be with him regardless" He warned before hurrying out the door.

I was really frustrated and I needed to talk to Andrew. Alex was now suddenly interested in my barely existing love life. Well, it is what it is. For now.

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"I think you should clarify somethings because I had people asking me questions all day" I yelled. The only people I told anything were my besties. I texted Rachel and Cassie about it without giving away much.

"Look I know, it was a little overboard with the kiss and all but..." Andrew trailed off.

"Ya You think?" I snapped.

"You should be my girlfriend" He blurted.

"What?! Are you crazy?" I gaped.

" Think about it, yes, she is jealous but this would make it more lasting. Plus I wouldn't have to be lonely"

"In what world do you think, I'll go out with you?" I asked.

"Hopefully, this one" He said grabbing my hand. I pursed my lips and raised my eyebrows.

"Honestly, Andrew I'm really not sure about I this" I apologized. I bit my lips and looked down, kicking the ground with my foot. He stared at my, gulped and gave me a sad smile.

"Okay, but at least think about it" He let go of my hand and walked off. I let out a sigh. What have I done? I could have dated Andrew! Andrew!!! I started pacing and decided to do as he said and think on it.

An hour later, we walked into Starbucks. Rachel, Cassie, Jake, Alex and I. I ordered a s'mores frappe and sat down outside. Things were strained between me and Alex. I wish I knew why he was acting like this but boys will be boys I guess.

"So Bella how come, your prince isn't joining us? You know we would love to have him" Jake wondered. Before I could say any thing Alex jumped in.

"No, we wouldn't" He growled. "And my brother is no prince"

Rach and Cass exchanged knowing looks and giggled. I rolled my eyes, probably something stupid.

"Alex, man is that jealousy I detect?" Jake asked. Now this was getting interesting. Why would Alex jealous?

"Shut up!"

"Sorry man didn't mean to hurt your 'in love' feelings" Jake joked.

"Me in love with her? ha! no" Alex said harshly "Besides, my brother will throw her aside as soon as he's done with his new flavor. Just like does with all his other hoes. "

SMACK!

I slapped him across his face. I hit him so hard his face almost did a 360 turn and the mark of my hand was plastered across his cheeks. I was furious.

"You are a jerk Alex and if you have the nerve to sit there and talk about me like that you have a whole other thing coming! Is it any of your business what happens with me and your brother? Nope and unlike you, Andrew actually respects with enough to tell me what he wants from me. So when you stop being a punk, let me know." I was now shouting. " If you think I'm a hoe then look at all the past girls you've dated. I guess your a little confused huh?"

"Bella I'm  so sorry... I didn't mean it like that" He stammered reaching out to me.

" Don't touch me! I will never in my life say another word to you again." I hissed. " I'm done!" With that I grabbed my bag and stormed off. I will text the rest of them later . When I got in my car I took my phone out and texted Andrew.

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