Tragedy girl

XXIV

**Jessicas POV**

Today is Sunday and Alex decided we must have the date today. Yesterday was amazing! (Even though i rejected his kiss!) We kind of gave up on the plan; i mean, its a good plan if you actually want the other person to get jealous. At this point i dont think Alex really even cares about Sarah. And that good for me!

So this mystery date... Alex told me to dress casual and bring my togs... i dont know.

At 10 o clock i hear a knock on the door and Ryley goes to answer it.
"Oh hello!" she greets him. I laugh and go join her in the doorway.
"You ready?" Alex asks me. I nod and he take my hand leading me out. I quickly go to Ryley and give her hug.
"We'll be back before dinner okay?" she nods and whispers to me;
"Hes better looking than that Luke guy." i giggle quietly and pull away from her hug.

I still have no idea where Alex is taking me and he isn't letting me know any imformation. After driving for about one and a half hours we park in a busy car park. We make our way down a road that leads to a beach. But its a lake. Im not sure which lake it is but its beautiful. Its clear and blue and it isn't too busy yet so there is only a few people swimming.

Alex grabs a picnic basket from the back of his car and together we walk down to the sand.

The water is warm and refreshing at the same time. I dive into the clear water. I feel a little self conscious in my bikini but i'll get over it.

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I lie on my towel with my get buried in the sand. Alex is leaning over to me telling me about England. It sounds like a great place! He open the basket and pulls out some food. I sit up and join him with eating

All is quiet and peaceful u til he asks me;
"Why did you move here" i take a deep breath and close my eyes. Of course i was going to tell him the story one day. Of course i trust him. But telling someone else resurfaces all those emotions. But I begin to tell him.

I tell him about my life in NZ and about my friends and family. I eventually tell him about the car crash and about my coma and about my mum. Then with reluctance i tell him about the funeral and about my dad.

I take a shaky breath.
"Thats why we moved here. That's why Luke and Eleanor sometimes call me Tragedy Girl." I wipe away the oncoming tears quickly and look at Alex. He doesn't say anything like "im so sorry" or "im sure your mum was a great person". He doesn't say anything which i like. He just embraces me in a gentle, warm hug.

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We drive up to a summit overlooking the lake. Its beautiful! the sun is beginning to set- its about 5 o clock. The sun rays cast upon the glistening water. Alex slips his hand into mine and our fingers intwine like they are made for eachother. He looks at me with those amazing eyes and says in a low whisper;
"Are you going to reject my kiss this time?" i smile from ear to ear like an idiot.
"No." He leans in but pauses briefly before out lips connect and smiles. Then he presses our lips together.

The kiss is soft and gentle. But as soon as the kiss began it ended.

I smile shyly at him before looking down at my hands. I could feel my cheeks reddening and blushing. Alex takes my hand and starts the car. Together we sing 'Amnesia' on the way home.

With his fingers intwined with mine i feel as though they are really around my heart, slowly stealing it. I dont want to fall so easily like i did with Luke. I dont want this relationship to be another tragedy.

SHORT, I KNOW. BORING, MAYBE. BUT THEY WENT ON THEIR FIRST DATE!!! WOOHOOO! JUST A WARNING NOW THIS STORY DOESN'T HAVE TOO LONG TO GO APPROXIMATLEY 5 CHAPTER PLUS AN EPILOGUE....SO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READONG I HOPE YOU ENJOYED IT AND HANG IN THERE FOR CHAPTER 25!
-LEXIE XOX