Our Story (Talex)

Chapter 20: More Than A Friend

"Tobin, Tobin, Tobin, Tobin, Tobin, Tobin, Tobin!!" Alex called as she bursted through my bedroom door.

"Lex it's 7am on a Saturday, why are you the devil?"

"Because I got in! I got in Tobin!!" Alex said excitedly.

"Got in to where? What are you talking about?" I said, still half asleep.

"I got into Berkeley!" Alex said and jumped up and down on my bed.

I got up a little and scooped Alex up in my arms, bringing her down to lay beside me.

"That's great Princess! I'm so happy for you!" I said and gave Alex a kiss on the lips.

"Happy enough to give me a reward?" Alex smirked.

"Slow down there I just woke up," I chuckled.

"I got into Berkeley!" Alex said again, not able to contain her happiness.

"You did, and I couldn't be more proud of you." I smiled and cuddled up to Alex on the bed.

"I love you." Alex sighed happily.

"I love you too, beautiful." I smiled in content and kissed Alex at the top of her head.

"So which college are you gonna go to?" Alex asked cautiously.

I hesitated before answering, "I haven't decided yet. I may go to UNC but," I paused, "I don't know because I don't want to do long distance."

I could see that Alex was a little hurt, maybe because she thought I didn't trust her enough to do long distance, or maybe she was also disappointed about us possibly not going to the same college.

"Hey, we'll figure this out, ok? I promise." I told her softly.

"Ok." She smiled at me.

"Now come on. Let's go eat, I'm starving."

Me and Alex sat around the kitchen island as we ate and made jokes, when my mom suddenly came home. I wasn't expecting her to be here today since she usually goes out with my dad.

"Uh hey mom. I wasn't expecting you here." I said awkwardly as she entered the kitchen.

"Hello Tobin." She greeted me with a smile as she came closer to me, giving me a kiss on the top of my head. "And who is this lovely lady?" She asked, referring to Alex.

I looked at Alex as if asking her if I can tell my mom about us. When she gave me an unknowing look, I decided myself.

"This is my friend, Alex." My heart ached a little at the word friend.

"Hi, nice to meet you Mrs. Heath." Alex said as she reached her hand for my mom to shake. My mom glanced at me with a smile and an impressed look as she shook Alex's hand.

"Call me Cindy." My mom smiled. "Nice to meet you too."

"Did something happen? I thought you would be with dad." I said.

"Yes I just came back because I forgot some paper work for the office here. I'll be quick and leave so you two can have the house." She laughed and went upstairs to her room.

"So what does your mom do?" Alex asked as she continued eating her breakfast.

"She works in real estate. Selling houses and stuff. That's how she bought this place." I said as I looked around the house.

"Cool. What do you want to do when you grow up?" She asked as she stopped eating and looked at me.

"Well my mom wants me to be in real estate like her and my dad wants m-"

"Tobin," she cut me off. "I asked what you wanted to do. Not what your parents want. What do you want to do?" Alex asked.

"I want to play soccer. But everyone says it's a 'hobby' and not a life plan." I said as I looked down.

"So play soccer. Play soccer and prove them wrong. You're the best soccer player I know." She said before adding, "Don't tell Kelley I said that." She chuckled.

"Thanks Lex. I love you." I said and kissed her. We broke apart when we suddenly heard someone clear their throat.

"Well, I guess she is more than a friend then." My mom said.

"Uh mom I can exp-" I started to say when my mom cut me off.

"It's ok Tobin. Alex, I hope you could come over to dinner sometimes so we can have a proper conversation without this idiot over." She pointed at me jokingly and laughed lightly.

"Heyy.." I pouted.

"I'd love to Mrs. Heath." Alex smiled.

"I told you, call me Cindy. Have a good day girls." She said and walked out.

"Well that was... Terrifying..." She sighed in relief.

"Yeah.. You know, I read somewhere that kissing reduces stress... And I happen to have an empty house.." I smirked playfully.

"Oh my god you're such a dork." She laughed. She leaned in and kiss me tenderly. Every kiss from her is the best I've ever had. "Come on, let's go upstairs, I still haven't watched 'Jenny's Wedding' and I'm dying to finally watch it." She said excitedly and ran upstairs.

"Netflix and chill?!" I yelled after her.

"If you're lucky!" She yelled back making me chuckle and run after her.

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Song for this chapter: PVRIS - White Noise

A/N: Well, there you guys go, another chapter as promised. Vote, comment, follow and whatever.

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