Dark Angel // Alex Gaskarth

Chapter Nineteen: Why Can't Thursday Last Forever?

I don't know how I feel about how this chapter turned out...

Song: Melrose Diner by The Wonder Years

Alex~ 

Lying on my bed, I placed both hands behind my head and stared up at the ceiling, watching blankly as the ceiling fan continued to move in a circular motion, bringing cool air down at me. The entire day had been spent with the guys, Angel and I just roaming around Baltimore. We went to local shops, gift stores, an arcade, the mall and just about every other interesting place here in Baltimore. It's currently a little over two in the morning but I can't sleep.  

I'm restless, thinking about what's going to happen in the future when Angel leaves. I know she wont be gone for a long time but still, things are going to be weird without her.  

Tomorrow is Thursday... Well, technically, today is Thursday. The final day before Angel leaves for Mexico with her father. Her and I decided to spend her last day together... to ourselves.  

Sighing quietly, I sat up from my bed and slowly, took a look around my dark bedroom. A small smile formed on my lips once I saw a picture of Angel and I hanging on my wall. We were at the park we always went to. My guitar was in my lap and my hands were entwined with Angel's while our lips were pressed against each others. Little did we know that Jack took a fucking surprise picture of us kissing. Not like I care though, that picture is one of my favorite pictures ever.  

I closed my eyes and laid back down on my bed, waiting patiently for sleep to come.  

~*~ 

Running my fingers through my hair, I let out a tired yawn as I made my way towards Angel's front door. I only got five hours of sleep and I am beyond tired. I had to take a cold shower, drink a Monster energy drink and drink two cups of coffee just to stay awake. Last night, my mind was so preoccupied with thoughts on Angel leaving that it took me a couple hours before I eventually fell asleep.  

Sure, I've only known Angel for a little over two months but it feels like I've known her for much longer. She seems to brighten up my mornings, I remembered when I first met her, I knew that she was a shy person and very distant. She's kind of shy but she has definitely opened up to me and the three other guys.  

Despite our relationship not being older than a month, I'd be lying if I said my feelings for her aren't strong. It's difficult to explain but I am certain that this isn't some petty 'high school puppy love' crap. I see Angel and I together for a long time. There's no doubt in my mind that we'll still be together by the time All Time Low gets noticed.  

Knocking on Angel's front door, I shoved my hands in my pocket and waited patiently on her front porch. It's already half past four so I'm just going to take Angel to the movie theater then I guess, we'll just walk around Baltimore after that or get something to eat before the movie starts.  

Not long after, the front door slowly opened, revealing a very beautiful looking Angel standing on the other side. Her black hair was curled, she was wearing a little bit of eyeliner and dressed in white skinny jeans, a black Black jumper and a pair of black converse. To others, she probably looked normal but to me, she looked absolutely breath taking. 

"You look beautiful." I commented, causing a wide smile to form on her pink lips and a light shade of red to appear on her cheeks. She shyly mumbled and quiet 'thank you' before closing the door behind her.  

I slipped her hand into mine and we silently began walking towards the direction of the movie theater. I decided to not bring my car for to main reasons. The first one being that I figured by walking, I'd be able to spend more time with Angel. The second reason was because Jack is borrowing my car. He's taking the new girl, Ally, on a date. 

Glancing at Angel, I saw that she had a thoughtful look on her face. I already knew what she was thinking about but I still decided to ask, "What are you thinking about?" Although the answer was clearly obvious. I've been thinking about it as well. 

Angel sighed, "I'm just thinking... What if, when I turn eighteen, I won't be able to come back? I mean, my dad... he has money from building houses but... I doubt he'd let me have any. I can get a job but from what my grandmother has told me, times are tough in Sahuayo and I don't think it'll be easy for me to get a job. What if I can't come back Alex?" She questioned, pain and worry filled her brown eyes.  

Stopping dead in my tracks, I thought about what Angel had said. Turning to face her, I looked down at her with a serious expression. "You have to come back Angel. If you can't afford a ticket back, then the guys and I will send you some money. We'll do anything to get you to come back but you have to try, okay?  

"Try, Angel. Do it for all the memories you've made here. Do it for Baltimore, your home, where you belong and.... do it for me, Angel. Please, just.... You have to come back." I finished. Cupping her face with my hands, I gingerly pressed my lips against hers. Immediately, she returned the kiss and tangled her fingers in my hair, tugging at it every once in a while.  

Pulling away, Angel looked up at me and smiled sadly. "Okay, Alex." She whispered, "I'll try my best to come back. I'll do whatever it takes." She said before reconnecting our lips. 

~*~ 

"That movie was terrible." Angel commented as we walked back to her house, hand in hand. We had gone to dinner earlier and then we went to go watch some movie that was supposed to be 'the movie of the year' but turned out being terrible.  

Laughing, I nodded my head in agreement. My smile quickly fading once I realized that we had already reached Angel's house. Fuck, time goes by quickly when I'm with Angel. It seems as if Baltimore lights up when we're together. This day went by way too quick. Why can't Thursday last forever?  

"Alex.." Angel began, she looked both hesitant and nervous, "Will you... Will you stay with me tonight? I mean, it wouldn't hurt to spend our last night.... together, right?" She asked, smiling shyly. 

Chuckling quietly, I nodded in response and followed her towards the entrance of her home. Thankfully, Mrs. Alvarez was in her bedroom so that saved us from having to explain to her why Angel was taking her boyfriend up to her bedroom at ten. I doubt Mrs. Alvarez would approve of me 'sleeping over'. 

Well, it's not like Angel and I are going to do anything. At least, I don't plan on trying to do anything. I mean, it's not like I haven't thought about it before... I can't help it, I'm a teenage boy with raging hormones. Of course I'm going to think about what sex with my girlfriend would be like but I've never asked Angel about it.  

I really do like Angel and I'm not going to push her on the subject. We've never really talked about sex before but I know that Angel is a very shy person. It took her a while before she let me hold her hand and kiss her in public, I don't think she's going to have sex with me anytime soon. Although... I do have to admit, if she asked me whether I wanted to do it or not, I'd answer 'yes' in a heartbeat.

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So, um... idk what to do next /.\ Any suggestions?