I got into the guest bedroom, and pulled on one of Alex's old cotton tee shirts. It smelt freshly of vanilla and fabric softener.
Nat's words hung in my mind "I'm glad you're back."
Everything was all to much. I felt confused and choked up. Not caring I let a tear roll down my cheek. I slid onto the guest mattress, hugging my body into a ball. A couple minutes passed my face was drizzled in salty warm tears. All the crying made me tired and I dozed off into a light slumber.
I woke up to the sun shinning through the window. It took me awhile to realize I was still at Nat and Alex's house. I opened the door and stepped out into the hallway. I walked down the spiraling stair case, to find Alex in his boxers, drinking Orange Juice. No sign of Nat. Alex looked at me.
"Morning sleeping beauty." he said.
"Where's Nat?" I asked looking at E.T. Who was scavenging the floor for any left behind pieces of food.
"He's at his girlfriend's." he said getting up.
"Want anything for breakfast?" he asked.
"No, i'm not much of a breakfast eater." I replied.
I stood looking at the door. We stayed in silence for a couple of minutes-
"Are we going to just pretend nothing happened ?" Alex said referring to the party.
I looked at him, he looked broken.
"Alex what about Nat."
"Nat has Tasha! he he won't care! Look I know how I feel about you, I was always liked you, even when Nat did too." He said.
"What?" I said not even recognizing my own voice.
"Look I don't care what Nat will think, I like you Carter.." He said quietly.
I took a step closer to him. Brushing a lock out of his face.
"You know what screw Nat!" I grabbed Alex's face and pulled him close.
I kissed him tenderly. He responded kissing me harder.
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