Broken Into New.

Chapter Six

I woke up in a morning after haze. My fingers reached for Alex, but my eyes found him sitting at the window. He was looking out into abyss and just looked like he was pondering life's mysteries. I often wondered what he was thinking about, but i guess it doesn't much matter. He noticed me staring and he said "Good morning." Although you could tell he was not entirely focused. Almost like he was a million miles away. I turned my attention away from him and got out of the bed. Leaving my soft bliss behind; i scurried across the room and grabbed some clothes. 

I don't really know what i'm doing today, but i would love to have the day to myself. I think that Alex and I both need time away from each other. The thought of Zoey crossed my mind and in that moment i decided to call her. She said that we could hang out at ten-thirty. It was only nine now so i could go out to breakfast with Alex and then go to work in the afternoon. 

Breakfast went fast, yet it was incredibly boring. He just couldn't come down from the moon. I almost have reason to believe that he's high, but that doesn't even do this to him. I brushed it off and decided that small talk was best for this morning. The weather seemed to be his favorite topic. I managed to make him laugh a few times. My only goal was to make him at the least seem happy. He got up from the table and announced that he had to go to work. 

I got up from the table and walked toward the address that Zoey had given me. I walked up the steps of the cute apartment and knocked softly on the door. By the time i had knocked the second time the door was already opening. Zoey appeared and began pulling me into a warm hug. I put up with her invading my personal space, then i caught a whiff of her hair. She smelled like when you walk into a hotel that has a pool. That chlorine filled sent that makes every child and maybe adult happy. It oddly brightened my mood and almost made me feel on edge because of it. 

She pulled away and motioned me to come in and take my shoes off. Which i did and then she half dragged me into the kitchen. I can already tell that she will be a friend that i love. Sometimes you bring the best out in people, but sometimes they bring out the best in you or they push you to be the great person that you are. The rarest people though, are the ones that make you see the person you really are and that you can love them while loving yourself. I gazed around at the kitchen and gave her a questioning expression. She looked at me and said "Miss Ells, We are going to have fun. You seriously look like you need it." I couldn't deny that, so i nodded at her and took the cup that was sat there for me. I gulped it down, savoring the burning as it traveled down the throat. She stared at me in shock and told me "I have never seen someone able to take that  shot without a reaction. I laughed and said "well you didn't know me then." She laughed and agreed. 

After she had drank the rest of her shot she took my arm and once again pulled me into the direction of the back of the house. Which i now know is the backyard. To my surprise It's bigger than the house itself. She began telling me that she installed a hot tub and anything else that she could fit into her backyard. I had to admit it was amazing, I had hoped to own a place like this when i was planning on moving. Well i shouldn't say i had planned, because it's still a plan or a goal. 

She suggested that we should take a dip in the hot tub and then sun tan. she claimed that i looked whiter than the nerds she went to high school with. I laughed and then stopped dead in my tracks. I found myself in a dumb moment and i claimed "I didn't bring a bikini" She looked at me and said "what do you think bra and underwear are for?" I laughed and then quickly took my shorts and loose tank top off. I ran and beat her to the hot tub. I eased myself in and enjoyed how the hot water felt as it slowly burned my skin little by little. She basically just jumped in and splashed me in the process. 

I slumped back into the burning water so that only my head was above the water. She crept over to me and held my nose. Then she plunged my head under the water so that my brain did flips to try to understand what was happening. The hot water felt amazing on my face. It was a total loss of control i must admit, But it was exhilarating. Five seconds later she let my head float back to the surface. 

I caught my breath and screamed "What the fuck Zoe?" She laughed and said " Admit it, That few seconds have the most carefree moments you've had in awhile." I sat up and lowered my head, then i whispered "Yeah, it's been a stressful few years." She put her hand under my chin and her eyes met mine, she said "But that's all over. I saw you talking to that model photographer and i bet that you got the job. You're in Cali, it's time to have fun, do some crazy shit, and live our fucking lives." 

Feeding on her enthusiasm i partially yelled "Hell yeah, Shall we get another drink?" She smirked and said "We shall." I followed her to the kitchen and she poured us both enough alcohol to knock anyone on their ass. I drank mine before i even got back to the backyard so she poured me more. We laid in her lawn chairs as the sun darkened our skin. It was peaceful, until my phone began ringing. Shit, that must be Alex. I struggled over to the pile of clothes and picked up my phone.

"Hello?"

"Hey."

"Where are you El?"

"At zoeys house" 

"What's the address?"

"I'll text it to you, bye"

"bye"

Zoe stared at me questionably and then i remembered that i had a model interview today. I explained that to Zoe and she took my phone and called the modeling firm. Claiming that i was sick and throwing up and couldn't come in today. We both laughed and gave her a lousy hug. At this point i was feeling the alcohol. Actually i was feeling great, i was feeling alive. My head began to spin and i lost my balance.  I prepared for the impact when i hit the ground, but it never came. Zoe caught me and i was amazed at how strong she was. I found myself face to face with her. I accidentally leaned in and she met me half way. Our lips touched and i almost had felt a spark. It was so different, yet so alike and confusing. 

The knocking on the door tore us apart and she helped me back onto the lawn chair. Then she ran and got the door. When she came back Alex was on her tail and he wore a straight face as he glanced at me. I got up and fell into his arms. He smelled so nice, like honestly i never noticed. He held me up and i mumbled " Zoe is sooo fun, Like wow." 

He laughed and the coaxed me back into my clothes. He carried me to the car and put me in the passenger door. He was silent the whole drive and then before i knew it we were at the hotel. He came  around to my door and once again carried me into the hotel room. He gently placed me on the bed and kissed my forehead. He turned and headed for the bathroom, but before he could i grabbed his wrist and said "stay with me." He turned around and laid down beside me. 

He played with my hair while i told him all about the events of the day. I left out the kiss part because he didn't need to hear that. I was already confused, i didn't need him confused also. The calming effect that him playing with my hair was drug like. I snuggled into his side more and found comfort in his body heat. Sleep peacefully washed over me. Dreams of California, Zoe, and Alex swept over me.