Someone Better

Chapter 31

Warning this chapter contains under age drinking and depression.

Flashback to Yesterday.

John's pov

My mom told me this morning that Alex was coming to see me. Anxiety rising in me because I remember I have told my mother Alex and I aren't together anymore. I didn't have the heart to tell her.

I've been in the hospital to take care of my depression. I was so upset that Alex wasn't with me so I just drank the pain away. I know I'm the one who left her but seeing her with Colton broke my heart.

I get out of bed and get dressed. I make my room look a little more presentable for Alex because I know how she is and I know she would nag me if my room is a mess.

I hear a little knock on my door. I say come in but it isn't very loud. Alex walks in and she looks so beautiful. Her long hair is now short and she is wear a long dark blue sweater that makes her eyes pop.

"Hey." She says awkwardly while she closes the door.

"Hey." I say while sitting back down on my bed I was expecting Alex to sit but I realize we haven't been in the same room together for a very long time.

"Your mom invited  me over, I know I should have told you. I'm sorry." She says looking down. I know she is feeling awkward and kind of exposed.

"Yeah she told me. She thinks we are still together, I just haven't had the heart to tell her we aren't. Don't be sorry I'm happy you are here. I've missed you." I am truly happy she is here. She looks up at me with my last sentence.

"I've missed you too. Are you feeling better?" I see the concern in her eyes. I've missed her so much. Just looking at her makes me want to kiss her.

"Yeah now I get to see you." I say smiling. I know I'm really cheesy but I don't care.

"I'm really sorry for everything that has happened. I've missed you so much. I would also really like to be friends if that us okay with you." Friends? I can't just be friends with Alex. My heart clenches a little.

"I don't think I could ever just be friends though." I say looking down at my fingers.

"Why?" She questions.

"Because I am so in love with you. I don't think I could ever just be friends with you because I know I've missed up a lot in the past trust me I know. I was so stupid. I lied to myself because I thought you deserved someone so much better than me, which I still think but you didn't deserve to be with Colton because all he ever did was lie to you." I say looking her straight in her eyes and I hope she knows I'm not kidding.

"You are still in love with me?" She asks and it kind of takes me but surprise.

"Yeah. I've never stopped loving you. I know you probably don't feel the same but I love you." I know that took Alex by surprise. I get off my bed and walk over to her.

"I am just scared." She say and I lean closer to her. If I make my lips move more I might kiss her. It feels a little weird being this close to her after all these months but it somehow also feels right.

"I know you are. I am too." I whispered.

My next move I know surprised Alex because it also surprised me. I pressed my lips to hers. Something about this just felt right. I was really unsure but also she didn't push me away.

After a few minutes I break the kiss. I look at the beautiful girl in front of me.

"Do you ever think we will get back together?" I ask.

"Yeah but right now I just kind want to be by myself for a little. Just wait for me."

"I will wait as long as you need me to." I kissed her one more time then she left.

Alex's pov

I left John's house not because I wanted to but because my mom told me I'm only allowed to be over at his house for fifteen minutes.  Y the time I left I was pushing it. My phone started beeping and I look to see and unknown number has been texting me.

(Text Colton Alex)

Hey this is Colton. I'm just guessing you deleted my number.

Hey. Why are you texting me?

I just miss you.

Oh. Well I mean miss talking to you.

Really?

Yeah. You were really fun to talk to.

How have you been?

I've been alright. How have you been?

I'm okay I guess.

Oh well that's good. I have homework I need to do I'll talk to you later.

I don't actually have homework but I just can't deal with all of this at once. Layla Dean is supposed to be coming over but it is already 4:55 and she was supposed to be here at 4:30.

(Text: Alex  Layla Dean)

Hey where are you?

Hey girl. I'm out with Jung. Where are you?

Is she drunk or something?

I'm home. I thought you were coming over today.

Oh honey I'm so sorry. Jung asked if I wanted to go to this bar with him so here I am.

Please be careful.

Always. I'll text you when I get home.

Lately Layla Dean has been going out to bars a lot but I decide not to say anything because I know it will cause issues.

Layla Dean's pov

This week has been hard for me. I just am not used to it all here. I miss my parents and Jung and I are having some issues but at least I have Alex.

My phone starts buzzing. I look at my texts to see Alex has texted me a lot. I am already drunk so I hope it is her and not some random person.

(Text: Alex  Layla Dean)

Hey where are you?

Hey girl. I'm out with Jung. Where are you?

I'm home. I thought you were coming over today.

Oh honey I'm so sorry. Jung asked if I wanted to go to this bar with him so here I am.

Please be careful.

Always. I'll text you when I get home.

I hate lying to her but it is to keep her from asking questions.

Author Note

I'm sorry this chapter is kind of all over the place but I hope you all enjoyed.

Next update will hopefully be on the 18th. I'm sorry I won't be able to update for a few weeks I just have some personal things going on. I might be able to update on the 1st but I am not sure.

Thank you all so much for reading. ❤️❤️❤️❤️