Alexis Miller [Editing]

Chapter two

DING DONG DING DONG

"Alex, dear please get that," my mom begins, "It should be Stacy's overnight bag." I sigh.

I really do think that woman sees me as some sort of personal maid. There are at least three other people in this house right now but she just had to pick me to answer the door. Opening it, I would have never expected to see AJ staring back at me. Okay well, I shouldn't be surprised since he is Stacy's older brother but still. This is the first time I've him without his psycho girlfriend, Clara. She is always around him no matter what, las if she is jis shadow. My precautionary instinct kicked in and I immediately look behind just to make sure that crazy girl isn't playing tricks on me.

"Hey Lex, " AJ said, while pulling me into a bone-crushing hug.

For some reason that's the nickname he gave me instead of the cliché Alex. Everytime he hugs me it feels like im walking on clouds; and i get that feeling a lot which is becuase AJ is always around when Stacy is. I hugged him back taking the bag in his hand.

Okay so this is sort of an awkward getting. Usually he would make some joke or say something, anything, but here I he is acting out of character. Just to break the meanacing silence, I ask, "would you like to get something to drink?" He answers no.

There is definately something wrong with him, his expression on his face was very familiar. "AJ, are you okay? " I suddenly saw a great opportunity, and before he could answer my question, I step forward and put my arms around his torso, embracing him in a tight, comforting hug. I freak out becuase he isn't making any move to respond but after a short moment his arms start to curl around me as well.

This hug is tighter than the last hug he gave me.

I could feel my shoulder get wet and I realise he was crying. Adam was crying in my arms. Wait until Becky gets to hear about this. He squeezed me tighter in his arms. If he wasn't holding me I think I would have melted right there and then. After a few minutes I started to untighten my grip only because the air flow to my lungs was beginning to get thinner. He let me go.

" No " he answered me at last.

"whats wrong?" We were now sitting on the front step. He hesitated before replying.

"N-nothing. I'm just... I mean... Clara saw me kissing another girl at Jason's party last night... "

Jason is AJ's cousin. He is in year 10 like me but everyone goes to his parties, even people in year 11 like AJ. I've always heard that he throws the best house parties with the latest music and a lot of alcohol. I have never been to one before and frankly i don't think i would want to.

Only to console him, I held his hand. Secretly I was doing it for my own personal reasons. I feel a little guilty but I just had to.

I really don't know what to say to him at this point. Without lifting his head or looking at me he says, " I didn't realise it wasn't Clara until I saw the girl's face."

"I'm so sorry AJ... "

Its like he didn't even hear me. Still holding my hand, he intertwines our fingers and squeezes my hand.

"don't apologize Lex. It wasn't your fault i was so drunk."

"you were drunk?"

"Yeah. I just hope she forgives me, whats wrong with me?" He asked, more to himself than to me.

"Nothing. Adam, you are an amazing, smart and funny guy. If she knew what was good for her she wouldn't think twice about forgiving you and giving you a second chance. I know i wouldn't if you were my boyfriend. "

Oh. My. Gosh. Did I just say that to him? I guess my life is over as it is. The fact that he is still holding my is a good sign right? Or is it bad? I don't know what to do! Being the pessimistic person I am, the worst possible scene pops into my head. Replying it over and over in my head. Oh gosh.

"yeah i wish she would." He replied, bringing me back from my mental break down.

"Alex! " my mom called. I let out a little scream as I heard her voice, immediately trying to letting go of AJ's hand but he wouldn't let me. He turned to look at me, I could feel my face heating up. He had a puzzled look on his face but it faded quickly. I looked away as my face started to become more red. "Alex!" she called even louder this time. Still red as a tomato I turned to him, who was still staring at me, and tried to tell him that i had to go without speaking. "can i stay with you for a bit?" He asked, "my parents are away for the night and Stacy is here and i was suppose to be meeting Clara but... " i nodded. "thank you." He said. I rushed over to my mom as soon as he let go of my hand. I felt bad just leaving him alone on the steps, even though he looked so cute and adorable when he was sad.

It is around 4pm and the kids were starting to leave. My mom needed help with saying goodbye and handing out all the party packs. I don't really like smiling and waving at people who annoy the hell out of me. Argh. I hate this woman. She will probably never know that but it's the truth.

All she ever does is make me miserable, no matter what. For example, after my dad left her for a younger, sweeter, and a less narcisstic women, she went straight to the next guy on her list. Mr Samuel Winston. In all due respect, he is a nice guy and seems to have great fatherly qualities in him but seriously? He could have done better than my mom. Maybe it's because they both had children from there previous marriages. For my mom it was me and Tristan. For Samuel it was his son Michael, who is now settling down with his fiance in Miami.

Annabell was born one year after they got married. She doesn't know about Michael and she doesn't know that Tristan and I are her half siblings. Its kind of sad really. Knowing that my mother is the one keeping the truth from her, but it's what she does best and that's how my dad just walked out of her life leaving her heart broken. I will never forget that day. I know it is a little sadistic of me but she was asking for it all these years.