Alexis Miller [Editing]

Chapter three

AJ was sitting on the couch, teaching Stace and Ann a new card game. He really doesn't know how good looking he actually is. His style of dressing is so simply yet makes him look so hot. His dark washed jeans compliment his dark hair. Gosh, his hair; the things I'd give to run my fingers through it right now.

Tristan finally arrived. Ann ran into his arms and he lifted her off the ground. I have to say I am a bit jealous knowing that I used to be his favourite sister, when I was his only sister. Things are different now. Oh well, its life.

I was forced to help Ann with her gift that Tristan brought for her. It's huge. I think its a bike or something outrageous. AJ rushed to help me out with the huge box. I am very thankful for that. My arms would have fallen off.

This happened every year. Everyone, even Michael would get something big and really expensive except for me. Last year Tristan got his new Range Rover, Michael got some money to buy an engagement ring and I got a coupon for 4 at Chinese Noodles and a new phone cover that broke the day after. I guess it comes with being the younger middle child in a family of six.

After setting the box down in Ann's room I was about to leave when AJ grabbed my arm and said.

"what did you mean earlier by if i were your boyfriend?"

"what?" I replied, acting as if i didn't know.

"Answer the question Lex."

"um...I don't know."

"you really don't know?"

I couldn't answer him. To my relief I heard my brother call me to the kitchen, I ran out as fast as I could. He was making popcorn, butter-salt flavour. "Ann wants to watch Mean Girls again. I hope that's okay? It's not like you have a choice anyway. " He asked me. I rolled my eyes and carried the bowl of freshly popped popcorn to the living room where Stacy and Ann were sitting on the three seater, taking up all the space, surrounded by a bunch of blankets and cushions. I had no choice but to share the love seat with AJ since my brother knows I have a huge crush on him and literally sprinted towards the single seat.

15 minutes into the movie, I couldn't take in all the tension that was surrounding AJ and I. I had a master plan to get rid of all of it. I simply got up and went into the kitchen. After a while i signaled for him to come as well, and he did. I really don't know what to do next after that. As soon as I saw him my face turned red. I opened the fridge door and buried myself in so that my face was no longer visible.

"Are you ready to talk? " He asked.

His eyes no longer had that baby blue sparkle. Instead they were a stormy dark blue colour and now matching his jeans. I finally summed up the courage to give him an explaination.

"I said what I did because it is true. If she can't get over one kiss, that probably didn't mean anything, then she's got some hectic problems." I mumbled the last part.

His expression was now more relaxed. It was really quiet for what felt like forever. He took a step closer to me, now his lips were right by my ear.

"Maybe you're right."

He kissed me on the cheek and went back to continue the movie. I stood there frozen trying to understand what just happened. Several minutes passed before I realised I needed to go back. Tristan gave me a thumbs up with a smirk on his face as I walked passed. That idiot. I slapped him over the head before making my way over to A.J.

I couldn't stand the annoying laughter coming out of Ann's mouth every minute of the movie. With a loud groan I left to go up to my room. Of course there isn't anything interesting in there just my double bed, desk, book shelves, the speakers and a walk in closet. I set my iPod on shuffle and plugged it into the speakers. Who would have guessed, one of my favourite songs came on. Pills and Potions by Nicki Minaj. I set the volume on high and danced around my room while singing/rapping along.

Weirdly enough, this song reminded me of my step-brother Michael. He was once a druggie. He didn't care what people thought about him and just ignored his dad when he tried helping. Eventually he broke down and gave in to going to rehab. Shortly after that he met Catlin. She literally changed him into the person he is today.

Still standing on my bed and singing, the door suddenly opens. I jump up in surprise and land on the floor right in front of AJ who was standing half way in the doorway. The feeling of my face heating up is back, I'm probably redder than anything right now. "what are you up to Lex? " he asked as he tried to contain his laughter.

"i am...just...um...i "

"the movie is really boring so I thought I would come see what you're doing, it certainly seems like more fun. " he chuckled "I didn't know you could sing? "

"well yeah. I can. But don't tell anyone please? "

He helped me off the floor and stepped close to me. I think he could hear my heart pounding if it wasnt already obvious by my red cheeks that I'm nervous and embarassed.

"why shouldn't I? Its beautiful. Like you. "

He closed the door. He started to hold my hands. I really do like him and what he is doing but there is a part of me, a very small part, that thought this is wrong.

"AJ? What are you doing? "

"I've been thinking. Clara never tells me the genuine things that she thinks about me. But you do. "

Before I could say anything he planted his lips on mine. They were soft and felt so good. His hands were now on my waist and mine on his shoulders. At first I kissed him back but then pushed him away knowing that he still has a girlfriend.

I sighed, "Adam. you have a girlfriend, I'm pretty sure she wouldn't like to hear about this. "

"I'm sorry, I guess I just heard you sing. Clara loves that song. I miss her. "

"I know but you can't just do things like this. It's the second time. "

"sorry. "

Yes, it's true I have kissed him before. When he and Clara were on an extremely long break. I went over to his house to fetch Ann since my mom was busy. Typical. As soon as he opened the door to let me in he kissed me. At the time I was so excited and elated. A few days after he told me about him and Clara taking a break and he thought I was her with my blonde hair being similar to hers.

"it's okay."