Down By The River, By The Woods

Chapter 17.

Alex's P.O.V

I was right. The next morning I was too drained to go to school. My mom gave me a kiss and then left for work with dad. So I decided it was time for a me day.

After Liz dropped me home yesterday I had ignored everyone. They all called me and Andrew came home atleast twenty times but I sent her away each time I shut everyone out cause all they were going to say was "Go team Jaylex! " and "Oh Alex, You should talk to Jay.. He didn't mean to break up with you. He was just mad about the entire Chris situation " or

"Oh Alex. Jay didn't mean for that to happen. He didn't know that Ariana was going to kiss him. It's not like he kissed her back. " So I did the easiest thing. I shut them all out.

I needed to clear my head.

I showered and got ready. I really needed to think. Wait, I really need a list. So here goes. I start to count on my fingers and say out loud.

1. I need to think. okay well duh.

2. I need fresh air. Well let's go to the spot dodo! Wait, am I talking to myself? 

3. I need CHOCOLATE!!!  pronto..

4. I need a big huge hug and maybe a kiss from Jay. Wait. What?

Get your self together Alex... Sure you love him... but he just kissed Ariana!

I'm throwing a tantrum. She kissed him and not the other way around. I'm jumping to conclusions without listening to his side of the story.

Yes that's it. Yeah right. I myself don't believe myself. Okay that sounds weird.

So I decided to go to the spot and think for a while.

I reached our silent heaven in 15 minutes.

I walked across the bridge like every other time and sat down I

on the soft grass using a boulder as a back rest.

I suddenly felt like I wanted to explode. I needed to express myself.

So I began to sing -

Skies are crying, I am watching,

Catching tear drops in my hands.

Only silence, as it's ending

Like we never had a chance

Do you have to make me feel like

There's nothing left of me?

You can take everything I have

You can break everything I am

Like I'm made of glass

Like I'm made of paper

Go on and try to tear me down

I will be rising from the ground

Like a skyscraper

Like a skyscraper

This song always helped me express myself when I was down. It didn't even have to relate to the situation.

I spent most of the morning thinking. I felt like I didn't know myself anymore. I had matured so much in a few months.

It was around lunch time that I decided to call Jay. It would be lunch at school anyway.

So I did. I began to prepare a speech mentally as I waited for him to pick up.I wanted to tell him that I was sorry.That I still LOVED him. That I wanted to sort out our issues. But he didn't.

I tried to convince myself that he was just busy eating and would pick up the next time. He didn't. Not even the next three times.

I gave up and tried Diana's number.

She didn't pick up either. Neither did Liz or Marcus or Ash.

I wondered if everyone was mad at me.I did shut everyone out after all. That would certainly explain why they ignored my calls.

Before I could decide what was happening, Ryan called.

'Where are you Alex? I need some advice. ' He screeched into the phone.

' I'm going home Ryan... From the spot. ' I said softly.  Everyone knew about the spot, but no one but Jay, Diana and I had been there.

'I'll come and pick you up!  Now hurry!!! ' It was a weird request. But what the hell. It's Ryan after all.

I picked up my things and jogged home to see him on the porch.

I ran towards him and hugged him.

'Are you also mad at me? ' I asked.

'Also? ' he asked with a confused expression.

'Yeah well no one would pick up my calls or anything! So I thought you guys were mad at me.Oh God I threw a tantrum didn't I?  it's not like he kissed her back right?  Oh my God, I'm such a drama queen. ' I began rambling.

'No one's mad Alex. We all have our reasons. Witnessing another *dash* kiss your boyfriend can be disturbing so I'd forgive you for shutting us out.  And yes you are a drama queen. ' He smiled and said.

What did he mean by "We all have our reasons? "

Before I could ask him he started to drag me towards the car.

'Okay Alex, we've gotta go somewhere okay? I have something you need to read. Tell me what it means and where to go okay? I can't figure it out!!' He said dragging me into his car.

This was way weird.

He  then handed me a white card with a few words written on it, in Jay's handwriting .

I looked up at Ryan who just shrugged and gave me a mysterious smile.

Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess with a voice like that of an angel. She had a handsome prince for a friend.

As time went by, the inevitable happened. They fell in love.

Their happily ever after though was slowed down due to technical difficulties.

One being the Monster that tried to take the princess away from the prince.

"Monster you can not take the princess away from me" The gallant prince said bravely.

"Oh yes I shall, oh mighty one, either this Sundae or the next. " the monster replied baring his cold teeth.

So Lexi see if you can figure out this riddle. Follow it. Go where it takes you. The story and your next riddle will await you.

With ever-lasting love

Prince Charming xx

Oh my god.

This was so sweet. He did this for me. I felt tears brimming in my eyes.

'Really Lex?  You're crying? ' Ryan asked incredulously.

I sniffed.

'Alex stop crying. Time's ticking. Now tell me where I'm supposed to take you! ' He said impatiently. Typical Ryan.

I sniffed again and said

"The ice cream parlor. It's just a few minutes away from our spot. "

'Ice cream parlor, Here we come! ' He said revving up the engine.

I wondered what was waiting for me there?

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Sooo are you wondering too? 

Aww then it's too bad that the chapter ends here huh?

Haha!! Cliffhanger!! well sorta.

Don't kill me.

I love you guys!!

I'll update soon!

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