My Hamartia

Is It Worth It?

A/N: Ok. So a quick change in the cast. Matt Czuchry is now Alex and Gregg Sulkin is now Jake
*The chapter is not edited, so please ignore any casualties in the writing.*

What.The.Hell.Just.Happened?

I was shell shocked. It was like the whole world was moving in fast motion and I was stuck in one place, just watching the world spin away. I could see Alex' mouth move, forming words, but I couldn't hear them. And suddenly all the noises hit me at once. The traffic behind me, Alex speaking, the noise coming from the club, everything.

"What did you do? Why are you even out here Alex?"

"I am sorry. I saw you rush out of the club. You looked distraught and I just wanted to make sure that you were ok."

"Look Alex, I don't mean to sound like an ungrateful bitch. Thank you, really for rescuing me, but he is a problem I have to solve on my own. You had no right to punch him!!"

"Are you ok Sophia? Cause if this guy is abusing you in any manner, then I can help. And if your uncomfortable with a stranger I am sure that any if your friends or family will be ready to help. I know this must be very difficult for y-"

"I am going to stop you right there Alexander. He is not abusing me in any manner. What you just saw was a very uncomfortable and misplaced kiss at the wrong time and wrong place."

"Are you sure?"

"100%"

"Well, if you need anything, just give me a call. Here, give me your phone. I will give you my number."

"I am not very comfortable giving a stranger my phone."

"Ok then, I will recite my number, you save it."

"Better idea" He gave me his number and I saved it. Not that I was ever going to use it. This was probably the last time I was going to ever see this beautiful, and very, very kind man.

"I should go now. Get his drunken ass back home. No way, I am giving him any medicine, and I will hide all the water and coffee. He is going to have a killer headache and I am going to revel in his pain."

"Now is the time, you do that evil witch laugh thing."

"I have yet to master the finger and body curl that goes with the laugh. Once I get it right, you would be the firs person I would show it to." Again, not that I would see this guy ever in the future, but it felt nice to make imaginary plans with a super hot guy.

"Let me flag down a cab for you"

"You do not need to do that. Really"

"I insist. Its the least I can do. I would offer to drive you home, but I feel that would not go down well. I mean no offense, you wouldn't give me your phone, I doubt you would sit in my car and let me drive you home."

"None taken. I was raised by an Indian family, so my stranger danger alarm bells are pretty much on high alert all the time."

"Really, what does having Indian parents have to do with stranger danger?"

"Overpopulated country means as many bad as the good."

"Oh. Um, there don't seem to be many cabs. Do you want me to book you an Uber?"

" Oh wait. Uber! Sometimes I forget it exists. Thanks for the idea. I will just book a cab."

As we were waiting for the cab to arrive, I chewed on my lower lip, thinking of a conversation starter to fill the space. Alex seemed hell bent to make sure I got into the cab safely. What a gentleman. If I hadn't already started to feeling lightheaded what with the alcohol and that god awful kiss, my heart would be releasing tweety birds and hearts all over the place and I would be total swooning all over the guy.

"Is it worth it?" Alex' voice dragged me back to reality.

"What?"

"Dating him. I am sorry if I am crossing a line here but, obviousley you are not physically attracted to him. I know that while the physical aspect is not the most important part it is a big de-"

"Again, I am going to stop you right there. Yes, you are crossing a line but, he is not my boyfriend."

"But back in the clu-"

"We broke up a long time ago. He is still living in this warped alternate universe where, we are still together, and he hasn't done anything wrong. But, really its none of your business. You are really a stranger I met in a club, who saved my integrity."

"That's good for me, I guess"

"Really, how?"

"I don't have to find creative ways, to make you fall for me. I can just be mu usual charming self."

"You are really cocky. Anyone ever tell you that?" I said, cocking my head to the side.

He just shrugged

"Well, here you go, I guess your cab is here." Alex said, as a ab rounded the corner. Looking down towards the screen of my phone, my Uber tracker showed tat my cab was turning around the corner.

"Yup, that's me. Thank you so much Alexander. I really appreciate it. I may have sounded like a complete ass, but I am really grateful for all of your help. And also I am sorry for ruining your night with my drama."

Alex opened the door to the cab and deposited Jake into the seat. Only then did I realize, that Jake had passed out on the floor and I had left him there. I felt terrible for a second, but then I remembered his actions, and decided that he deserved it.

Kissing Alexander on the cheek, I thanked him again and got into the car, texting Lola that I was going home, so she wouldn't worry.

As the car started to move, exhaustion due to the entire night settled on to me and I passed out too.

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