Photograph [Milex]

Knee Socks

"Good morning sleeping beauty!" Alex said. "How long was I asleep?" I asked. "Long enough for me to finish my movie and carry you back in here. I picked you up and I couldn't bring myself to let you go. But I also wanted to admire your adorable face as you slept." I blushed and watched his beautiful brown eyes meet mine.

That night I had no problem sleeping in his bed with him. Or any night after that.

It was January now. It got colder in Sheffield and Alex got clingier. One night in particular he woke me up. "Mi, I'm cold. Can we cuddle?" He asked and smiled. "Of course Al." He was so warm and perfect.

He wrapped his arms around me and I moved in closer to him. I fell right back asleep, and I woke up 5 hours later to see Alex still holding me. I felt myself fall more in love with this boy everyday.

The 23rd of January came around, and the monkeys were having a release party for their first proper album at a local bar. I was excited because I got to go but also scared. I knew Alex had a tendency to hook up at girls during these parties. I couldn't stand to see him with a bird, especially not now.

We went and picked up Andy and Jamie. Alex noticed I was nervous. "It'll be alright, Mi, I'll stay by your side the whole time" I leaned my head on his shoulder and he grabbed my hand. "Look at the lovebirds!" Jamie exclaimed, earning a slap from Al.

We arrived at the party and danced and drank lots of alcohol. A drunken Alex asked me a question which lead to the most regretful decision of my life, or, at least of my teenage years.

"Hey Mi, what'd you say we go get ourselves some birds?" He was practically yelling. I was drunk, anxious, and emotional. I started sobbing. "No Alex!" I screamed. "No no no! I wanna go home!" Alex looked at me, upset. "Hey hey, mi, shh it's ok" he said, wrapping an arm around me. "I'll ask Jamie to drive us home, yeah? Then we can watch a movie and cuddle" he wiped the tears from my face. " I don't wanna ruin your party" I said. "I don't care about my stupid party, Mi, I just care about you" I smiled. "Now don't cry, let's get in the car"

I followed Alex who was looking for Jamie, our designated driver for the night. "Hey bud, can you take us home for the night? The kid has had too much fun" I wondered if he'd always call me kid. He was barely 20 and I was 19 so it didn't really make sense, but I kind of loved it. "Sure thing love birds!" Jamie said, smirking at Al.

When we got back to the flat, we decided to watch the movie in Alex's bedroom. He asked me what I wanted to watch. "Can we please we watch toy story?" I pouted. Alex looked a little annoyed. "Fine, but one condition. You have to tell me why you started crying at the party"

This is where it all went wrong. Or really right? Yeah, I'd go with the second one.

I stared at Alex for what felt like forever. "I, um, can I show you?" "Of course Mi" I leaned into his face and I felt his lips touch mine. His eyes looked confused for a second, but then I felt his body relax as he closed his eyes. We finally pulled away after the magical moment that felt like a lifetime. That kiss made me sober up like magic. I got to watch my toy story, and Alex seemed to hold me extra tight that night.

When I woke up the next morning I realised Alex probably didn't take it the right way, and i thought he was probably just trying to be nice, so I grabbed my notebook from the bed side table and wrote him a note.

Dear Alex,
I'm sorry about last night. I didn't mean to take you away from your party, and I shouldn't have kissed you like that. I feel like I took advantage of you. But I did it for a reason. This is probably a pretty lame way to tell you, but I can't bring myself to say this next thing to your face. Alex, I'm in love with you. I hope this doesn't change anything between us, because nobody's ever made me this happy before.
Also, I knew you'd be hung over so take this pill and drink the water I left with the note. I'll be at the grocery store getting some stuff.
-M.K

I set the note down with the pill and the water and grabbed my coat from the closet. Matt told me I could borrow his car anytime, and he wasn't home so I assumed he was with Jamie and Andy.

My phone buzzed and I felt my stomach do a flip.

New message from Alex Turner <3

Shit. He probably read my note.

Hey Mi, I saw your note ;)

Uh oh. This was bad.

Alex noooo I'm so sorry I shouldn't have done that. If you don't wanna talk to me anymore I'm sorry that was so dumb

Oh shut up kid. We'll talk when you get home. There's a surprise waiting for you :)

He was completely confusing me now. But I kind of couldn't wait to see what he meant. I rushed home and busted through the door. "Alex?" I asked to the seemingly empty apartment. "In the bedroom!" He shouted.

I walked in and he was nowhere to be seen. But there was a note on my nightstand.

Dear Miles,
Please never apologise for kissing me. It was better than any party I could ever go to. I'm kinda madly in love with you too. So, I was wondering if you maybe wanted to go out tonight? My treat. I love you, kid.
-Turner xoxo

I started blushing. "Alex? Come here please" He came out of his bathroom. "Is that a yes?" He asked. I smiled and kissed him. "I'll take that as a yes" he said. "Matt's not gonna be home today if you wanna use his room to get ready. Be ready at 5pm sharp"