The City Comes Alive When We're Together (An Alex Gaskarth love story)

Chapter 3

Gwendolyn

Before I knew it morning appeared and the sun was shining through the shades of the windows blinding me. I felt cold and cuddled into the blankets more, I turned to cuddle into Alex but felt a cold space.

My eyes opened and I looked around the room. Although the room had a homey feel to it, the feeling faded as I realized, Alex isn't here anymore.

He left. Packed his clothes and left. Left me here wondering where he could have gone. As I looked around, I noticed a note on the nightstand, I cautiously picked it up and held it in my hands. I knew it was from Alex because of the handwriting and the state of the paper, slightly crumpled and messy handwriting.

It made me think, is this how important I was to him, just a crumpled piece of paper? I suddenly felt really sad. I didn't want my importance to be at the level of a piece of crumpled paper.

I unfolded the paper and the first thing I noticed was a bunch of little doodles. Why would he doodle on the paper. Was he bored when writing this to me? The more I thought about the sad things that could be, I looked down at the letter that said it all.

''Dear Gwen,

I know, I know, you wake up there's no one there, it sucks, but my manager Matt wanted out, we had to get home to Baltimore from our uh, business trip. Yeah business trip,''

So far the letter sounded like it wasn't planned at all, like it was some sort of last minute thing and what he was writing were just his thoughts jumbled onto a piece of paper. It was down right annoying but I found myself wanting to read more of it.

''I know we didn't meet under the most pleasant circumstances, is that how you spell it? Anyway, it wasn't the best but I just want you to know that I hope we meet again someday. It's been fun here in the city but my home is in Baltimore, I will never forget you.
Sincerely, Alex''

I put the paper down and took a deep breath. I was really sad that he had to leave. I found myself wanting to spend more and more time with him and it made my heart hurt how attached I got in just a mere 6 hours. I never get this attached to people I've just met, but with Alex it felt...different. I don't know how to describe it, it just felt different.

The thought of seeing Alex again made my heart jump through my chest and my stomach do these weird flips. It's only been six hours and I felt myself already falling for the guy. I don't know him, I don't know anything about him but he had this affect on me that I just couldn't ignore.

I knew deep down that this wasn't right, that I should have at least made myself consider what I was feeling, but my brain decided it was a dead set feeling. I liked Alex. I mean like, like like Alex.

I looked down and realized that I was still in Alex's clothes and sighed. I was never going to get over him at this rate.

I couldn't stay in this hotel room forever fully convinced that he would run through the door and say it was all a joke. Ugh, I felt like a love sick puppy. Alex and I aren't even close to being in a relationship yet I feel this way. This was just infuriating.

I grabbed a small bag from the bathroom and stuffed my dirty clothes in there and hurried out of the room. I didn't have my car so I found myself walking the 5 mile journey to my apartment. It wasn't that bad I walk all the time, but this time I wasn't feeling it, I didn't have or want the energy.

People gave me strange looks as I passed by. I understand why though, messy bun, men's boxers and a tee shirt that says All Time Low on it. I looked like crap and I knew it.

I walked into my apartment building and made my way up to mine. I needed a nice long shower after that walk. It was the middle of February but yet I was still sweating as if I just ran a marathon.

"Gwen!" I turned my head and looked at my neighbor running towards me. She was nice, really nice. Her name is Penelope. We don't talk a lot but were able to have a nice conversation.

"Hey Penney how's it going?" I said and turned towards her. I always saw her wearing a huge smile on her face and just being..happy.

"I couldn't help but notice your shirt! You listen to All Time Low?" She asked and leaned against the door way. I looked down at my shirt and frowned. I had no idea who All Time Low is and I don't know why Alex would give me this shirt.

"I, uh, I've heard of them why?" I lied. But in the back of my mind it was begging to know why.

"Because I got tickets to their concert next month and was wondering if you wanted to join?" She asked. She seemed really hopeful, I've never been to a concert before and I was scared, but I like the risk.

"I would love to go." I answered. She smiled wider if it was even possible and waved. "Oh my gosh it's gonna be great! Well I gotta go now my ice creams melting but we'll talk." She said and closed the door.

I walked in and collapsed on the couch and sighed. I felt nostalgic, but I didn't have time to wallow in self pity, I had to learn about All Time Low quick.