When I got to the car I wanted to cry, but I didn't let myself. I knew it was for the best. I also knew I'd probably make a phone call or two in the future to see him. I didn't really want to drive home, but I did anyway. I was hoping maybe I had givin my parents enough time to cool off. I wanted to let them know things were over with Alex too. Nobody was home. I just went to my bedroom, shut the door and layed down on my bed. All of a sudden I started thinking of Goose. It made me laugh. Goose was a total stoner with crazy curly hair. We were both really drunk at that party when we had sex. He still goes to the same school as us, but I didn't run into him much. The one time I saw him in the book store, I ran the other way. I decided to call Todd. He was always good at chearing me up. When I picked up my phone to call him, Tristin was calling me. "Hey Lady!" I said, answering the phone. "Hey! Whats up?" She asked. I told her about Alex. "Awww! You poor thing!" She said. "It's okay. It's for the best, I'm sure. How was breakfast?" I asked her. "Weird. My older brother has met some girl who is completely nuts! She's got to be like 15 years older than him, and she is totally of her rocker!" She said. "Oh no! Your brother is the wierdest person!" I told her. "Yeah, tell me about it. Anyway she came with us and it was so weird!" She told me all about it, and I couldn't help but laugh. "I kissed Todd." I blurted out. She started laughing. "Are you serious?" She asked. "It's not that funny." I said. "It's just funny that you finally did it after being friends for a whole year." She said. "It was nice." I said. "Well, I think he's got to be the sweetest guy I've ever met. Even though I don't know him that well." She said, "And he makes me laugh so freakin hard." "He is pretty funny." I said. "And cute. Like, he's not super hot or anything, but he's cute in that dorky funny sence of humor sorda way." She said. I laughed, "Don't describe him that way. It makes me think of Goose." I said. "Who the fuck is Goose?" She asked laughing. "Some guy I hooked up with at one of Todd's parties." I said laughing. "And his name is Goose?" She asked laughing. "No, but his first name isn't any better. His name is Sigmand." I said. She started laughing really hard. "You slept with a guy named Sigmand Goose?" "Yeah. He was Cute though, and so funny. Kind of a stoner. We were both pretty drunk." I told her. She was still laughing. "Stop! It's not that funny!" I told her. "Yes it is! Geeze!" She said. "Anyway, how is day number two with no Ryan?" I asked her. "Shitty. I've talked to him on the phone like ten times already." She said, and I laughed. "Shut up, I miss him." She said. "I know you do." I said. "Next weekend he's coming over to meet my parents." She said. "Oh, cool. How exciting." I said. "I know. Isn't it? He's excited too." She said, sounding super happy. "You're lucky." I said. She just giggled. "Seriously, you and Ryan are so happy. It's awesome. I'm jelous." I said. "Hang up and call Todd." She said. "Tris!" I said laughing. "What?" "Actually, I was about to call him right before you called me." I said. "Were you now?" She asked giggling. "He's just a friend." I said. "But you kissed him." "Twice." I said. "He gave me the chills too." "Would you call him over already?" She asked, "The chills. . . good sign my dear." I laughed. "Fine, I'll call. I'm not sure if he should come back over here though. My dad was pissed when he found out he fell asleep over here." I told her. "What! He slept over? Call Him!!" She shouted. "Okay, okay! I'll call!" I said. "Good, talk to you later." She said, and we hung up. I could stop smiling. I dialed Todd, and he picked up this time. "Hey Ally! Whats going on?" He asked. "Do you want to hang out today?" I asked. "Of course! Uh...Would you mind if you came over here? I'm afraid of your dad." He said, making me laugh. "Yeah sure. I'm on my way." I told him. "I'll be waiting." He said, and hung up the phone. I got in my car and went to Todd's. He answered the door right away and we went to his bedroom. I told him about everything that happen with Alex. "Wow." He said. "Well, it's not totally the end for us." I said laughing. He smiled, "I figured. . ." "Shut up." I said laughing. "So, anything new with you the last couple hours?" I asked him. "Ahhh, no. Still boring old Todd." He sighed. "Oh, please! You are NOT boring." I told him. "Whatever. So, your single now?" he asked. "Yes, yes I am. Is that okay?" "That is just the way I like you." He said. "And why might that be?" I asked him. "Because, I have a better chance." He said, smiling. "You're a nerd." I said laying down on his bed. "I know." He said laughing. He turned on the TV and layed down next to me. He yawned and put his arm around me. "You dork!" I said, laughing. "What?" He asked. "You could have just put your arm around me. You didn't have to pull the cheesy yawn move." I told him. "But that is not nearly as funny." He said. "You are a nerd." I said again. "I know. I'm glad we are on the same page." He said, pinching my side, and tickling me. I jumped up. "Stop!" I said laughing. "What? You don't like to be tickled?" He asked. "I hate it!" I said. "Damn. I was enjoying it." He said. "Whatever." I said. "We should go to a movie or something instead of sitting around here." He said. "Fine, what do you want to see?" I asked him. "I don't know. Lets just drive over and see whats playing. Maybe we can walk around the mall or get something to eat or something." He suggested. "Sounds good to me! Who's driving?" I asked. "I'll drive." He said, sitting up. "Deal." I said, and started to stand up, but the bottom of my jeans got caught on my heal, and I back over onto the bed, right into Todd's lap. We both started laughing so hard. "Walk much?" He asked. "Shut Up!" I shouted. My phone started ringing. "Your phone is always ringing. What the fuck." He said. I laughed and picked up my phone. I didn't recognize the number. "Hello?" I asked. "Hey. It's Alex. I'm sorry to bother you, but I just got in a car accident. My car is probably totaled." He said. "Oh my god, are you okay?" I asked worried and almost in tears. "Yes. I am fine. Some drunk idiot ran a red light and hit me on the passnger side of my car." He said. "My car is being towed to my house though and I can't get ahold of Cailin or my parents or Chris or anyone." "Do you need me to pick you up?" I asked. "If you could. . ." He said. "Of course." I said, "Todd and I were just about to head to a movie, but we'll come get you and take you home first." "Todd?" He asked. "Yeah. . ." I said. "Let me try Chris again." He said. "Alex, I'm coming to get you. Just tell me where you are." I said. He didn't say anything. "Alex?" "Raintree and Hubert." He said softly. "I'll be right there." I said and hung up. "Come on. Alex was in a car accident and I need to pick him up and take him home." I said grabbing my purse. Todd gave me a strange look. "And you want me to go with you?" He asked. "Yeah. We can go to the movie after." I said. "Um, okay." He said looking confused. We got in my car and drove to Raintree and Hubert. We pulled up and there were a few cop cars and an ambulence. One of the cops walked up to us. "We're here to pick up Alex Learman." I told him. "Just a minute." He said, "Stay here." "This is weird." Todd said. I watched the cop walk up to a guy sitting on the curb. I figured it was Alex, but it was dark so I couldn't tell. He shook the cops hand and started walking towards us. I got out of the car and stood next to it. "Thank you." Alex said walking up to me. I gave him a hug. He had a cut above his right eye and there was some blood stains on his shirt. "Are you sure you are okay?" I asked. He nodded. Todd got out of the car and got in the back seat. Alex and I got in the car. Alex just leaned his head back looking out the window. We were all quiet as I pulled away. "Alex, this is my friend Todd." I said. "Hi." Todd said. "Hey." Alex said puting his hand on his head. "Are you sure you are okay?" I asked again. I noticed his eyes starting to tear up. "Alex, do you need to go to the hospital or something?" I asked. He shook his head. "I'm fine." I rubbed his leg and he put his hand on mine and squeezed it. We stopped at a red light and I looked back at Todd. He was staring at our hands. I giggled. "Well this is quite awkward." I said. "Why?" Todd asked. Then it occured to me that Todd was a student at the school and that was probably why Alex hesitated when I said I had Todd with me. "Todd is a good friend of mine." I said, "He's good at keeping secrets." "I'm not worried about it." Alex said. I smiled and squeezed his hand. "Good." I said smiling. I pulled up to Alex's place, and let him out. "Need me to walk you in?" I asked. "No, I'm fine." He said. "Thanks again for the ride. Bye Todd." He said. "Bye Mr. Lear- uh. Alex." Todd said. Alex looked embarassed and walked right inside. Todd climbed out of the back seat and into the front seat. "Well, that was a little wierd." Todd said. "Why?" I asked. "Okay, Ally, You know I'm interested in you, right?" He asked. "Let me go make sure he's okay." I said, "Sorry I will be right back." I got out of the car and started crying as I walked up to his door. I knocked and he opened the door. "Ally, what's wrong?" He asked. "I'm worried about you and I feel bad leaving you." I said. He gave me a hug. "I'm fine, sweetie." He said squeezing me tighter. "Are you sure?" I asked pulling away and looking up at him. He nodded. "Yeah, I just have a bad headache. I'm going to take a shower and go to bed." "Okay." I said. "You should probably get back to Todd." He said. "I'm going to come over after the movie." I said. "Ally, no. You don't have to do this." He said. "I want to." I said taking his hand. "Ally. . ." He said softly rubbing my cheek with his thumb. "Don't worry about me. I'm sorry I called you, but I didn't have anyone else to call. I hope I havn't upset you or made you think I need someone." I started crying again. "Okay. Be stubborn then." I said walking away. "Ally. Please don't leave upset." He said. I walked out of the apartment and back to my car.
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When I got to the car I wanted to cry, but I didn't let myself. I knew it was for the best. I also knew I'd probably make a phone call or two in the future to see him. I didn't really want to drive home, but I did anyway. I was hoping maybe I had givin my parents enough time to cool off. I wanted to let them know things were over with Alex too.
Nobody was home. I just went to my bedroom, shut the door and layed down on my bed. All of a sudden I started thinking of Goose. It made me laugh. Goose was a total stoner with crazy curly hair. We were both really drunk at that party when we had sex. He still goes to the same school as us, but I didn't run into him much. The one time I saw him in the book store, I ran the other way. I decided to call Todd. He was always good at chearing me up. When I picked up my phone to call him, Tristin was calling me.
"Hey Lady!" I said, answering the phone.
"Hey! Whats up?" She asked. I told her about Alex.
"Awww! You poor thing!" She said.
"It's okay. It's for the best, I'm sure. How was breakfast?" I asked her.
"Weird. My older brother has met some girl who is completely nuts! She's got to be like 15 years older than him, and she is totally of her rocker!" She said.
"Oh no! Your brother is the wierdest person!" I told her.
"Yeah, tell me about it. Anyway she came with us and it was so weird!" She told me all about it, and I couldn't help but laugh.
"I kissed Todd." I blurted out.
She started laughing. "Are you serious?" She asked.
"It's not that funny." I said.
"It's just funny that you finally did it after being friends for a whole year." She said.
"It was nice." I said.
"Well, I think he's got to be the sweetest guy I've ever met. Even though I don't know him that well." She said, "And he makes me laugh so freakin hard."
"He is pretty funny." I said.
"And cute. Like, he's not super hot or anything, but he's cute in that dorky funny sence of humor sorda way." She said.
I laughed, "Don't describe him that way. It makes me think of Goose." I said.
"Who the fuck is Goose?" She asked laughing.
"Some guy I hooked up with at one of Todd's parties." I said laughing.
"And his name is Goose?" She asked laughing.
"No, but his first name isn't any better. His name is Sigmand." I said.
She started laughing really hard. "You slept with a guy named Sigmand Goose?"
"Yeah. He was Cute though, and so funny. Kind of a stoner. We were both pretty drunk." I told her. She was still laughing.
"Stop! It's not that funny!" I told her.
"Yes it is! Geeze!" She said.
"Anyway, how is day number two with no Ryan?" I asked her.
"Shitty. I've talked to him on the phone like ten times already." She said, and I laughed.
"Shut up, I miss him." She said.
"I know you do." I said.
"Next weekend he's coming over to meet my parents." She said.
"Oh, cool. How exciting." I said.
"I know. Isn't it? He's excited too." She said, sounding super happy.
"You're lucky." I said.
She just giggled.
"Seriously, you and Ryan are so happy. It's awesome. I'm jelous." I said.
"Hang up and call Todd." She said.
"Tris!" I said laughing.
"What?"
"Actually, I was about to call him right before you called me." I said.
"Were you now?" She asked giggling.
"He's just a friend." I said.
"But you kissed him."
"Twice." I said. "He gave me the chills too."
"Would you call him over already?" She asked, "The chills. . . good sign my dear."
I laughed.
"Fine, I'll call. I'm not sure if he should come back over here though. My dad was pissed when he found out he fell asleep over here." I told her.
"What! He slept over? Call Him!!" She shouted.
"Okay, okay! I'll call!" I said.
"Good, talk to you later." She said, and we hung up. I could stop smiling. I dialed Todd, and he picked up this time.
"Hey Ally! Whats going on?" He asked.
"Do you want to hang out today?" I asked.
"Of course! Uh...Would you mind if you came over here? I'm afraid of your dad." He said, making me laugh.
"Yeah sure. I'm on my way." I told him.
"I'll be waiting." He said, and hung up the phone.
I got in my car and went to Todd's. He answered the door right away and we went to his bedroom. I told him about everything that happen with Alex.
"Wow." He said.
"Well, it's not totally the end for us." I said laughing.
He smiled, "I figured. . ."
"Shut up." I said laughing.
"So, anything new with you the last couple hours?" I asked him.
"Ahhh, no. Still boring old Todd." He sighed.
"Oh, please! You are NOT boring." I told him.
"Whatever. So, your single now?" he asked.
"Yes, yes I am. Is that okay?"
"That is just the way I like you." He said.
"And why might that be?" I asked him.
"Because, I have a better chance." He said, smiling.
"You're a nerd." I said laying down on his bed.
"I know." He said laughing. He turned on the TV and layed down next to me.
He yawned and put his arm around me.
"You dork!" I said, laughing.
"What?" He asked.
"You could have just put your arm around me. You didn't have to pull the cheesy yawn move." I told him.
"But that is not nearly as funny." He said.
"You are a nerd." I said again.
"I know. I'm glad we are on the same page." He said, pinching my side, and tickling me.
I jumped up. "Stop!" I said laughing.
"What? You don't like to be tickled?" He asked.
"I hate it!" I said.
"Damn. I was enjoying it." He said.
"Whatever." I said.
"We should go to a movie or something instead of sitting around here." He said.
"Fine, what do you want to see?" I asked him.
"I don't know. Lets just drive over and see whats playing. Maybe we can walk around the mall or get something to eat or something." He suggested.
"Sounds good to me! Who's driving?" I asked.
"I'll drive." He said, sitting up.
"Deal." I said, and started to stand up, but the bottom of my jeans got caught on my heal, and I back over onto the bed, right into Todd's lap. We both started laughing so hard.
"Walk much?" He asked.
"Shut Up!" I shouted.
My phone started ringing.
"Your phone is always ringing. What the fuck." He said.
I laughed and picked up my phone. I didn't recognize the number. "Hello?" I asked.
"Hey. It's Alex. I'm sorry to bother you, but I just got in a car accident. My car is probably totaled." He said.
"Oh my god, are you okay?" I asked worried and almost in tears.
"Yes. I am fine. Some drunk idiot ran a red light and hit me on the passnger side of my car." He said. "My car is being towed to my house though and I can't get ahold of Cailin or my parents or Chris or anyone."
"Do you need me to pick you up?" I asked.
"If you could. . ." He said.
"Of course." I said, "Todd and I were just about to head to a movie, but we'll come get you and take you home first."
"Todd?" He asked.
"Yeah. . ." I said.
"Let me try Chris again." He said.
"Alex, I'm coming to get you. Just tell me where you are." I said.
He didn't say anything. "Alex?"
"Raintree and Hubert." He said softly.
"I'll be right there." I said and hung up.
"Come on. Alex was in a car accident and I need to pick him up and take him home." I said grabbing my purse.
Todd gave me a strange look. "And you want me to go with you?" He asked.
"Yeah. We can go to the movie after." I said.
"Um, okay." He said looking confused. We got in my car and drove to Raintree and Hubert. We pulled up and there were a few cop cars and an ambulence. One of the cops walked up to us. "We're here to pick up Alex Learman." I told him.
"Just a minute." He said, "Stay here."
"This is weird." Todd said.
I watched the cop walk up to a guy sitting on the curb. I figured it was Alex, but it was dark so I couldn't tell. He shook the cops hand and started walking towards us. I got out of the car and stood next to it. "Thank you." Alex said walking up to me. I gave him a hug. He had a cut above his right eye and there was some blood stains on his shirt. "Are you sure you are okay?" I asked.
He nodded. Todd got out of the car and got in the back seat. Alex and I got in the car. Alex just leaned his head back looking out the window. We were all quiet as I pulled away. "Alex, this is my friend Todd." I said.
"Hi." Todd said.
"Hey." Alex said puting his hand on his head.
"Are you sure you are okay?" I asked again.
I noticed his eyes starting to tear up. "Alex, do you need to go to the hospital or something?" I asked.
He shook his head. "I'm fine."
I rubbed his leg and he put his hand on mine and squeezed it. We stopped at a red light and I looked back at Todd. He was staring at our hands. I giggled. "Well this is quite awkward." I said.
"Why?" Todd asked.
Then it occured to me that Todd was a student at the school and that was probably why Alex hesitated when I said I had Todd with me. "Todd is a good friend of mine." I said, "He's good at keeping secrets."
"I'm not worried about it." Alex said.
I smiled and squeezed his hand. "Good." I said smiling.
I pulled up to Alex's place, and let him out.
"Need me to walk you in?" I asked.
"No, I'm fine." He said. "Thanks again for the ride. Bye Todd." He said.
"Bye Mr. Lear- uh. Alex." Todd said. Alex looked embarassed and walked right inside. Todd climbed out of the back seat and into the front seat.
"Well, that was a little wierd." Todd said.
"Why?" I asked.
"Okay, Ally, You know I'm interested in you, right?" He asked.
"Let me go make sure he's okay." I said, "Sorry I will be right back."
I got out of the car and started crying as I walked up to his door. I knocked and he opened the door.
"Ally, what's wrong?" He asked.
"I'm worried about you and I feel bad leaving you." I said.
He gave me a hug. "I'm fine, sweetie." He said squeezing me tighter.
"Are you sure?" I asked pulling away and looking up at him.
He nodded. "Yeah, I just have a bad headache. I'm going to take a shower and go to bed."
"Okay." I said.
"You should probably get back to Todd." He said.
"I'm going to come over after the movie." I said.
"Ally, no. You don't have to do this." He said.
"I want to." I said taking his hand.
"Ally. . ." He said softly rubbing my cheek with his thumb. "Don't worry about me. I'm sorry I called you, but I didn't have anyone else to call. I hope I havn't upset you or made you think I need someone."
I started crying again. "Okay. Be stubborn then." I said walking away.
"Ally. Please don't leave upset." He said.
I walked out of the apartment and back to my car.
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