Jumping slightly, Alex turned around and stared at the girl in front of her slightly dumbstruck. She had resigned herself to the fact that she would probably never see Marissa again so to see her, standing in the middle of The Planet, looking nervous as *****, was a little hard to take in.

Hi, Marissa whispered waving slightly.

Without meaning to, Alex smiled at the cute gesture. Suddenly the memory of seeing Marissa and Ryan talking in a corner looking for all the world like the perfect couple reared its ugly head.

What are you doing here? Alex glared turning back to her drink.

Marissa wanted to cry as she watched Alex, I.. I wanted.. I needed to find you.

Well you found me, congratulations, Alex sneered.

Im sorry, I, I couldnt tell my mother then, but I did. I told everyone. Im so sorry, Marissa begged for forgiveness with tears in her eyes.

I dont care that you told them! Alex snapped. God I didnt leave because you hadnt told anyone. I would never force you to do that.

Marissa stepped back slightly confused, Then why did you go?

I saw you and Ryan, Alex sighed rubbing her temples and getting up.

I, we were just talking, it didnt mean anything, I swear! Marissa cried grabbing Alexs hand.

Alex slowly pulled her hands from Marissa and smiled sadly, I like you, but Im not going to get my heartbroken by some girl whos only looking for something fun to do till her boyfriend wants her back.

I like you too, God, Alex, Marissa wiped a few tears from her face. I dont want Ryan, I want you.

Wanting to believe Marissa, but also afraid of getting hurt Alex paid for her coffee and started to leave, I have to go.

So this is it? Marissa whispered heartbroken.

Unable to answer Alex walked out. She truly wanted nothing more than to run off with Marissa, but Alex was unwilling to put herself in the position of getting hurt.

Who the ***** are you kidding, it already hurts, Alex thought.

Practically running to her car, all that ran through her mind was Marissas face begging her to give her a second chance. It was too much. She had spent these last two weeks convinced Marissa was back with Ryan. She should have been dancing at the excessive and quite frankly useless parties thrown by the rich and famous of Newport. That was something Alex could not give her. Alex would never be invited to those parties; she would never have fit in. Marissa deserved someone who would be able to shower her with expensive gifts and buy her a huge house. Not a high school drop out. She wasnt supposed to be here, looking so miserable and lost. Wallowing in her own sadness for a moment, Alex sighed and got in her Jeep.