How, why would you think that? Marissa pulled back unable to suppress a few traitorous tears.

Marissa, I cant give you the life youre used to, Alexs thumb whipped her cheek softly. You deserve so much better.

What are you talking about? I deserve you. Or at least I hope I do. Maybe you deserve better. God I couldnt even tell you about a stupid party, Marissa ranted.

Shh, its okay. Im not mad about that. Well I was, but Im over it. This is new for you, I shouldnt have expected you to be okay with it right away, Alex pulled her back into a hug, petting her hair softly.

But I am, Marissa mumbled into her shoulder. I wasnt at first, but those two weeks you were gone, I was miserable. More so than when Ryan left. I didnt go to Chino to find him.

I guess I always saw him as your one true love, Alex chuckled darkly.

Ryan holds a special place in my heart, I wont deny that, but he is most definitely not the love of my life, Marissa pulled back, placing her hands on Alexs cheek. A certain blonde punk rocker chick claimed that position.

So are you telling me Im gonna have to beat the ***** out of this girl, Alex rested her forehead against Marissas.

I dont know, shes pretty tough, Marissa whispered, lips centimeters from the other girls.

Alex leaned forward, placing her lips against Marissas. They stayed that way for what seemed like an eternity, zoning out the rest of the noisy club. Marissa pulled Alex towards her, closing the gap between them while deepening the kiss. Finally they both pulled back, gasping for air.

I missed you, Alex smiled running her thumb along the taller girls lips.

I love you, Marissa whispered, kissing Alexs thumb.

Alex leaned forward and lightly kissed Marissa again, I love you to.

Thank God, Shane smirked behind them. At least someone might get some action tonight.

I dont know. Alice, Dana and Tonya seem like they might, Marissa laughed still holding tightly onto Alex.

Shane looked curiously at her friends dancing then made a disgusted face, Oh God no, thanks for that horrifying mental image. You coming back to the apartment tonight?

Probably, Marissa avoided Alexs curious gaze.

Well heres an extra set of keys, Im gonna go deal with the threesome from *****, Shane sighed looking over at her friends. Alex, glad to see you could make it.

Wouldnt have missed it for all the world, Alex rested her head on Marissas shoulder.

Yeah, well, have fun kids, Shane waved then headed over to the carnage that was the aforementioned dancing.

Youre staying with Shane? Alex questioned.

Marissa frowned watching Alex pull back slightly, Yeah, shes letting me crash at her place. My mom kinda threw me out.

Alex winced, remembering when her own parents decided to kick her out of the house, Im sorry. You know you can stay with me right.

Yeah, I know. I just want to wait a bit, build things up before we jump into living together. Ive never lived on my own, let alone with someone else, Marissa hastily explained, hoping Alex wasnt offended. I dont even know how to do my laundry.

I guess thats smart, Alex shrugged. The offer still stands though, if in the future, youre ready.

Im going to hold you to that, Marissa kissed her again, enjoying the moment.