Bette was the first one to break the stare, I told Alice.

Who told Dana, added Shane.

Bette continued the thought process, Who told Tonya

Shane turned to Marissa, Who told your mom.

Right, interesting group of friends Alex has here. Im gunna go talk to her, Marissa smiled at the two women who have done more for her in the past day then anyone has ever done in her whole life; which is kinda pathetic now that Marissa thought about it. She walked out of the house, confident but a little scared. With every step, her heart thumped in her chest. All she could hear was her breath and her high healed sandals clicking on the cement. She got to the door and hesitated, I have to do this. She took the door handle in her hand, took a breath, and turned the ***** slowly.

Jenny turned to see the timid girl walk in the house, Hi.

Uh, hi. Is Alex here?

Yeah, you must be Marissa. Im Jenny.

The Jenny that Marina almost killed herself for?

Yeah Thats me. Not exactly the greatest accomplishment.

Right, um

Oh, Alex is in the bedroom.

Thanks, Marissa smiled at the woman and then headed towards the bedroom. Again she hesitated before opening the door. I have to do this, she told herself as she took the ***** in her hand and opened the door. Alex was sitting on the bed, head in her hands. To see the tough, punk rocker chick sobbing into her hands tore Marissas heart out.

Alex? she muttered.

Alex looked up. She was surprised to see Marissa standing in the doorway. Riss.

Marissa smiled slightly upon hearing the nickname only Alex used. She was glad Alex hadnt picked up the nickname Summer always called her. She closed the door and stepped into the room. Both girls stared at each other for a second.

Im so sorry, whispered Alex as she whipped the tears from her eyes.

No, Alex, Im sorry. I shouldnt have overreacted like that.

You had every right to.

No, I really didnt, Marissa went over and kneeled in front of Alex, take her hands in her own. I was a ***** idiot. I love you, not your past. I dont care if you were kicked out of your house, or you were pregnant, or you were in jail, whatever. Its all in the past. Marissa laid her head in Alexs lap. I dont want to loose you over a stupid misunderstanding.

Alex petted Marissas hair, You took the words right out of my mouth, Riss, she sighed, tears began trailing down the familiar paths on her cheeks, Dont leave me.

Never, Marissa declared, looking up at Alex. The tears dripping off her chin now fell on Marissa. She got up and sat on the bed next to Alex, engulfing her in a tight embrace.

I thought I was going to loose you, Alex sobbed into Marissas shoulder.

After all weve been through, Marissa pulled Alex back and looked in her eyes, You are never getting rid of me. Alex laughed as Marissa began whipping the tears from her cheeks. I love you too much.

I love you too much too, Alex repeated as she whipped the last of Marissas tears off her face. Alex leaned in and kissed Marissa. A simple, sweet kiss that could melt even Shanes heart.

You know, you really have your Shane and Bette to thank for this, Marissa whispered as their faces lingered close together, They were the ones to talk some sense into me.

Even after three years, those two are still watching my back like hawks. Like I said, these are the coolest people you will ever meet. Alex kissed Marissa again, this time with a little more passion and a little more tongue. Both girls were out of breath when they broke the kiss. So, do you want to go swimming?

Swimming? I didnt bring a swimsuit.

Who says you need a swimsuit?

Marissa smiled at the thought of jumping in the water naked with Alex. Alex took her hand and led her outside.

Bette watched from the kitchen window as the two jumped in the water, hand in hand. She smiled at herself and picked up the phone off the counter. She looked at the phone for a second. I have to do this, she told herself. She dialed Tinas cell number and held the phone up to her ear. It rang