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I walked over to Carlos and smiled softly. He looked at me confused, but it didn't matter. I bit my lower lip slightly and smiled.
"I have to tell you something." I finally said.
"What is it, Alexa?" he seemed nervous.
"I chose you." I said to him in a whisper. He smiled a bit, but then his face turned into a frown. "What's the matter?"
"I can't accept it." he said, looking very sad. I gave him a confused look.
"Why can't you accept it?" I said a little bit annoyed. He then began to look everywhere but at my eyes. This made me very upset.
"I don't want to be used." I was hurt by his comment, but I tried to defend myself nevertheless, but it only came out as more anger.
"Why would you think I'd use you?"
"Alexa, you are beautiful, sweet, kind, funny, cute, everything a guy can ask for. But when it comes to dating, you're not the best. And for this whole time, you made my best friend basically turn on me. And you would confused both me and Kendall. So, all I'm asking is if we just stay friends."
"I don't believe it." I sat down on the floor, surprised. "So you never loved me."
"No, no, no! I do love you. I just don't think you love me." He sat down besides me, placing a comforting hand on my shoulder.
"So, this is it then?" I asked slowly.
"Yeah, I guess it is." I nodded and began to get up to go home, when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I then was forced to turn around, and Carlos was the force. I began to face him when his lips crashed onto mine. I felt the sparks instantly, as if they erupted inside of me. Our lips moved as one and we connected so deep, I had tears stream down my eyes. Carlos pulled away and smiled softly. He then wiped the tear marks left on my cheek and said, "Just friends."
I nodded and continued my walk home. When I got through the door, my mom was talking to someone on the phone. She seemed to be yelling at the person on the other line, yet, she was smiling. I was very confused, so I walked closer and it turned out she was yelling from excitement. After she hung up, she turned to me and smiled widely. Then she ran to me in a hug and lifted me from the floor.
"What's going on? Why are you so happy?" I asked in mid-air.
"Because, you're looking at the new lawyer in the Casey Anthony case!" (a.n. this is a tragic story. And the mother should be thrown in jail and put to death, my opinion!) My mom smiled.
"Oh my God, really?" I was so happy for my mom; she has been looking for work for a while now.
"Yeah, we moved to Las Angles tomorrow." My smiled faded quickly.
"L.A.? Why would we have to move to L.A.?" I said annoyed.
"Because that's where the case is held. Why aren't you happy?"
"Well, I don't know, maybe because I have to leave, again!" I threw my hands up in anger. My mom shook her head.
"Honey, it will be ok. You'll make new friends, and you'll have a fresh start."
"I don't want new friends and I don't want a fresh start."
"I know this is hard for you, but think of this. You can find a boyfriend there, instead of having boy troubles here."
"There isn't anymore troubles, I told him."
"Who?"
"Carlos, I chose him."
"Aw, sweetie. What did he say?"
"He said he loved me, but he doesn't want to date me because I was bad at relationships."
"Aw, honey, it's ok. There's other fish in the sea." She came over and gave me a hug and held tight. I didn't want her to let, I wanted to stay like this forever, safe in my mothers arms.
"No, no there really isn't. There's not another Carlos in the world."
"Honey, it's ok. He doesn't deserve you if he can't appreciate someone as lovely as you."
"Actually, mom, he is right. And maybe you're right. I think I need a fresh start on life."
"Good for you honey. Well, if you are completely in to going with me, you need to pack. Plane for L.A. leaves tomorrow at 5:30am." She patted my back as she got up from the bed and headed to the kitchen. I smiled weakly as I remembered all the memories of this year. I am completely blessed to even be in the same room as the guys. They were and always will be my first ever best friends.
I stood in front of my house, looking back at the big red door. I signed and turned back to face the guys. They each had sad faces on as they all gave me shy smiled. I walked over to each of them, wanting to give them all individual hugs. I first went to Logan.
"I'm going to miss you Alexa." He said.
"I'm going to miss you to Logain! Who is going to do my Chemistry homework?" he playfully hit my arm and I winced dramatically. I then got to James, who quickly embraced me in a tight hug.
"I'm gunna miss you hun."
"I'm going to miss you too. Please, take good care to your hair while I'm gone."
"Like I don't already!" I laughed, then turned to Kendall.
"I'm going to miss you. I will never forget you, Alexa."
"I don't think it would be hard to forget me." I said insecurely. He smiled and shook his head.
"I could never forget you, even if I tried."
"So, you're saying you would try to forget about me?" he laughed, his dimples showing. Then he wrapped his arms around me in a hug.
"I love you, Alexa."
"I love you too, Kendall." We pulled away and I turned to Carlos, whose eyes were wielding up with tears. And I couldn't help but tear up too.
"I'm really going to miss you Alexa. If only I could have…"
"Could have what? Changed your mind?" he nodded slowly. "That would have changed the fact that I was leaving."
"But we could have had one more day."
"I know, but that's in the past. But I hope to see you in the future. All of you." I acknowledged all of them.
"I love you." Carlos said, his voice cracking at every word.
"I love you too." I gave him a big hug, and he squeezed me tight. Then, he loosened his grip and gave me a soft kiss on the forehead.
"Well, I better get going." I looked at the car behind me. "Don't forget me."
"Why would we?" Logan called out. I smiled at them as I went into the car and it drove off.
10 years later:
The alarm clock woke me up with a bang. I groaned as I hit the clock repeatedly. I then remembered what today was, it was the 10 year reunion of the graduation class of 2012. Too bad I didn't graduate at that school. I left before junior year. But I did really want to go back and see my old friends. What were their names again? Kenny? Jake? Carl? Luke? I forgot. It didn't matter though, because they probably forgot about me too. I went into my living room and sat down on the couch. I looked out my window into the warm L.A. air. I have gotten used to the heat, it was only March and it was 85 degrees. I got up and got ready to leave for Minnesota, I had to be there by 7:00pm, but I wanted to say hi to some old friends of mine.
I finally got to Minnesota in only 3 hours. For me, that's quick, being that I got used to the traffic of L.A. I left my car in a public parking lot, and walked to the nearest hotel. I went to the front desk and rang the bell, a man stood there with his back facing me.
"Hello? A customer is waiting here!" I rang the bell more in anger as the man turned around, and I instantly recognized the eyes, Kendall.
"Alexa? Is that you?" Kendall's eyes widened in hope.
"Yeah, it's really you, right Kendall?"
"Yeah!" he ran around the desk and came to me to give me a big hug. I gladly accepted it and hugged him back.
"I haven't seen you in, what? 10 years?" he said to me, I smiled shyly.
"Yeah, my mom decided on letting me live there when I got my own place."
"Cool, so, what have you been up to?" he asked friendly.
"Nothing, I'm currently a law official and I help my mom with all her work. And how about you? did you really give up your dream of being a professional hockey player for this?" I pointed to the hotel.
"No, this is a side job until the tryouts next month. You know, something to pay the bills. Have you seen the others yet?"
"No, you still keep in touch with them?"
"Totally, we live in the neighborhood! Carlos is a chief, James is a model, and Logan is a scientist, you know, all their childhood dreams coming true."
"Wow, I cant believe it." I said completely in awe.
"Well, you going to the reuion I guess. I mean, why else would you leave a wonderful city like L.A.?" he said jokingly.
"Yep, I'm here to check in for a room. but I found an old friend instead."
"So, you don't want the room?" he smiled, his dimples showing. Man, have I missed those dimples.
"Yes, I would like a room. Unless you want me to sleep in the lobby." I smiled. He nodded and showed me to my room. then he handed me a piece of paper which was folded in half. "What's this?" I asked.
"My new number. Meet me at my house, when you are ready to leave. We can go together. The address is on there too." He said, his green eyes glistening.
"Thanks. I'll text you. My numbers the same." And with that, he went back to his desk and I closed the door behind me.
I finally finished getting ready for the reunion tonight. And, like I promised, I drove over to Kendall's house to meet up with him. His home was very suitable for one person, small porch, brick exterior, it seemed very cozy-like.
I got out of my car and started walking to his front door. I went to knock on the door when a voice called over to me.
"He's not home." I turned to the guy indirectly talking to me and I smiled instantly.
"Logan?" I asked.
"Yeah, who are you?"
"It's me, Alexa." His concern look turned to happiness as he ran up to embrace me in a hug.
"Oh my God, Alexa, I haven't seen you in, like, forever! How's it going?"
"It's going good. How about you? I heard from Kendall that you're a scientist now. Wow, impressive."
"Yeah, how did you see Kendall?"
"The hotel, I was checking in and he was at the front desk." I explained. Logan nodded as he understood.
"Ah, I see. So, you going to the reuion, I guess."
"Yeah, I am. Why isn't Kendall here though?" I asked, changing the subject. "He told me to meet him at his house before the reuion."
"I just saw him leave in his car, but he wasn't dressed for the reunion. So I'm guessing he just went out to the store or something, he should be back soon."
"Ok, but let me just text him so he knows I am here." I sent a quick text to Kendall, then directed my attention to Logan.
"Hey, you wanna go into my house for a bit? I don't want you sitting out here in the cold."
"Sure, I would love to see your home." We then walked a few houses down to Logan's house. It was a lot bigger than Kendall's, but it still had the cozy feel. I walked into the front door and my mouth dropped to the floor.
It was huge! The living room was the size of my house! I started to stutter as Logan walked me around the house. He started to laugh when he saw I was staring at everything.
"Too big?" he asked jokingly.
"This place is huge, Logain!" he smiled at his old nickname. I'm guessing he hasn't been called that in a while.
"Yeah, well, being a scientist does have its advantages." We then went into the kitchen, which is also huge, and sat at the table and caught up.
After 20 minutes, I got a text from Kendall saying he was home and he was just at a family member's house. I told Lgan that I should get to Kendall's and he understood.
"I'll see you later then," he said.
"Yeah, see you later." I went over and gave him a hug and a friendly kiss on the cheek. I walked out the door and walked the few feet to Kendall's house. I saw him standing in front of his house, ready to leave. He walked me to his car and I gave him a confused look.
"We don't have to leave for another hour." I told him.
"Yeah, but I wanna take you to someone." I was confused for a moment, then it hit me.
"Carlos?"
"Yeah."
"Really?" I was so happy to finally see him again. "But where are we going? I thought you said Carlos and the others lived in your neighborhood."
"They do, but he's not home." We drove up to a familiar place, but I couldn't put a name to it. We were on top of a mountain, looking over a waterfall. It seemed like I've seen it in a dream of some sort, but this was more than a dream. Kendall stopped the car and sat back, pointing to something out in the distance. I turned to the mysterious thing he was pointing to, and it was Carlos.
He looked so perfect; his brown eyes shining, he hasn't changed a bit. He smiled at me and waved slightly. I smiled back and turned to Kendall as if asking for approval. He nodded with a smile and motioned me out of the car. I was about to get out, when I heard Kendall's voice.
"He's been waiting for this day for years, you know."
"I know." I said, and I did know. Because by the look of his face, he was so happy. And I have been waiting for this day, too, for 10 years.
"Carlos." I called to him.
"Alexa, man, it's so good to finally see you again." He wrapped me in a big hug and squeezed me tight. I held onto him, never wanting to let go. And the memories of 10 years ago flew back into my mind. I couldn't help but cry tears of joy.
"I've missed you so much." I told him.
"I know, I've missed you too." He smiled down at me.
We got to the reunion after what seemed like forever. I walked in with Kendall, Logan and Carlos and we were looking around for James.
"He's going to be psyched to see you!" Kendall exclaimed.
"Ha," I laughed, "He's probably going to be all like, 'Oh, I'm James! And I don't care for other people.'" I said in my best male voice, but an actual male voice startled me.
"Quick to judge others I see." I turned around to be faced with a chest. I looked up to see who the chest belonged to, it was James.
"James?" I asked.
"Yeah, or how you liked to call me, 'Mr. Only-Care-For-Myself'" he seemed angry, but then his smile changed everything. "I've missed you Alexa."
"Oh my God! Don't ever scare me like that again! I thought you hated me!" I hit him playfully on the arm, then he gave me a fake hurt look.
"What, no hug?" he then opened his arms, inviting me for a hug. I signed and let him wrap his arms around me.
"So, let's party!" Carlos screamed and we all laughed. I missed this, their rambunctiousness, their bravery, and their ability to not let others bring them down. I wish I had those characteristics, but I don't. which is why I think I liked to hang around them so much. They gave me the courage to do things I thought I could never do.
We then separated and I walked over to girls and guys who were in my old classes. I said hi to them and all, then I looked over at a girl I can never forget.
"Jo?" I called over to her. she turned around and instantly recognized me.
"Alexa? Oh my God! How long has it been?" she asked.
"Almost 10 years, how have you been?"
"Great, I have amazing news. I'm pregnant!" she blurted out.
"Oh. My. God! I'm so happy for you." I said, giving her a big hug. "How far along are you? who's the father? Is he cute?" She laughed at the last question and nodded.
"Yes, he's very cute. I just found out last week, you're my first friend to know. And… it's…"
"Hey baby!" Kendall came up behind Jo and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
"Wait… Kendall?" I asked astonished.
"Yeah!" she said smiling widely. Then I looked at him, who gave me a confused look. I'm guessing he doesn't know yet.
"What's all this about?" he asked Jo.
"Well, I was going to tell you before, but you ran away from me this morning." She said, giving him a fake concern look. "I'm pregnant!"
"You're what?" his face dropped and me and Joe died of laughter.
"Yep, Kenny boy, and you're the hubby." I said, patting his back. "Congrats dude!"
"Uhhhh…" was all Kendall could say. Then he hit the floor. Me and Jo went to go pick him up and then we sat him upright in a chair. We slapped him around a bit and finally, he got up.
"I'm going to be a dad?" he asked, his eyes sparkling.
"Yeah." Jo said to him. Then, he got up and kissed her gently on the lips. Then you have me, throwing in the occasional 'Awww'.
"Hey, Carlos is looking for you." Kendall said to me after they separated.
"Ok, have fun you two." I waved them goodbye and went to go find Carlos. I finally found him outside next to the front door. He was sitting there so peacefully, that I felt bad to disturb him.
"Hi," he said to me as I walked closer to him.
"Hey, you wanted to see me?" I asked.
"Yeah, I wanted to tell you something." Then he turned to me and took my hands. "Alexa, I have loved you since the first day I laid my eyes on you. I remember the day like it was yesterday. I'm still a big klutz. But maybe, not as much as I used to think, because it lead me to you. I have been thinking about the day you left since the day after it happened. The fact that I let you go still kills me inside. I love you, Alexa, and I want you to know that." And with that, he got down on one knee and held a box in his hands.
"Carlos, oh my…" I felt the tears stream down my cheeks.
"It's not what you think." He said, defending his move. "It's a promise ring. It symbolizes that I love you, and when the time is right, I will propose."
"So, are you saying that this is the first step?" I asked.
"Yes, Alexandria Capri Filippa Rosalina Giuseppe," I smiled when he used my full name.
"You remembered."
"Of course, now, will you accept this promise ring?"
"Yes, of course I will." He smiled as he got up from his knees and came and hugged me. When we parted, we looked into each other's eyes and leaned into one another. Our lips only inches apart, his breath was warm on my lips. Then, we closed the space between us and kissed. It was so powerful, I felt the tears come. He pulled away and wiped my tears with his thumb.
"I will always love you." and with that, we kissed until it was time to leave. And I don't regret a single thing.
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