Alex was exhausted by the time she reached her dorm room. Today was eventful to say the least. Since she had her last period free, she decided to head back to the dorms instead of loitering around the hallway and the library. She had so much to do anyway.

The door opened noiselessly as she turned the knob with one hand while the other clutched the handle of her bag. Hunched over, she trottled down to her side of the room, then dropped her bag unceremoniously on the foot of her bed and plopped face down on the bed. She let out a sigh before she snuggled into her pillow.

Her hands itched to take off her shoes. She used to hate how her brother and father used to pop their dirty feets on the coach and she could already hear her mom telling her off for joining 'the dark side'. But she just couldn't move. She felt so much at peace right now. She didn't even bother pulling down her shirt, that had crept it's away up since she knew Seth q wouldn't be dropping around anytime soon.

After a few minutes ticked by, she finally kicked off her shoes, her consciousness having eaten it's way to victory, and turned to face the ceiling. She needed to get up soon anyway. She had so much to do. I have to unpack the suitcase. Get a bath. She smelled like her brother. Whoof. And don't get me started on all that homework. There is so much to catch up to. I think I'll skip dinner. I'm not hungry anyway. I can skip the assignment for the weekend. It's n-not like I-I have anyth...

And she was fast asleep.
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She was floating again.

This time she was on a cloud up high in the sky. She couldn't see anything beside clear blue and fluffy white for miles. No wings she checked. So how did she get here?

"Heya kiddo."

She smirked when she heard that voice. Just because he was born 36 seconds before her, he never let her forget who was elder. A smile creeping its way up, she turned to face her brother.

Her eyes misted instantly. It had been so long since she had seen him. Well seen him like this. Standing in front of her in his well worn jeans and favourite football jersy, instead of the dreadful hospital gown with no tubes sticking out of him. His left knee was bent slightly and his hands were in his pocket, giving him a very casual look. His skin had a healthy, tanned glow, and not the sickly paleness refelcting last time she saw him. His ebony locks were overshadowing his eyes that he shared with her. She remembered how her mother had complained consistently for a good cut, and how he had shrugged it off saying that it was part of the look that made girls swoon after him. And swoon they did.

Suddenly her eyes could not hold in her tears and a whimper escaped her lips as a tear began to make it's journey down her cheek.

Her brother frowned, "Why are you crying? And what the hell have you done to your hai.. Ooomph!" He didn't get to finish as Alexis collided into him.

"You're o-okay." She managed out between sobs, thoroughly soaking Alexander's jersey.

Her brothers toned arms engulfed her trembling frame, "Of course. You didn't think you were getting rid of me that easily did you?"

Alexis managed to smile at that, "I-I thought yo-you'll neverr wake up-p." She choked out.

"Hush now. I'm not going anywhere."

"And I'm not going to let you escape either."

She cringed and her eyes jerked open at that voice. Her brother had vanished. Gone were the bright skies and clouds. She was in a blood red room, lighted by dozen candle frames attached next to dark curtains. She stood on black marble, her escape route, an oak door ahead of her.

Before she could make a run for it, two cold hands snaked their way around her arms. She jumped at the touch but they kept her grounded and still. As her heart thudded against her chest, and a sweat broke out on her forehead, he inched closer to her until she could feel him pressed to her from behind. He creeped closer and she felt his breath on her neck. Then he whispered in a deep husky voice, that made her gag and her insides churn.

"Miss me baby?"
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Alex woke up with a start, and sat up straight. Panicking, she frantically looked around, before it began to sit in that she was still in her dorm room.

It was only a nightmare.

Taking her head into her hands, she tried breathing steadily and calming her her heart, which running a marathon inside her. Despite the cool autumn weather, she could feel droplets of sweat working their way down her neck and soaking her uniform. Bile rose up her throat and she shuddered when she remembered his touch. She would never forget the feel of it. She was cursed with the memory.

It was a few minutes before Alex could collect her strength enough to drag herself out of bed and to her duffel bag. Pulling out her towel and a bag of toiletries, she decided that a cold shower would definitely help chase the remaining remnants of her nightmare.
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Alex was shaking violently as she stepped out of the shower, trying to control her cluttering teeth, while at the same time trying not to collapse entirely. Trying to reach her towel with her wrinkling fingers, she mentally scolded herself for taking such an extreme decision in this weather. When she was finally able to wrap the cotton around her, she waited for it to barricade her warmth towards her.

Just as soon as she could stand up straight, she grudgingly made her way towards the sink. Her eyes fell on the reflection in front of her, and she almost forgot to recognise her new image.

Her long brown hair was gone, replaced with a pixie cut, which was her own creation using a pair of kitchen scissors . Her blue eyes lacked lusture and excitement. Her skin was awfully pale, thanks to the lack of sun it had seen. She had been hardly allowed out of the house.

The only thing that got a reaction out of her was a small redness forming on her nose. Zits had never been her friends. And she wasn't going to start battling a lost war. Besides she was pretending to be a boy. The only thing she could do was scream in frustration.

Pulling out a roll of bandages, she slowly and carefully wrapped it around her chest. She had never been well endowed up there, but suddenly that was a good thing. It was easier to cover up. After she was done, she tightly secured it with tapes and pins so she would have zero chances of it unravelling. Then she pulled over an old tee of her father's over her head and paired them with her pokemon pajamas. She took one last look at the mirror and walked out of the bathroom with a sigh.

Seth looked up just as he heard the lock turn to find Alex walking out.

"You really like long showers huh." He grinned.

Alex blushed, as she muttered out something which Seth didn't catch because he was preoccupied with detailing Alex. He noticed how radiant his skin looked as the colour spread from his cheeks to his nose. How her choppy hair stuck to her neck and small face. There was still a little wetness on her long eyebrows that perfectly framed her electric blue eyes. How red those lips were and what they would feel agains...

What? No!

Seth tore his gaze from Alex, to look anywhere except for that face and captivating blue eyes, for them to land on Alex's choice of outfit.

"Pokemon?" He tried to rail his laughter in. Alex narrowed her eyes and glare, trying to attempt a hard look, which just caused him to double over and laugh harder.

"It was a good show okay?" She tried to reason.

"Sure. If you are 10 year old." Seth choked out. Alex just stomped to her bed and stuck out her tongue. Seth just continued laughing.

When he finally stopped due to the ache in his stomach, he tried to win over his roommate. "Sorry. I just couldn't control myself." He said wiping the tears away from his eyes.

Alex refused to acknowledge his apology, looking away from him.

"Fine," he said, pulling out a bag of treats from under his bed, "I guess you don't want to share these then."

Before Alex could respond, her stomach grumbled loudly, voicing disagreement. While she blushed crimson, Seth grinned and got up with a bar of chocolate and a can of juice. Handing it over, he grabbed a packet of chips for himself and plopped down on his bed, using his pillow for comfort.

Thanking him, Alex unwrapped and bit into the delight. She almost held back the moan when the divine sensation hit her taste buds. This was really good. Hungrily she took another bite and sighed in content.

Amused, Seth watched Alex as he popped open the bags of chips and stuffed a handful into his own mouth.

"So? What do you think of us now?" He spit out between swallows.

Alex watched, how Seth finished the chips in three handfuls, hardly chewing. She wasn't even halfway done with her bar yet.

"Ah. Everyone's great. It wasn't peachy in the start but I guess we all have our faults."

"Uh-huh," he said wiping his mouth with his sleeve, "So who do you think is the most amazing?"

"Well you all are..."

"Is it Jason?"

"Um..."

"Hans?"

"Well..."

"Q?"

"He's a good..."

"You aren't attracted to him right? Can I have that juice?"

Blinking, "N-no. No!" She stuttered, "Sure have it."

Seth didn't know why, but he felt relieved. "What about Nate?"

"He's a pretty nice guy." She smiled, remembering how he helped her.

"Pretty nice huh?" He narrowed his eyes, "And me?"

"You're not bad too."

"So I'm not bad but Nate's pretty nice." Hurt echoed in his voice.

Alex cocked her head on one side, confused, "Well yeah." Then she amended, "Well no..."

"Aahh leave it." He said reaching for her juice, "I get it." he gulped down the contents in one go, "He's the golden boy," he threw the can across the room to the bin, "and I'm the bad boy."

With that he lept over his bed, turning on his side, away from Alex, and pulling the comforter over him. A few minutes later his snores echoed off the wall while Alex sat in a dazed mess.
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A/N:

Hey guys! So here is Chapter 6 and I hope you guys enjoy it just as much as I did while writing it. Many people had questions as to how Alex hid her feminine side, so I guess this chapter answers that.

Also we had a few flashbacks relating to her past. Lets see who can put two and two together. This should get interesting. *rubs hands together*

I've also included a new cast member. What do you guys think of Liam Hemsworth as Nate?

Once again please vote/comment/share! :)