SORRY GUYS!!! I know you've been waiting for a while (for this story I mean because what you consider long time waiting for a post with me is standard time with others ;P) and I know this should be longer since you waited but I'm tired... :S And it's really not my nicest chapter... I'm sorry about that too... but like I said, getting tired here! And I really didn't have that much time to work on it..

Sooooooo 

This is me, keeping a promise! Here's the beginning of your night out Ashley! :D (Sorry I'm tired, you really are getting just the VERY beginning!) 

Now, I hope everyone knows that Alexander in Nine Lives is MINE!!!!!!! Mouhahahahaha.. sexy Alexander ^^ (Oh and PLEASE don't jump to conclusion alright Ashley! It's not what you'll assume, just keep on reading... I just realized you could assume something else and then be mad and not give me Alexander ;P It's not Nana okay? ;P) 

Oh and I would like to mention... this is like... the 55th chapter, but the 60th part in the story group... now I don't know if you guys realized (yes yes I know you do lol) but I've been able to pull of 60 chapters of not making out what so ever between Lexi and Blake, no kissing and all... I'm kinda proud of myself right now ;P I mean that's got to be a record here ;P But oh! Will the strike really continue with this chapter? Mouhahaha maybe not ;P

Okay... so I think that's it...

Read, enjoy, vote and comment!! :DD

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"Have you ever stabbed Nazi zombies? There's a really soothing feeling that comes with it" Ty was telling dad, while I was staring intently at my Fettuccini Alfredo.

"Maybe I should restrict your video game playing... last thing I need is a serial killer in the family..." my father trailed frowning.

"Please, that doesn't mean anything. Just because I like the sound when I slice their flesh doesn't mean I'm actually going to go kill people" Ty answered and then laughed mischievously.

"That's it. I'm cutting you off!"

"Come on dad! Just zombies! And Nazi zombies! Not humans... that's another game!"

I stopped listening to them, and kept moving the noodles around in my plate with my fork, elbow on the counter, face leaning in my palm.

I was getting obsessed with Blake... too obsessed... heck it wasn't even "becoming" obsessed with him. I WAS obsessed with him...

And it was completely ridiculous!

Nothing was going to happen between us! I mean every time it almost had, he had stopped it... well I mean, in the library I might have snapped him back to reality and in his room, Josh might have interrupted but those two times, it always seemed like he was actually freaking out after realizing what he was doing. 

That didn't particularly sound good... Well I mean it was fine, but it was proof right? Proof that me and him, it wouldn't happen... as sexy as he was and as obsessed as I was...

And I didn't want anything to happen between us, I like our friendship! I didn't want anything more... right?

"What's bothering you kid?" my father asked, snapping me back to reality.

"Nothing, don't worry" I smiled and then straighten myself, forcing some food into my system.

I felt already full, like I had already eaten a ton. Why was I feeling this way? I didn't feel sick!

"If you don't feel well, you know we don't have to leave tomorrow..." dad frowned, eying my plate, and then looking at me with concerned eyes.

Awesome, not only was I probably making myself sick over the whole obsessing about Blake deal, now I was worrying dad!

"I'm feeling just fine, seriously don't worry dad, I'm just not super hungry lately... guess my growth spurt is over now" I chuckled, rolling the flat noodle around my fork.

"You sure? Because if there's something wrong-" dad started to say but then Ty coughed interrupting him but like "cough*Blake*cough"

I narrowed my eyes at him "You choked on your food Ty? Something's wrong with it?"

"No no it's perfect" he grinned like an idiot.

"Shut up Ty!" I groaned and then sighed and stared at my plate.

Dad looked at me, and I think he was smiling and I was about to scowl at the two of them so I just got up "Well you guys can finish my food, I'm done..." I trailed and then walked out and to my room.

I closed the door behind me and let myself fall on my bed, staring at me ceiling intently, making bets with myself as to which ladybug would reach a certain point first... stinking ladybugs... I should grab the vacuum cleaner and go on a rampage or something...

Basically I was trying to distract myself... and stop the face that kept popping in my head to invade all my thoughts...

And then there was a faint knock on my door.

"Come in..."

My father head peaked into the room "Wanna talk about it kid?"

"I'm fine..." I trailed and then sat up in my bed "Really..."

"If you say so... but you know you can always come and talk... I might be your old man, and not understand everything you crazy kid do these days, but I'm a good listener!" he said, smiling faintly, coming into full view.

"I know that. Thanks dad" I answered, smiling too.

"So... you're going to be okay? While we're gone I mean?"

"Ya, I'll go over Alex's tomorrow night for dinner and then school in the days, so no need to worry about me throwing a wild party" I chuckled lightly.

"I know, that was your sister's department!" my dad chuckled too.

"Our lovely Anna..." I said, shaking my head.

"So... you won't need anything? Want me to call every hour to check on you?" my father asked me with a faint smirk, and I laughed a little

"I think I'm going to managed to survive without that" I snorted.

My father smiled "Well I just want you to know that if there's anything wrong-"

"I can always call you, I know dad, don't worry really, it's not like I can't survive without you guys for two days!"

"Hey, let your old man worry if he wants to worry alright?" dad laughed.

Without really knowing why, I got up from my bed, walked to my dad and hugged him.

"Thanks dad..." I told him.

"No need to thank me kid..." my father answered.

The two men slowly started packing for the rest of the night, Tyler spending more time at finding a way to mention, louder than necessary that HE was going to go watch a basketball game, but I didn't go punch him or something... I was happy he was happy.

I tried has best as I could to not think about Blake, most of the time, and when I could hear that Ty was playing video games, decided to call Vanessa.

I hadn't had news from her for so long and I felt bad... me and her used to be inseparable. And it did feel like there was a piece missing in our little group...

She was undeniably happy about the fact that she was coming back next week, which didn't really help on the whole "not thinking about Blake" deal since she kept repeating that I had to thank him and blah blah blah...

I gave her a full report on Ty, because I knew she was probably dying to have it. I tried to fill her in as much as I could about everything. Alex's boyfriend, Daph latest obsession; the flea market guy... but I skipped as much as it was possible, the whole Blake obsessing thing on my behalf.

I mean yes usually I would tell her everything, but I didn't want to admit it I guess. And for all I knew, it was just a look thing. the guy was hot and my hormones jumped in. That was what I was convincing myself.

But I guess I wasn't fooling her because she kept asking if I was sure I was okay, and mentioning that I didn't sound like my normal self.

This was just great! I was WAY too pathetic now...

When I was finally done speaking with her it was bedtime and I fell asleep, wishing for another call, but at the same time mentally cursing myself for wanting it.

The guys woke up early the next morning and I got to say goodbye to them before leaving for school.

I was excited but at the same time a little worried about the dinner tonight with Alex's boyfriend. I mean we had barely talked with the guy last time... Things could go wrong.

But the second my eyes spotted Blake when I was in the halls, my mind focused on a whole new topic.

At first he looked a little... worried? I don't know it was weird, there was something about the way he was staring at the inside of his locker without flinching almost concentrated that was off.

But it disappeared the second he closed it and then turned around, smirking at me.

The bell wasn't going to ring just yet, and pretty much all the guys were gathered together, Alex included so I walked up to him, Blake joining the group too.

"...their defence is way too weak and their cornerbacks are lazy!" Mark was saying.

I stopped beside Alex, smiling at him and he smiled back, before concentrating on the conversation again.

Friday night's game.

"Well one of our cornerback is weak too..." Clark said with an evil smile.

"Well my position doesn't just include bending over I have to actually DO something else!" Justin snorted to him.

"Oh SNAP" Dwayne yelled laughing, all the guys joining him.

"Whatever, we're winning that game; we haven't lost a game against them for two years! We should think more about the party after!" Shawn said nodding to himself.

"Why don't we play first, then you can worry about who you'll nail after" Blake snorted.

"Ya you should be talking, Mister "I haven't tag along with my wing men for ever"! You've grown hermit or what? I have a dozen new girls for you to meet!" Clark said and I was suddenly a thousand times more interested, though the football talk had caught my attention too.

"You mean girls who asked you to hook their friends up with me if you wanted to take them out?" Blake said, rolling his eyes "If you find a girl that fits in the hot canon and that can tell me who made the first touchdown during football XLI, details included, I might consider enduring the friend..." he sighed.

I wasn't going to mention that it was Devin Hester, number 23, I could clearly with his short braids, who had ran back the opening kickoff, which was like one of the awesomest touchdown ever...

The bell finally rang, and we all went our ways to our classes.

After school, I drove back home, to change and do a few homework before going over Alex's.

Blake had made a duty of worrying me about the play, telling me he would mention all the little side comments he had when we had practice for the first time, and even if he didn't I would remember them and laugh and basically make a fool of myself in front of the class.

"But don't worry, I'll be there to make everything alright Pumpkin" he had said.

Asshole.

Making me worrying and then saying he would make it okay.

Around five o'clock, I abandoned my schoolwork, scattered around my bed and drove off to officially meet my ex-boyfriend's boyfriend.

How bad did that sound?

Truthfully, I didn't mind that much but I was kinda worried about the whole "How are they going to act around each other". I mean, okay I knew Alex was gay and that now he had a boyfriend... but still, it was still a hard concept to grasp. Would they kiss in front of us? That would be weird... right?

I mean, I loved Alex and I couldn't be happier that he had found someone he could love, but there were great chances that the night could become awkward...

By then, I parked in front of Alex's house and repeated to myself that everything would be fine and that there really was no reason to worry.

Why did I keep worrying for everything and anything lately?

I was much too keyed up and stressed... that was probably the reason for the knot I kept having in my stomach that always stopped me from eating...

I knocked on the door and walked right in after, not waiting for anyone to open it, as usual, but then worried, again. I mean Daph's car wasn't there yet, but there was another one, probably Travis's... would I walk on them making out or something?

Please don't make me walk on them making out, I begged mentally.

I was greeted by Nana, Alex's australian shepherd, running around me, and then almost trying to jump in my arms. She usually stayed outside, in the summer that was, but whenever Alex's parents left he would let her come in and chew on the furniture or whatever that ball of energy wanted to do at the moment.

"Where's Papa Bear, Nana?" I asked the dog, bending and brushing its reddish-brown and white fur.

"Is it you Kitty?" I heard the very second, Alex's voice coming from the kitchen.

"Yope!" I yelled back and then walked to the familiar kitchen, Nana by my side.

"Hey Kitty" he smiled to me, standing behind then long rectangular center counter, chromed fridge and oven behind him, his boyfriend sitting across from him, looking at Alex preparing the food, his back to me.

"Hey Papa Bear!" I smiled too "Hi Travis!"

The one concerned, turned to face me, a nice smile lighting his face "Hi Lexi!"

Once again, I thought about how that guy was really cute and it was a shame he was gay. I mean, both of the guys standing in front of me were a great lost to all the girls...

"So! What are we eating tonight?" I asked, walking to the counter to sit in front of Alex too, while Nana kept trying to get attention and more patting on the head.

"I'm making honey and orange chicken with rice and a Cesar salad!" Alex announced.

"I know you can make more elaborated things than that!" I teased him.

"Ya but it's a school night!" Alex laughed, pressing garlic in the big salad bowl.

"You know he hadn't even told me he cooked!" Travis said, looking at me.

"Well have you met his mom?" I asked and he nodded "So I mean it's kind of a given..." I laughed.

"Dad and I shouldn't even let her get in the kitchen..." Alex laughed too.

And then Nana, suddenly turned and ran to the door.

"I'M HERE!!! The party can begin!" Daphnee yelled and then I could hear her speaking to Nana.

Few second later, my favourite hippie walked in the kitchen.

"Greetings!" she smiled widely, almost bowing, dramatic entrance right there "So I hope I didn't miss any juicy details?"

"Nope, you're all good!" I laughed.

"Better!" she said and then came to sit between me and Travis, stealing a big leaf of salad on the counter.

Alex slapped her hand, but wasn't able to retrieve it "Hey! Give it back!" he ordered shaking his head in fake disproval, but his voice was filled with amusement.

He was happy.

"I'm hungry, speed up your cooking process or suffer the consequences!" she answered, her voice almost mischievous, making me laugh.

Nana who was obviously getting bored, ran out of the kitchen to god knew where.

"So Travis! Anything we should know about, since you're dating our best-friend?" I asked him.

"Yes, any unusual habits? Mental disorders? Alien relatives? You know, that sort of things." Daph added.

"You can ignore what Daphnee says" Alex laughed, mixing the lemon juice and sour cream, with the garlic and pepper in the bowl.

"We usually do!" I agreed.

"Are you guys plotting against me? Because you know it can backfire right?" she threatened jokingly... or maybe not "Anyway, we're diverting from the subject! So Travis, share all your darkest details so we can analyze your brain!"

I had to give it to him, if he could survive this night, he'd earned the right to go out with Alex.

"Well nothing unusual, really, and as for the aliens, I'm bounded to secrecy, had to sign papers, sorry" he laughed.

"Oh forget it man, you're spilling about the aliens, whether you want it or not!" Daph answered him at the same time that a cell phone rang "Not mine!" she announced proudly.

"Sorry that's mine, forgot to put it on silence."

As he answered, Daph got up, and walked towards the sound, coming from Travis vest on a chair by the entry of the kitchen.

"Do I have the right to answer?"

"Well it's probably my friend Ashley asking me if everything is alright and I haven't been killed yet" he laughed.

"I'll take that as a yes!" she simply said, making me shake my head in disbelief and then brought the cell to her ear "Yellow submarine!"

"Don't worry about Daph, we don't think she's normal either" I told Travis, trying to be reassuring.

I mean I didn't want us to scare the guy away! Alex cared about him!

"She's fine" he smiled.

"Why yes I am one of the friends, and I'm surprise I wasn't referred as a cuckoo! And might I inquire as why you are calling?" Daph was saying.

"Ya just wait when she REALLY gets into it..." Alex laughed "Mention Paul McCartney and you are doom" he added his voice low so she wouldn't hear him.

"Now what made you think that?" Daph frowned "Well you are! Do you know where is the house?" she asked and then proceeded into explaining how to get to Alex's place.

"Is she inviting her?" I chuckled.

"Looks like it" Alex answered shaking his head before checking his chicken.

"Alright your friend is going to be joining us! I mean the least we can do is give you a companion to survive through this. Three against one could get ugly" she admitted, sitting back in her spot.

I smiled at her, shaking my head. Of course she would just take matter into her hand without asking things like "Do you have enough portion to feed one more person?" to Alex.

I was happy to be with my friends right now, in Alex's kitchen, the smell of the food making everything almost comforting. I was almost actually getting hungry this time! Maybe my appetite was finally coming back!

The three of us sat, looking at Alex finishing cooking, while Daphnee was inquiring Travis about what outcomes a call to the flea market guy would bring.

She still hadn't called him, and it didn't seem like she would, even though she kept speaking about him.

And then I thought about the fact that I really shouldn't be talking... I mean I wasn't speaking about Blake all the time, but I sure as all was thinking about him a lot!

I wondered what he was doing tonight...

Alright snap out of it Lexi!

And then Nana started to bark, meaning a car she didn't know was coming into the driveway and we all got up to greet the new addition to our night.

I mean Travis did deserve to have a friend by his side. I know I'd probably be traumatized by Daph if I was use to her.

Daphnee was the one to open the door, which maybe wasn't the smartest move "You have ten seconds to name the members of the Beatles, and if you fail you can't come in!"

"Don't listen to her, her mom just dropped her too many times on the head when she was a baby!" Alex said behind shaking his head.

But Travis's friend still answered "Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr"

"Alright, you can come in, and Travis, you can keep her as your friend!" Daph said and then looked back at the browned haired girl closing the door behind her "Oh and you get extra points for naming Paul first, but just so you know, he's mine, the 1965 version that is!"

"Is it because of the haircut?" she asked, laughing a little.

Daph nodded "Mainly yes!"

"Alright you girl can chitchat in the kitchen!" Alex ordered us around, smiling "My food will burn!"

"A guy that cooks?! Travis, you really hit the jackpot! And he's cute!" she smirked a little.

Travis just laughed while we walked back to the kitchen, a new addition to our night.