Ellie

I purse my lips as I watch Alex on the couch. He has his head in his hands and he looks to be crying. I know that Leah told me to forgive him, and I probably will, but I still need one hell of an explanation.

I clear my throat to get his attention.

"What are you doing here?"

"I came to see you." he tells me with tears rolling down from his eyes.

"Yeah no shit." I answer, sarcastically.

"Ellie I am so sor--"

"No," I interrupt him, "I don't want some shitty apology. I just want to know why you did it."

Alex sighs, "do you remember when you realized you liked me and you saw me kiss that girl in the halls?"

I nod.

"And afterwards I explained to you that I only kissed her because I was in pain over you."

I nod again.

"It was the same reason I kissed this girl. Ellie I love you so much. When you lost your memory I didn't know what to do. I finally had you and just like that you were gone. Out of my reach. For all I knew you could have been gone forever. I didn't want to think about it. I didn't want to feel that pain again. I needed a distraction Ellie."

"That wasn't just a kiss though Alex. I know what I saw and that was a lot more than a kiss. I knew what was about to happen. I'm not stupid."

"Ellie I know what it looked like, believe me. But I never would have actually done that. It was a kiss and yes it went a little too far but I was about to stop it. I swear. I wouldn't do that to you."

"So you didn't then? You didn't sleep with her?"

"No!! I would never. I promise you I did not sleep with her. As soon as you came and I processed what had happened I kicked her out and raced over here."

I sigh, "I want to believe you Alex. I really do. But what if I hadn't been there? What if I hadn't come? Would you still be saying that you didn't sleep with her?"

"Yes Ellie. I would still be saying that. Trust me I would never ever do that to you. You have to believe me. I can't loose you. Please. I can't loose you again."

"I believe you," I say.

Alex smiles like he has just won the lottery. He stands and walks over to me, wrapping me in his arms. He leans in to kiss me but I stop him.

"No," I say.

"No?" Alex asks, giving me a confused look.

"Alex I believe you. But I need some space. After what I saw I can't just go back just like that to you and be this happy couple. I need some space."

"I can do space. I can give you space."

"Two weeks."

"Two weeks!?" Alex exclaims.

I nod, "I need two weeks. After that I will probably be able to see you and not think of what I had seen. Then, I will give you a second chance."

"That's fair."

"Thank you."

"Thank you?" he asks, eyebrow raised.

"Yes. Thank you for giving me the space I need. For understanding."

"You're welcome. I uh, I should get going now."

"Yeah..." I reply, not wanting to part ways but knowing I have to.

After shutting the door for Alex, I sit on the couch, resting my head in my hands. I still am having trouble processing everything that has happened. It still seems a little unbelievable to me. A little unreal.

I sigh deeply.

This is going to be the longest two weeks of my life.

***

I hear the books drop but I am not able to look at them, not able to move.

I can't take my eyes off of the scene happening right before my eyes.

The girl is still clinging to him, desperately needing attention. Alex just pushes her away though, telling her that she can't have him. That his heart has someone else's name on it.

The girl looks at him, not believing his words, appalled that he won't accept her kiss. She purses her lips, brings up her hand, and draws it across his face in one smooth, satisfying smack.

It has only been a week since Alex and I made the two week deal, but already I am missing him. I miss his touch, his lips, his warm embrace. I miss his smile directed at me, his jokes, his laugh. This here, him publicly refusing the skanky blonde, makes me miss him even more.

"Need help with those?" Alex's voice sounds, piercing through my thoughts.

I take my eyes away from where he was mere seconds ago to look at him.

"Alex, your face..." I breathe, and reach my hand out. I take his chin in my hand to examine the nail marks left on his cheek.

"It's fine Ell. Really." he tells me, turning his head away from my touch, not wanting me to see the damage done.

"Why did you refuse her?" I ask, still appalled.

"I told you," he starts, bending down to grab my books, "my heart is yours and yours alone. I'm done with the old me. The one who does one night stands and kisses every desperate chick waiting in line. All I want is you, Ellie. All I have ever wanted is you."

My heart melts at his words as we begin walking to my class, my books enclosed in his strong arms.

"Then screw the two weeks." I mutter under my breath.

"What?"

"I said, screw the two weeks," I repeat, stopping abruptly and grabbing onto Alex's shoulders, stopping him as well.

Alex turns to face me, hope emanating from his eyes.

"This week has been hell for me Alex. I miss you so much. I know that you didn't mean to kiss that girl, I think I always did know it. I was just scared to get hurt, scared of letting you in again. Well I'm not scared anymore Alex. I want you in my life again. I need you in my life again. This time, for good."

"I have been waiting so long to hear you say that." Alex replies, and leans in to kiss me.

I respond immediately, desperate for his lips on mine. My arms go around his neck as his arm goes around my waist, pulling me close.

For the second time today my books fall to the ground in a clutter, but not in shock of seeing Alex and another girl. They fall because Alex is holding me, and I know that he will be forever.

***
The End.

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