Hey everyone. Here's the next chapter, I hope you like it. It's somewhat short and my document is weird so it puts black lines randomly in so ignore those. The thank you's will be coming for the last chapter soon, but until then, enjoy!
Ch. 8
Madelyn ran from the beach to her car. Alex found her leaning up the car taking deep breaths trying to relax.
“Hey.” He said as leaned up against the car next to her. He didn’t touch her afraid of pushing her away.
“Hi…” she said back.
“You ok?”
“I guess. Just found out about a lot of stuff.” Madelyn said quietly. In the few weeks Alex had come to know Madelyn he knew not to pressure her, she would tell him whenever she was ready.
“Hey, come here.” He said as he took her hands away from her face and pulled her towards him. He wrapped his arms around her and she relaxed the moment their bodies were pressed together. He drew circle patterns on her bare back and she tucked her head under his chin.
“Wanna head out? Get cleaned up and just hang out together?” Alex asked.
“Sounds good…” She said as she continued to hug him. “Hey?” She asked as she slightly pulled away.
“Yeah?”
“Thanks.” She said as she leaned up and kissed Alex quickly. She started to pull away but Alex put his hand on the back of her head and continued to sweetly kiss her. Through the kisses he was trying to let her know that no matter what he was there for her. They ended the series of kisses with two little pecks before Alex opened the drivers side door for her before running over to the passengers side and letting himself in.
“I’m gonna take a shower and change, then I’ll be over?” Madelyn asked.
“Sounds good.” Alex said as he left once she got safely inside her apartment.
Madelyn tried to relax as the hot water poured over her skin and the steam filled her lungs. She didn’t know what to feel. She knew Mike was her past and Alex was her future or at least she wanted him to be, but today her world just seemed to be thrown upside down.
She got out of the shower and ran a towel over her body and through her hair. She decided to let her hair dry naturally and decided on a pair of baggy jeans and a t-shirt and sweatshirt. She was going for the natural look, and hoped Alex didn’t mind. She grabbed her keys and phone and was out the door.
While Madelyn was getting ready Alex texted Mike to let them all know that Madelyn and he left incase anyone was looking for them. He got a response from Mike he wasn’t expecting.
I’m sorry. Is she ok?
-Mike
She is ok, or will be.
-Alex
Alex took a shower himself and got casual and comfy wearing just sweats and a wife beater. Madelyn showed up a few minutes later.
“Hey.” She called as she came in.
“Hey I’m in my room.” Alex called back. Madelyn walked back to his room.
“Hey mind if we go somewhere?” Alex asked.
“Oh ok…” Madelyn answered.
“Great, I’ll drive.” He said as he grabbed her hand and his keys and they left the apartment.
Alex wouldn’t tell her where they were going but it wasn’t a far drive. Around ten minutes later they got where they were going and Alex led her into a building. He didn’t say anything and led her through a building to a huge room. Inside the room was a piano, drums, and an upright bass.
“I’m not pressuring you to write anything, I was just wondering if maybe we could just play together for a while. Maybe you could play me something you’ve written before?” Alex asked.
“Ok…” Madelyn was surprised with herself, she usually didn’t let people in so quickly. She hardly ever played the things she’s written for other people.
She sat down at the piano and placed her hands on the keys before playing a haunting melody. The song was full of emotion and Alex was captivated. Once she finished playing she opened up her eyes and waited for his reaction.
“Maddie, if you never get your music back, you need to promise me you will never give music up. That was amazing… beautiful.”
“Thanks.” She said bashfully.
“Can we just play something fun now?” She asked. Alex chuckled.
“Sure sounds good.”
For the next three hours Alex and Madelyn just played getting lost in the music. And by the end of those three hours Alex was helping Madelyn play the drums which led to Madelyn cracking up at how bad she was.
Alex and Madelyn left hand in hand.
“Thanks.” She said as she kissed his cheek.
“For what?” Alex asked as he helped her into the car.
“This was the first time since I lost my music that I actually relaxed and had fun playing.”
“I’m glad.” He said as he gave her hand a squeeze before turning on the car and leaving.
They got back to Alex’s apartment and found out from Andy that Jay was spending the night at Chrystal’s apartment and Andy was about to leave for Aisling’s apartment and that Mike was staying at Kellie’s. Since Alex thought that Madelyn really didn’t want to be around Mike, he asked her if she wanted to spend the night.
Madelyn agreed and couldn’t help but think about the first night that they met which was just a few weeks ago. Alex and Madelyn curled up together and watched a movie before going to bed. They kissed goodnight and fell asleep with Alex’s arm wrapped around Madelyn’s waist.
Madelyn woke up the next morning and detangled herself from Alex’s grasp. She walked into the kitchen and started making her and Alex some breakfast. As she checked on her eggs on the stove she heard someone walk in.
“Oh… hey.” Mike said sounding surprised.
“Morning, care for some breakfast?” She asked. Her niceness surprised Mike once again.
“Sure, thanks…” He sounded uneasy. He sat down as Madelyn finished breakfast and put down a plate in front of him and her.
“Why?” Mike finally asked.
“It’s in the past, I’m trying here Mike. Maybe one day we’ll be back to being best friends. I’m trying.” She repeated again. Mike nodded and smiled at her hoping she would understand that he was thanking her and went back to eating his breakfast.
