Rather Be On My Own

Chapter Twenty Six: I won't break your heart

Not edited. Not even proofread so bear with my mistakes.

I always knew that there was something fishy about Isabelle but never did my mind cross the thought that she might betray somebody. Let alone a guy like Alex. I was bewildering to know the truth. But I was glad Alex let out his feelings, a part of me was dancing at the thought that he trusted me. You guys aren't very keen to express their feelings. I should really learn to be happy from him.

"What happened? Surprised right?" Alex broke the somehow comfortable silence. His expression blank. One thing I've realised is that, whenever there is silence between me and Alex, it's never uncomfortable or boring. But it's completely different with my past infatuation.

"Shocked." I corrected him. My eyes involuntarily went up to his blue ones. Enchanting is the one word to describe it. It makes me wanna know him more, like in other ways. Did I just say that? Al, you're not ready to break your heart again. Don't fall in love there's just too much to lose. I looked away immediately.

The air was so tense that it could be cut using knife so I thought of changing the atmosphere. It was hard for me to look at Alex in this state.

"Isn't it funny how the two people messed both of our lives?" Alex muttered before I could open my mouth. I let out a giggle at the accuracy of his statement and Alex stared at me as if I grew another head.

"What?" I asked and he shook his head. Looking down at our legs side by side. While his legs were long and mine were small. Sometimes I hated being petite. Like why do I have to be small always? I remember one time when I went for a hangout at a restaurant, the mirrors were hanging to high that I was only successful to see my head. How unfortunate!

But thoughts came back to the melancholy of Alex. I'd do anything to make it better though I do not know how. I don't know where this sudden urge came from. Maybe the thing I'm running from is already here. No! I can't let myself be sad again.

When I looked back at Alex my heart scrunched. His eyes were glassy as if he'd cry any moment. This was the first time I was facing such a situation. I didn't know how to comfort him. Once I thought, I'd runaway because I heard guys don't like to cry in front of people. It was the same with me, I hated to let anyone know about my weakness. Telling Alex my sadness was an exceptional case. It just happened.

Lastly I didn't know what to do so I just moved up and hugged him. Everyone likes hugs don't they?

First, his body stiffened at my touch then slowly he wrapped his arms around my waist pulling me closer. His head was resting on my shoulder while I was rubbing my palm on his back. Everything was so peaceful. I know I was comforting him but instead I felt relieved. I wanted to know the reason why.

After what it felt like a few minutes we pulled away. A drop of tear trickled down his cheeks, I wiped it with the pad of my thumb. My eyes were also tearing up but I refused to let it flow because I knew that I had to be strong for him.

I gave his shoulder a squeeze before holding his hand. I didn't know if I was bothering him or not. But I let the thought pass away because I was feeling good being with him. It was a whole new experience.

"Hey. Look at me." I said with my quivering voice. He did what I said swiftly. He was so good looking that in the middle of crying he was still looking good. On the other hand, I must be looking like a lunatic with hair resembling a bird nest.

"Thanks for trusting me." I paused to smile at him. "You've been through a lot but you never let it show. You don't know how proud I am of you. You're so strong, Alex. More than I ever assumed you to be. Honestly, when I first saw you I thought you were a self-obsessed flirt but I'm happy I thought of giving you a chance."

Alex gave me a gentle smile but there were specs of sadness in his blue eyes. "Thank you. You know what? I feel better after sharing my feelings but please don't break my trust." To its answer I mouthed 'never' to him then he continued. "I won't ever break your heart, Allie. I hope you know that. I know how that feels."

I nodded with a broad smile on my face but I was seriously insure about what he meant by the last part. Why did he say that he won't break your heart? I didn't bother my head to think about it much but I knew a little of it. I managed to make myself understand that my thoughts were wrong. But still, I'm a girl and my head was busy thinking the reason he said it. My stupid brain.

"Don't worry I'll be there for you." I blurted meaning every word then he smiled at me before replying.

"I'll be there for you too." He stared into my eyes at if he could see my soul. I felt nervous under his gaze so before the atmosphere got more lovie dovie. I changed the topic. I wasn't very free to talk about these even after all this times.

"Enough of the seriousness! Wanna listen to a joke?" I asked jumped up from the floor and started dusting the imaginary dust from my back. I was looking forward to make the guy laugh, the same guy who made me laugh.

He stood and we sat on the bed.

"Okay." He told with sparkly eyes. As if he was excited to listen to a joke from me.

"I stepped on cornflakes this morning. Does that make me a cereal killer?" Immediately I heard Alex chuckling that made my heart skip a beat but I managed to act unaffected.

"That wasn't a very funny one though." Alex commented poking my cheek. "But thanks for trying. Well, my turn."

"Fine. Your one better be funny! You just insulted my funny joke." I gave him a offended look. He finally showed his signature smirk and I felt like I won a trophy, my smile was that triumphant.

"You smirked!" I teased him and he gave me a 'so what' look. Then started laughing before telling the joke but when I glared at him he started.

"Was that an earthquake or did you rock my world?" He chucked while saying this. What the hell?

"Studiout, I told you to tell me a joke not a pick up line!!!" I punched his arm.

In between laughing he said. "I love that look on your face when you're annoyed." I frowned at him hiding the smile that was forcing out of my lips. "Wait, what is studiot?"

This time I was laughing until he begged me to tell him." It means stupid plus idiot. Which you are!" The look on his face was priceless.

We joked around for some more time. He told many more pick up lines. This guy could write a book about these lame things.

Even if he was annoying, a part of me liked his playfulness and spontaneous character.

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Alex was making coffee for both of us while I was making sandwiches for us. We were in the kitchen and trust me it looked like world war 3 was going on, After all, Master Chef Allie and Alex were making something *note the sarcasm* Honestly, I didn't know how to boil water even but I agreed to help him without using my brain.

When we both were preoccupied with our jobs suddenly a familiar voice called out.

"Hey Al!" I turned my head to look at the figure so did Alex.

I didn't understand whether the figure called me or Alex. But the person that walked inside the kitchen was unexpected, at least to me.

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