The Unextraordinary Life of Alexandra Jane (Editing)

Chapter Four: Broken Hearts

I kick my shoes off and leave them by the front door as I enter the living room. I walk over to the fridge and take out a can of A&W. Root beer has always been my favorite. As I close the fridge door I notice a sticky note.

Won't be home by dinner,  food's in the microwave, tell Harry to not make a mess. -Love Mom

I crumple the piece of paper up tossing it in the trash 5 feet away

"This is why you should be in Basketball" Harry says from the dining room table 

"Jesus fucking Christ Harry, do you want me to have a heart attack?" I Gasp 

"You are so dramatic Alexandra Jane" He says rolling his eyes 

"My mom left food in the microwave if you want some"  

Knowing Harry He's always hungry but he just stays seated at the end of the mahogany table with his head hanging low so his curls covered my view of his eyes his shoulders slumped and his arms stretched out in front of him as he twirls his ring in between his index fingers and thumbs. 

"You okay?" I ask as I heat up our food

"Rachel and I broke up" he says in almost a whisper still not meeting my gaze 

"It's okay, you two will be in each others arms in no time" I smile setting a plate of chicken mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables in front of him. 

"I don't think so Alex" 

"Oh please this always happens, you guys break up then get back together that same week, its a never ending cycle and-"

"She cheated Alex!" he yells as he finally lifts his head up. Once our eyes meet I my heart skips a beat. His eyebrows pull together as his eyes fill with tears, his lips are pressed into a line. 

"She cheated" he repeats shaking his head as if trying to wake up from a bad dream. He gets up and begins to walk towards the front door

"Harry?" I ask getting up to follow him "Where are you going"

"I don't know, I...I just need to clear my head." He answers not turning around 

"I don't fucking think so"  I say running to block his only way out

"Alex get out of my way" 

"No! I'm your best friend and I won't let you go get fucked up just because of her Harry. You've made such great progress over the last year and you're not about to go fuck it up just because Rachel broke your heart! I won't let you!"

By the time I'm done I'm yelling and my hands are balled up into fists at my sides a knot forming in my throat

I expected Harry to push me out of his way or try to argue with me but instead he does the last thing I thought he would ever do in this moment. He laughs. A laugh full of sarcasm and overexageration as he throws his head back and hugs his stomach. Once he's done he just shakes his head and begins to pace the small space of the living room

"You think I'm upset because Rachel cheated on me?' He asks not making eye contact

"Um yeah? I mean from your reaction it clearly looks like she broke your heart" His question catches me off guard

His smile disappears as he lets out a loud sigh. His hands run through his hair smoothing his curls back. I watch as he takes a seat on the edge of the couch placing his elbows on his knees. He closes his eyes and pinches the bridge of his nose like he always does when he's frustrated or thinking. He finally looks up at me, his eyes are glossy as he gives me a small smile

"You can't break a heart that is already broken Alexandra Jane" 

 

Short chapter yes but it's necessary! Thanks to everyone whose read and please comment what you think of it so far! xx