standing next to me - milex

08

CHAPTER 8.

Alex struggled to get out of bed the next morning. He felt extremely ill and weak. His mum phoned the school and Alex didn't go into school that day.

Miles
Hey al! You not in school?

Alex
no, i'm feeling ill. might've been the cold.

Miles
Yeah, maybe you should go to the doctor? It could be hypothermia.

Alex
it probably is. i'll be fine, mi.

Miles
Alright, whatever you say. Get well soon, Al.

Unknown
Enjoying the day off, Turner?

Alex
who is this?

Unknown
Nathan

Alex
how do you have my number?

Alex
...you have my book, don't you?

Nathan😒
I do. The stuff in here is pretty good writing, Alex. Miles might like to hear about what you're writing about him.

Alex
Nathan, please I'm begging you. You can't. Please

Nathan😒
Right, I'll only not tell him if you do these things for me.

Alex
i'll do anything

Nathan😒
First, cut your hair. You look like Jesus.

Alex
what?? no, i like my hair.

Nathan😒
do it or I'll tell Miles everything. About how you "want to make his lips wet".
It hurt me writing that.

Alex
how short

Nathan😒
Don't care. Just look less like a girl. Do it for tomorrow

Alex
My hairdresser comes next Tuesday

Nathan😒
Get your mum to do it, idk

Alex
Ok fine. What else do I need to do?

Nathan😒
Do you think you could get Alexa Chung to hang out with me?

Alex
doubt that. she doesn't like you whatsoever.

Nathan😒
At least tell her I think she's fit tomorrow

Alex
Whatever. sure.

Nathan😒
There's more stuff I've got you to do but I'll give you your book tomorrow, only if your hair is shorter alright?

Alex
Ok

Alex went downstairs to talk to his mum about his hair. He really loved his hair. But he'd do anything for that book.

"Mum?"

"Yes, Al? Are you feeling better now?"

"Yeah, um...I was wondering...can I cut my hair?"

Alex's mum turned around with a surprised look on her face. "But you love your hair, Al."

"Yeah, but...I feel like I need a change."

"Alright. I'll tell Charlie next Tuesday-"

"No, I meant, can we cut it now?" Alex asked.

"Well, I'm not a hairdresser. You'll have to do it. But make sure it doesn't look bad. There's some scissors in my bathroom."

"Alright, thanks mum." Alex went back upstairs and found the scissors. Alex looked in the mirror at his long hair. He really loved his hair.

I can always grow it out again.

Alex shakily brought the scissors to his hair, and cut off a tiny piece first.

It's okay. This will be okay.

Alex cut more off, until the sink was almost clogged with his hair.

Alex looked in the mirror.

It looks fine.

(A/N: THATS RIGHT FAM IS EARLY SIAS ALEX)

Alex went back downstairs, after unclogging the sink and throwing away the clumps of hair. "Mum, does this look good?"

"Aw, Alex, it looks really nice actually."

"Thanks. What are we having for dinner?"

"Spaghetti. Are you feeling up for school tomorrow?"

I have to be in if I'm going to get my book back.

"Yeah, I'm better now."

He wasn't. But he needed that bloody book.