Alex's POV
I'm sitting in my room looking at old pictures of Hayes and I. When all the good times come flooding back to me. We ended it on good terms but we don't really talk anymore.
I get lost in my train of thought when I hear Demi knocking on my bedroom door.
Demi- Hey babe get ready we're going to meet up with the girls of Fifth Harmony today.
I scream in my head and do a happy dance because I'm obsessed with them!
Hayes- Kk be right down!
Oh my god, I go through like seven thousand outfits until I see something over by my shoes that catches my eye. It's a leather skirt and a bright red crop top. I put that on and run down stairs.
Demi- That's a little showy don't ya think Alex?
Alex- oh be quiet mom you know I look fabulous.
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We finally arrive at the house and it's huge! Well I guess it has to be since 5 people live there.
We walk inside and I see Dinah and Normani sitting on the couch.
Dinah- Oh hey Demi!!! Yay you brought Alex! What's up?
Normani- Heyy!
Wow I didn't think they would even remember me.
Demi- Yeah she wanted to come see you guys, how have you've been?!
I never said I wanted to come? I laughed to myself how she's gotten so used to talking for me.
Dinah- Were go-
She stops as Camila comes in singing very loudly about pizza.
Camila- Ohhhh...wow, this is embarrassing. Hey Demz. Alex. Sorry you had to witness that.
We all laugh and go into the kitchen.
Demi- Where's the other 2 out of 5??
Dinah- Ally is in her room and Lauren is somewhere idk?
Dinah goes off to find Ally and them and Normani starts talking to Demi but I kind of zone out. Two seconds later I find myself wandering the house when I hear...crying?
I walk further towards it and it's coming from behind a closed door. I open it and find Lauren sitting on the floor in tears.
I immediately run towards her and ask her what's wrong.
Alex- Hey! Why are crying? What happened?
She looked up with her sad but strangely beautiful eyes.
Lauren- I..um...oh hey Alex, I'm fine just venting about some things. How have you been, I haven't seen you in a while?
Alex- I'm good, I broke up with my boyfriend a little while ago and I'm trying to act like I don't care soo that's going pretty well.
We both laugh in unison and I go and sit next to her on the floor.
Lauren- I know right! Boys are jerks.
Alex- Is that why you're crying?
Lauren- Yeah. My boyfriend just left me because the distance was to much to handle but honestly I think he just found someone else.
Alex- Well you shouldn't be crying over him, it'll ruin that beautiful face of yours!
Wow did I really just say that because I don't think I meant to??
Lauren- Thanks, you're sweet.
We kind of stare at each oter for a minute till I break the silence.
Alex- Well Demi is here so I guess you should go say hi an join the other girls.
Lauren- Yeah let's go.
We get up and go meet them in the kitchen where Camila is stuffing her face with Doritos, Dinah is texting, Ally is talking with Demi and Normani is just dancing to Beyoncé.
Demi- Hey Laur! I haven't seen you in forever!
Lauren- Hey! What's up? I'm in love with "Really Don't Care" like I listen to it non stop so thank you for saving me from boredom.
I laugh inside my head and stare at Lauren. I don't want her to think I'm creepy so once in a while I look somewhere else. I don't know she interests me.
She's got these fierce piercing eyes that literally take your breathe away.
What the hell am I saying, she's a girl..I'm not gay.
I think to myself an try to explain that there's no way I could like a girl! That's insane. It also makes no sense.
I was interrupted by Demi snapping her fingers in my face.
Alex- What mom!?
Demi- Did you not hear Lauren or were you ignoring her?
Alex- What? Sorry I zoned out. What did you say?
Wow I'm dumb.
Lauren- I said you have a really good voice and I was wondering if you would give me some advice.
What the hell???!
Alex- You want advice from me?? Why your voice is amazing!
Way to be fricken obvious dumbass!
Lauren- Thanks! Your voice is good to I really just wanted your opinion on something.
Alex- Oh okay.
We walk down the hall to her room and she looks pretty nervous. She tells me to sit down and that she needs to tell me something important and now I'm getting nervous.
Lauren- Well, I um...I think that I like girls.
Alex- So?
I say looking at her confused.
Lauren- No. I think I like like girls.
Alex- Ohhhh, good for you. One question...why are you telling me out of all people this?
Was totally not expecting that. I guess that's cool I mean people should love who they love.
Lauren- Well I didn't want to tell the other girls because I didn't want them to judge me and I was never as close with Demi as the rest of them so you were my last resort.
Alex- Well I think that's great. You shouldn't be worried about it you're an amazing person! You love who you love and if your happy that's all that really matters right?
I hug her for comfort and tell her that I'm here for ber.
Lauren's POV
WOW. Was definitely not expecting that. She hugged me and I instantly felt my gut drop and my face turn red.
I think I like this girl.
Ugh that's ridiculous she obviously isn't into me.
Lauren- Thank you, I really needed to talk to someone an I'm glad I could count on you.
Alex- Anytime, if you need anything just call, I'll never judge you. Okay?
Lauren- I will. Now let me go tell them and get this over with.
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We walk into the kitchen and all eyes are on me.
Alex- Um guys Lauren has something to tell you.
I immediately freak out and start sweating. Alex notices and runs my back.
Alex- It's okay just tell them.
My mind rushes all over the place when I finally find the words to say.
Lauren- Guys. I...Im..Im gay.
They all look at me with big eyes and start laughing.
I instantly feel hurt until Dinah's words shock me.
Dinah- Finally thank heavens gurl!!!
What?!
Lauren- What do you mean??
Normani- We know you're gay. We've known for a while.
Ally- Ya we've just been waiting for you to tell us.
Lauren- Oh. Um. Okay. I guess?.
I feel so relieved that they are okay with it and we all go sit in the living room and watch a movie.
We turned the lights of and played the movie "Left Behind"
I was just sitting there watching the movie when I feel something grab my hand.
I look down and see Alex holding it and I just look up at her in confusion. She looks back at me and mouthed the words "I'm really proud of you".
My heart skips a beat and she moves closer to me. She rests her head on my shoulder and stares at our hands with a geeky smile.
I look back up to the TV and all these thoughts rush in my head. I quickly ignore them and focus on the movie.
I'm trying to watch it but I keep getting chills every time she rubs my hand up and down with her thumb.
____________________________________________________________________ Hey guys!!! I'm back!!! I missed writing so much and I've been obsessing over Lauren Jauregui so I decided to bring her into the book as Alex's new love interest. A bit of a shocking twist on things huh. I changed Sarah's name to Alex just because my name is Sarah and I didn't like it. Byeee!!!💖🎀
Special shout out to my bestie Deedee for helping me choose to write again!!!👑