Alexander Clark has gone through hard times at a young age. Unable to handle the pressure he and his family move to try and start a new life.
But what happens when a quirky Isabella Walsh marches her way into his life, and maybe... even his heart?
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Somehow I manage to get the clip done on my bra and quickly pull on a hoodie and leggings. Sitting in my desk chair I busy myself combing out my wet hair, trying to calm my heart.
"You wanted to talk?"
A slight grimace crosses his face. "I wanted to apologise for how I acted earlier. You didn't deserve that, so I'm sorry."
"So why did you?" I wanted answers, and if this is how I have to get them so be it.
Squirming on my bed he mumbles "I was caught off guard."
My eyebrows scrunch in confusion "Caught off guard by me being in your bed?"
"Caught off guard by how well I slept with you next to me. Usually when I have a nightmare, I have them repeat the whole night. With you there, it never came back, not even once." The sincerity in his voice stuns me a little.
"Happy I could help" I don't know what else to say, my shocked brain barely able to function enough to say that. "Thank you, for sharing that with me. If you ever need anything all you need to do is ask."
A mischievous half smile crosses his face "Mind helping me home? It's a miracle I made it to your front door."
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The following week passes by fairly quickly. A couple times Alex has asked me to come over at night to help him sleep better. I can honestly say it has definitely helped his temper to get more sleep.
He has begun to talk to my friends now, an amazing accomplishment in itself, but the most unbelievable is he actually made a friend all on his own. Scott Dixon, one of Smithports favorite school wrestlers has seemed to break through Alex's tough exterior and become quick gym partners. They are always trying to one up each other on the weight machines.
I couldn't be happier at the progress he is making. He even convinced Scott to join our group of friends, something I am using to my advantage. The Valentines Day dance is this Wednesday and David is no longer the only guy in our little circle anymore.
Scott is a massive flirt, always hitting on Emily, and Alex... well to be honest Alex has the hot mysterious thing down pat. The little green monster known as jealousy has slowly been growing and I know Dave is at his limit. He is used to being the only guy she talks to and with two new men in her life all that's needed is one more shove before Davily is a thing. Or should it be Emvid? Eh, either way she'll have to change her name from Emily Hawkins to Mrs. Payne before you know it.
Sitting down for lunch the boys continue to goad each other on with their new record on the bench press.
"Come on Clark, you can't beat these muscles. Girls will be lining up to dance with me, right Em?" Flexing his muscles Scott throws a wink her way earning a blushing giggle.
Red in the face, David finally snaps bolting from his seat out of the cafeteria. Me and Scott share a look before stuffing our faces with food.
"Fine, I'll go see what's wrong with him." Collecting her bag with a huff Emily follows his retreating figure.
I smile as I turn back to the table "Thank you Scott, I think that just might have done it."
"Don't thank him yet sugar cookie, the idiot could still screw up his chance." Acting as if he didn't just squash my dreams of Davily coming true, Alex continues to eat his fries like nothing is wrong. That is till I steal them from his tray.
"Hey!"
"You don't deserve these fries. Only those who believe in Emvid do."
"Thought it was Davily?" A good natured smile plays across his lips. I've never seen a full out smile on him before and I just gotta say, the month and a half it took me to get this far was well worth the wait.
"I can't decide so it's both" A blush rises on my cheeks the longer he smiles a me. Scott begins to notice so I quickly change the subject. "How do you think it's going?"
Eyes widening like he has an evil plan, Scott sports a devilish grin "let's find out." quick as a flash he grabs my arm and pulls me after him. Making sure to be quiet we sneak around the corner where we hear them silently arguing.
"Boy works fast" mumbles a slack jawed Scott. I'm in no better of a state. Sure I expected David to finally pick up his balls and ask Emily out. What I wasn't expecting was a damn makeout session in the middle of the hall!
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Finally detaching their faces he dominantly grabs her neck and tilts her head up to look him in the eye as he speaks, his voice dangerously husky.
"Be ready by 5, I'm taking you to dinner before the dance starts. Nothing to sexy, no boys are worthy to see what's mine"
Placing one more strong kiss on her lips, he lets her go and picks up his bag before walking away.
