All I Ever Wanted

As I was getting ready to go out for coffee with Alex, Tori stepped into my room with a worried look. I was adjusting the collar on my shirt when she did. I looked over at her and smiled.

"Hey. What's with the look?" I asked. I stepped into a pair of white skinny jeans, and I looked at her.

"I might be pregnant.." she said. My eyes widened as I zipped up and buttoned my jeans, and I stepped forward and embraced her.

"Are you sure?" I asked. She looked up at me, and she nodded.

"Yeah.. I'm a week late, and Dan and I have sex often... and I'm worried he'll leave me..." Tori said. I didn't know what to say.

"Do you have any pregnancy tests?" I asked her. She shook her head.

"Well, while I'm out with Alex, you can go get some, and you can call me when you're sure, okay?" I asked. She nodded and hugged me tightly.

"Have fun on your date, home girl," Tori said, and I smiled down at her.

"I wi-" the doorbell interrupted me, and I smiled at the thought of Alex standing there waiting for me.

"I've gotta go. I'll see you later," I said, and Tori nodded. I grabbed my purse and rushed out to the living room, and I pulled the door open, my smile widening. I stepped outside and closed the door behind me.

"Hey, Lizzy. You look amazing," Alex said as he checked me out.

"Thanks. So, where to?" I asked. Alex smiled and he took my hand, lacing his fingers through my own.

"I was thinking Starbucks," he said. I looked at him and raised my eyebrows.

"Are you serious?" I asked. Alex chuckled.

"No! I'm not some cheap bastard!" Alex exclaimed. I laughed as we reached his car, and he opened the passenger door for me.

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Alex took me to a small café on Thames street. It was a cute little place, and it was very comfortable. Once we were inside and had ordered our coffee, Alex crossed his fingers over his mug as I leaned forward.

"So, Mr. 'I'm In A Band And Didn't Want To Tell Lizzy', how have you been?" I asked, trying not to smile. But Alex laughed, making me laugh.

"You know, Elizabeth... I've been good. How have you been?" Alex asked me. He took a sip of his coffee, and I watched him.

"Pretty swell.. Tori thinks she might be pregnant-"

"I'm sorry.. who's Tori?" Alex asked.

"Oh! Right.. she's my roommate. But she thinks she's pregnant. She was freaking out a little before you arrived," I said, tucking a strand of hair behind my right ear.

"Are you ready to deal with that? I mean... does her boyfriend seem like the type to stay with her?" Alex asked. I shrugged.

"He's a nice guy, and they're literally perfect for each other.. I think he will, but she doesn't seem to think so... it's kind of sad, really. And I don't want to live with her if she's a single mother," I said. Alex nodded.

"Well, I say you should stick through it with her. Stay by her side, you know?" Alex asked. I nodded and took a sip of my own coffee.

"Yeah. I told her that while I'm out, she should buy some tests and whatnot- Noah!?" I asked, stopping myself mid-sentence when my ex walked through the café door. Alex looked back just as Noah looked at me, and he frowned. It had been a week since I'd broken up with him, and he looked upset. I don't think me hanging out with another guy made him feel any better.

"Lizzy! What are you doing here?" Noah asked as he approached the table Alex and I were sitting at. I looked at Alex and then back up at Noah.

"I'm on a date, Noah..." I trailed off, looking down at my coffee. Alex shifted in his seat awkwardly.

"So you're dating this guy right after we broke up?" Noah asked. I sighed and stood up.

"Do you mind, Alex?" I asked. He shook his head, and spun his mug in a circle as he slouched in his seat. I pulled Noah outside and I spun him so his back was against the window. I had a clear view of Alex, and he looked bored.

"Okay, look. I'm gonna make this short. Alex and I are not together, we're just on a date. We're just talking, okay? I barely know the guy for Pete's Sake!" I said.

"How much do you know about him?" Noah asked, crossing his arms over his chest. I glanced over at Alex and saw a woman sit down in front of him.

"He's in a band. No big deal. My date is being stolen, so I am gonna go back inside. I recommend leaving me alone," I said, and I opened the door, hearing the bell above it ring. I approached mine and Alex's table, and I stopped in front of it. Alex stood up and looked down at the woman.

"I'm sorry, Lisa. We're through," he said. She crossed her arms.

"Then prove it," she said with a smirk. She glanced at me, and she tilted her head to the side. I looked at Alex in confusion and then he kissed me suddenly. I pushed Alex away hastily, and I blushed furiously.

"I'm sorry... I have to go," I said, and I removed myself from their company. I stepped back outside, and I ran a hand through my hair with a sigh.

"I'm sorry, Lizzy! I am!" Alex said as he exited the café. I shook my head.

"So much for a nice date with you, Alex. I'm sorry," I said. He smiled.

"No. It's okay. I get it. I'll take you home if you want," he said.

"No. You don't get it. Why would you kiss me when you barely know me? I could have herpes, or.. or some std. But you don't know that, and now you could have something that you can't get rid of," I said. Alex looked mortified, and my eyes widened.

"Oh.. no I don't have anything. You're fine. I'm sorry... just.. do you want to hang out at my place? You can officially meet Tori," I said. Alex smiled and we got in his car.

This was interesting.

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