AA: I didn't break up with you for no reason.
Alexa decided that she didn't need to add more to that. If Paris didn't want more information then she got the memo, but if she did, maybe they would at least have a chance at becoming friends again. Andy had already came by with food, drinks, and decoration. "I'm going to invite most of the people in our grade that we know. I'll send them all a text." Raven told her. Alexa heard the doorbell ring of the first few people coming for the party. It was some kids that she knew from middle school so she welcomed them in.
PA: no really? i thought you just pulled it out of a hat to do for fun. Why then?
Paris relaxed out on her couch with justin when she got home and they decided to watch High School Musical because they're still 5 year olds, and they wanted to watch a throwback.
AA: Because if we stayed together, you would be dead. There was someone at the time targeting me and everyone I cared for.
Alex decided to get another soda as more kids came into Raven's house for the party. They decided to open the pool house and the pool for them and brought some of the food there too.
PA: wait what?
Paris excused her self and half ran to the bathroom. she closed and locked the door and sat and waited on the floor for Alexas response. 'how do you say that so calmly and like its a normal thing over text like that?' She thought, staring down at her phone.
AA: Well, it's kind of like a pretty little liars debacle. Someone was jealous of me a few months ago and managed to kill my baby brother. They're in jail now for a life sentence but you would've been next if it wasn't for me.
Raven met Alexa downstairs and made sure she was alright before asking her to help take the pool cover off.
PA: oh, um. well then.
Paris wasnt sure what to do next. she sat on the floor and started bawling.
AA: That's why I wanted to talk in person because… it's a lot to take in but I guess you don't really even care anyways. You have Justin now and I'm happy for you.
Alexa lied a bit on the last part with Justin but she was happy that Paris was happy. She continued on with the party as more people from the school came into the pool house.
PA: wdym i have Justin? Were just friends…
Paris knew it looked like they were together. Justin was just her best friend. Justin only did it to help Paris. Her "revenge" as she liked to call it. she stared at her blurry phone as Justin came in and sat on the floor next to her. He heard her crying and came to make sure she was okay.
AA: Well it I did think it was that at first and then all the lap-sitting just changed my thoughts a bit.
Alexa changed into her two-piece and sat by the edge of the pool, accepting drinks from her friend. She waved to other people from her school, loving how her friend was helping her with her self-care.
PA: well i get that. but hes just my best friend. We're close. like brother and sister.
Paris choked out the word she wanted and justin typed them for her. she couldnt stop crying and she didnt know why. so they sat on the floor together, her crying him holding her tight.
AA: Okay, and I didn't say that you weren't, do you wanna maybe… nvm
She put her phone down and started conversating with the people there. Purposely leaving the ringer volume on.
PA: wanna maybe what?
she finally began to calm down. The crying slowed and made its way down to a wet face, no new tears, a heaache, and the hiccups.
AA: I don't know, my friend Raven threw a party at her house and I was gonna ask if you'd want to come…
Alexa rubbed her neck after sending the text, nervous as to what the response would be. She put her phone down for a final time before getting the swan floatie and laying on it in the pool.
PA: i dont see why not. As long as Justin can come too.
Paris and Justin stood up and walked out of the bathroom and up to Paris room. He plopped down on her bed and she went into her walk in closet. she pulled the door mostly closed and and changed into her semi flashy black rwo piece. she slid on her light pink skirt and matching crop top and then walked out and spun around in front of Justin.
"its missing something" he got up and walked in the closet and looked for something specific. Paris sat on her bed and scrolled through instagram while she waited.
When Alexa was bored on the inflatable swan, she took her phone and sat back on one of the lounge chairs.
AA: Sure everyone's invited…
PA: are you sure?
Justin came back out with a long black sweater that reached about her knees and slid it on her arms when she stood up. she slid on some plain black sandals, grabbed a beach bag and threw in 2 towels and a phone charger. she also threw in a matching lace bra and panties and a pair of boxers for Justin (he keeps clothes at her house). she tossed him some grey and pink swim trunks and he went into her closet and changed really quick.
AA: Yea
Alexa finally put her phone away so she could enjoy the party while it lasted. She started conversating with some of the guests there at the pool while she waited for Paris to come.
(GN)
Justin walked out in his white tshirt from before and the pair headed outside and got in Justins car. Justin drove for about 5 minutes and parked on the curb. They got out and walked around back to the pool, the bag on Paris' shoulder, and her hand in Justins.
"You've got this Paris. I've got you." He said, rubbing his thumb in circles on her hand.
Alexa saw Paris in the distance from the glass window of the pool house. She stepped out with her towel around her neck and walked over to her. "Hey," She waved, a bit awkward from earlier events of that day.
“Hi” Paris said, a small smile on her face. “where should we put this?” she said gesturing to the bag on her shoulder.
"Uh, you can put it in the pool house next to one of the couches. No one is allowed in there except me and Raven so it's safe." She told her while motioning to the smaller house.
“Okay” she walked over to the pool house and went inside. she dropped the bag in front of one of the couches and walked back over to Justin and Alexa.
Alexa accepted more drinks and food from Raven and her other friends before looking to Paris. "So the pool is open of course and if you want to go inside there are other things."
“okay, i’ll keep that in mind.” Paris said smiling.
“what shall we do then? a group thing, or should i buzz off?” justin said, laughing.
“whatever’s fine with me. Alexa? thoughts?” she replied a smile on her face.
"How about we play Marco polo with everyone." She suggested, pulling her t-shirt off and getting ready to get back in the pool.
