It's Complicated

The party wasn’t anything out of the ordinary for me. When Andrea said that the people from the company wanted to meet me she meant that they wanted to oogle at me. Most likely hoping that I would strip for them or something. They were disappointed to see that I was on the arm of one of the male models that they saw in the photos. There were also girls there but they were either uptight snobs that looked down on people like me or girls so desperate for attention they would do just about anything for it.

“I don’t know why I come to these.” I said to Alan and Andrea as we stood by the wall. Me with a drink in my hand.

“I’m lucky to be just a photographer.” Andrea said looking around at all the guys that were staring in our direction. “It’s like I’m too geeky for their gazes. But I do have an idea on how you can get rid of the predator stares?” She said with a grin.

“Predator stares?” Alan asked looking a bit confused.

“You may not notice how these other guys are staring at her because you only have eyes for her but take it from me they’re looking at he like she’s a piece of meat or something.” Andrea explained.

“It’s nothing that I’m not used to. As long as I ignore it they won’t do anything about it.” I responded taking a sip of my drink.

“I’m feeling uncomfortable for you.” Andrea answered. “So Alan what you’re going to have to do is have a heavy make out session with you right here, right now. Show you’re dominance over these fuckers.”

“Alan show dominance?” I said incredulously. “Are we talking about the same guy?”

Before I could say anything else to wound Alan’s ego, he pushed me against the wall and kissed me possessively. His one hand went to my hair and his other to the small of my back, pulling me closer to him. He was a good kisser…but that was all I thought.I didn’t think hot damn I need to kiss him some more or whoa! Just that he was a good kisser and he would definitely make the other guys jealous.

“Did that work?” Alan asked pulling away and looked at Andrea.

I sighed, “No.”

Both Alan and Andrea looked at me confused. Why did I just say that?

“I’m tired I think I’m going to go home.” I said and started to walk away.

“What did you mean by that?” Alan asked following me. “No that it didn’t work at stopping the guys from staring at you or no that it didn’t work for you?”

I stopped and looked at him. “No it didn’t work for me.” I paused collecting my thoughts. “This is going to sound extremely stupid but I’m just going to say it. You’re a great guy and all but I don’t really feel romantic attraction I don’t think. I like the thought of you and being with you but it just doesn’t work. So I guess I’m essentially friend zoning you but only if you don’t mind.You can hate me and never see me again and I’ll understand. I kind of lead you on I guess. Maybe it’s just the timing, maybe I can grow to think of you in a romantic way.”

“You’re rambling.” Alan said looking amused.

“I do that sometimes.” I responded.

“Well I agree with you. Partly because I can see that you are too hung up on Austin and partly because I also don't really think about you romantically either.” Alan answered.

“I am not hung up on Austin!” I replied knowing what I was saying was partially a lie. I wasn’t going to admit to the guy that I just kissed that I was interested in his best friend.That is just rude.

“Oh, okay, whatever you say.” Alan said clearly not believing what I was saying.

***
“Why am I doing this?” I mumbled to myself as I stood outside of Austin’s apartment building debating whether I should go in. I had gotten the address from Shayley who was adamant about it but after quite a bit of begging he caved.

Somebody passed me on the street and looked at me like I was crazy. I welcomed them back with my middle finger earning a nice dirty face from them. No wonder the only friends I had were from Asking Alexandria.

I sighed and ran my fingers through my hair. “Well might as well stop in and say hi.” I said under my breath and entered the apartment building.

The first thing I noticed when I entered the building was yelling. Trouble in paradise for some couple. But as I got closer to Austin’s apartment I could tell that the yelling was coming from his place. Oh, great what did I get myself into?

I knocked on the door even though I knew I probably should have just gone away. But I was 90% sure Shayley would tell Austin that I had asked him for Austin’s address. When the door opened I was greeted by an angry looking blond. She kind of looked like she wanted to tear my face off.

“Is this your new whore?” She said looking at me in disgust. “Who the hell are you?”

“Not that it’s any of your damn business but I’m Alexandria Bourget.” I found my full name to be way more intimidating than just Alex. “And the last thing I heard you were the whore.”

“She’s Shayley’s sister, Alan’s girlfriend.” Austin chimed in looking pissed. I wasn’t sure if it was at me or the stupid blond. “Just leave Gielle.I’m tired of all your bullshit and Alex and I need to discuss Alan’s birthday party.” Pfft I knew that was an outright lie.

“Uh, huh.” She said looking like she wasn’t believing him. “Whatever, I’m not done with you yet.”

“As far as I’m concerned yes you are.” I answered. “Just leave and never come back. Austin obviously doesn’t have time for your stupid bitch fits so why don’t you go waste somebody else’s time.”

She looked like she wanted to punch me or more like bitch slap me. Whatever I’ve had worse and I was kind of hoping that she would start something. But she didn’t. She just walked out of the apartment, bumping into me and left.

“What are you doing here?” Austin asked after she was gone.

“Apparently planning Alan’s birthday party.” I replied sarcastically.

“We both know that is a lie.” He responded.

I sighed. “I’m here to talk. Let me in and I’ll make you something to eat.”

Austin stepped aside so that I could enter the apartment. “I’m not hungry and I have nothing here to make.”

“Bullshit, guys are always hungry and according to you everyone has cereal.” I smiled.

Notes

Soo this is my re-write of this chapter and it kind of went in an entirely different direction that I originally planned...