*** Alice’s Pov ***

It’s been 2 days. Tony hasn’t called, texted, nothing. I haven’t heard from him. Neither has any of the boys. He hasn’t been home. Probably been with Stephanie. I yawned as I sat on the couch with Cassie and a tub of ice cream whilst we watched a shitty love film. I’d much prefer to watch Star Wars or Harry Potter but it’s Cassie’s night to pick. My hands were clutching my phone, on a blank message to Tony, wondering what to write. My fingers lingered over the buttons for a while until I figured out the words to say.

*** Tony’s Pov ***

I was sitting in my bedroom in my mum’s house when I felt my phone buzz in my pocket. I expected it to be one of the boys or Stephanie for the millionth fucking time. But I was surprised to see I had a text from both Cassie and Alice. I opened Cassie’s text first.

From: Cass.
Seriously dude, Jaime is worried fucking sick about you. I don’t care who you tell or whatever but tell someone that you’re okay, at least, and they can spread it around. Run from your problems all you like Tony, but fucking man up about you kissing Alice and either get over it or think about what you want. Do not fuck her about.

I sighed, deep down knowing that she was right, but shrugged it off anyway. I replied to her.

To: Cass.
Tell Jaime I’m fine. I’m staying at my mums for a few days, my phones been off. I just needed time alone for fuck’s sake.

I then opened the text from Alice. My heart was racing as it loaded, showing it was obviously a long text.

From: Alice
Hey Tony. I just wanted to see how you were? I’ve heard that no one’s heard from you since that party, and I just wanted to make sure you were okay. Everyone’s worried, please just contact someone. I know you’ve probably got your phone off and won’t even look at your texts and phonecalls but just let someone know you’re ok, please? Anyway, regardless of whether you want to talk about what happened, it’s going to happen at some point. We need to talk, I don’t mind if you’re not comfortable talking to me person, on the phone or talking through text is fine with me. I just wanted to say I’m sorry for kissing you, you have a girlfriend, and that was wrong of me. I love you Tony, I always will, but I think I’ll do what I’d first planned and just stay away from you. I want you to be happy. I want me to be happy, and I don’t think being around you if you’re with Stephanie is going to make me happy. Again, I hope you’re okay, and CONTACT SOMEONE, okay! Uh, goodbye, I guess, Tone x

I felt a tear slide down my face and I tried to phone her but it went straight to voicemail. This is not what I wanted. I wanted to have a long talk about everything. No, no, no! I’m such a fucking idiot. Why do I screw up everything that’s good for me? I put my head in my hands and cried for a bit before I realised I could go to her house. I sat up, changed my clothes and put a bit of cologne on, putting a hat on my head. I grabbed my keys, wiping away my tears with my sleeve and walked out my bedroom door. I ran downstairs and opened the front door to Stephanie standing.

“Oh! I was just about to knock. Hey baby, is everything alright? I haven’t heard from you. I’ve missed you so much. I was just round at your place but Jaime told me you’ve not been home in a few.” Her squeaky voice ran through my ears as she spoke, engulfing me in a hug. I hardly even hugged her back.

“Uh, can you come round later? I need to see Jaime, talk to him and stuff… I’ve just been down is all.” I lied.

“Oh, I’ll come with you, I’ll follow you in my car, okay?” she smiled and before I’d gotten a chance to object, she’d already went out to her car. Fuck sake.

We drove off to my house and I parked the car in my driveway, sighing as I waited for Stephanie. I have no fucking clue what to do. I walked in my livingroom where Jaime was sitting with Cassie. Alice, Vic and Mike were all in there too. Stephanie came behind me and smiled at everyone who was there. I seen Alice roll her eyes.

“Tony! Man, I’ve been worried sick.” Jaime ran up to me, engulfing me in a hug.

“Sorry dude. I’ve had shit to think about. I’ll explain to you guys later, yeah?” I said and sat down on the couch, Stephanie then trying to sit on my lap. “Steph could you just sit on the couch next to me please?” I mumbled. She glared at me and did as I asked, still being all over me. On the night of that party I’d told her that Alice and I had been together before, being why she was all fucking over me right now.

“You ok man?” Mike asked me, putting a hand on my shoulder.

I turned round to him and nodded, rolling my eyes at the way Steph was rubbing my thigh. “Steph, we’re in company. Stop it.” I mumbled into her ear, pretending I was being cute. I saw the smile wipe off her face and she walked upstairs to my room. The door slamming on her way in. I groaned at the sound, knowing that if I didn’t follow her she’d start a screaming match in front of everyone. “Fuck sake.” I mumbled to no one in particular and got up, slowly walking out of the room.

I turned to walk back in but Mike shook his head and waved his finger. “Nup. Go. I can’t deal with listening to her screaming at you for not following her. Hangover you see.” He smirked at me and everyone laughed, remembering the last time she did it and Mike nearly wanted to slap her. I laughed myself.

I was half way upstairs when I heard Alice mumble. “So she’s a cunt, then?” and a chorus of ‘yep’ or ‘you have no idea’ came from the guys. I laughed, same old Alice. I still need to talk to her.

I walked into my room to Stephanie huffing on my bed, but when she seen me her face lit up.

“Oh, I thought you were never gonna come.” She said as she got up, coming towards me. As she came towards me, I realised I literally have no attraction to her anymore. Everything about her is nothing compared to Alice. She’s sort of pretty, I guess, but I don’t look at her the same way anymore. I guess you could say I only have eyes for Alice. She smashed her lips on mine and I pulled away. “What’s wrong baby?” she said as she pushed me on the bed, straddling me. All I want is some time alone, for fuck sake – I thought to myself.

“Uh, nothing. Just, there’s company downstairs, y’know?” I lied. Again.

“I know baby but we haven’t done it in so long. Come on, we’ll be quiet.” She whined and I shook my head no, but she started grinding on me and kissing my neck. “Come on, baby please! I want you.” she whispered in my ear. I pushed her down on the bed. Anything to shut you the fuck up for a while – I thought. I had sex with her and as she came I pulled out and said I needed to shower and get something to eat, and that she should just stay in bed til I got back. I went for a quick shower, feeling more than disgusted in myself for having sex with her when the love of my life was downstairs. I got downstairs and no one else was in the kitchen but me and Alice. I walked up to her and seen her puffy red eyes.

“Uh, where is everyone?” I said as she closed the fridge door.

“Out the back garden, in the pool. We had to get away from hearing her scream…” she paused. “Nice and classy having sex while your ex is sitting downstairs.” She mumbled to me. As she was about to push past me I grabbed her wrist back. “What Tony?! What else can you possibly say to me? Seriously, just let me go! You have her now. You-”

I cut her off my smashing my lips on hers. Her arms came up around my neck as I pushed her against the wall, kissing her harder and with more force. I grabbed onto her curvy hips tightly. I licked her bottom lip, begging for entrance which she denied. I tugged on her bottom lip with my teeth and she moaned slightly, so I stuck my tongue in her mouth and our tongues danced together. She tangled her hands in my hair and I finally pulled away.

“That.” She said, breathlessly, “Spoke one thousand words.” She giggled and I smiled down at her, biting my lip. I wanted nothing more than her right now.

“I love you.” I said as I pressed my forehead to hers. “No more running away from my problems. I’m going to fix this. I’m going to be with you again. I have to be. It’s always been you, Al.” I whispered before pecking her lips again.

“I-I love you too Tony.” She said and hugged me tightly, before walking away. I watched her walk away, admiring her perfectly curvy body, her perfect ass strutting away from me. I frowned as I realised I couldn’t be with her right now and had to go back up to Stephanie. May as well end it just now...

Notes

Title credit: YDG? - Of Mice & Men.

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