Eight

Micah pov

 I have been searching for Alyssa for about an hour now. Driving with top speed to get to our favorite spots where we hang out but I didn't see her there. I stop and sat down, * use your brain and think this boy, stop acting like you are insane. Alyssa is your best friend, you know her better than you know anyone else. Where would she go since she had her heart broken?  What would she do? * I am supposed to even know how she would think dammit. 

   I need to calm down, I can do this if I just calm down. I slowed down my breathing as I try to think with a clear head, pushing all the worries that have been swimming in my head so fiercely that if me brink I can see them behind my eyelids. She must have been in a situation where she couldn't think and that would have made the taxi man to drop her off in an extremely popular place. I paused that flow. That would be what would have happened if she was running from her home after her parents told her the news about their divorce, since Jake the jerk cheated on her that means that she would want to forget what happened so she will probably be drunk. That would explain the not picking of phone. Whenever Alyssa wants to do something stupid she make sure her phone is on silent. So right now she is in a popular site in town probably drunk out of her mind. 

  Making a list in my mind I took note of all the popular sites in town and entered my car as I drove for the most important one, council hall, she wouldn't be caught dead in that place but the park behind it was a different story, she love that park. 

   Driving there, I came out of my car as I looked around in the darkness, I was stressed out of my mind, sweating bullets although the weather was cool and have serious migraines because of this girl. When I see her, I will shake some sense into her, after that thought came into my mind. I snorted because I know it is a lie. I would be relieved and would hug her tight then I would fuss over her. That is what always happen I never shake her hard no matter how much she annoys me. I know I let her get away with a lot of things but she is my princess what I am to do. 

  I scanned the field with my eyes until they came to rest on a figure, I would have thought that it was not living but the body shaking convince me otherwise. I moved closer to her and realize that her body was shaking because of the huge sobs that was racking her body. 

  Hey it will be okay. I said as I ran the last space between the two of us for me to wrap my hands around her body. 

  How would you know, she bit out with anger in her tone? 

  Whoa, what did I do wrong? I asked her with my hands raised above me. 

  Didnt you know that he is cheating on me? No, that's wrong, you knew that he was cheating on me. That is why you wanted me to remove Tiffany from the squad. Alyssa yelled at my face with anger flashing in her eyes. 

  How on earth would I know that? I asked her. I know what you know. If I had discovered it before you, Al, you know what I would have done to him, you wouldn't see any of him left today. You know that I won't do that to you. Why on earth do you think I would help him hide the fact that he was cheating on my best friend. I questioned her heatedly as more tears slid down her face. If I wasn't too hurt by her accusing me of protecting that bastard I would have wrapped my hands around her again and provided the comfort and shoulder she desperately needs to cry on. 

  She answered me softly and I was shocked by her answer. My world is spinning out of place and right now, you are the only constant. It is too good to believe since I am sure that you will leave me or change the nature of our relationship. I don't think that I can handle that. " 

 Alyssa. I whispered softly, speechless by her train of thoughts I know that I shouldn't really be surprised by it since it is Alyssa's thought and her thoughts are always scary especially when she is sad but it shocks me either way.

  Promise me that you would always be there for me. Alyssa said grabbing hold of me. 

  I promise. You know I will never leave you. I replied shocked by the level of intensity she was displaying. 

  Promise me our relationship will never change. She demands. 

  My heart broke at that. * I don't want our relationship to remain as just friends, I want to be your man. I wish I could say these things to you but I can't, they are not the words you need to hear right now. I care about you and love you enough to always put your needs in front of mine even though it kill me. Even though it hurts me really deep.*  " are you daft Al, you are acting like you are. Of course our relationship will not change. I reassure her, breaking my heart in the process. To cover the pain I went on autopilot and repeated the future she has always plan for us, the one she said a few hours earlier. our children will be tight friends just like us and we would host family games together and if luck is on our side due to us pestering our children, they will get married and bring the two families together then we can tell our grandchildren that it all started in a Mexican restaurant with you acting like the princess you are. 

  Really. You think so. She asks hopefully. 

  I know so. Now stand and let's get you home. I said as I stood up. 

  I don't want to go home. Alyssa said in a whiney tone as I laughed. For a second there she sounded as if there is nothing wrong, that everything is right in her world. 

  I suspected as much, before I pick up my siblings I went to your house and I picked up your outfit tomorrow, your essentials is already at my side. I am sure you can make do with our guest room as you do during your visits before. "

 Thank you. Al said as she smiles up to me as I helped her to her feet.

  Dont mention, what are friends for? I replied with that sentence leaving a bitter taste in my mouth.