Me? Fall in love? Pshft...(Yoyo) "Kick harder Alex! That is not going to win you the kick boxing competition! Come on!" Coach ,Darryl Simms, shouted.
"I'm trying dad! I'm trying!" I shouted back.
"Trying is not going to get you places." He shouted back. I kicked at the punching bag that was hanging pretty high. I swung my leg up and followed up with a fist upper hook. I jabbed three times, jumped and kicked letting out a soft grunt. I landed on one foot and kicked again.
"There we go!" He clapped his hands and looked pleased.
"Ok you can hit the showers." I stopped, let out a breath and trudged off to the lockers.
"Hey Alex hold up!" I turned around and saw Erick running towards me. I rolled my eyes and carried on walking. He caught up to me and grabbed my shoulder. I smacked it off and looked at him with pure irritation in my eyes.
"Yes! May I help you!" I growled at him.
"There's this party going on at the park. I need a hot date and your the perfect candidate." He smiled and showed off his perfectly white teeth. My tummy went all weird and heart pounded faster. What the hell was that? I looked at him and smiled. His smile grew bigger.
"No." My smile dropped and I walked away.
"No wait please Alex." He touched my shoulder but pulled his hand away fearing getting beat up.
"What's in it for me." I sighed and looked at him. His puppy brown eyes stared back at me and they were full of hope. That same feeling in my tummy happened again. I must be coming down with something.
"You'll enjoy it. I promise and if you don't like it we'll go." He looked at me with pleading eyes.
"Fine if it means that much to you. I guess I can go for a couple of hours." I mumbled.
"Great! That's just...great!" He clapped his hands and started to walk off.
"So ,um, are you gonna tell me the times?" I shouted after him. He pivoted on his toes and came marching back.
"Right. From seven to ten. Is that cool?" He smiled.
"Sure. Pick me up at seven then." I turned around and walked to the showers.

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"I'm going Dad and you can't stop me!" I slammed the bathroom door in his face.
"So are your just going to through away your boxing career like that!" He started banging the door.
"Its just one night father dearest." I said calmly at him. He hated that.
"Listen to me now Alexandra Paige Simms! You are not going out and that's it!" He shouted. I opened the door and looked at him with pure rage burning from the deepest part of my soul.
"I am going! If you don't want me to go shoot me now." I said in a dangerously low voice.
"You..." He ran his hand through his moustache and sighed.
"You know what fine. Go." He turned around and walked to his room defeated.
I rolled my eyes and finished off in the bathroom. I strolled to my room and put on my black skinnies and red crop top. I slipped on some sneakers and a half sleeve jacket. I tied my long almond brown hair into a messy bun. I applied some make-up on and sprayed some perfume on. I heard a hoot outside. I looked out my bedroom window and saw a red Mini Cooper parked outside. I ran downstairs and got an apple. I opened the front door and my mom walked in.
"Ow. Hi dear. Where you off to?" She asked tired.
"Party, back by ten thirty the latest. I kissed her on the cheek and gave her the remains of the apple.
I walked over to the car and opened the door. I slide in and looked at Erik. He was wearing a red top and blank pants.
"Why are you dressed the same as me?" I asked him with a raised eyebrow.
"If I were, I'd be worried. I'm just wearing the same colours." He shrugged his shoulders and started the engine. "People are gonna think we're dating!" I looked out the window angrily.
"What's wrong with them thinking that?" He pulled away from the sidewalk and drove off.
"We're not dating. That's what's wrong." I clenched my fist and scrunched up my nose.
"It's really cute when you do that's with your nose." He giggled. I couldn't help but blush.
"And you notice that why? Do you stalk me?" I asked sarcastically.
"Wow." He said sounding amused.
"What!" I felt self-concious and looked out the window again.
"I'm just surprised. You actually do have a sense of humour." He looked at me and I looked back.
"Haha." I said with a straight face.
"Do you know you"re beautiful?" He asked in a hushed voice. My tummy flipped and heart beat faster. I took a deep breath and found myself again.
"If you're tryna make me blush you going to have to do better than that." I said sticking my tongue out. He just laughed and said,"You already are Alex." I could tell he was greatly amused. I kept quiet and listened to the wind blowing outside.
"We're here." He said after a about ten minutes.
"This can't be it. There's no cars parked here or anythinG." I looked around and it was pretty deserted for a party. "Come." He got out of the car and opened my door for me.
"I didn't know I was incapable of opening my own car door now." I snapped at him. He lifted his arms up like he was surrendering. "Woah. Easy there tiger." He made sure I was okay then he locked the doors and took a slow stroll to the lake. The park was a very peaceful and beautiful place. It was chilly so I walked closer to him and I think he liked it. For no reason at all, I blushed. We walked for a few more minutes then he stopped. I looked around and saw nothing and no one. "What's going on?" I asked a bit irritated now. He pointed to the left of us and right there was a blanket with candles and foOd laid neatly out.
"What the hell is going on Erik?" I asked accusingly.
"Well. The party is for just me and you." He looked at me and seemed worried. "So like a date?" I asked walking to the blanket.
"Ya like a date I guess." He said softly.
"Why didn't you just ask me Erik?" I looked at him.
"Be real Alex. Its you. You would have said no." He smiled and walked over to me.
"Okay yes I would have said no but you still could have asked." He sat down and looked up at me.
"We're here now so we might as well enjoy it." He patted the space next to him. I sat next to him and looked at the food. My tummy grumbled and I licked my lips.
"Looks yummy." I looked at him and smiled.
"Made it all myself." He took a piece of roast chicken and started chewing on it.
"Don't lie. You know how to make roast chicken?" I started gulping down some soda and ate some chicken.
"Yip. My mom taught me." He took out some cooked potatoes.
"Ow my gosh Erik this is great. Remind me to hire you as a cook when I'm older. This found is amazing." I looked at him and smiled. I still had food in my mouth so I had to scrunch up my nose to show him I was smiling.
"Don't do that with your nose." He covered his face with his hands and only peeked out once.
"Is it really that cute." I asked when I swallowed.
"You have no idea." He removed his hands and stared at me almost lovingly. He leaned forward and stretched out his arm he ran his finger down my cheek. My tummy flipped again. Damn this feeling.
"You just had a little something over there." He said taking back his hand. He didn't move back so we were still close.
"You smell like apples." He said. I started giggling. Then I stopped. I never giggle.
"What?" He asked slightly amused.
"That was just a really random thing to say." I shrugged my shoulders And lay back. I looked at the stars and the full moon.
"Are you stressing about the kick boxing championships?" He asked. He lay next to me and looked at me. If I turned my head our noses would touch.
"I sorta am. My dad is just putting so much pressure on me ya know." I sighed.
"Ya. Him being your coach must be tough but he was a great fighter back then." I could feel his hot breath on my cheek.
"He was. He was a legend. He still is. How's your league going." He was silent for a bit then said, "Great. Its just peachy."
"That is so convincing." I accidentally turned to face him and our noses touched. He didn't pull back and I was to stunned to pull back.
"No its actually going great. I'm ranked number three right now." He whispered. His eyes shifted to my lips.
"That's, that's..." I was cut off when I felt his hand touch mine. Our fingers entwined and shivers ran down my back.
"Is it cool if I do that." He asked softly.
"I,I guess so." I stammered back. I don't know what's going on with me I thought. Get a grip.
"Why do you hate us gents so much Alex." He tightened his grip on my hand and I did the same.
"I guess because I'm scared to get my heart broken. That's a pain I know I can't heal with pills or anything." I said.
"I actually don't know why I'm telling you all of this." I quickly added in.
"No, its good to open up and I know what you mean." I smiled and gazed at his lips. He leaned closer and our lips were now only centimetres apart.
"I do--" I started.
"Shhhh. Don't say anything." He whsipered so softly I could barely hear him. He came closer and our lips grazed. I shivered and he took his one arm and pulled me closer to him. He looked me square in the eyes before our lips connected. I lifted my head and used my elbow for balance. The kiss was soft then it got faster. He pulled me on top of him and wrapped his arms around my waist. He was now lying flat on his back with me on him. I took his face in my hands and kissed him hard. I felt his tongue running across my bottom lip. I stopped and quickly got up.
" This is wrong. I,I can't get a boyfriend so close to the championships. I,I..." I turned around and started running.
"Alex wait!" I heard him running behind me. He caught up quick and grabbed my waist. He turned me around so I was facing him.
"Please don't go." He asked. I could hear the desperation and I think love in his voice.
"I,I,I can't Erik. My dad..."
"Forget about your dad just for a second. I really like you and I want you to be my girlfriend." He still hand his arms around my waist.
"You are sexy Erik. There's no doubt you are going to be the biggest distraction." My hands were rested on his chest.
"Sexy huh?" He smirked and pulled me in for an embrace.
"I understand Alex but after championships I'm coming to get you." I pulled away and said," Not even after championships. Me and boyfriends just don't work. I need to stay focused even during training." He let go of me and shoved his hands in his pocket.
"But Alex..." I shook my head and walked to his car. I got in and waited for him to take me back home. My eyes welled up with tears.

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"Come on honey please open the door." My mom asked. She knocked softly on the door and waited. I got up from my bed and opened the door. I plonked back on the bed. I still had tear stains on my face.
"What's wrong my angel." Mom asked softly. She rubbed my back and sat next to me.
"Is it a boy?" She asked. I nodded.
"I remember when I was having boy issues. Terrible time. Do you want to tell me about it?" She pushed a strand of hair behind my ear.
"I have this feeling in my stomach and my heart has mini heart attacks when I see him. I don't know what it is. I think I need to see a doctor." I mumbled into my pillow. She laughed.
"Sweety what you are experiencing is something called a crush." I got up and wiped my eyes.
"Its not a crush mom. I know what that feels like." She took my head and lay it on her lap.
"Then don't you think it may be something else?" She played with my hair.
"Like what?" I looked up at her praying she had the answers.
"Oh my darling. I think you have fallen in love." I sighed.
"I don't want to fall in love. How do I un-fall in love?" She chuckled.
"You can't. Love will fade away but it will always be there." I nodded.
"I think..I think your right. I do love him. I do." I got up and ran to the bathroom I washed my hair and cleaned up I put my best clothes on and fixed my hair. I put on some make-up and slipped on some shoes. My mom was on my bed smiling at me with pride and joy in her eyes. I kissed her.
"Thank you mommy. For everything." I grabbed a jacket and ran outside. I got on my bike and rode as fast as I could to Eriks house. I got there in about ten minutes. He was outside mowing the lawn I jumped off my bike and ran to him.
"Erik!" He looked up at me and looked surprised.
"Alex?" He walked to me to. I ran to him and jumped at him. Our lips met and tears rolled down my face.
I pulled back and looked at him. "Even if it means having a distraction I want you. I, I...l he cut me off with another passionate kiss. He spun me around.
"I love you too Alex." he said after he pulled away. I smiled and kissed him again

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"Johnny Monterio leave your sister alone." I shouted from the kitchen.
"I didn't do anything mommy she just started to cry." He walked into the kitchen and tugged my dressing gown.
"Sure she did." I picked him up and plastered him with kisses. I put him down
"No go get ready. Granny and Granddad are coming soon." He smiled showing his two missing front teeth and ran off. I felt arms wrap around my waist. I smiled and turned around kissing my husband with so much love.
"Gosh I love you Alex." He whispered in my ear.
"I love you more Erik. Now go get dressed." He kissed my ear and walked off.

"Come on guys they are here!" I shouted while opening the front door.
"Mom, Dad!" I embraced my parents and kissed them.
"Where are our beautiful grandchildren." They asked in unison.
"I'm here Pappy and Granny." Johnny ran from downstairs followed Abigail.
"How are my twins doing today?" My mom asked them. She squeezed their cheeks then they ran to my dad.
"Aww hello sports!" He said picking them up an twirling around.
"Hello baby girl." My mother hugged me.
"Hello mommy." She twirled my hair around.
"Another championship coming. You planning to win this one?" She asked.
"I've won the past nine. I might as well win this one." We both laughed and Erik ran downstairs. He said hi to everyone. I stood there looking at my beautiful family. Good career, husband, kids, parents and I'm only twenty five. And they said I couldn't have it all. Ha! Look at me now.

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