Catastrophic Love

Catastrophic Love(Casey White) I wake up to hear my phone ringing, just like every saturday morning. The only difference is this isn't my best friend... I know exactly who is calling because I set ringtones for different people so I know if it's worth getting up for. I realize that Jake is calling and I slowly pick up my cell phone to answer it but once I bring it to my ear it has already stopped ringing. I look down to see three missed calls and four texts. All from Jake. Can you say overattatched boyfriend?

Before I begin, let me give a bit of background information. We started dating about seven months ago. Six months ago we were happy. Five months ago we started getting into small arguments but I thought this was normal for new couples. Four months ago Jake started to become really clingy. Three months ago I started noticing how he was trying to force my world to revolve around him. Don't get me wrong, I liked spending time with him but I have friends too. Two months ago all connection with my friends were lost due to him. One month ago I was being controlled, almost as if I was under surveillance.

I have to check in three times a day, location has to be on my phone at all times and he does random phone and Facebook checks.

You're probably wondering why I still choose to date him. Trust me, it's not my choice. If I try to get away I get pulled right back. There is no escape.

My phone rings again causing me to burst open my eyes and jump out of my thoughts. I answer the phone and the shouting begins..

"WHERE ARE YOU? WHY DIDN'T YOU ANSWER YOUR PHONE OR TEXT ME BACK?"

"Sorry.." I reply.

"Seriously? Sorry? SORRY? I was so worried. If you ever do that agin I'm going to - "

"Do what? Break up with me? That would be perfect."

On that note, I hang up the phone and close my eyes.

That's when I slowly open my eyes again and jump out of the bed, realizing it isn't mine. Oh my gosh. Where am I?! Oh no. Please tell me I didn't -

"Hey" said a familiar voice. I turned around to see a friend from middle school named Alex. Like I said I hope I di - "Don't worry. Nothing happened."

It's like he read my mind... "So nothing happened. That's good. But uh, why am I here?"

"You don't remember?" I shook my head slowly, as if to say no. "There was a party last night and you went with Jake.

"Yeah... but that was at Leslie's house wasn't it?"

"Let me finish." I shut my mouth and nodded for him to go on. "Anyways, you got super drunk. Or maybe your drink was spiked. I'm not sure. But you were dancing and having a ton of fun which was shocking considering you're a nerd"

I threw his pillow at him jokingly. "Hey! You're a cute nerd so it's okay!" I smiled at this because Alex is a close friend and he always makes fun of me.

"Well while you were dancing you went to search for Jake and when you found him he was making out with one of your friends and you got really angry and starting hitting him. It was pretty funny to watch but I dragged you off of him before anyone else noticed. I tried to drive you home but you begged me not to saying that your parents were going to kill you. I took you here because my parents are gone for the weekend and texted your parents off of your phone saying you are staying the night at Bella's house."

"Wow... Thank you..." Was all I could say. Not only because he was so kind or because Jake was cheating on me but also because I had the worst headache in the world.

He started laughing at me and brought me a glass of water.

We started talking for awhile and I realized how great of a guy Alex was. That's when I started thinking about why I didn't date someone like him rather than Jake. Then I realized Jake threatens me and forces me to be with him.

When Alex asked about how things were with Jake and I before the party I explained everything to him. He got up, grabbed his jacket and his keys and said he would be back and to take it easy. I was filled with confusion but I trusted Alex so I drifted off to sleep.

A few hours later I woke up and my hangover was gone, along with Alex. He had been gone for hours. Where was he? I walked downstairs and poured myself a glass of sweet tea. That's what I loved about Alex's family, they were huge sweet tea lovers! And they were just overall great people to spend time with.

My thoughts were pushed aside when Alex walked through the door and said "Hey! You're up!" I just turned to him and said "Yeah, where have you been?" He smirked and replied "Nowhere." This ticked me off a bit and I raised my voice. "Tell me." His smirk got even bigger and he said "I had to talk to Alex."

My mouth gaped open and I stuttered "A..a..about..w..w..what?"

"Oh nothing."

"TELL ME ALEX ANDREW SAMPSON"

"Fine. Only because you asked SO nicely. I may have asked him about the things you said and told him not to ever do that again and not to come anywhere near you. He thought it would be funny to be smart so I hit him." He casually drank juice from the bottle and placed it back in the refridgerator. He asked me "Wanna watch a movie?"

I just stared at him, speechless. "Why?" I asked.

"Because I want to watch a movie..."

"No. Why did you say something?"

"Because he's a jerk and he shouldn't ever threaten you."

"Why did you hit him?"

"Like I said, he was being smart and pissing me off. You deserve better. You've always deserved better. Now, pick a movie and I'll make the popcorn."

I did as he said and chose a movie. I chose my favorite movie of all time, A Walk To Remember. It always made me cry but it was so sweet. Alex walked in with popcorn just as the previews before the movie ended. I pressed play and sat down next to Alex. Halfway through the movie I was exhausted and I found myself leaning upon Alex's shoulder and closing my eyes. After a few minutes Alex wrapped his arm around me and I heard him say "Why can't I just tell you? Why couldn't I for the past five years?" and I drifted off to sleep.

I awoke to Alex sleeping next to me on the couch with his arms wrapped around me. He's always been my close friend but I've liked him for a pretty long time. I have too much to worry about, like Jake. And my parents.

Alex drove me home and said hello to my parents. They didn't mind me being with him because they adore him. After he left my parents told me they were going out of town because my father had a business meeting and it was a last minute thing. I didn't object because I knew that this meant I could go to the library, come home and eat ice cream while curled up in my bed and read.

A few hours after they left I realized it was four o'clock and the library would close at six. It was a fifteen minute walk there so I went ahead and began my walk so I would have plenty of time to browse for books. On my walk I admired the crisp winter air and the frost covered ground. I love the winter, so much.

When I arrived at the library I browsed for my book for about an hour and a half. By the time I was finished it was almost six and it was dark out. Since it's winter it gets dark a lot earlier but I had no worries about walking home. As I started my walk I accidently walked right into a hole and hurt my ankle. "It's okay" I thought to myself and continued to walk. It hurt but I could walk another eight or so minutes until I reached my house. I saw Alex's house but decided to keep walking so that I wouldn't bother him.

A few seconds later I realized I was being followed. As any girl would I panicked. I tried walking faster but the stranger following me still stayed close. I turned the corner to my street and walked to my house quickly. I turned around to realize whoever was following me was gone. I let out a sigh of relief and walked inside. I plopped down on the couch and started to drift off to sleep when I heard footsteps coming from upstairs. I figured it was my parents back early from the business trip. It was about seven or eight now and I fell asleep.

I woke up around six in the morning and screamed when I saw a dark figure standing next to me looking down at me. I was freaking out and I jumped up. How did they get in my house? Why are they here? Oh my goodness I'm going to die. Suddenly I felt someone grab my waist and pull me towards them with a laugh. A familiar laugh. The same one I woke up next to just two days before. In between my tears from the panic I smiled because even though I was terrified knowing Alex was there and being that stranger that followed me home made me laugh and I felt perfectly safe in his arms. Oh no, I'm beginning to like him even more.

He carried me to my room and we laid down under the warm covers. I asked him if he was insane and he just laughed at me and said "Of course, and you love me anyways." At his words I blushed and curled up against him. He was so warm and comforting. We fell asleep for another few hours until noon when I woke up and walked down stairs to see him cooking breakfast. He's so wonderful.

I went up and hugged him from behind, not in an awkward way. But it was cute. He laughed and kissed the top of my head and said "Good morning sleepyhead." I smiled and realized I had to tell him. I had to admit that I liked him. So I did.

"Alex I have to tell you something. It's important."

"Okay, shoot!"

"I like you. I have for the longest time and I didn't say anything but I am now and I'm sorry if I'm laying all of this on you and it might be awkward but - "

That's when he kissed me and my happiness exploded.

I couldn't help but ask him why he followed me home rather than walking with me. He said he had no clue what I was talking about.

All of a sudden I heard clapping and looked across the room to see Jake. I screamed. How is everyone getting in my house? That's when I realized he was the creep that stalked me home. Alex walked up to him and went to hit him but Jake pulled out a gun. He threatened Alex and told him to back away. He did as he was told and walked over to me. He mouthed "it's okay" and turned to face Jake. Jake started laughing and walked to me. He grabbed my arm and said "I told you never to do anything to hurt me. Now I'm going to hurt you." I gasped. He's absolutely insane. "Don't worry" he began, "I'm not going to shoot you. I'm going to shoot your beloved Alex over here so you can watch him suffer. I looked Jake right in the eye and said "YOU cheated on me. YOU caused this." He laughed and said "Silly girl. It's okay sweetheart. Calm down." I quickly replied "I'm sooo sorry baby. I never should've left you for Alex. What was I thinking?" I saw a tear drop from Alex's eye and his veins in his head pop out from anger.

Jake went to kiss me and instead I grabbed the gun from him and knocked him in the head with it. He fell to the ground and stumbled to get back up. Before he could get back on his feet I hit him again, harder this time. He dropped and he was unconscious.

I looked at Alex and apologized and he hugged me. As I started to let go he pulled me even closer and I loved that. It was a perfect moment. Except for the fact that my exboyfriend's body was lying next to us and blood was surrounding him from his wound. We called the police and luckily that was the last time we would ever see Jake.

Maybe it wasn't perfect, but this was my happy ending and Alex was forever my prince. How cliche, right?