♡Ellie's P.O.V

"Wake up." Someone shook me slightly and I let out a tired groan.

"Shut the fuck up and let me sleep." I mumbled angrily before turning my back to the person and started to drift back to sleep again.

The voice let out a tired sigh before suddenly the warm covers were pulled away from my sleeping figure.

I groaned before patting out on the space trying to find the damn blankets. When I didn't felt the familiar soft cotton, I was forced to crack my eyes open.

It was still dark outside since there was no sun peeking in through the curtains. I looked around me and noticed that I was still on Alec's room but the difference was I was now wearing a big shirt and a loose boxer.

Ark must've been the one who changed me since after Val and I's talk all I remember was me drifting off to sleep the same time Ark came in with a few clothes in hand.

Someone coughed and I snapped my head to the side to see Alec standing there half naked with a loose sweatpants. Showing off his muscular body and six pack.

I almost forgot he was there turning my head to the side to check the clock, I was surprised that he was still awake since the red numbers state it was already 2:48 A.M.

I started to get nervous when I notice Alec looking at me with an intense look but as the memories of the fight from earlier came back to me, I just ignored him and let out huff when I notice that he was still gripping my blankets.

I decided to just continue my sleep and ignore Alec's presence. Fixing the pillows slighty, I laid on my back and move into a comfortable position before closing my eyes.

After a few moments of silence,"I'm sorry," It was faint but I heard it loud and clear.

I snapped my eyes open in surprised and saw that he moved closer and now sat near to me with the bed dipping slighty at his weight.

"What?" I snapped daring him to say those words again.

He sighed before pushing his hair back with his hand in frustration,"I-I said I'm sorry and I know that it was a dick move of me to put the blame on you but I just-" He paused as he huff in frustration trying to find the right words.

"You just what?" I asked before pushing myself to sit upwards to listen more to his explanation.

"I j-just can't risk you getting hurt okay?" He said in one breath,"I-I know I've been pushing you away and left you in the dark but it wasn't for my sake but yours." He said looking at me with such pained eyes.

I opened my mouth but,"Shh. You're gonna have to let me finish my explanation first." He cut me off and I answered with meek nod.

"I care about you and yes, I have a shitty way of showing it to you and I'm sorry," His voice cracked,"I'm just new to this feelings okay? I-I'm so used to being cold to others and pushing them away but I'm doing my best to try and let others in." He explained

I couldn't help but tear up a bit. The way that he's looking at me is so full of hurt and sadness. I've never seen him this vulnerable and it pained me too much to know that its partially my fault.

My hormones are really fucking me up. Like really.

"Oh god. I didn't mean to make you cry. Shit I'm sorry cookie. I'm not good at opening up,"He started to freak out but gently brushed the tear away that managed to escape,"I'm gonna kill Val about this." He muttered.

I let out a choked cry-laugh hearing it,"It's okay. You don't have to kill Val because it helped clear a few things," I took his hand that was on my face and held it,"Don't worry opening up to me because we could just take baby steps. I'm not rushing you into saying your past." I said rubbing his knuckles with my thumb soothingly.

He let out a relieved sigh,"Thank you cookie for understanding me. I'm just not ready and thats all that I can share for now." He stated looking at our clasped hands.

"I understand so stop fussing about it okay? and the dick comment was so true but by any chance could you lessen it?" I asked grinning.

He smirked,"Don't worry cookie. Dick senior might be big but we could find a solution to fit it all in. No need for it to undergo changing stages." He answered teasingly.

Thank juice for the dark room because my cheeks are burning red at his comment.

"You pervert! What I means is can you maybe lessen your mean ways and start being kind to me?" I asked, embarrasment evident in my face.

Alec thought for a second,"Nope. I like being mean." He said grinning.

I let out a small pout which his eyes landed on. The grin on his face faltered slightly and something on his eyes flashed but I couldn't decipher it.

He suddenly pushed me slightly to make some room and then sat on the bed next to me. His arm was brushing against mine and I couldn't help but ignore the butterflies that fluttered on my stomach.

"Let's play 10 questions." I said turning to look at him.

I was surprised to see him already looking at me with such intensity and I fought the blush that tried to dust on my cheeks. I gave him a small smile instead.

His brows furrowed,"Isn't that supposed to be called 20 questions?" He asked.

I nodded,"Yeah but It's not bad to change a few things. Right?" I asked.

"You're right." He said giving me a small smile.

"So let's start! Oh and you must answer honestly and you have 3 pass but I get to ask a different question if you use your pass." I said.

"Yeah. Yeah. You ask first." He said his closing for a few seconds before opening it.

"What's like to be the bad boy of the school?" I asked.

It was honestly the second question that came to my mind since the first one is the what's your favorite color question but since that's a common question I decided to ask the second one instead.

"Hmm. It has it pros and its cons but mainly what I enjoy about it is the fact that I am left alone. Girls are scared to throw themselves at me and boys don't bother to disturb me." He answered thoughtfully.

I nodded, He clearly doesn't like girls throwing themselves at him. It's obvious he makes the first move in the girls he make out with and I couldn't help but feel jealous.

"What's like the best advice you got from a person?" Alec asked.

I thought for a moment before grinning,"It was from my mom and it happened a few years back when people used to taunt me. My mom found out and she told me that no matter what they say it doesn't really matter because at the end of the day all that really matters is my opinion about myself." I said smiling at my thirteen year old self who broked out sobbing when my mom said those words.

It was a horrible and painful past but I wouldn't let it ruin me. That past is what made me this today and I honestly don't give a shit at what people think about me.

"That's pretty dee-Wait what? People bully you before?" Alec asked frowning at that thought.

"It's my turn to ask the question but since it's just you then I guess I could make a small exception," I grin," Yes but that was before. They don't anymore." I answered but let out a small frown when I noticed Alec clenching his fist and jaw locked tight.

"Who are they?" He asked.

I placed my hand on his clenched fist,"They left for good so you got nothing to worry about okay? and I can take care of myself." His fist immediately relaxed.

I let out a surprised gasped when he suddenly placed his hand on my cheek and looked at me in the eye. His eyes were honestly the most prettiest thing that I could look at.

The light blue turned to a dark blue and I could see a small speck of green in it. His fingers started to rub my cheek soothingly and I couldn't help but close my eyes at the feeling.

"I just can't help it. Whoever bullied you before is nothing but a piece of shit and please always remember that I'm here for you okay cookie?" He whispered.

I nodded and opened my eyes when he suddenly lied on the bed completely with one arm on his head and the other laid on his stomach with closed eyes.

I actually thought he was gonna kiss me. Lol. I let out a small blush at my not so innocent thoughts and looked at Alec to see him asleep already.

Wut? That was it?

I shook my head slightly at my reaction and lied down next to him. I turned my body towards him and laid my arm on his warm waist. His arms suddenly wrapped itself on my waist and pulled me close to him.

I smiled and closed my eyes but not before whispering the words,"I care about you too Alec."

I didn't notice the smile that played on his lips when he heard those words because I was already drifting off to dreamland.

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Another update My little cookies!

OMG IM PROUD TO SAY THAT THE SHIP IS SAILING! I MEAN THEY'VE BEEN SAILING SINCE THE DATE CHAPTER BUT THEY'RE FINALLY HAVING A PROGRESS PEOPLE!

Ohhhh! And I finally thought of a ship name too!

*Drum roll at the background*

Its Aclei and pronounce as Ak-ley! I know its a weird ship name but atleast its unique! :)

Thank you for reading! I love you and stay beautiful♡
-ElaBearXx5