#26.3 The Book Hunt
Nov 14th, 2010 by Ashley
For a moment, neither of them spoke. The Fray’s new single flew in the air along with a calming hum of the summer evening. It didn’t seem real to Alex. He could swear he had seen something similar in a movie before, with the same song playing in the background.
“They’re coming to town next month, you know?”
“Huh?”
“The Fray.” Alex explained patiently, “They’re having a concert in the city. Didn’t you like them?”
“Oh, Alex.” Lisa shook her head. She circled around the sofa and turned off the TV. “You can’t act as if you didn’t hear me. It doesn’t work that way.”
Alex didn’t reply.
“I’m breaking up with you, Alex.” Lisa repeated herself.
“Why?” Alex’ voice turned sharp, “Is there someone else?”
“No.” Lisa said, “It’s us. I don’t like us. I like you. Well, at least I think I still do.”
Alex smirked and Lisa continued, “I don’t like the way we’ve become.”
Alex stared at her without a word.
“I guess that’s it then.” Lisa concluded.
She packed a few things and headed to the door.
“I’ll crash at my friend’s tonight.” Lisa glanced at his direction and quickly looked elsewhere, “You… you can stay with your mom for a while, can’t you?”
Alex nodded with a blank expression.
“I’ll be back tomorrow evening then. Does that give you enough time?”
She glided toward the door as if she was afraid of startling him.
At the door she turned around.
“By the way, remember the book I gave you a month or two ago?”
“Yeah.” Alex answered alertly; his face turned red. “I’m still reading it though.” Which was not exactly the truth.
“Nah… it’s fine.” Lisa manufactured a smile.
And she left.
…tbc