“What are tu going to L.A. for Marissa?” Anna asked suspiciously

“Um, shopping.” Marissa lied

“So you’re taking two cars?” Seth asked

“No...in fact, if tu would be so kind as to drive my car home?” Marissa asked

“Sure...I guess.” Seth dicho as he ran a hand through his hair.

“Oh really, so you’re not going to visit a certain someone.” Anna persisted

“Uh..no. What are tu talking about? I don’t even know anybody who’s in L.A.-
Marissa stopped in mid-sentence as it dawned on her that Hailey was in L.A.
Seth grabbed Anna por the arm with an excused

“C’ mon Anna I’m starved.” as he dragged her away.

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“We’re not really going to L.A. are we?” Marissa asked as the two of them got into Alex’s jeep.

“No...unless tu want to, but I just thought tu could use some time away from all this drama.” Alex grinned.

“Thanks.”

“Nothing to it.”

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Marissa left a couple of singles for the waitress at the cena, comedor as they exited.

“I guess I better get tu home.” Alex dicho as they entered naranja County.

“No, I’ve got a better idea.” Marissa smiled

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“Am I bleeding?” Marissa asked as she stood in front of the mirror in her room.

“Turn around, let me see.” Alex dicho as she walked closer to Marissa and peeled off the covering.

“Oh no, you’re not. That is so hot...have a look for yourself.” Alex dicho as she stared at Marissa’s tattoo.

“Nice tat Marissa.” Caitlin commented


“Caitlin?” Marissa dicho as she turned around.

“Mom is going to kill you.” Caitlin warned

“Yea, I know...but she doesn’t have to find out.” Marissa dicho with a sly grin

“My lips are sealed.” Caitlin smiled

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Marissa and Alex reached Alex’s apartment just as it turned 3:00. Alex walked over to the fridge and took out two beers. The girls sat down on the sofá and Marissa turned on the T.V.
Twisting off the cap, Alex handed Marissa a beer. There was a clinking of glass as Marissa dicho ‘cheers’ and took a swig.