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[color=silver][color=DDA0DD][b]Bailee[/b][/color] & [color=ff9c23][b]AJ[/b][/color]
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[indent]Sometime, during this endless night, AJ grabbed the scorpion bowl away from Bailee and it ‘magically’ disappeared. Thank god this party was poppin’ because him making a big ass drink disappear would’ve been a bitch if it weren’t for all these people. He made sure to ask for a ‘sip’ when her gaze went toward the game area. There were girls stripping. Dope. Then he shoved it in some random dude’s hands and told him to finish it off, elsewhere. 

Hoping Bailee was too drunk to remember the drink she was holding, AJ tapped her shoulder,  [color=ff9c23][b]“Hey, I’m kind of hungry, let’s get something to munch on.”[/b][/color] If he made eating his idea, she wouldn’t disagree, but really, AJ wanted her to have some kind of food to absorb all the alcohol she’s been drinking. [color=ff9c23][b]“They have your [i]favorite[/i].”[/b][/color] Shit, what was her favorite? Well, either her brother or Becca did the catering, so they had to have something she liked. 

Bailee remained in her own little world as she stood beside AJ. She had lost count of the drinks she had consumed… maybe six? Or even seven? But it didn’t matter how much alcohol it took to get her there, all that mattered now was that she was absolutely [i]hammered[/i]. Everything seemed to be amplified in this state- mostly the volume of the music, but also the lights and colors surrounding her on the dancefloor- so much so that the sights and sounds were meshing and blurring together like some type of drunk synesthesia. In this intoxicated state she was oblivious to almost everything- [i]almost[/i] was the key word in that sentence. The only thing that seemed to stick with her was her curiosity surrounding one thing. 

Why was AJ being so clingy? 

He hadn’t left her side since he first approached her on the dance floor, which was weird, especially considering their argument earlier in the day. In all reality, she didn’t give the subject deep thought, especially since AJ mentioned food and her mind seemed to erase everything else in order to focus on that. An in one ear and out the other mentality. [color=DDA0DD][b]“Ooh, yummy, okay!”[/b][/color] Bailee obliged without any hesitation, as she was drunk and quite open to suggestion.

[color=ff9c23][b]“Okay, good.”[/b][/color] She was in full agreement. No bitching. No whining. No kicking. Total agreement. He could get behind this Bailee. 

Suddenly, a little redhead came running with a bunch of shoes in her arms and a backpack on her back, looking like she would bulldoze right into Bails. Subconsciously, he slid his hand around Bailee’s waist and pulled her close to him and out of the freshman’s way. Annoyed, the ruffian yelled, [color=ff9c23][b]“WATCH WHERE YOU’RE RUNNING!”[/b][/color] Not having any idea that the tiny redhead was Damian's little sister. If he did, she would be higher on his priority list of making sure there was no date rape in her fun night. 

The swiftness in which AJ pulled her to the side caused Bailee’s breathing to hitch. All she could feel was his hand firmly on her waist and nothing else. Deciding to not think of it as anything, she rolled her eyes and giggled at his angry nature.  [color=DDA0DD][b]“Aww calm down, AJ, she’s just a little thing.”[/b][/color] She stated, leaning against him.  [color=DDA0DD][b]“Besides, she can’t hurt me. Can I let you in on a little secret?”[/b][/color] Without waiting for his response Bailee leaned in close towards his ear.  [color=DDA0DD][b]“I’m invincible...”[/b][/color] She whispered, dissolving into more inebriated giggles as she attempted to stand back up straight.

Her drunk giggles were cute. Her leaning on him was cute. Her whisper was… cute. What wasn’t cute was the sudden, loud, and rude burst of laughter that escaped AJ’s lips. [color=ff9c23][b]“Ha!”[/b][/color] He couldn’t help himself. Bailee was like the least invincible Helmsley he’s ever met. Sure, she had a bark that matched her bite, [i]but[/i] that was only to shield her vulnerabilities. Soft skin to match her soft heart. [color=ff9c23][b]“OK, Bailee-kins.”[/b][/color] Whatever you say. AJ began to walk forward, all the while lifting her up so that she walked somewhat straight. [color=ff9c23][i]Invincible, my ass.[/i][/color]

[color=DDA0DD][b]“You know, you can let go of me now,”[/b][/color] Bailee commented, still feeling AJ’s hand on her waist as he pulled her along. Deciding she had felt enough of his clinginess- quite literally- she slipped herself from his grasp and walked forward without him. Her pace was very shaky, but still stable- quite surprising for someone as drunk as her. With a laugh, she looked back over her shoulder at AJ. Take that! [color=DDA0DD][b]“See! Invincible!”[/b][/color] She excitedly chimed, believing that she was independent as she felt in that moment. But then, as all good things must come to an end, she lost her footing and began to fall towards the ground. It was fun while it lasted…

[color=ff9c23][b]“Jesus fucking—”[/b][/color] Stopping himself from chasing her, as his hand reached out to grab her wrist, AJ thought about what his father taught him and retracted his hand. Let people learn from their mistakes. Bailee was being ungrateful and all he did was help her this entire night. Walking, not running, AJ strolled to his friend, pretending he didn’t have enough time to save her. Bailee thought she could handle this, then fine. It was all hers to handle. [color=ff9c23][b]“How’s the floor feel?”[/b][/color] 

In a slight daze, the brunette groaned, as she simply remained down on the ground after falling and let her head rest on the linoleum. Luckily for her, she fell in a position that didn’t reveal herself to the entire party- thank goodness. Bailee looked up at AJ, who from her spot looked like an absolute giant. So much for being invincible. [color=DDA0DD][b]“Cold,”[/b][/color] She replied to her so called ‘friend’. Why wasn’t he helping her? Meanie. Pouting her lips and batting her eyelashes she reached out her hand to him. [color=DDA0DD][b]“Help me up, please?”[/b][/color]

Raising an eyebrow, AJ crossed his arms and mockingly chuckled,  [color=ff9c23][b]“Now you want my help? Nah man, I’ll pass.”[/b][/color] Next time, she’ll know better. He wasn’t going to solve her problems. AJ only offered once. Throw his offer back in his face, eat shit. He had much better things to do until she got up, like watching her in pure amusement. Leaning against the wall, he checked his wrist watch, before glancing toward her, still sprawled on the ground. [color=ff9c23][b]“That skirt of your’s is awfully short.”[/b][/color] He taunted. 

Bailee whimpered, jutting out her bottom lip and looking sad at AJ, hoping he’d take the bait. After his sassy response, she knew that he wasn’t going to bite- but that didn’t mean that [i]someone else[/i] wouldn’t. Like her dad said, when one door closed, many, [i]many[/i] doors open. She was wearing a really short skirt, AJ was right about that… and she planned on using it to her advantage. Sitting up and looking around, she took a piece of Becca’s advice from earlier: [color=bd3f6e][i]Find a cute boy and make everyone jealous[/i][/color]. Spotting the first attractive guy in her reach, she tapped his leg. 

[color=DDA0DD][b]“Excuse me, hi, it’s seems I’ve fallen, partially cause of alcohol and partially because of this really, [i]really[/i] short skirt I’m wearing.”[/b][/color] Drunkenly, she even pointed to the fabric covering her tanned legs. [color=DDA0DD][b]“Wanna help me up?”[/b][/color] Bailee asked the rando she had found next to her. The guy’s eyes lit up, and without any hesitation, he reached out his hand and helped the poor girl to her feet. Once standing, Bailee planted a kiss on the rando’s cheek and looked over at AJ, sticking out her tongue at him like a child. 

Rolling his eyes, AJ strided onward. He was ready to fucking eat. When he got near her, slowly passing her, he intentionally muttered loudly enough, [color=ff9c23][b]“Whatever makes a hoe feel better about herself.”[/b][/color] Yeah, he went there. The random guy was [i]gay[/i] and probably had an STD. If she wanted to get involved with that, that was her business entirely. Why was he even babysitting this prissy bitch? She was pathetic and didn’t even care that he was going out of his way for her. 

The brunette’s jaw unhinged and dropped towards the floor. What an absolute… 

[color=DDA0DD][b]“DICK!”[/b][/color] She fumed. How dare he call her a hoe! She was far from being a hoe; miles from being a hoe! He had crossed the line- no, he had [i]ran[/i] across the line. Storming after him (more like a drunk stumble-run if we’re getting technical), she caught up with the familiar head of hair as he was passing the DJ booth, where the music was so loud she needed to scream to be heard. [color=DDA0DD][b]“What is your damage, AJ?!”[/b][/color]

With full on sarcasm, AJ raised his hands in faux apology, [color=ff9c23][b]“Oh dreadful etiquette of me, I’m NOT sorry!”[/b][/color] Refusing to turn around to look at her, but speaking loud enough so she could sure as hell hear him, he rested his hands on his ruffled mane and continued on his merry way, [color=ff9c23][b]“I should of used the term SLAG!”[/b][/color] 

[color=DDA0DD][b]“If you really meant that you’d look me in the eyes and tell me! You are nothing but a coward, AJ Tyler!”[/b][/color] Bailee yelled, stumbling past him towards the dining room. There was nothing like a drunk cry, and even if she didn’t know that yet, she was about to have a [i]great[/i] one.

If he was an anime character, his veins would be showing. She was just egging him on. Always egging him on. At least this time she had the decency to use the name he preferred. [color=ff9c23][b]“Oh is that the best you got, wannabe Helmsley?![/b][/color] With the people becoming fewer and fewer the closer they got to the dining hall, AJ turned around and started walking backwards, looking her dead in the eye, as he stayed absolutely steady for a ‘drunk’ person, [color=ff9c23][b]“All you’re doing right now is pullin’ my dick, baby. News flash, the coward is you. The one that needs alcohol to have fun. [i]Hilarious.[/i]”[/b][/color]   

[color=DDA0DD][b]“I would never be caught dead anywhere near your dick, Tyler.”[/b][/color]

[color=ff9c23][b]“OR ANY DICK.”[/b][/color] [/indent]