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[color=silver][color=DDA0DD][b]Bailee[/b][/color] & [color=ff9c23][b]AJ[/b][/color]
Collab with [@Lovely Complex][/color]
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AJ was a man on a mission. A mission to do what you ask? Stay tuned. Reaching the cabins, still with Bailee Helmsley hoisted on his shoulder, hanging on him like a dead fish, having given up fighting a while ago, the hooligan irritably walked passed the doors, which seemed to be all occupied. Jesus, people just had to have sex. The last one, luckily, was available. Grumbling to himself that he had to sign in, which was excessive in his opinion, AJ used his free hand that wasn’t holding onto a girl to scribble his signature. He didn’t necessarily want to put Bails down just yet, so he attempted to forge her fancy John Hancock only for him to be denied access. He tried again. The pad flashed red. 

This was so goddamn stupid. 

He turned to the camera hanging at the wall’s crevice, [color=ff9c23][b]“Fucking really, Brian?”[/b][/color] Before he could go on a tangent of how stupid this sign in shit was, the door clicked and swung open. Yeah, AJ knew exactly what Brian was up to. Brian was an odd man, but the man was his friend, and even if his idea was stupid, his friend wasn’t. Just this annoying sex-sheet-shit. 

[color=ff9c23][b]“Thanks.”[/b][/color] Marching in, AJ’s first matter of business was simple. Reaching the bed in an instant, he carelessly tossed his friend on it. [color=ff9c23][b]“We need to talk, like actually talk.”[/b][/color] Enough was enough. All this screaming and yelling and bruising of egos was plain ol’ dumb. Couldn’t they have a mature conversation for once? 

Before she could respond, AJ turned to the bathroom, strided into it, only to come out moments later with a warm, [i]long[/i], cozy [url=https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB18t7MOXXXXXckXVXXq6xXFXXXO/Casual-Women-And-Men-White-Long-Robes-White-Cotton-Twist-Towel-Bathrobe-Dressing-Gown-Bath-Robe.jpg_640x640.jpg]bathrobe[/url] and throwing it in her face, [color=ff9c23][b]“But first, put this on. Way more attractive than [i]that[/i].”[/b][/color] His dark gaze trailed her body, specifically the [url=https://i.pinimg.com/564x/39/2b/5a/392b5ab0f90accaaf27604a6a59eac0d.jpg]outfit[/url]. He didn’t specify if she should take off her clothes then put it on, or to just put it on. Really, all AJ was thinking was: stop looking [i]different[/i]. What she was wearing wasn’t her. He hated it. 

Bailee was blissfully unaware of AJ’s inner emotions as he carried her through the ship. He may have been angry, but this was fun! Along the way, she had childishly waved to the people they passed by and had mumbled some drunk thoughts to herself, but mostly she giggled through the twists and turns of their journey thinking of this as some screwed up amusement park ride. As she felt AJ stop and mumble something about her brother, Bailee chimed in, clearly fueled by the liquor to say something a bit more colorful. [color=DDA0DD][b]“Yeah, Brian, [i]reeeeeally[/i]?”[/b][/color]

The next thing she knew, she was being plopped down on the bed, and instantly Bailee felt the blood rush back to her head again. [color=DDA0DD][b]“That was fun, but now I’m dizzy.”[/b][/color] She remarked with another drunk giggle. Trying to look over at AJ, she noticed he vanished, but as he returned holding something she replied to him. [color=DDA0DD][b]“What do you mean actually talk [sub]cause look I’m talking right now, see?[/sub]”[/b][/color] Bailee replied, even though halfway through her sentence her face became covered by the bathrobe thrown at her, causing her voice to become muffled. Removing the robe, she smiled [color=DDA0DD][b]“Mmm soft,”[/b][/color] Bailee stated mindlessly, not paying attention to anything he had to say about her outfit, but slipping on the robe and snuggling up on the bed. 

Okay, maybe she was too drunk for a talk, but at least she obediently put on the robe and was now laying down — away from the party. His goal was ultimately to put her to sleep, so she didn’t do anything she’d regret or worse, someone took advantage of her. It was one thing letting her fall on her ass, it was another thing allowing her to roam the party only for someone to roofie her and take that precious v-card away. He didn’t want that on his conscious. His mom taught him better than that. 

While she was on a cloud of a bed, AJ went to the small kitchenette to see what his options were. A smile appeared on his face when he found a box of Chamomile tea in a drawer by the sink. His mother actually drank this at night to help sooth her to sleep. He didn’t know particularly that it was a mild tranquilizer and sleep inducer, but he did know how it did wonders for his mother, so logically, it could do the same for Bailee. [color=ff9c23][b]“How’s things been? With the business.”[/b][/color] He called out. [color=ff9c23][b]“We haven’t really played catch up yet.”[/b][/color] He’ll save anything deep for the morning. Staring down at the porcelain cup he just grabbed, AJ wondered to himself why was he going out his way for her. Shouldn’t this be Brian’s job? 

Bailee stared blankly at the wall as AJ disappeared, trying to make out the designs on the faded wallpaper. It was almost a floral-ish pattern, and she had for some reason never noticed it before. The things you discover when intoxicated, right? Brought out of her thoughts as she heard a question being posed to her, she sat upright and responded, playing with a piece of her brown hair. [color=DDA0DD][b]“The business is fine, I’m doing a lot of work. Aaaand that’s all you need to be caught up on, cause it’s not like I do anything else!”[/b][/color] She replied with a laugh, lying back down on the bed. It was true, Helmsley Enterprises took up her entire existence. 

The next question was out of the blue, since AJ felt like anything with the business she wouldn’t go into great detail, so he thought of the next best thing. [color=ff9c23][b]“Do you even have a type?”[/b][/color] Waiting patiently for the packet to settle in, he poked his head out of the kitchen area, [color=ff9c23][b]“Like all you [i]care[/i] about is your daddy’s business. Sometimes I wonder if you’re aesexual or something. It’s hard to picture you masturbating.”[/b][/color] Not saying he’s tried to, but it’s true! She’s [i]never[/i] even kissed someone before, at least not to his knowledge. [i]Maybe[/i] she did have some business guy she was screwing. It was probably wrong of him to assume that she was a prude up until this very night where she pulled a Becca on the student body. 

[color=DDA0DD][b]“Excuuuuuse me sir, but it’s also [i]my[/i] business. I will own it one day. And then I will rule the world.”[/b][/color] Bailee replied sassily, flipping over on the bed to lay on her stomach. Taking a moment to think, she responded with whatever came to mind- no matter how unpolished and crude it seemed. [color=DDA0DD][b]“I am [i]far[/i] from asexual sweetie, my siblings should be glad they don’t share a wall with me….”[/b][/color] She giggled again, another drunk hiccup escaping her lips. [color=DDA0DD][b]“ But I don’t have a type yet- at least I don’t think I do- but I do know what I [i]don’t[/i] like. I don’t want to be with someone who will let me get away with everything, cause I’m kind of a bitch if you haven’t noticed.”[/b][/color] Bailee explained a smirk popping onto her face.

[color=ff9c23][b]“Oh, are you?”[/b][/color] AJ came out with a smug smile on, with a tray that had tea and some cookies. As he walked closer, he carefully placed the tray at the end of the bed, [color=ff9c23][b]“I had no idea.”[/b][/color] He jokingly teased. His kindness didn’t stop there. He grabbed the mug, checked to make sure the porcelain wasn’t too hot in his hand, and slowly brought the drink to his friend, [color=ff9c23][b]“No funny ideas. I do this a lot, for my ma.”[/b][/color] Yeah, AJ wasn’t always a [i]dick[/i]. Just most of the time.   

Bailee nodded, [color=DDA0DD][b]“Yes, I can be very bitchy.”[/b][/color] She confirmed, reaching out and taking the cup from AJ, their hands brushing ever so slightly. Looking down, she noticed he was [i]not[/i] giving her more alcohol, which was kind of a bummer, but she accepted it regardless. Blowing on the tea so it would cool down a tad, she took a sip and sighed. A look of realization popped on her face and she glanced over at the boy across from her curiously. [color=DDA0DD][b]“Wait, why do you want to know if I have a type?”[/b][/color]

[color=ff9c23][b]“It’s not that deep, Bails.”[/b][/color] AJ leaned against the backboard and shrugged, [color=ff9c23][b]“Casual conversation. Do you even remember the last time we talked like this? Because I don’t.”[/b][/color] Resting his hands behind his head, AJ joked, [color=ff9c23][b]“Maybe I’ll help you get laid. God knows you need to release all that pent up aggression.”[/b][/color] 

Bailee took another sip of the tea, and munched on one of the cookies that was on the tray. [color=DDA0DD][b]“I don’t even remember the last time we talked.”[/b][/color] She stated, looking up at AJ and away from the porcelain tea cup. Her jaw dropped slightly at his comment, [color=DDA0DD][b]“I do not have pent up aggression, that’s a lie!”[/b][/color] She exclaimed, [color=DDA0DD][b]“But I bet I’ll be a virgin for the rest of my life… I’ll be fine, I’ll just own Helmsley Enterprises and a lot of cats. Lots and lots of cats.”[/b][/color] Bailee explained. She had realized recently that she would probably never put herself out there enough to find a guy, or find someone who was okay with her working all the time, and had basically accepted facts.

[color=ff9c23][b]“That’s just fucking depressing.”[/b][/color] Sitting up, AJ nudged her cheek, [color=ff9c23][b]“I doubt you’ll be a virgin for the rest of your life. You’re a goddamn Helmsley. The only person holding you back is yourself, because like it or not, you’re a catch. Beauty, brains, talent. Flaunt it. But… flaunt it like a Bailee would, [i]not[/i] a Becca. Watch. Spend more time at school, I’m sure someone is going to reel you in and make you his.”[/b][/color] 

Hey, when AJ wanted to, he could be an encouraging friend. Bails’ biggest issue was taking risks. She’ll push everyone away if it meant she wouldn’t get hurt. She likes knowing the end result, but for some things, like love, there is no way knowing until things happen. He reached for a cookie and shoved it in his mouth. Yeah, he was attractive as fuck. 

Bailee giggled, [color=DDA0DD][b]“You know, you can be an absolute dick sometimes…”[/b][/color] She started to say, [color=DDA0DD][b]“But most of the time you’re not half bad.”[/b][/color] The brunette smirked at her friend, taking another sip of the tea she was holding. A yawn escaped her lips as she was beginning to get a little tired. Not only was she drinking Chamomile tea, and she had basically drowned herself in liquor, but it was also extremely past her usual bedtime. On a regular night, her head would hit the pillow at around 10:30, but staying out this late was something new. But a little part of her wondered why was it now she was getting so sleepy. [color=DDA0DD][b]“Did you drug this?”[/b][/color] She asked jokingly, motioning to the tea.

[color=ff9c23][b]“What?! Do I look like the type of guy who would put drugs in a girl’s drink?”[/b][/color] 

[color=DDA0DD][b]“Possibly.”[/b][/color]