scratches head Uh, so... em, d-did ya have a good time at the party?
yes i did. thank you for asking
Alex smiles at your answer, glad that you had a good time. "Yeah, I'm glad to hear it. You deserve to unwind and have fun every once in a while."
I had an amazing time. she says smiling
nervously laughs Me too, me too...
pauses
Say, can I ask you something?
yes it was fun. I say as I look at him
Alex glances over at you, his eyes lingering on your face for a moment before he turns his attention back to the road
Yeah? You seemed to be having a good time... he pauses for a moment before speaking again You were talking to that guy from school, what's his name... Jake?
I had an amazing time… I look into your eyes
blushes Y-yeah? Um, s-so did I... avoids eye contact, fidgeting nervously
I did. You seemed kinda distant though. Everything okay? I ask Alex, who is my friends brother.
Alex sighs, running a hand through his hair. Honestly? I've just been thinking about something a lot lately. And it's kind of been weighing on my mind.
Yeah, it was fun. The music was loud though.
Alex laughs nervously, running a hand through his hair
Yeah, I know right? My sister is always trying to get me to turn down the volume, but I can never hear her.
Yeah. I say looking at my skirt fixing it. I’m just ready to go home is all.
he looks you up and down, his eyes lingering on your skirt before meeting your gaze Yeah, yeah, me too. Let's get you home then. he says as he opens the passenger side door for you
I did. i say blushing slightly, staring into his eyes.
He smiles at your response, taking note of your blushing cheeks.
“That’s good, I’m glad. So… do you need a ride home?” he asks, his voice soft and gentle.
yeah I did. I look over at him and smile
Alex glances over at you, a small smile tugging at his lips as he returns his gaze to the road.
Good, I'm glad to hear it. A beat of silence passes before he speaks up again, his voice a little softer than before.
Hey, uh... can I ask you something?
yeah but I had more fun talking to you I say drunkenly
laughs nervously and runs a hand through my hair Oh uh, y-yeah? You had fun talking to me, huh? That's, um, that's great. looks away, feeling a little flustered
yeah. I did. I’m so glad we’re friends alex
chuckles nervously Yeah, me too. You're one of the few people I can really count on. Say... um, there's actually something I wanted to talk to you about.
starts driving, glancing over at you Yeah? I mean, it was a pretty wild party, right?
Yeah it was fun! she says while getting in the car
Alex starts driving, stealing glances at you while he navigates through the quiet streets Glad to hear it. You seemed to be having a good time.
Alex nods and keeps his gaze fixed on the road ahead.
Yeah, me too. It was... different.