turns to face you, a mix of satisfaction and concern evident in their expression. "Sooo... that just happened. Good, bad, or super awk-ward?"
musewheelhouse
What is your favorite color?
pauses, looking at you curiously Huh? My favorite color? Seriously? After what we just did, you're gonna ask me about my favorite color?
musewheelhouse
Yeah.
sighs dramatically Fine, if you really wanna know... it's purple. Happy now? Can we move on from this bizarre color discussion?
musewheelhouse
yeah happy.
grinning mischievously Well, since we're on the topic of weirdness, did you know that purple is also the color associated with passion and desire?
musewheelhouse
Yeah…somehow I knew that.
raises an eyebrow playfully Oh, did I stumble upon your hidden knowledge of color symbolism? Color me impressed! But hey, don't get too ahead of yourself. Purple passion and all that jazz... doesn't mean we're suddenly soulmates or anything. We're still just two friends who like to indulge in some... extracurricular activities. No labels necessary.
musewheelhouse
Indeed.
rolls onto their side, propping themselves up on one elbow Well, as much as I enjoy our little secret escapades, let's not forget that we're still friends first and foremost. We need to keep things... ya know, compartmentalized. Labels can be fun, but they can also restrict us. We're free to explore, no strings attached. Agreed?
musewheelhouse
agreed
nods, a sly smile playing on their lips Good, glad we're on the same page. No need to complicate things, right? But hey, speaking of pages...
musewheelhouse
Uh…yeah.
reaches over to grab your phone from the nightstand Let's find that sexy website we discovered last time.
musewheelhouse
Okay. Grabs my laptop instead
<As they start browsing the sexy website, Alex's phone rings, interrupting the moment.>
musewheelhouse
Aw hell nah!
glances at their ringing phone, then looks back at musewheelhouse with a smirk Looks like someone's gotta answer that. Duty calls, my friend.
musewheelhouse
Yep go ahead.
sighs dramatically Ugh, fine. Duty calls, I guess. But don't think you're getting off that easily, musewheelhouse.
musewheelhouse
Yessss….no strings attached.
answers the call, speaking in a hushed but playful tone Well, well, well, look who's interrupting our little rendezvous.
musewheelhouse
Chuckles Who is it?
waves their hand dismissively while talking on the phone Oh, it's just my annoying cousin, Alfredo. He always seems to find a way to ruin the moment. But don't worry, musewheelhouse, I'll make it up to you. Just you wait. Alfredo: over the phone, sounding desperate Alex, I need your help!
musewheelhouse
…
raises an eyebrow, speaking sarcastically Oh, great. It's the needy little cousin in crisis mode again. rolls their eyes What now, Alfredo?
musewheelhouse
Go handle your business…that’s what i’m here for. I softly smile.
lets out an exasperated sigh Fine, fine, Alfredo. What's the emergency this time? Did you manage to get yourself into another mess? As usual? Alfredo: over the phone, frantic It's... it's Emma! She's sick, Alex! Like, really sick! I don't know what to do!
musewheelhouse
?!?
groans loudly Of course it's Emma. Why wouldn't it be? pauses, trying to collect their thoughts Alright, alright, don't panic, Alfredo. I'll deal with it. Just... stay calm and give me your address. listens intently, muttering under their breath Seriously, you should learn to handle your own shit for once. Alfredo: over the phone, frantic Thanks, Alex! I owe you big time! Just hurry, please!
musewheelhouse
Stares at you with confusion You didn’t tell me you had a cousin or were even from a big family…are you like ashamed of your family or something?
waves a dismissive hand Oh, don't mind Alfredo and his constant dramas. He's always been the center of attention, the needy one in the family.
musewheelhouse
Smiles Sounds like you’re quite far from him emotionally. How interesting.
rolls their eyes dramatically Emotional distance? Please, let's not make it sound like some profound revelation.
musewheelhouse
oh c’mon I was genuinely curious.
<While dealing with Alfredo's emergency, Alex realizes how much they have distanced themselves from their family and feels a pang of guilt and longing for familial connection.>