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Skylar's eyes only continued to widen when he got the answer. He wanted to comment on the fact that it wasn't a stupid nickname, but he kept it to himself for the time being. Leaning forward again, Skylar's eyes immediately darted to Bev. "You have to show them." Skylar said with a smirk on his face. He then threw a glance at Alex and let a small chuckle out, seeing the pure look of embarrassment on his face. Hm, maybe it was a good idea to come to this party. Skylar kept a smirk on his face as he waited for Bev to answer him.
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Bev was already whipping out her phone and scrolling through her camera roll, practically buzzing with anticipation. "Ah-ha! Got it!" She said only seconds after hearing Skylar's request. "Bev, no-" Alex started, but she spun her phone around before he could stop her. The screen lit up with a photo from that long-forgotten night. In it Alex was standing near the punch table in a fitted black button-up, the sleeves rolled just enough to look careless and cool. His burgundy tie hung loose against his chest, collar open just enough to be considered revealing. The overhead lights from the gym cast a soft golden halo over his hair, making it look lighter. His eyes were caught mid-turn toward someone out of frame and reflected a flicker of light, sharp and clear. There was a ghost of a smile on his lips, and that combined with everything else made the photo so dangerous. "Jesus!" Roger muttered, leaning in. "Did you pose for this?" Ben barked a laugh. "No wonder people called you Pretty Boy. You looked like you walked off a runway." "I did not," Alex groaned, his face already going pink as he reached to try and snatch the phone away from Bev. She laughed and quickly pulled it back and away from him.
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Skylar gaped at the photo that Bev showed of Alex. He looked amazing in it, and Skylar couldn't agree more with the "stupid" nickname. "Yeah no fucking wonder." Skylar said, still gaping at the photo. It was only when Bev turned her phone back around that he shut his mouth and finally turned his attention back to Alex. He threw him a smirk before nudging his shoulder. "Pretty boy." Sky playfully said. He then sipped on his punch and leaned back in his seat once more. "Cmon, where are the juicy questions." Skylar then said, hoping the next person would ask one.
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Alex found himself looking toward Skylar, watching as he took in the picture. Hearing him speak his eyes widened and he felt his cheeks warm further. He groaned slightly in embarrassment and shook his head as Bev grinned triumphantly. "Ha. Validation. Still, Pretty Boy approved." She said with a smirk. Alex shook his head, moving to take another sip of his drink. When Skylar asked where the juicy questions were he paused and looked at him, more than grateful to have a change of topic. "You want juicy?" Roger asked before smirking and shaking his head. "Never have I ever sent a dirty text to the wrong person." He questioned before leaning back with a smirk on his lips.
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Skylar almost burst out laughing at the next question, but he kept his composure before taking a sip. After the sip was a whole different story. "Yea accidentally sent it to my mom too." Skylar said before laughing. He couldn't hold it in, he also couldn't believe he just admitted that. He didn't need to say that it was too his mom. That's when he knew he was starting to feel the alcohol, that probably means Alex is probably feeling it too. Skylar fell quiet, holding his mouth with his hand. His eyes fell onto Alex's as he took another sip of his punch, trying to act normal. Soon it was his turn to ask a question, so he started to think.
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Alex found himself smirking and then laughed faintly upon hearing Roger's question. He brought his cup to his lips, as did a few of the others in the group. When Skylar laughed he was quick to look over at him, a brow raised in surprise. As he watched him take a sip of his own drink he tilted his head and listened as he spoke, explaining who he'd sent it to. "Wait seriously?" He questioned his gaze on Skylar and a look of amused mortification crossed his features. The idea of accidentally sending a dirty text to his mother terrified him. He was pretty sure his mother would kill him if he did that. After a few moments, he moved to take another sip of his drink. He was definitely starting to feel the effects, especially upon realizing that he was more than willing to share his own story behind the dirty text he'd sent to the wrong person.
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Sky turned to look at Alex. "Yeah, wasn't a fun time. I think Imma go get another shot, you should join me." Skylar said to Alex before setting his punch down on the end table. He then made one final glance at Alex before getting up. He was just a tiny bit tipsy, he needed more. Glancing over his shoulder, he gave Alex a look before motioning for him to come with him with a smirk on his face. He's never seen Alex wasted, and for some reason, he wanted to. He wanted to know what he was like, but he wasn't going to force Alex to drink if he didn't want to. Sky then stood in front of the counter once he arrived in the kitchen. His eyes scanned across all of the options, and he pulled out the sweet liquor that Alex liked in case he showed up.
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Alex shook his head. He could imagine how terrible a time it was. When Skylar said he was going to go get another shot, and requested he join him, Alex paused a moment. He was already more tipsy than he'd ever allowed himself to be, drinking any more or getting drunk probably wasn't the best of ideas. And yet, he found his gaze following Skylar as he stood up and moved to head to the kitchen. After a moment he was pushing himself to his feet. Finishing off what remained in his cup he moved to step around the couch and walk towards the kitchen. As he walked he felt as though the room was shifting, albeit just slightly. It wasn't enough for him to say he was dizzy, not yet anyway but it was definitely noticeable. He felt warmer now too and had half a mind to slip off the flannel jacket he was wearing but he didn't. When he reached the kitchen he found himself moving to join Skylar, a small smile on his lips as he did so.
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Skylar smiled when he was met with the sight of Alex when turning around. "This is that sweet one from earlier." Sky said, pointing to the bottle he had pulled out. "You want some more, or wanna try something else?" Sky asked, turning back around to look at what else there was. He grabbed two cans of twisted iced tea and set them on the table, then gave Alex a questioning look. "For after the shot?" Skylar asked after a moment of silence. He then smiled softly at Alex.
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Alex found himself returning the smile that Skylar offered him. He let his gaze drop to the bottle that he referred to and pointed at before raising a brow. "I liked it, a lot." He said after a moment before letting his gaze wander towards the other drinks that were set out and available. A few caught his eye, but he found himself reaching to grab the bottle of the sweet liquor that he had enjoyed before. "I think I'll stick with this one." He said with a chuckle before he moved to pour some into his shot glass. "Do you want some more too?" He asked with a tilt of his head, and when Skylar grabbed two cans of twisted iced tea and set them on the table he smiled some. "That sounds perfect." He said with a nod as he lifted his gaze to Skylar once more.
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