A Gentleman

“It’s Sam, how long are we gonna have to know each other for you to know that?” She retorted, crossing her arms over his chest. “Oh shutup, I’m wearin’ denim shorts instead ‘a jeans and if I had known you were goin’ as Bender too, I wouldn’t have fuckin’ done it.”.

Hayden simply wiggled the tail of her costume at him before she reaching out to poke his chest. “Don’t get all sappy over there.” She swatted his hand from his chest. She mimicked his action, pretending to zip her mouth as well at the mention of not discussing a certain someone. Once he had her up in the air, Hayden let out a tiny squeal while forcing her stomach tight and her legs out so she didn’t fall. “I’ve had- the time of my liiiife.” She attempted to sing though her words came out breathless and jumbled between laughs while her hands gripped his shoulders and he spun them slowly. Was sure they had some sort of audience but she didn’t care. A playboy bunny reenacting dirty dancing made all the sense in the world in her mind.

“I’m sorry! I can’t help it I’ve had two glasses of this punch and honestly it’s changed me as a man.” He hiccuped slightly laughing as he did so. Arlo could only girl her a fond smile as she copied his motion, at least the two of them were idiots about it together. Looking up at her Arlo couldn’t help but laugh at her singing. “Hold your hands out.” Arlo grinned, praying she could keep her core steady if she did so. Feeling his arms begin to shake the male slowly brought her back down, resting her stomach against his face and letting her slide down his body, his breathing deep as their faces came to the same level and he held her close, a large grin on his face. “Happy baby?”

“She is, yeah. Model’s are always hot. Joe is a lucky man. I’d go back each time.” He laughed loud before looking at his friend, a light shrug following his question after. “I didn’t fuck Etta. She was wasted out of her mind after the night and I felt bad for ditching her just to have sex with some girl who I didn’t even know the name of. I just let her sleep in my room on my bed so I could keep an eye on her. I spent the entire night texting another drunk girl to make sure she would get home safe. That’s the honest truth. I don’t want to have sex with Etta, that’s all yours, man.”

“Mhumm, and Joel, you could be a lucky man too if you would get your head out of your ass.” Arlo smirked as he looked across at Alex with a knowing look. At his words Arlo couldn’t help the relief that flooded him, he had trusted Etta when she had told him it hadn’t happened but sometimes people didn’t remember the shit they did drunk and he couldn’t help the nagging feeling he got when he thought about it. “Well I’m not sure how much sex she wants to be having with me but thanks man.” He smiled across at him. 

Grabbing himself a cup of the punch, Damon took a small sip, putting it down immediately as that definitely wasn’t his taste. Maybe he could find a beer somewhere. Looking up as he heard a familiar voice, he stood face to face with one of the frat members he was a pledge at. “I just tried the original karate kid. And you know, sweatpants are just very comfortable.”

“Hopefully she’s coming soon,” he replied. “Who do you suggest?”

“M’thinkin’ ya might the only one, but that’s just fine. ‘Least I don’t gotta force ya watch it like I have with other people. Still impressed, by the way,” she admitted, scoffing softly at his words, a blush rising toward her cheeks. “It’s a damn good thing there’s a few lifeguards ‘round here to resuscitate ya then.”

“Hey 80′s movies are the best movies, Dirty Dancing, Footloose, Flash Dance, Karate Kid, Top Gun, Cocktail, Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club honestly I could go on all day.” Arlo smirked softly as he looked down at her. Seeing her blush a hand rose to cup her cheek without him even realising what he was doing. “I got my eye on another girl in a swim suit tonight, I heard she like country music.” He chuckled ever so slightly. “Want a drink?”

“Oh, not just tonight. I’ll take a silver fox any night. But tonight I’m looking for someone a little more exciting. I mean, Richard Gear is fine, but he’s no criminal. Love the costume, by the way.”

“Well as much as I would love to entertain you for the night Jen, because damn you were so many fun memories, I can’t go back there...I promised I’d stop sleeping around.” He smiled softly. “Thankyou though, you were definitely more original than me.”

“That’s so dumb, honestly. I’m so glad my major and future don’t need people drug testing me every month.” He noted with a slight shrug. “Ah, Joel, I could wiggle my way into something. i got the money for it after all.” He laughed, clearing his throat after. “Storm’s off limits, I know, she’s hot, but I need something to grab onto. Ass. Or even boobs, she just..well, doesn’t have any. Bex does though, shit.” He said, downing his drink. “Good, my man.”

“Yea it’s not the best thing but I just enjoy the fun stuff over summer.” He shrugged, though since he had been a dad he didn’t really feel the need to at all. “Yes! Get new couches for you and your boys, you do not want smelly pukey ones.” The male shuddered slightly as he hiccuped, a smirk forming on his face. “Still hot though - as for Bex you don’t need to tell me, been there, done that, would always go back.” He laughed before his expression changed a little. “Man - you didn’t really sleep with Etta did you?”

“Tell her thank you and that Uncle Jack loves her. I am smiling!”

“Good. I think everyone should feel that way about someone.” Hayden’s face turned serious for a split second before the alcohol took over and didn’t let it stay without a smile for long. “And I’m happy for you.” She enthused honestly with a nod before she raised her index finger to her lips to make a shhh sound. “We don’t talk about him. It’s a secret.” An exaggerated wink took over her left eye. Hayden looked around to see if people were still in the way before she was hopping up and down once more, listening to him countdown. He said go and she took of towards him, hands finding his shoulders as she bent her knees to jump up into his arms, the wide smile not leaving her face. 

“And now I have to agree - even if it is a damn shame I can’t play with that bunny tail.” Arlo sighed dramatically as he looked down at her. “Awww Hayden, you warm my heart you really do.” He smirked as he placed his hand on his chest and laughed softly. “Oh?” The male asked as he rose a brow at her statement. “Well okay then it’s a secret and we will not talk about him at all.” Arlo nodded, pretending to zip his mouth closed and throw away the key. As she set of towards him he braced himself, a small smirk covering his lips as he reacted, placing his hands on her hips before he lifted her straight into the air, locking his elbow. “And you’re up baby.” Arlo grinned as she straightened herself out and Arlo began to slowly turn with her. 

“First of all, I just think it’s sweet that you’re working on wooing a certain someone.” She wiggled her eyebrows as she kept herself from saying Etta’s name out loud. “Second of all, a playboy bunny must be a tease and, third of all, I haven’t a single idea who you might be referring to.” She shot him a look with a mischievous grin. Soon she was bouncing on her heels, giddy as hell over the idea of actually reenacting her favourite Dirty Dancing scene. “I have long legs people, I need a lot of room.” she called out as she spread her arms wide to get people to move. “I’m getting a baby lift!” she practically squealed thanks to her excitement mixing with the alcohol she consumed as backed up to create a larger distance between herself and Arlo to give herself a little room to run into the lift. “Count me down, Bender.” 

“Well maybe a certain someone is totally worth it - she certainly seems so to me.” He grinned back at her, knowing who they were both referring to and at this point not even really caring. “Teasing and giving boys blue balls are two different things Hay. And if you don’t then we need to get you checked out because you’ve been sleeping with him a lot and I think you might have brain damage.” The male taunted her slightly. He could only beamed as he watched her excitement grow at the situation. Once he was satisfied he had enough room Arlo moved himself into position. “Alright this is happening folks, remember, you gotta keep straight.” Arlo ordered before he nodded. “Okay...one, two. three...go.” 

“If someone roofied me, go them. I need to be more into this party anyway. I’d break out the molly, but there are snitches in this school.” He answered him, letting out a laugh. “I hope they have fun cleaning the puke from the couch. -I’m all for hot women getting wet anyway if you catch my drift.” He joked with a chuckle. “Well, my man, drink all the punch you can get. If it starts to taste clean, tell me.”

“I can’t be doing drugs anyway, I have to be a good boy, people are always popping up testing athletes.” Arlo sighed as he placed his hand over his face for a second. “If I were you I would just get new couches, we did after the last rager we had but then again you don’t all have Joels dad.” He laughed before he rolled his eyes. “Bex you can have, not sure Joe will be too please if you go after Storm.” Topping up his glass Arlo nodded. “Oh I intend to.”

“That touched my black heart, Arlo. I love you.” He laughed as he glanced back of him, turning back to his friend. “Well, we’re not cleaning up this mess, they are. Who do you think will pass out in our pool?” He asked him, running a hand through his hair. “I’m sure you wouldn’t make a fool out of yourself. Go for it. I ship it.”

“Okay now I’m worried that someone slipped a little something too much in your drink.” Arlo smirked at him over the edge of his cup. “Very true, but still you’re going to have to make sure they use bleach or somethin’.” The male drawled before he burst out laughing. “Oh god, one of the girls probably. Storm or Bex when they take Baywatch too far.” Arlo shrugged as he looked back at him. “Maybe when I’m a little more drunk.”

“Thanks, man. I’m impressed you remembered. Pretty sure you are feeling it more than me.”

     it was impossible not to hear him when he walked in, which had calliope rolling her eyes, though she barely listened to what he was saying. she heard him come closer to her and finally turned around, expression fading into a disappointed one when she saw his costume. “seriously? i thought you were just messing with me,” she complained, motioning toward their matching costumes.

“oh i would never joke about john bender.” arlo laughed as he looked her over. “not bad - but i’m still the best, i wouldn’t worry about it though, we are a big assed school and i’ve seen several repeats already, besides with the punch going around pretty soon no one is going to know who anyone is.”