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SHE LETS OUT A SOFT LAUGH, nodding to him, “ i’ll hold you to it. ” it occurs to her that it might be the universe pulling some strings in order for them to meet, but it’s unclear why. originally, she considered that maybe he was following her. but upon actually getting to know him, it seemed like he was just as confused as she was. “ i was actually headed to it before you clotheslined me, so i can take you there. ” soleil offers, before nodding at the admittance. “ right !! the girls, ” he’d mentioned his sisters during their many run-ins with one another, if she can recall correctly. “ good news is that you’re kind of in the middle of everything interesting in town. you’ve got options. ”

soleil: i'll take full credit for the idea xo

THE MATCHING ENERGY BETWEEN THE TWO was something soleil had always adored. no words needed to be exchanged, they’d follow one another’s lead and end up in almost the exact same position everytime. “ i’m curious what you think my scene is. ” her shoulder gently bumps his, not even bothering to hide her smugness at the way his eyes wander her frame. blue hues watch him intently as he does, a sly grin splaying on her lips when he looks at her. the attention he gave her was something she found herself to be looking forward to whenever they hung out. “ it’s a shame, isn’t it ?? if it wasn’t for you, i was about to take myself home. ” soleil’s about to take a sip of her drink when he points it out. a laugh escapes her, brows furrowing in faux offense as she lightly swats his arm. “ don’t be rude !! ” she scoffs, “ i’ll have you know that this one was free. ” her hand is taken hostage but she willingly follows along, placing the watered down drink back onto the bartop. “ i didn’t realize i was in the presence of such a bar snob. sorry for offending you. ” soleil squeezes his hand before letting go, taking the second shot glass. she lightly taps his glass with hers, “ to.. actually getting drunk, ” she teases before downing the drink. “ oh my god, ” is the first thing she says, grimacing at it’s strength.  it’s clear she’s more amused than anything, “ what is this, gasoline ?? ”

“ IF I DIDN’T KNOW ANY BETTER, T, i’d think you were running out of excuses to talk to me. am i so intimidating ?? ” sol teases, thankful that she didn’t fall flat on her face in front of him. “ well, don’t try to knock me out again and i’ll call us even. maybe treat me to some tea and i might even forgive you. ” even though they only really know each other from their run-ins, soleil feels comfortable enough to joke around with him. after all, she did arguably see him more than some of her friends. fingers pick at her nails absently, friendly smile turning into a curious one, “ where you’re going ?? are you lost ?? ”

“ I KNOW. YOU DO TOO !! ” soleil says during their hug, letting out a laugh as she sits on the couch. her legs cross, tossing red hair over her shoulder. she leans forward when sera starts talking, noting the plug in the kitchen. eyes scan the scene, before landing on the girl in question. “ girl.. ” soleil scoffs, openly grimacing at her. “ what the fuck is this open-toed chunky heel with stockings fad ?? it’s ugly. get a pedicure or put them away, no one wants to see that. —is she sloshed already ?? ” she takes a sip of her drink, unable to look away from the trainwreck ahead of her with an airy laugh. “ she’s way too pale for that shade of pink. looks like a hairless cat. ”

soleil: it's def not just you lol

soleil: i have a sudden desire to go on a walk to look at all the pretty leaves

SOMETIMES, SOLEIL HAS A TENDENCY TO be in her own head and unaware of her surroundings. today wasn’t an exception, whirlwind thoughts of midterms along with thanksgiving break ( should she go home ?? should she not go home ?? ), on top of her sudden craving for tea.. the already clumsy woman was doomed from the start. she’s on her phone sending a text to noah when the space ahead of where she was walking was suddenly occupied. “ ah !! ” soleil exclaims, hand instinctively reaching out for the nearest steady object she can find before landing on his arm. the redhead lets go of him when she finds her footing once more, looking up to see— “ teddy, ” though she’s clearly thrown off guard, she still remembers who he is. after all, running into him at least a dozen times across town in the span of a few months makes him hard to forget. hands fidget with her clothes as she feels her heartrate start to slowly even out, “ you’re really taking this bumping into thing to a new level. —what did you just say ?? ”

soleil: it's been crickets on campus, you must know something

EVEN THOUGH SHE DOESN’T OWN THE PLACE, she certainly carries herself like she does. house parties in sunset hills were similar to something in cliche coming of age, YA movies. soleil means it as an insult, especially as she passes by a couple who were both on the rinse cycle of their makeout session. the lights are dim and the music’s loud, which would be a welcome sound if it weren’t for the mass amounts of people yelling to be heard over it. it’s practically a relief when she sees seraphina, taking it upon herself to make her way through the crowd towards her. “ phi, ” soleil greets, “ tell me you have something fun to share or for me to look at. it’s so chaotic in here, i don’t know where to look first. ”

THERE ARE TIMES WHERE WORDS run dry, even for someone like soleil. she’s been sifting through pages of her writing for a little under an hour now, and she can feel the frustration bubbling up in her chest. writer’s block was a pet peeve that was uncontrollable, much to her dismay. she knows there’s no use in trying to get back on track, and before it gets out of hand, she quickly shuts the book in front of her. “ merde. ” soleil mutters under her breath, throwing her hands up in exasperation before looking to her friend with the slightest hint of desperation. “ em. can we do something else ?? not to be dramatic, but if i have to write another lyric, i’m going to bash my brains in with your drumsticks. ”

THE QUIET IS A WELCOME SENSATION, the chirps of crickets fewer and farther between now in the fall months, but is replaced with the sound of wind bristling through trees. soleil enjoys it all, especially with her back pressed against the turf of the empty football field. maybe it should be creepy, especially with it being spooky season, but.. the starry sky above her is mesmerizing. so much so that for a moment she forgets the person she’d brought with her. “ dais, ” soleil lulls her head over to the side, a warm smile splaying across her features, “ pass me my bag and then come stargaze with me. i brought a favor. ” smoking with delilah was always fun, though not necessarily routine. their similar tastes in music and views on life made it easy for them to get along, and the weed was just an added bonus.

USUALLY PREFERRING TO BE THE CENTER of attention in places like these, soleil lacks the inspiration to make her presence known. instead, she sips absently on a drink some poor sap had given her to vy for her attention. everyone’s so dull, sol’s five seconds away from throwing an internalized tantrum and calling it a night when she spots nathan. she perks up instantly at the sight of her friend, taking her drink with her on the journey to where he stands. “ nathan, ” the redhead greets with a smile, clearly amused, “ you went out tonight and you didn’t even think to tell me ?? ” it’s all in good fun, leaning against the wall to look out at the otherwise bland crowd that showed up. “ have any fun tricks up your sleeve or do we need to make our own fun ?? ”

IT’S NOT THAT SOLEIL USUALLY HAD A HARD time concentrating, it’s just.. the material in front of her was so utterly soul-draining. she’s desperate to talk about anything that isn’t school-related. “ more than a nap. he needs a day to completely hibernate. ” arms fold and lean onto the table, watching the person fall in and out of consciousness and fight hard to stay awake. “ your guess is as good as mine, i noticed him when we sat down, which was like an hour ago.. ”

“ NICE DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU. ” it’s a win-win, she figures. good company with a free milkshake, and bennett gets a seat in an otherwise crowded diner. soleil takes the jacket from him, turning briefly to drape it across the back of her own seat. “ sure thing, ” the girl replies, sliding over the bowl beside her. “ hardly. i’ve got band rehearsals tomorrow and i’m overthinking lyrics. feels like what i usually do when i’m idle for too long. ” blue hues sneak another peek at the notebook in front of her, letting out a soft laugh. “ either that or it’s the grease in the air. i’ll give america this: i’ve never been to a diner i didn’t like. the health hazards are just part of its charm. ”