sink or swim

 perhaps it seemed like leia was on the hunt for him, always turning up wherever he was; it wasn’t the case, though, they were pure coincidences ( that she liked ). wasn’t oblivious to the other’s tendencies, nor was she dumb enough not to pick up on displeased behavior coming from anyone; still, she didn’t it’s evident that he didn’t want her around, for whatever reason, given the flat tone & dry attitude she dealt with from the get go, “ no shit, “ with that, hazel hues roll into the back of her head & words carelessly dip into mockery, “ what are the components of your drink, mr. archer? “

  finding time to simply let loose while being put on a tight schedule between studies & looking after her younger sister was proving to be quite difficult. it took her a while to take in her surroundings, apartment busy with movement & slightly loud conversations. yet it doesn’t take her too long to spot the taller male, someone so intriguing & closed off that she just had to get to know him.  slightly intimidated now, the brunette taps him on the shoulder lightly, “ heath, hi, “ hopping onto the kitchen counter, careful not to spill any liquor, leia nods towards his cup, “ what’re you drinking? “