* // &. ░ — reckless behavior

             declan’s refusal to let her go makes skylar feel wanted, like her presence wasn’t an imposition. her teeth sink into her bottom lip as she attempts to bite back her wide grin, but she knows it’s hard to disguise the happiness radiating off of her. “ really ? ” she asks, even though she knows. declan has quickly become an integral piece of her life, someone she’s not sure she could afford to lose in any capacity. “ oh of fuckin’ course ! i know those two would give ya’ some serious shit for not includin’ them. ” skylar says fondly as she rolls her eyes. “ hmm i think i could make it better if just worse this & nothin’ else. ” she teases with a laugh as she tugs on declan’s hand to urge him onwards. “ yeah, super busy. ” she adds, echoing his sarcasm. she’s grateful he had agreed so easily, her hunger overpowering her desire to charm the blond into coming along. “ let’s go, c’mon. ” she says, tugging again on his hand as she starts to head towards the cafeteria. when they reach the destination, skylar gives the doors a tug – surprisingly finding them unlocked. turning to declan with excitement, she asks, “ do ya’ think they left the froyo machine running ? ” 

whenever declan was around skylar, he wanted to keep her at arm’s length. some part of his body needed to be touching hers at all times. call him crazy but he enjoyed their close relationship, whether it was friendly or sexual. declan genuinely enjoyed skylar’s company. there was never a moment that he was unhappy around her, either. his bright smile proved that. “of course. i’ll remember that tongue for as long as i live.” his eye brow quirked as his hand rested loosely around her arm. “they don’t like to feel left out and who can blame them? you and i have the best time, all the time.” though, he wasn’t sure what his best pals were doing on the moment but they would soon be missing out on the fun. “there’s no way you can make me more bored than i am right now. even if we just stayed in this spot, we’d be having fun.” his body moved after hers as if on command, wanting to see the trouble she could get them into. of course they found themselves in the school’s kitchen, none the less. “obviously. i haven’t had a boring moment since i arrived.” blue hues rolled quickly but the smile remained on his lips. his eyes glanced around the space, checking to see if anything was working. surely, someone had to be making food while they were stranded here. “i don’t know. we could always find out. though, it’s not very likely.” his shoulders shrugged but he moved towards the machine anyways to check it out. 

xavier: yeah, you were kinda my last option.

xavier: don't feel to special.

xavier: i'm smoking in the science lab.

declan: i'll let you believe that.

declan: clearly you don't know me.

xavier: ....

xavier: well, this was fun.

xavier: but i've grown fairly bored of this convo

xavier: i'm going to get high so, join if u want or don't idc !

declan: let us not forget who sent the text in the first place.

declan: obviously your life is really that boring.

                 skylar snorts at declan’s reply, still keeping his eyes covered. “ really ? ” she quips, “ no ideas at all ? hmm, ” she hums, “ ‘ll give ya’ a hint – i did this thing with my tongue yesterday that was pretty unforgettable. ” to continue with her tease, she gently nips at his earlobe, tugging on it slightly before backing away & uncovering his eyes. she moves to stand in front of declan, a wide grin on her features. “ damn right dec, ‘m the most entertainin’ person ya’ know. ” she jokes, knowing it wasn’t true but it felt good to hear him say so. “ do ya’ like my new look ? ‘m thinkin’ i might take tinsley’s spot as the trendsetter ‘cause this blanket’s really workin’ for me. ” skylar giggles, twirling around & giving declan an over exaggerated wink over her shoulder. “ ‘m kinda’ hungry, so i was hopin’ you’d wanna sneak into the cafeteria with me ? see if we could find a snack or somethin’. ” skylar asks, hazel hues widening as if she’s begging declan to say yes. “ please ? ” she says, nearly whining as she twists back & forth in her blanket. 

his blue eyes roll under the soft hands encasing them, trying his best to keep up the act. he wasn’t an idiot but he would play her game for a bit longer. “none whatsoever.” his eyebrows raise at her words and he can feel his body stir remembering just how talented her tongue can be. “like i could forget that.” a laugh left his lips and his skin started to feel hot. skylar could be a huge tease and declan was always here for it except maybe when he was stuck in the high school with people he couldn’t stand. he’d get over that fast if anything escalated between the two of them. a hand moved to touch one of skylar’s wrists to keep her close to him as she pulled away. there was no way he was letting her leave that easily. “that’s not even a question. you’re the only one that keeps my life exciting. well, almost the only one. i can’t forget about hanler and preston.” his best friend and partner in crime always kept him on his toes but with skylar, it was something else. a laugh left his lips as he took in her appearance. “it’s cute. i dig it.” a quick nod accompanied the next eye roll. “that sounds better than what i’m currently doing. as you can see, i’m entirely busy over here.” he motioned to the spot he was occupying just moments ago. “sure.” of course he’d love to see her actually beg him but he was feeling generous tonight. 

xavier: that's very cocky of you, considering

xavier: y'know man i'm starting to have some textgret

xavier: i dont think u can hang

declan: considering what? cocky is my middle name.

declan: as you should.

* declan : 

          it feels like bridgehampton high has gotten colder as the evening progresses, skylar starting to feel a chill beyond the one engrained deep in her bones. rummaging through her overnight bag, skylar pulls out a fuzzy blanket to wrap around herself like a cocoon. she feels ridiculous prancing around in bedding, but in her inebriated state – she could careless. searching the gym, skylar finally spots the person she’s been searching for all night – desperately needing the blond’s company. her boredom has reached its peak & she knows no one could curb it better than declan. walking towards him, skylar does her best to be sneaky despite the attention she’s drawing to herself. approaching him from behind, skylar reaches out blanket - covered hands to conceal declan’s sight. popping up onto her tip toes, skylar tries to disguise her voice as she whispers, “ guess who stud ? ” she can’t help but giggle a bit breathlessly, burying her head into declan’s shoulder to muffle the sound. 

@ffsdxclan !

the fact that everyone in his senior class was stuck in the very building that declan couldn’t wait to run away from dampered his mood more than he could imagine. he found himself drowning in the alcohol that he brought into the school with him, ignoring the people around them as they caused ruckus or made out with one another. he could feel the chill in the air but underneath his hoodie, it didn’t bother him too much. there were only a few things that could make the night better but they were off doing god knows what with whomever. declan didn’t have the motivation to move from the spot but he was running low on supplies so that would have to change soon. his entire body relaxed as he felt soft hands cover his eyes and breath tickle his neck. the touch was gentle and declan suddenly wasn’t as bored as he was a moment ago. his eyes rolled under the blanket hands as he tried to break free. “i have no idea. maybe she’ll entertain me more than these losers.” his tone was joking but he meant what he said. the night could be so much better. 

xavier: yeah, we about to have some accidents up in here

xavier: unlikely anyone brought condoms

xavier: this comes as a surprise ! im so happy you're getting out of your comfort zone

declan: are you really surprised?

declan: speak for yourself. some of us are prepared.

xavier: now that we're locked in here alone it's a matter of time until people start fighting or fucking

xavier: as much as i love some anarchy, i've got a better idea in mind. wanna join?

declan: my money is on fucking but that's just me.

skylar: oh pls

skylar: you're the most self confident person i know

skylar: especially in the looks department

skylar: you don't need me to tell you what i think of you

skylar: if you don't hurry, im finishing this bottle

declan: stop it. you're making me blush.

declan: no you're right. but it's nice to hear.

declan: i enjoy all the nice things you say.

skylar: ive had a shitty night cut me some slack

skylar: let me make jokes

skylar: your ego can handle it

skylar: hmm

skylar: like what?

declan: my mistake.

declan: it's much more fun this way.

declan: can it? we'll see.

skylar: why complain when you're faking it ;)

skylar: relax babe im teasing you

skylar: you're always welcome ! ! !

skylar: you know that

skylar: door's unlocked

declan: wow. you are really cutting it deep tonight

declan: you better be.

declan: i do know that. i just like to hear you say that.

skylar: i mean ... if only your ... was bigger ;)

skylar: you /really/ are

skylar: i see how it is .

skylar: :/

skylar: wish you would join me

declan: whoa, i don't remember you complaining in the past.

declan: stop it. that's not true.

declan: do you?

declan: weird, i didn't know i was invited before now.

skylar: well obvi not to you

skylar: i /like/ you

skylar: everyone else doesn't see me the way you get to

skylar: i don't im just saying ... i can be a bitch .

skylar: whatever . offer stands dec

skylar: well ... you know me !

skylar: any excuse to drink more so i'll take one for you

declan: obviously.

declan: what's not to like??

declan: that's true. i'm pretty special.

declan: oh i know that. i've seen it first hand.

declan: maybe another time.