what drives you?

"Can you... just pretend you didn't just watch me make a fool of myself?" Lena asked, bracing herself slightly on the frame of the booth as she looked up. "I know, I'm asking a lot--a woman completely face planting in heels at a dive bar is funny stuff, but if you can just look past it--and maybe delete any video evidence of it--I could throw in ten bucks? A free drink?" She ran her hand through her hair and sighed. "Look, desperate is not a good look on me--so what do you say?"

       leon chuckled. " i can make any promises, " he said. " okay, okay, well no videos on my end, so you are good. i didn't see anything know. so long as i get that free drink, " cillian nodded. " no, not desperate. and you're good. honestly, i'm here for the vibes. and not big on drama. so, anyway, you get the next round, and i'll get the one after that. "

       leon still couldn't believe that he was face to face with alexei. it had been years since he had last seen him. he sighed. his closest friendship he had at the boarding school ended after the events of the video. he did everything in his power to make the other guy's life miserable. with the power and money he had, he wanted him to not exist. and after high school ended he disappeared. but alexei did too. leon wished that alexei would at least try to talk to him, keep in contact, but it was all crickets when they went to college. when he heard the other ask how he was, eyes shifted to look at him. ' do you care? ' he thought to himself. it really was what he wanted to say, but he gave him a weak smile. " fine. getting some things. nothing special. "

Jacob hummed, in thought for a moment as he considered their options, remaining on their current place. Were they blocking a way for other people? Most likely, but JC couldn't find it in him to care. "Let's check in to a hotel then. There's one down the street, if I'm not mistaken." A smirk was visible on his own face now. "And as I had said, I'd carry you there."

       he chuckled, pulling away to look at the other blond. " oh, a hotel, well–– i guess i wouldn't mind that. and that means my free ride, " he smirked. " come on, time to give me a piggy back ride all the way, " leon grinned. " i swear i'm L I G H T . so it should be easy with those big biceps of yours, " he responded before kissing jacob once more and waiting for the other to pick him up.

He should have done that sooner, but then their night would've been much shorter, at least here at the club. "Fortunate." A soft smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. "Because I really like to have them on you." With that he shamelessly stole another kiss. Sue him, he could spend the rest of the night just kissing Leon and that in itself spoke volumes. "You still want that drink or shall we go somewhere private?"

       he grinned. leon leaned into jacob again, wanting to kiss him some more. that was one thing, when the first kiss came, it was hard to not want to repeat it. " well, lucky these lips are for you then, " he stated before he felt jacob's lips on his again. " hmm–– i wouldn't mind going somewhere more P R I V A T E, " he smirked.

       cillian was in dire need of some new clothes, so when he went to the mall, the last thing he thought he would bump into was someone from his past. it was U N E X P E C T E D . as he left the shop he was in, he ended up colliding with the other and he ended up dropping his bags. when he finally looked up to see alexei, he gave a small smile. " it's fine, " he said. it had been years since they had spoken. the reason for that, because of what had happened to alexei their senior year. " you look good. been awhile. "

Shit, he really had gotten it bad for Leon. Witnessing how he was biting his lower lip was making him incredible weak. "Just wanted to check if you're in the mood." As if the public was stopping him. The rainbow double heart tattoo he had at the crook of his arm was one he wore with pride. Jacob let go of Leon's hand only to grab him by his hip as he elimintated the distance between them to claim the kiss he so much wanted.

       he really was falling for jacob everyday. every time he looked at jacob, leon felt his heart race, his palms get a little clammy. " well, i think you got your A N S W E R , " he said, his eyes more loving. and the moment he felt jacob grab him by the waist and the space between them being eliminated, it was over for them. he felt those lips and leon was under his spell again. " god, i really like your lips, " he said.

The things between them used to be casual. 'Used to' is the key here as those lines had started to blur. Jacob wasn't sure when it had happened, but he knew what it meant on his end. Feelings had marched in. He wasn't sure if the other felt the same though, but tonight he might find out. JC grinned, leaning towards Leon's ear. "The bedroom eyes you're giving me." He withdrew, but only enough so he could catch Leon's gaze with his. "They make be want to kiss the hell out of you."

       leon bit his lower lip when he heard what jacob said. the whisper in his ear. the other blond wasn't lying when he said he had such bedroom eyes. of course, he had them for just jacob lately, and in that moment, he wanted to be with this man so badly. he fell silent for a moment. a light B L U S H appeared on his cheeks, which normally they never got red. but he smiled. " what's stopping you, other than the fact that we're in public, " he teased.

it was a weird convenience that ruby's ex (and now close friend) just happened to be at the grocery store, especially while she was in this state. hearing his question, they quickly nodded their head in an attempt to reassure leon, but she knew that he could see right through her. "yeah, just adjusting to a new family member.." they responded a bit vaguely.

       he looked to see the what she had and he smiled. " i see. so–– a new little pet, " he grins. " i have to see him or her, " he stated. " it's good seeing you. even if you look like you got no sleep whatsoever, " he chuckled. " kinda like the old days when we would stay up late talking for H O U R S . " leon nodded.

"Alright, I'll take your word for it." Not that he would mind it, if it wasn't only for a little buzz. As long Leon was enjoying himself JC was too. Then he chuckled with a teasing glint remaining within his eyes. "Wouldn't you like to know? Guess you'll have to see." Of course, he would. JC wouldn't leave the other behind for more reason than one. "Although I can think about another reason why I might carry your ass out of here." A wink followed, figuring the other would catch on what he was referring to.

       leon chuckled, his hand still holding jc's. he had it bad. he wasn't sure when he started to feel deeply for the other, but recently, he knew that jc was someone he wanted to be with. but did the other feel the same ? " oh, is that so, and what is that reason ? " leon asked, leaning closer to the other. " i'm L I S T E N I N G , " he chuckled.

it had been a long night for ruby -- her newly adopted cat, pekoe, was having a hard time settling into her new surroundings, which ruby completely understood and was patient throughout all of it -- but this meant not getting much sleep. after stumbling into the grocery store with messy hair and tired eyes to grab some necessities, they had hoped that the paparazzi or any friends wouldn't have the chance to see her like this. but, alas, of course, someone did. "oh, sorry, am i in your way?" she asked quietly as the two stood in the aisle. part of her was even hoping the other wouldn't recognize them.

       leon woke up at the most random time that afternoon. his sleeping schedule was truly out of sorts. so he quickly got dressed and decided to grab a quick snack from the grocery store. he went to grab some cheez-its, one of his F A V O R I T E S , when he bumped into someone familiar. eyes shot up to look at her and he smiled. " no, definitely not, " he said. " you look like you haven't slept in days, ruby, is everything okay? " he said, clearly knowing who she was. " should i be worried ? "

a pretty face , a very very pretty face and to mafe that was enough to forgive him. ❛ well, if you’re pretty as much as you are dumb , you have some major problems corazón because you are very pretty . ❜ her words are almost siren like , entrapping whoever decides to cross her path. ❛ where do you think you’re going ? ❜ she adds on as she steps away from the microphone and walks towards the middle of the studio ❛ you interrupted my session, how are you going to make up for that &. apologies simply won’t do it , i will settle for your company , ojiltos lindos ( pretty eyes ) . ❜

       leon was almost halfway out the door when he heard the other speak. hearing her, he chuckled. he wasn't dumb, not entirely, he played it at times. in this moment, he definitely felt pretty dumb for walking through the door. an innocent mistake. a small smile appeared on his face when he heard the spanish. " G R A C I A S , pero tengo que irme, " he said. " i should probably go, and i'm not as dumb as i look, i can surprise some people, " he said. " besides, i don't want to get in the way of your recording. "

       leon smiled when logan noticed it was him. " yea, it's been a hot minute, that's for sure, " he laughed. " god, for real though, how long has it been? " he responded. probably a good amount of months. " yea, it looked great. you all K I L L E D it. the entire vibe was great the music great, and i'm so glad i got to see it, " he said. " you must feel good, the fact that it was a sold out concert too, that must be so exciting. i always knew you'd make it, " he grins.

"thanking me? you should be worshipping at my feet," siobhan responded with a sharp roll of her eyes. that was the type of behavior she'd expected from anyone besides cillian - he got a free pass for being her twin. "i could go for a burger," she nodded, "it's a plan."

       " oh quiet, " he chuckled, as he turned to look over the room. he could see a bunch of people he had known, and then others he had no clue about, but somehow they all played nice. it was always like this at every event. " P E R F E C T , cause these little appetizers... " he starter as a waiter came by with a little sandwich, taking one for himself. once the waiter left, he turned. " yea, these little things are not it. besides, what is this thing for anyway? "

she’s in the middle of recording , jaramillo rock records has been her pick lately. not only because it’s her last name but because pepa owns it and well, they work good together. he has been bugging her for months now to sign with him but she’s still skeptical on the subject , they need to negotiate her terms. her hand hand wraps around the microphone and as she’s about to sing the next line , she sees the the other walk in , a small smile playing on her brims ❛ can i help you ? you do know that when the light is red on the outside , it means to not enter - right ? ❜

       cillian was so lost.... this place was somewhat confusing. but one of his friends was doing some recording, and he was trying to figure out which room he was in. he didn't even realize the red light was on when he opened the door. so when he spotted the other, he was H O R R I F I E D . " shit–– i'm so sorry. i'm a complete moron, " he said as he looked at the other. " i'm so lost and wasn't paying attention, " he said. " my bad, keep doing your thing. you have a lovely voice by the way, " he smiled as he started to close the door and leave. hoping he'd find the right room his friend was at.

It was so easy to live in the moment with Leon, simply forget about all the other people around them. Jacob was truly enjoying himself as they danced together. Then the song changed once more, what happened way too soon in his opinion. "Sure. But you're not planning for me to later carry you out of here, right?" He teased with a grin widening upon his face, holding onto the other's hand as he followed Leon off the dance floor.

       cillian enjoyed spending time with jacob. they always had fun. just like tonight. he laughed, hearing what jc said, shaking his head. " no–– definitely not, " he responded. " i'm just here to get a little B U Z Z and that's that, " he grinned. leon turned to look at jacob and kept that smile. " but you would carry me, wouldn't you? " he teased.

"well, i will be sure to turn them down the next time they try," siobhan responded with a sigh, though she stopped short of rolling her eyes. "i'd say we give it another hour," she took the chance to survey the room, "there's no sit-down dinner which is in our favor."

       " and i will thank you for it, " he said as he turned to look at the different people at this event. he really hated going to these things. he'd prefer being at home, or with his friends. but he was an o'hara. " alright, but once we leave, we are going to in-n-out. i'm C R A V I N G a burger. " // @diisgustednoiises