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@sieg_zeon 【abel’s shoulder jerks slightly from the impact, the drink in his hand tilting just enough that a drop nearly spills over the rim. his gaze drops to the person in front of him, brows lifting faintly as if the situation is more of a mild inconvenience than anything serious. 】
            
            ❝ relax. you didn’t kill me. ❞
            
            【his tone is dry, almost lazily amused, though he does glance briefly at the hand they offer. after a moment he takes it, letting them pull him upright while brushing invisible dust from his sleeve】
            
            ❝ though if you’re going to run into people, you might want to try looking where you’re going next time. ❞

@feathrflaunt ❝  perhaps  you  could  show  me  around  your  shop  ❞

[ Lucian’s eyes remained fixed on Abel, the flickering strobe lights catching the sharp, dangerous stillness in his gaze. He didn't blink, nor did he look away as the crowd surged and screamed nearby. A small, almost imperceptible tilt of his head followed Abel's logic, his expression hidden behind the mask remaining unreadable. ] " Point taken, " [ His voice was a low, velvet rasp that barely carried over the bass, intended only for Abel's ears. ] " But 'drawing attention' is a matter of perspective. Most people see a man standing alone and look away out of discomfort. You, however... " [ He took a singular, slow step closer, closing the gap Abel had bridged, his posture shifting from passive observer to something coiled and predatory. ] " ...you looked closer. That tells me you’re either very brave, or you’re looking for the same thing I am. "

@bloodshed 【  abel  didn’t  look  bothered  by  the  tone ,  only  slightly  amused  ,  one  brow  lifting  as  the  bass  thudded  around  them  and  the  lights  swept  across  his  face  】  【  he  stood  comfortably  in  front  of  lucian ,  unhurried  ,  as  if  the  conversation  were  happening  in  a  quiet  room  instead  of  a  roaring  concert  hall  】  【  his  gaze  drifted  briefly  over  the  crowd  lucian  had  been  watching ,  then  returned  with  calm  certainty  】
            
            ❝  no  problem .  ❞ㅤ  【  abel  replied  smoothly ,  voice  steady  despite  the  noise  】  ❝  just  depends  on  what  you’re  observing  for .  most  people  here  are  trying  to  enjoy  themselves ,  not  be  studied .  ❞ㅤ  【  he  shifted  his  weight  slightly ,  expression  relaxed  but  attentive ,  giving  lucian  a  measured  look  】
            
            ❝  hiding  in  plain  sight  only  works  if  you  don’t  draw  attention  to  it .  standing  alone  in  the  back  does  the  opposite .  ❞ㅤ

[ Lucian remained still, his gaze momentarily flicking toward the dense crowd behind Abel, scanning the area as if double-checking he hadn't misjudged the situation. He turned his cold eyes back to the man, his posture shifting only slightly to better observe his unexpected companion. ] " What's the problem in that ? " [ His voice was low, cutting through the thumping bass of the concert, entirely devoid of alarm. ] " I wasn't bothering you. I was simply observing. This environment is perfect for hiding in plain sight—or at least, it should have been. "

@byteiq 【  abel bent at the knees, sliding his hands under jaylan’s arms and lifting him carefully onto his lap. he adjusted him so he was nestled against his chest, warm and pliant from the alcohol, fingers still clinging lightly to the front of abel’s shirt. 】
            
            ❝ you really don’t make this easy, do you. ❞
            
            【  a small, amused smirk curved his lips as he leaned forward just enough, letting his forehead brush against jaylan’s. the boy’s sleepy eyes flicked up at him, and without another word, abel closed the distance, pressing his lips to jaylan’s in a slow, deliberate kiss. his hand trailed along jaylan’s back, steadying him, while the other rested against his side, fingers brushing over the soft weight of him. abel’s eyes flicked down at the flushed, half-lidded gaze meeting him, and a low, quiet laugh slipped past his lips as he deepened the kiss, letting the tipsy affection between them fill the small space. 】
            
            ❝ god… why are you being so. ❞

@2tequila     [  time  passed  slowly,   the  walk  across  campus  taking  far  longer  than  it  normally  would.  jaylan  stumbled  more  than  once  along  the  way,  steps  uneven  and  drifting  whenever  abel  wasn’t  guiding  him.  the  night  air  cooled  the  warmth  in  his  face  a  little,  but  not  enough  to  sober  him  up.  jaylan  stayed  close  the  entire  walk,  leaning  into  abel’s  side  while  mumbling  half-formed  thoughts  and  quiet  little  laughs  whenever  he  nearly  tripped  again.  ]
            
            [  eventually,  after  a  slow  climb  up  the  last  steps  and  a  slightly  clumsy  stop  in  the  hallway,  they  reached  abel’s  place.  jaylan  swayed  in  place  while  abel  unlocked  the  door,  still  loosely  holding  onto  the  front  of  his  shirt  like  letting  go  would  make  him  fall  over.  ]  did  we  get  here  . . . ?  [  he  murmured  sleepily.  his  glasses  had  slipped  down  his  nose  again,  hair  messier  now  from  the  walk  and  from  leaning  against  abel  the  whole  time.  when  the  door  opened,  jaylan  shuffled  forward  with  him,  almost  immediately  leaning  his  weight  against  the  nearest  wall  inside.  ]  your  place  is  nice   !   [ he  added  softly,  even  though  he  had  barely  looked  around.  a  second  later  he  pushed  himself  off  the  wall  and  drifted  back  toward  abel  again  like  it  was  automatic,  one  hand  reaching  out  to  rest  lightly  against  his  arm.  ]  abel,  stay  here  and  kiss  me  . . .  [  he  murmured  again,  voice  quiet  and  drowsy.  jaylan  swayed  once  more,  clearly  exhausted  now  that  the  adrenaline  and  noise  of  the  party  were  gone,  but  he  still  stayed  close  enough  that  their  shoulders  brushed  as  he  blinked  slowly  around  the  room.  ]

@byteiq 【  abel  noticed  the  soft hiccup of laughter against his chest as jaylan pressed closer, the boy’s fingers tightening stubbornly in the front of his shirt with the careless certainty of someone too drunk to think about consequences his gaze dipped at the slurred murmur, surprise flickering across his face for a moment before easing into quiet, entertained disbelief  】
            
            ❝ you say things like that now… and tomorrow you’re going to pretend you never did. ❞
            
            【  his hand remained firm at jaylan’s back when the boy swayed again,  he nearly missed the absentminded kiss pressed against the fabric of his shirt, but when he did notice it his stride slowed briefly, a quiet breath leaving him as if he wasn’t sure whether to laugh or question it  jaylan’s arms tightening around his waist pulled his focus back immediately, and abel adjusted his hold at the boy’s back to keep him steady while they continued toward the stairwell  】
            
            ❝ rules really don’t exist for you tonight, do they. ❞
            
            【  he paused near the stairs, glancing down at the boy leaning into him with unfiltered trust, the teasing edge in his expression softening just slightly as he considered the situation  his thumb moved once across jaylan’s back in a slow absent gesture before he started steering him toward the exit instead  】
            
            ❝ the dorm’s not happening.  my place is closer anyway. quieter too. you can sleep it off without an audience. ❞
            
            【  his gaze lingered a moment on the crooked glasses and half-closed eyes before he continued guiding him forward down the hall  】
            
            ❝ besides… you’ve already attached yourself to me. might as well see the situation through. ❞

@2tequila / ?

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/ oooh, yes pls!!