alexiskeane

[alexiskeane]

          christina nadin

[alexiskeane]

    it’s incredible just how easily her mood can turn so foul at just the mere sight of charlotte cavendish. she couldn’t even begin to tell you where or how this feud started, just that it was a long one, and it was very much still alive. eyes momentarily narrow before she places her drink down on the nearest table to acknowledge her. “oh, you’re so funny... caroline, is it?”  her head tilts, rosy lips curling into a wicked smile. brown eyes look the girl over before her face contorts into a grimace. “darling, that outfit is just -” she shakes her head, sighing deeply, her voice laced with concern as she continues, “atrocious, really. did you happen to lose a bet today? ” it’s such a bold faced lie, charlotte obviously looks incredible but she’s not about to compliment her. 

*+.. 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃  𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑  /  𝘧𝘰𝘳  @alexiskeane​​

   𝐢𝐭'𝐬  𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲  𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲  ,  𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡  𝐧𝐨  real justification for her behavior , spotting alexis twirling around the room ( looking dazzling as always ) had charlotte suddenly seeing red . her typical lady - like disposition temporarily forgotten as the distance between the two shrunk with every high heel clad step . the event was held in a rather large mansion . you’d think there’s room enough for the two of them to coexist amicably , maybe even ignoring each other’s presence for the sake of having a good time . but the chances of that happening seemed next to none as char was the first to throw the first salty quip of the night . “alexis , so funny seeing you here ! who did your folks have to bride to get you an invitation to a classy place like this ?” the malicious words tumbled from cherry painted lips in a deceptively sweet tone .

[alexiskeane]

vandcrbilt​: 

– SHE KNOWS THE SERVER CAN HEAR ALEXIS SHOUTING AT HER, but there’s no care in the world because she’s floating on tequila and adrenaline and he’s an inconsequential man that she’ll have all but forgotten about tomorrow. the laugh that escapes her lips is loud and carefree, and in other company she might attempt to muffle it but around alexis there is no attempt to hide her joy. “ please, as if any of his friends are going to BELIEVE him ? ” she laughs, the primary reason she hadn’t been too worried about going through with it. if someone like him tried to get that story going, everyone would think he’d made it up ! “ thank you, ” she accepts the bottle of tequila gratefully, because it’s clear that the wager doesn’t matter – it’s all about the game, the shots weren’t the punishment, it was the shame of backing down from a challenge. margot throws it back and that’s how she knows she’s drunk, because there’s hardly any burn, and she sets it back down a little clumsily, though she feels cool and effortless while doing it. “ okay, your turn, ” margot hums, trying to think of something that requires equal or MORE effort to what she’s just exerted. she glances back at the party. “ see, miles wharton over there ? flirt with him and see if he’ll give you his number. ” it’s a personal experiment for margot, because he got engaged yesterday and she thinks he’s so full of shit. 

     “that makes it even better!” she just imagines him relaying all of this to his friends just for them to tell him that they think he’s either a ridiculous liar or that he was likely tripping on something and dreaming it up. “ooooh playing dirty… i like it.” she winks, setting the bottle down so that she can fix her hair and touch up her red lips, before she’s strutting through the entrance again. just because margot can’t hear it doesn’t mean that she’s about to put any less effort into the game. she starts off by telling him how dashingly handsome he looks tonight, throws in a giggle for good measure as he compliments her, she can see him look around at that point too, probably trying to evaluate whether or not he’s going to end up in the dog house later tonight. he seems to decide that he’s in the clear though and suddenly she’s got his full attention again, and alexis? she’s acting like she’s completely captivated by him; lightly brushing her fingers down his arm, and that flirty little smile is ever present on her face as he takes her phone to put his number into it and then she’s leaving him with a promise that she’ll call him later. then, she’s spinning right back around to head outside, laughing again as she nears margot. “this man really thinks that he’s got a chance tonight. he said ‘call me when you’re getting out of here’.” she shakes her head, holding out her phone for margot to look at the newly added contact. 

[alexiskeane]

afcts​:

𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐍 advancements in how the world viewed women, but some people had yet to receive— or rather disregarded the memo. and even someone as privileged as afet was not immune to such out-dated views. “ not a horror, exactly. more unpleasant. difficult. exhausting. ” things she had heard several times over. yet her father, in all his years, had no such complaints attached to him. even though he and afet had quite similar ways of approach. “ i wouldn’t want you wasting the effort on someone who didn’t have the gall to say any of it to my face. ” when did they ever? “ thank you for offering, though. i’ll just get even in the way i know, ” she gestured for the bottle, “ their firm has a contract renewal in the next couple of weeks. ” it would be quite interesting for him to explain to his family why the turhans are tightening the screws even further in an already ‘ difficult ’ bind.

     “let me guess, these comments came from some insecure, little man?” she cannot even begin to imagine how annoying that might be, the constant undermining at work. just thinks about how hard it must be to not tell those people off or do much worse. this was just an added reason for why she refuses to find herself an actual career. “of course, let me know if you ever change your mind.” she’s only half joking as she says that, handing over the bottle to her. she’s glad that there’s at least some type of plan in place. “oooh, get him where it hurts then.” she grins, steering them away so that they could go outside, to get away from the crowd, and so that they could stop breathing the same air as some of these people. “curious now. what are you planning on doing? i don’t really know how all of this works on your end, but can you fully terminate their contract?” 

[alexiskeane]

vandcrbilt​:

– MARGOT LAUGHS ALONG WITH HER, SHAKING HER HEAD, “ i’m just OBSESSED with you, there’s a difference, ” she jokes, pointing a manicured finger at her friend indicatively. still, she adores alexis so much that maybe there isn’t one after all. margot’s eyebrows rise, though her smirk turns a little devilish at alexis’s suggestion. she’s always down to put a prick like that in his place, even if it is a little devious. there’s a reason they rule the upper east side. “ if you think it’s worth the effort, i’m in, ” she shrugs her shoulders, “ could be fun, if there are real skeletons in his closet. ” if not, she’d make them up. margot follows alexis’s eyes toward the direction of the help, a man standing near the door who obviously isn’t a guest. margot can tell the difference immediately. “ oh, you’re kidding, ” but she’s not one to back down from a challenge, especially with tequila coursing through her veins, “ i’m going to make his life. ” though a little gross that he’s mid-smoke, but god, she wouldn’t be best friends with alexis if she wasn’t conniving ! but if that’s how she wants to play, margot will put on a SHOW. margot opens her purse to reapply her lipstick, cherry red, before she stands up and turns on her heel. there’s a moment of inaudible conversation, probably where margot ups the antics and tells him that she’s so drunk and he’s so handsome, and the usher is wrapped around her finger by the time she turns on the heat. it’s borderline psychopathic the way she can feign passion, practically repulsed by him but she’s kissing him like it’s her honeymoon, body pressed up against his underneath the artificial light. and then she draws back, wiping the corner of her lips with her thumb in an absentminded attempt to fix her lips, “ thanks for that. don’t call me. ” leaving the man in a daze, margot has to try and muffle her giggles as she makes her way back to alexis, mouthing ‘ you’re SO dead. ’ 

     “okay, yeah, i’ll take that. i like that even more.” a flip of her hair, and a small giggle; the sentiments are mutual, of course. she adores margot, thinks the world of her. if she didn’t, they wouldn’t be here right now. alexis nods her head, her brain already starting to work on ways that they could fuck with him. getting dirt on him would be easy, it would take a couple of taps against her phone and she was sure that they’d have some piping hot tea in minutes. “that will be our next mission then!” she’s excited for it and she knows that they could get something extra juicy if they worked together. but, she’s willing to put that plan on the back burner for the night. this would be a mission for another day. she giggles, filled with excitement, knowing that the girl’s about to commit to the dare. “go get him, tiger.” oh, how she wishes she were a bit closer so she could hear what was being said, but she knows that it would completely give it away so she stays seated on the bench, smile growing as she watches that entire scene go down like she’s at a damn cinema. margot is quite the actress too, she’s sure that anyone that didn’t know any better might even think that they were witnessing a moment between two lovers. there’s a small squeal that escapes as margot walks back to her, her arms going up as she fully commits to the cheer. “that’s how it’s done, ba-byyy!” a hand lifts to her mouth as she laughs. “you really did just make his entire life. bet he’s going to go home and tell all his friends all about it.” she teases, holding out the bottle for the blonde. “not because you didn’t do an amazing job, but, you know, tequila kills germs.” she’s sure that she’s in for it now with her dare but she’s excited for it either way. 

[alexiskeane]

opvlentia​:

               𝐁𝐀𝐙  𝐇𝐀𝐃  𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆  𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐃  𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓  the  only  way  to  survive  the  dull  society  events  was  to  keep  your  choice  of  alcohol  flowing ,  unfortunately ,  one  look  at  his  own  glass  told  him  he  was  breaking  his  own  survival  rule .  his  plans  for  salvation  are  ruined  when  the  girl  comes  seemingly  out  of  nowhere .  it  takes  him  a  second  to  realize  who  now  has  his  arm ,  and  even  less  to  notice  what  alexis  is  carrying  in  her  other  hand ;  it’s  that  that  kills  the  complaints  that  were  about  to  come .  the  rockefeller  heir  knows  there’s  some  fun  in  his  future .  ❛  is  that  so ?  ❜  he  questions ,  cocky  grin ,  and  mischief  in  his  eyes .  ❛  what  is  in  that  for  me ?  ❜  but  even  as  he  talks ,  he’s  letting  her  lead  him  away  from  the  bar .  

     “what’s in it for you?” the bottle that’s nearly full is lifted further up, the liquid swishing around. a glance at his empty glass tells her that it’s definitely needed. “prime tequila that i’m willing to share, and you get to spend some quality time with me - which really, that alone should be reason enough.” she at least knows better than to open the bottle in the middle of the crowd. it wouldn’t be a great look and she’s saving herself from yet another lecture that would ultimately come about her bad behaviour. that would be such a buzzkill. so instead, she’s leading him towards the grand exit, knowing that they’ve got a bunch of other abandoned rooms around for them to hide out in. “unless of course you’ve let your glass go dry on purpose. i could never.” 

[alexiskeane]

vandcrbilt​:

– “CAREFUL,” MARGOT GIGGLES, LIGHT SHINING IN HER EYES. “ keep complimenting me like this and i’m just going to just fall in love with you ! ” margot’s not sure that she could ever LOVE anyone properly, but…if she could, it would certainly be because they appealed to her ego. still, it was important for her to have alexis in her life ; someone who sort of balanced her and adored her at the same time, and the feeling is mutual. she knows a powerful ally when she sees one, however, margot thinks she can afford to be picky and she wouldn’t have pulled alexis into her inner circle if she didn’t think so highly of her. “ always good to have a little something in your back pocket. and you’ve also got me, i would more than happily start a rumor and ruin his goddamn life…or, honestly, find out the TRUTH, skeevy guy like that has definitely got some dirty laundry, ” margot wrinkles her nose before she sighs, like she’s exasperated with the burden of the fact that they’re too good for all these men.  she laughs at alexis’s joke, because she knows exactly what to say to make her feel better, though she knows she could never say that to her father. still, it means more than her emotionally stunted ass could ever say to have alexis in her corner. “ DEAL. do your worst. ” 

     a small, theatrical gasp escapes as she places a hand to her chest. “i’m wounded. i thought you already were.” she tries to hold a pout but it doesn’t last too long before she starts to laugh. there’s a dreamy look in her eyes as the blonde speaks because scheming is one of alexis’ favourite hobbies. “honestly, whether he tries anything again or not, we should do that anyway.” one more sip from the bottle before she looks around, trying to find the perfect dare to kick things off. then, she spots something - someone - in the distance and what could only be described as a cheshire smile appears on her face. “see that - usher? server, maybe? i don’t know, the one that’s standing right there?” she nods towards the man that’s standing by the door, seemingly on his break and sneaking a cigarette. he’s definitely not one of the rich men, he still looks put together enough to be helping at the event, but she knows it’s definitely not someone that margot would have gone for otherwise. “i dare you to lay one on him. and it can’t be the weak shit either, the kiss needs to be long and hot, make his knees go weak, you know?”  

[alexiskeane]

afcts​:

𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐍 𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐁𝐘 the sudden movement, afet nonetheless decided to humour her. “ and what a wonderful choice you’ve made, ” she remarked in mild bewilderment. “ i mean, come on— me? as entertainment? ” a short laugh escaped her person as she considered the possibility. that wasn’t to say she didn’t know how to enjoy herself, but to entertain another? that was a subject in which she was rendered clueless. “ unless, of-course, you’d enjoy exaggerated horror stories also known as accounts of dealing with me, ” she scoffed, having heard the latest one just before she was greeted by alexis’s presence.

     her eyebrows furrow momentarily as she digests her words and then she shakes her head, patting the other’s arm. “well, horror stories happen to be my favourite kind of stories.” a glance around the gala before she looks her over again. “i’m not completely following though so really, do tell... did someone say that dealing with you was a horror? because first of all, i’m going to need to hear why, and secondly, i’ve got a real sharp heel on these beautiful louboutins and they happen to be very fun to throw at people that are deserving of it.” 

[alexiskeane]

vandcrbilt​:

– “UGH, LEX, YOU ALWAYS KNOW JUST HOW TO CHEER ME UP,” margot’s tone softens, quick to throw her arms around the other girl for a moment. she just wants her to feel her appreciation, and if alexis wanted to give her another compliment…well, margot knows she smells super sexy, like tom ford’s black orchid. she has to laugh at alexis’s reaction, hand drawn to her lips to try and conceal how much. “ well, next time he tries to speak to you, make that EXACT face and it should do the trick, ” margot advises before passing the bottle back into her friend’s hands. “ not the best, not the worst. sometimes i feel like my father’s trying to marry me off to the most eligible partner in his firm like i’m the bachelorette. ” the man at the bar tonight would not be getting a rose. it’s kind of insulting, how charles vanderbilt seems to think that she couldn’t run a fashion empire without a man at her side…and that’s not even the truest reason he’d want the blonde into another family asap. “ but it’s much better now. ” 

     “oh my gawd.” alexis laughs as she returns the hug, breathing in and gushing: “you smell like heaven too.” it’s not often that she’s so quick to be showering people with compliments, but there’s a special place in her sometimes cold little heart for margot; she’s like a sister to her, which is much needed too since the keane household was always filled with way too much testosterone growing up. but that relationship is also why she’s always so keen to simultaneously fight with and for her.  “i think i’ve scarred him for good now, but if he does happen to brave it, i will definitely use that.” she giggles softly as her hand wraps around the neck of the bottle, taking a longer sip this time. “ah well, we just need to tell charles that you know exactly where to stick that first impression rose then.” dark eyebrows shoot up as she gives her a pointed look, a mischievous little smile lighting up her features - she really would love to do it herself if it would release some pressure off of margot. “let’s play a game of dares, shall we? if one of us doesn’t do the dare, we take a shot.” 

[alexiskeane]

vandcrbilt​:

– “OH, I KNOW,” MARGOT LAUGHS, though she does LOVE to be complimented, and her eyes shine in a certain way at alexis’s words. she might act independent, but there’s obviously a girl that craves validation on the inside, needs to be told that she’s gorgeous and clever, because what’s the point of being either of those things if nobody knows it ? “ i’m glad you made your opinion clear to him, ” margot laughs, “ patrick gulliver is such a DULL name anyway, imagine if you had to take it. alexis gulliver. ” she wrinkles her nose in abject disgust, though it’s hard to keep up the grimace when she’s giggling at the same time. “ you’ve ruined his primary hobby ! ” she acknowledges, doesn’t even hesitate before picking up the bottle between them and washing down the last of the day’s bitter taste with it. “ of course, darling. you’ve always got me. gulliver’s limp wrist is no contest. ” 

“the outfit is on point, your hair is magnificent, and you’re stunning.” she’s trying to ensure that there’s no room for doubt in her best friends mind, because there truly shouldn’t be. there’s a gagging sound that escapes at the name, dark locks swinging over her shoulders as she shakes her head. “oh hell no. let’s not imagine that.” though she is bursting into another fit of laughter at the added commentary. she’s always more than happy to put people in their place, especially when said people are disgusting creeps. “it’s not even in the running.” she smiles. honestly, she’s glad that they’re on one of their highs right now in this rollercoaster of a friendship, she’ll cherish these moments for when they find a new thing to be quarrelling over. “okay, now spill, how’s your night been thus far?” she asks, holding out her hand for the bottle. 

[alexiskeane]

rommantic​:

once upon a time, emma had felt more than out of her depth at galas and parties the east coast was so fond of. but that time was six years passed, she she had learn to make the most out of any invites she received.  she had been crossing the room, on her way to an old friend of her father’s when she was stopped. “am i?” she asked, looking between the girl and the bottle in her hands, before letting out an amused grin. “well, i hope i won’t be too much of a disappointment.”

��that makes two of us.” she nods towards the woman that she’d been speaking with moments prior. “however, you are working against her: she’s just spent the last fifteen minutes whining about how much of a mess her daughter-in-law is - and while the tea usually is appreciated - it’s like come on catherine, your son is no grand prize either. my mom told me that he’s never set foot in his college and his parents had to pay for his entire business degree.” her eyes finally land on the other girl again. “so yeah, i think your chances are pretty good. especially with this.” she wiggles the bottle in her hand, admiring the way that the amber liquor swished around it. 

[alexiskeane]

them: u can’t just cut away ppl like that

me: snip snip

[alexiskeane]

angelicxm

Why was he here? This was not the type of event that someone like him went to. All for a hot guy, has that really what he has come down to in his life? When he felt someone come beside him, he looked over and notice she linked arms with him and that she had a bottle of tequila. She also didn’t get the cheap kind either so that was already an ok in Z’s book. “Hm, if you share that bottle with me, I might be willing to make it worth your while. “If you want entertainment, you know we both have to get out of this snooze fest.”

     at its core, alexis lives for these things: a party, an excuse to drink  - not that she’s ever needed an excuse - and usually it was tied to some type of charity and she was all about that. however, it’s the fake stuff that’s exhausting for her. she just doesn’t have the time for it and it’s a lot safer for everyone if she pulls herself away from those situations before she bursts and everyone’s left with cleaning up the mess that the bitch train left behind. "worth my while, huh? i’ve heard that plenty of times before, by plenty of people, and it’s hardly ever true.” she rolls her eyes but she’s still guiding them away from the crowded area, towards the ballroom’s exit. “but i am bored and i’m feeling generous so i will definitely be sharing this with you.” she twists the cap off the bottle, taking a sip and then offering it to him. “where do you suggest we go? the speeches are going to start soon and i’d rather not stick around for them this time.” 

[alexiskeane]

vandcrbilt​:

– IT’S JUST LIKE ALEXIS TO SHOW UP EXACTLY WHEN SHE NEEDS HER! tequila in hand and everything, like a fairy godmother in designer shoes. margot looks at her with hearts in her eyes for a moment, “ you get me ! ” she laughs, a kiss to the other girl’s cheek before they disappear into the crowd. “ though don’t get me wrong…i love a party. but sometimes a girl needs a second to breathe. how’s my hair ? ” her blonde hair cascades as she flips it back over her shoulders before taking a seat on the cleanest-looking marble bench present. she takes the bottle from alexis, liquor burning her throat as she throws it back, but like any other SAD rich kid, she hardly winces. “ and as long as you don’t tell a soul, ” she giggles, one finger to her lips before she passes the bottle back to alexis. she already feels lighter, tequila in her veins. “ i’m just going to assume that your night hasn’t been any better than mine. ” 

     “my love, you know you look absolutely stunning.” she teases, her hand brushing off the non-existent dust on the marble before she joins her. lex giggles softly, mirroring the secret gesture before pressing her thumb against her index finger and doing a zipping motion that ghosts over her red lips. black stiletto nails tap against the bottle for a moment before she takes a another sip. "definitely not. patrick gulliver tried to cop a feel earlier but now he’s going to need a brace for his wrist, so.” she rolls her eyes but there’s a smug grin on her face as well because she’s satisfied with the outcome. her voice is dripping with sarcasm as she continues: “god, it’s such a shame that he won’t be able to use that hand for anymore activities, huh?” another sip as her head finally starts to cloud. she crosses one leg over the other, placing the bottle in between them and resting her head on the other’s shoulder. “at least we’ve got each other now.”

[alexiskeane]

vandcrbilt

– SHE’S BEEN CHATTING TO THIS MAN AT THE BAR FOR WHAT’S FELT LIKE HOURS.in reality, it’s probably only been about TEN MINUTES but it’s only been that long because he works with her father, and because of that, she feels obligated to laugh at all of his jokes. the moment he reaches out to touch her shoulder ( unprompted ! she might gag ) is when alexis appears and steals her away. “ darling, i’ll do whatever you want, you’ve practically just saved my life, ” margot whispers into the socialite’s ear, voice sweet as honey. “ though i’m going to need a bit of what you’ve got in that bottle before i’m up for any entertaining. ”

     her nose scrunches up in disdain as she peers over her shoulder to look at the man that margot had been chatting with. “ew.” though there’s a smile that stretches onto her lips as she acknowledges margot again. “well, duh, tequila cures everything. especially considering that some of these people are exhausting… i need some fresh air. let’s head outside.” the garden outside has been calling her name and she steers margot towards the exit so they can finally accept that invitation. her arm slips out of the blondes just so she could twist the cap off the bottle, taking a swing from it and sighing happily as the liquor fills her with warmth, before extending the bottle. “i didn’t bring any glasses so we’re going to have to deal with the bottle. it’s classy as long as we’re the ones doing it, right?”

[alexiskeane]

open starter location: some type of gala

alexis had done her rounds of fake smiles and champagne. there was only so much the girl could take before she lost her mind at the gala. after a couple of ‘oooh’s’ and ‘ahh’s’ at the story that her parents friend was feeding her, the girl’s eyes finally lit up as she saw another figure pass by. a smooth excuse escaped from her lips as she swiped a bottle of tequila from the bar, promising the bartender that she would make it up to them later before walking up to the person. “alright, come on now.” she linked her arm through theirs and held up the bottle to show them. “congratulations: you’re the chosen one. entertain me.” 

[alexiskeane]