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"What's that term...if the child is happy then you're happy?" She asked questioningly before laughing, "If you end up getting a cat, it's not the end of the world. They're quite interesting pets, I mean dogs are all about being friendly and lovable, wanting attention while with cats you have to practically grovel at their feet just to get their love."

"I've heard that. Honestly, I'm afraid I would be that person. I'd end up with a ton in my house and I'd never be able to stop. The only reason I don't have more than one dog is because my dad wouldn't allow another when we lived with him and by the time I had my own place, I had a baby. Ugh, I might cave and get Sunny a cat." Sterling rolled her eyes at herself, coming full circle to the cat conversation. She loved animals so much and she had a hard time saying no to Sunny anyway.

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"You act as if I have several men in my life," She said with an eye roll but it wasn't far from the truth, she did tend to have one or three guys she strung along for her own entertainment but that was all in New York where she didn't know anyone and just enjoyed the element of the city life away from Aurora Bay. But being back, she mellowed out the best she could and of course figuring out what she wanted to do next, career wise she was fine, it was just settling down was the real question. "Let's see...Caleb is a mechanic, we had an incident where we were both drunk about to get on with it but he got sick in the middle of the...deed...and had to puke. So that was a hilarious moment. We often hang out and I give him some of my sass and wit, he just goes along with it or shares the same energy."

Them marrying each other was a running joke between them but deep down Colt knew that if one day Alice called him and said she needed that marriage, he'd do it. She was his best friend, he'd support her no matter what. Chuckling he mused "Of course I have." he said remembering the first time the boys in class noticed she wasn't a kid anymore. It was a best friend's nightmare. "So..." he leaned back, looking all relaxed and casual "..we like Gavin." Colton stored the name in his memory, opening a mental tab on the man. Amused, Colton clapped his hands together. "Of course you are. You're hot and smart and any guy would be lucky if you waste a moment on him." he hyped though it was the truth. "Tell me more about both..you little delinquent." || @alicexcheng

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"Well good thing I took an Uber here because I wasn't about to leave my car just anywhere while I was intoxicated, I would have ended up sleeping in said car." Alice said laughing, it may seem funny but she really loved her car and treated it as if it was her baby which in a way it was since it was a gift from her father. "Yes, I am definitely in need of a good drink, what have you had so far?" She slipped her arm through his and directed him towards the bar as she walked along side him.

“ I don’t know you look pretty great in a suit even without the alien “ Gavin replied giving her a small smile. She always looked great to him and he would always tell her that fact, but his boldness of the night might have been bright on by the few drinks he’d had earlier. “ we should have. The offer still stands even if we both took are cars here. You know I’ll always be around “ he smiled a bit before letting out a sigh. “ speaking of which wanna grab a drink?” @alicexcheng

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Alice was pretty into the halloween spirit, although her costume was last minute and she didn't spend a large amount of money on a costume was her idea in the first place. How could one go wrong with going as Men in Black. Although it depends if people watched the franchise would get her costume. She was adjusting the fake badge around her neck when she noticed Gavin and chuckled. "Yeah, you should've. We could've car pooled here or you know, if one of us gets drunk at least the other would take care of the drunken one." Alice grinned towards Gavin and presented her outfit. "My balloon alien popped so now I just look like I'm undercover."

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Gavin had always been a bit nervous when he would be with Alice anywhere. He hadn’t asked officially to go to Sharkys with her because he had this fear she would think it was a date and then it would ruin their relationship. God, how he really wanted things to be a date with her. He really needed to just admit to the truth or get over it however he knew it would hurt if she ask for someone else and so he knew time would run out one day. After all, she was the most beautiful woman he had ever met. Anyone would be lucky to be with her.

When he saw Alice it was easy to just fall into the same patterns they often did. They were so close but there was always an edge of flirting and Gavin didn’t always pick up on it. “ I should have asked you to come with me. I don’t think I like being around so many people anymore “ he joked

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"Normally no," She said, usually she had insanely good luck which she was thankful but never abused that luck. Alice was pretty good at a lot of things, either she studied hard for it or practiced until she was good at it. Which was why working as a lawyer was beneficial for her and the fact she enjoyed arguing while getting paid for it. Alice missed living in New York where her job required her to do a lot of that but she did enjoy being back in AB for her family and old friends. "That's the plan, marry someone rich but so far no such luck in that department. But god, can you imagine? I would just gamble their money away. I think at a certain point I'd feel bad...maybe."

"Okay! If you say so." She called out in response to him, walking toward the bar as she ordered their drinks, sliding over the bills to the bartender and carrying their drinks back toward their table. "They'll bring the shots by because my hands were full or they just didn't trust my juggling skills."

“If you think I’m that soft, you have another thing coming for you.” Caleb wouldn’t be up for spending anytime with Alice if he took her verbal jabs so personally. 

He is thick-skinned enough, but it also helps that she’s great to look at. Besides, despite how things ended last time, there’s still a silent inkling of another go around. Just this time with less throwing up and laughter at his expense. He’s skeptical when he looks over his shoulder again, throwing Alice one quick glance to preface the near bulls-eye he makes with his next toss.

Caleb is nothing short of cocky when he asks, “Do you lose a lot?” It’s his own challenge, even if their scores are scarily close. “You need to find someone rich to take you to a casino. You can blow all the money in the world, but get that same thrill.” It’s something he’d never do. Fiscal irresponsibility has never been fun for him.

“I’m fine. It was once, I’ll be alright with another. Two, even!” He calls back when she walks to the bar, a smirk showing through in all his amusement. In a moment of mercy, he decides to throw his last two shots without trying to tank his score.

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"Uh huh," She said with an eye roll, although they did come up with a pact about marrying one another one day if they were both still single. But she had a feeling Colton would probably find someone to love so much they would get married before her. After all, her failed relationships and work schedule always taken over her life. Thinking about her suitors, Alice couldn't help but to snort under her breath and shakes her head. "I mean have you seen me? Of course I'd have some suitors." She knew she was pretty but again, it seemed that life had her in situations that had her questioning if she wanted something more. "There's this one, I've been best friends with them for so long and to the point I love them more than a friend and no it's not you, his name is Gavin. Anyways, I never stepped over that line of just friends but it's getting harder to deny my feelings. Then there's this other suitor who I had an interesting drunken story with. I'm just rather popular now I speak about this."

Holding his hands out open, he tilted his head to the side a little smugly as if saying ‘don’t fix what’s not broken’. Well, that was debatable but not up for discussion at the moment. Colton faked offense at the mention of Alice marrying his brother. He was mostly offended on her behalf for insinuating she’d lower herself to marrying Asher. Pffff… Okay, his brother was easy on the eyes —they almost shared a face after all, but he was a shithead. Trust him, Colt was the middle son, he knew. Leaning forward, he grinned liking where this was going. “It does, doesn’t it?” he mused before adding in a teasing tone “Which is why you���re eventually marrying me.” It was a running joke between them for years; their marriage. It would please the mothers, it would shock New York social crème de la crème and make Asher weep. But they were too great of friends to go there. “Tell me, gorgeous, are there any Californian suitors or are the men here fucking idiots in need of an optometrist and a new brain?” || @alicexcheng

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Alice Cheng as Men in Black

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How does your muse prefer someone else confess their love to them, if they want to at all?

"I'm a material girl through and through. If they truly love me they would show it, even if it's with a simple flowers and my favorite cake. But honestly, I think if the moment is right...go for it."

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💭 + colton

"Colton Colton Colton," Alice said amusingly. "What to say about the big dummy. He's one of my best friends. His mother loves me and I adore her. She constantly asking when will I marry one of her sons but she would prefer I marry Colt. His brother is practically in love with me. What can I say, I have that charm." She said laughing as she thought about one of her best friends. "I think if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't know the joys of bantering with someone who is a male version of me. I guess you can say I love him, but not that way...more of a best friend way and I am thankful for him in every way. As much as I complain about him talking about whatever bullshit, I am more than willing to sit there and listen to whatever is on his mind. That's all I'm going to say before I turn into a sap, I need some wine for that sort of talk."

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💭 + Alice

"Honestly if only I could tell her what my thoughts were about her. I wouldn't be in the situation I am now. She's my best friend. I don't think I've had anyone in my life as great as her (That isn't my adoptive family) When I was going through my divorce and dealing with the custody issue's over my son she was there. I'm in love with her, I wish I could tell her that, but I don't want to destroy everything between us just because I'm in love. I cant ruin our friendship. I would rather stay friends than lose her forever" @alicexcheng

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💭 + alice

"She's a lady, she's a freak, she's a damn superstar." Colton laughed. "No, seriously, Alice is...she's amazing, she's my best friend, I love her to death. Nobody's ever going to be good enough for her, I swear." he held up his hands "Especially my brother..you know, he's not really kidding when he says he wants to marry her. He was always jealous mother preferred I married her instead." he said smugly. "I might do it someday, if we're both bored and fed up..what's that called, a platonic marriage, I think." oh boy, the uproar that would cause. "Seriously though, she is my best friend even though I give her grief most of the time... But I love her, and if she has enough champagne in her, she'll tell you I'm her favorite." || @alicexcheng

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"Typical Colton fashion." Alice said as she glanced over the menu, whenever they did decide to eat out, she always found herself stealing some of his food as they gossip about whatever. She smiled at the mention of his mother, whom she couldn't help but to adore since she welcomed her with open arms since she started coming around. Of course the typical when are you going to marry one of my sons was a constant conversation which Alice would quickly shoot down and say she wasn't interested. At the mention of his older brother still pining after her, had her rolling her eyes in response and laughed lightly when she heard Colt said no in her stead. "Now what if I wanted to become your sister in law." She jokingly said, knowing fully well that she wouldn't ever dream of marrying his older brother. She always butt heads with him and out of the siblings, she would marry Colton. "I think I would make a fantastic Mrs. Crane. Alice Crane...it has a ring to it and I would adore to make your brothers life tortuous."

"You'd better, I moved across the country to be near you." he huffed but there was a lot of myrth there. Holding both hands up in mock surrender, he shook his head laughing; typical Alice. He missed that about her, well..he missed her. Period. Taking a seat too, he handed her the menu. "Top half of the first page, bottom half of the second..." he said simply. It was a habit of his, ordering this way when he had nothing specific in mind. "..and I'm good. Mother sends her love, and Asher asked if you changed your mind about marrying him." Colt said, rolling his eyes at this older brother's comment. As if he'd let Alice waste away with that loser; well, the COO of a billion dollar company and in a few years mayoral candidate for the city of New York certainly didn't qualify as a loser but, he was his brother, Colton was allowed to think shit of him. "I said no on your behalf" he said smugly. || @alicexcheng

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"It's not stealing, it's simply rehoming. First place why allow a cat to escape? Not very good ownership if you ask me." Alice shrugged, "Just take it to the vet to see if it has a chip and go from there. If not, you're now a new cat owner unless you're not ready for the commitment, drop it off at the the animal shelter or that one cat cafe."

"If I was stealing the cat I wouldn't be asking you if you knew who it's real owner is." Carter gave the woman a look like she'd told him the most ridiculous thing he'd ever heard. "I don't want to take the cat if she belongs to someone. That would be stealing cats."

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Alice accepted the napkins as she continued wiping down her shirt, thinking how great it was to be wearing one of her favorite shirts but knew it wasn't worth crying over spilled milk. In this case, spilled funnel cake. What a shame, she thought as she glanced down at her shirt and sighs. "No, it's just a shirt so there's no use to worrying. Nothing but a simple wash can't fix."

"Oh shit... must have missed that day in kindergarten." He said with a small smile. "Here..." He walked over to the nearest food stall and grabbed a handful of napkins. "Really sorry about that.. I will pay for dry cleaning if you want." He gestured to her outfit.

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"I thought about it, mostly for the food. Have a cheat day where I allow myself to eat to my hearts content, but that's still in the air if I feel like going." Alice admitted that she wouldn't mind going with Gavin and Bennie, as much as she felt awkward around kids, she always found it easiest when it was with Gavin's kid that she found herself able to go with the flow of things instead of making awkward conversations. Maybe it was because the kid is someone her best friend created and she couldn't find it in herself to be the rude awkward one with others.

"I think I might prefer going to the pool party then anything, alcoholic drinks sign me up." She said laughing. Alice realized maybe she should learn to settle down instead of the constant partying she does with her other friends, something about getting older and needing to slow down never sit right with her. She figured if it was with the right person she could see herself doing just that, settling down. Alice often wondered if things turned out differently, where she wasn't so afraid to cross the line of friendship and lovers, would her and Gavin be different. In a way, she assumed not. That the two would still be the same and perhaps just in love. It was a silly thought that she often found herself day dreaming about but that was just it, a daydream.

Gavin couldn’t risk it. He couldn’t risk the possibility of losing Alice as his best friend, and he knew he just had to swallow whatever feelings he had for her so that they could remain the same duo they had always been. There was this fear she didn’t feel the same way. That maybe those quiet moments they would have together were all in his head. Every time he looked at Alice though; Gavin would find something else about her that liked. Even after all these years he would find new things about her that made him fall for her even more. It was dangerous because he knew one day he might have admit that he felt something and ruin their whole friendship. It was better to stay as friends rather than lose her forever.

Even if they were both single now. The timing felt right but was it? For all Gavin knew, Alice saw him as a friend and nothing else. No, it was better to hold off again.

“ what about sampling? Cause I can see an argument made either way about it. Like I love a good sample to elevate a track but when someone is just using the same track and putting other lyrics over it? That’s where I’m like maybe not this “ Gavin expressed. His adoptive father being a music producer was echoing in his head about the benefits of certain things in the industry. He raised a brow at the mention of his ex and he shook his head. Their last conversation where she called him out on being in love with Alice was still in his head. “ no.im going with Bennie. Im just- it’s better when her and I aren’t doing things together. Not around our kid. Were you going to go? @alicexcheng

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Alice: Fine, I'll show love for you Alice: But if you admit I showed anything I will deny it. @gavin-carrigan

Gavin: please? Can’t you pretend you love me for a second and let me have this one?

Gavin: I know that and I still said them. So I’m willing to the risk Miss Cheng @alicexcheng

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"God I missed you," She said without thinking when he did exactly what she wanted when it came to mimosas. "But don't let that get to your head either. If anyone asks, I'll deny it." Alice wagged her finger at him and flashed him a knowing smile before she took a seat at the table, unfolding the napkin to place in her lap. "So did you order any appetizers yet or were you waiting on me and what have you been up too?"

"Nope." he said as if on reflex. "That's the story I'm sticking with." he winked, holding her at arms length for a second to get a better look at her. Damn he missed his friend. Chuckling softly, he pulled back a chair for her "Mimosas are coming and..I may have ordered them light on the orange." he raised an eyebrow. "Just in case you want to keep the party going, you know..." || @alicexcheng