AYLIN KALELI / GALLAGHER nature ain't a fruit machine, she's gotta keep her credits clean. good things come to those who wait, but i ain't in a patient phase.
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oofsebastian
“ c’mon , that’s a hundred percent the same thing . ” he laughs , maybe he’s just finding a joy in arguing with her about things that don’t matter . it feels almost juvenile , like them a year ago as opposed to now , knowing everything that they do . it’s a bit hard , though , because it just reminds him of how easy things could be . he’ll just have to remind himself that they broke up for a reason . “ alright , maybe they do . but i always know it’s a trick and could choose not to fall for it if i really wanted . ” but she’s always so HAPPY when she’s winning , when she gets to have that advantage , and he likes giving her it . “ okay , i’ll agree to not challenge you so long as you don’t challenge me . i have tricks , too , you know ? ” he doesn’t , not one , but he can’t say that even if he knows she knows it , too . the laughter that leaves seb’s lips is one of mischief , for one , being caught , and two , continuing anyway . her face is just so funny , he can’t not . “ i’m just stating facts , nothing malicious . if you wanna get pissed off at that . . that’s not my fault . ” lifts his palms in a slight shrug , hoping the nonchalance pisses her off more . “ yeah , it was so close . maybe even closer than that . ” he nods to her fingers before he sighs . “ and you still couldn’t beat me . next year you gotta step your game up , kaleli , i’m not messing about . ”
– “IT’S NOT, IT’S NOT AT ALL!” SHE ARGUES IMMEDIATELY, looking at him with incredulity as if she’s shocked that he’s daring to challenge her again, “ because it’s NOT part of your charm, it’s just something that your charm helps you with, it’s totally different. whatever. this right now is not part of your charm, by the way. this is the embarrassing yourself part. ” she has to bite her lip in order to hide her smile, because there’s no REAL fight behind her argument right now, just arguing for the sake of it and...she’s strangely just really happy that they can talk like this after everything, and she hadn’t even realized that she was so scared that it was all lost. she hadn’t realized a lot of things. “ see, but that’s part of the trick. you don’t want to, ” aylin teases, eyes flashing. she’s pretty sure that she’s got him there ! “ i can’t make any promises. besides, i’ve yet to see any of these tricks, i’m not sure i even believe you. ” aylin glares at seb as he laughs again, crossing her arms over her chest. “ yeah, if facts have suddenly become subjective, ” she huffs, though she can’t help the way her jaw drops when he dares to push the narrative again, still testing her. she raises her chin to meet his eyes. “ next year, it’s going to be so far apart that this conversation won’t even be on my RADAR. i’m not worried about that. ”
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oofsebastian
he's made her laugh , and for that he knows he said the right thing , made the right choice in just continuing the attempt of being civil . he still feels like he has so much to ask her , tell her about and explain — but it's conversations like that which risk conversations like this even being possible , and he'd much rather them be possible . “ i think we both know i'll always embarrass myself , it's part of the charm . " he can't actually say it with a straight face , but it's kind of true . maybe it’s just because he’s so good at it . " i never said you weren't but i don't think you're toughness would work against me — and i know a lot of your tricks , aylin , so fighting dirty might not work either . " seb laughs , he doesn't know if it's the alcohol , the weed , the conversation or just her , but he's having a great time . obviously he also doesn't expect her to stab him . ” i didn't think i could . “ seb says , since he thinks if it is that , it's fine because , mood . " an a's pretty decent , well done . " seb congratulates , though maybe a little smugly because they share the feat . " but if i didn’t beat you on that test you would have beaten me . ” he adds , stirring the pot yet again .
– LAUGHTER’S ALWAYS COME EASY AROUND HIM, and she thinks he’s probably the best person she’s ever known at pulling it out of her. maybe that’s why it’s so easy to be civil now, because seb has always, when he wants to, been able to make her smile. still, she knows there’s a thin line and either of them could CHOOSE to turn the tables at any moment like they have mny times before. right now, she wants to stay right here – it’s the last night before the summer, after all. “ is it ? i don’t know if i’d say that, ” she narrows her eyes playfully at him, “ i think the charm just HELPS cover your ass, really. ” never mind that she’s paid him a bit of a compliment, even if it’s disguised as an insult. “ what ?! i feel like my tricks usually WORK on you, that’s the thing ! ” though maybe only because he’s let them. “ anyway, you don’t know ALL of my tricks, so it’s just for the best that you didn’t challenge me. ” she isn’t going to stab him, not with all these people around anyway. “ are you trying to piss me off ? ” her jaw drops before she outright accuses, “ you’re trying to piss me off ! and you’re right, i WOULD have beaten you ! it was this close, ” she holds two fingers up in a tiny pinching motion.
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trinibarra
It’s unspoken law when Trinity gets drunk she has to hit the bathroom every twenty minutes. Not to piss, but to check the mirror and make sure she still looks good (she still looks good). She runs her tongue against her teeth (lipstick check) and cups her boobs with her hands (tittie check) and doesn’t recognize Aylin is even there at first because she too is modeling in the mirror. Aylin gives her first impression when she speaks, Trinity turning and not even bothering to hide the once over she gives everyone. But Trinity’s made half her girl friends in a bathroom, grinning. She knows Aylin. “Oh my god, stop! Not really though, keep going.” Can’t take a compliment to save her life. “Yeah girl, it’s hard being the only two people at Gallagher with any style. You always look hot at these things.” Since she’s obviously noticed.
– AYLIN KNOWS OF TRINITY, doesn’t know her PERSONALLY, but she knows that she’s martina’s cousin and that she had a thing with levi, because she used to read the gossip blog before it got shut down #freestacy. “ i KNOW, it’s a bit exhausting holding down the fort like this, but...someone has to do it, right ? ” aylin grins, winking at the other girl before turning back to the mirror with her lipstick. she looks good as hell and she knows it, and she’s flattered that trinity has noticed her BEFORE, not that she blames her – it’s true ! total heart eyes though, because it’s a great compliment. “ back at you, obviously. you wore that little purple skirt to the spring festival, right ? obsessed. ”
#wanted to have her introducer herself as martina's friend bt#didn't wanna shatter the moment#int.#ft. trinity
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oofsebastian
it’s easier if they do continue to just not be exes right now , to pretend he is fine with once again seeing julian on her arm and act like he’s not bothered by this space between them , like he would rather talk about food hall life hacks than to know about her day or how she is . though on the topic of being in love with her , he doesn’t know whether teasing her here is comfortable or just ingenuine , whether it’s best to just smile and nod . “ i don’t think i’ll have an issue , to be honest . ” seb decides on instead , though being cocky wasn’t in the plan tonight . “ they do the meatless ones , i don’t know if they’re good , though . ” but he’d think so since the chefs are still decent . “ — but alright , i’ll flirt with ivan and get meatballs on greek day . ” if nothing but to prove to her he could , and he will cling to the idea of keeping her updated on these little escapades . “ i guess i’m just interested to know what you’d do . . do you think you could make me leave ? ” and he means that purely physical , so there’s a soft chuckle leaving his lips because aylin does not have the strength , though seb would probably make her think she does and leave willingly . his grin will only grow at her reaction . “ what ? didn’t think i could ? ” and perhaps seb didn’t , either . he’s assuming everyone just had a very bad week and it had nothing to do with the hours of studying he put in , but it feels kind of good , he likes it . and as she’ll step closer his gaze will follow her , almost nervous for just a second . “ a . ” he’ll let hang for a second . “ — i don’t expect to beat you overall , though . ” and while he had a good start to the year , that second semester start fucked him slightly , or at least from the a+ .
– THERE’S SOMETHING BOTH SWEET AND SAD ABOUT SMALL TALK LIKE THIS. maybe it’s because she knows what it’s like to be more intimate with him, to tell him everything she’s feeling and thinking instead of keeping it on the surface level where it’s SAFE. and though aylin is the kind of girl that says she enjoys safe, wants things to be EASY, she’s also the kind of girl that’s easily bored, and being with seb...well, it was certainly exciting. safe is entirely new territory for them. she’ll toy with the temptation to ruin it, but only for a moment. “ wow, alright ! ” she laughs at his cocky response, “ i guess we’ll just see about that then. hope you don’t embarrass yourself, seb. ” she teases him, but she kind of hopes that he will report back. “ what ? ” her lips purse, scrunching her features together, “ of course i could ! ” aylin takes off her jacket so that she can flex, hopefully displaying muscle, “ i’m tougher than i LOOK. just because my arms don’t account for half my body weight like SOME people doesn’t mean i can’t...do some damage. and if all fails, i fight dirty. ” the knife she keeps on her is bedazzled, naturally. not that she’s going to stab him...probably. his wide smile causes her to pause, jaw going slack in indignation. “ it’s...not that, ” she protests, because it’s not that she didn’t think seb was smart, she just...thought she was smarter. “ also an a, ” she admits, without the plus, and perhaps it’s the fact that they’ve tied that gets her to drop her walls for a moment : “ it was a hard semester, so. managed to save it from a b, though. at least you didn’t beat me. ”
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– AYLIN FLUFFS HER HAIR IN THE BATHROOM MIRROR and does a couple poses because she’s drunk and she always has to model in the bathroom mirror for a bit when she’s vibing like that. only then does she realize there’s someone next to her. they’re in a similar color palette : red dress, red jacket. that already makes aylin feel competitive before she’s even looked up at her face ( aylin often starts a first impression with people’s shoes. ) “ i SWEAR it’s not just because we have the same vibe, but i really love your outfit, ” she comments, voice way too loud and clearly drunk, “ some people showed up looking sooo boring, but you look really hot. ”
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julixneaton
Aylin’s so cute he might actually die because of it, and he does nothing for a moment except look at her — the way he always does — before he takes her hand and presses a kiss to the raised index finger. “I don’t want to find out. I’d be a colossal moron if I piss you off.” He’d actually hate himself for it. He keeps her close to him, arms firm around her as he slowly move to the music played. He lets out a chuckle at her words. “It’s a neat wardrobe,” he defends only lightly, but it’s no use. Aylin’s always been outspoken when it comes to his clothing style. “Hmm, maybe.” His tone is subtly playful. It’s not the first time he lets her pick his outfit for an event, but he’s still getting used to wearing something so outside his comfort zone. “Because I want to know.”
– AYLIN MAKES A FACE AT HIM WHEN HE LIFTS HER FINGER, kissing the top of it. she narrows her eyes, “ i’m intimidating you, stop that. ” she waves her hand dismissively, but his expression shows that he’s not going to take her seriously. “ but at least you’re RIGHT about that ! thank you for taking my advice, ” she’ll take that as a win, validated in her suggestion – and, let’s face, aylin pretty much KNOWS that she has julian wrapped around her finger and she loves it. she’s actually quiet for a moment, pausing only to roll her eyes at his wardrobe comment – she doesn’t think it warrants a response – caught up in the music and the ease that comes from dancing with him. he’s good at it, and under the lights of gallagher’s ballroom, she feels almost like a princess. “ okay, then you’d better remember, too. later i’ll test you. ”
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noahwxrd
Noah laughs. Both of them are lightweights and aren’t heavy drinkers, though the latter does change when it comes to parties. “Are we on a mission to find the best drink tonight?” She grins. Bad idea, Noah. “Like, something with a dramatic pose! Like models do in magazines, you know.”
– “MAYBE WE SHOULD BE!” AYLIN AGREES EXCITEDLY. “ if caden doesn’t sweep you away before the night is halfway over, ” she adds, because there is a habit of that, it kind of feels like the honeymoon phase is never-ending for those two. “ oh. noah, i pose like that all the time. ” the only thing keeping her from the runway is her stature !
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venividavici
“Mm, missed your calling maybe,” she remarks, a smile in her eyes as well as on her lips. “Well, I would say it sucks that the odds of you getting Noah as a roommate again are pretty slim, but I’m honestly happier I got to have both of you at the same time, so I can’t be that sorry,” Vida admits with a shrug in return, followed by a jovial wink. “You know as well as I do that that kind of thing is a decision you have to come to on your own,” she tells her, shaking her head, then creases her brow, holding up both her hands in front of her, but she’s really just showing off her nails. “What, what— what is it?”
– “PROBABLY,” AYLIN AGREES, “ though there’s always TIME, vida, i’m still young ! ” she protests. aylin is only twenty years old, after all, and she still likes to think she holds the world in the palm in her hand, that she could become anyone. “ it’s true, the memories are so good that i can’t be too angry, ” she agrees, “ though preferably all three of my roommates for next year just don’t come back and then i get my own room. ” that would be the BEST scenario, as aylin is not great at sharing. aylin presses her lips together, but doesn’t continue to comment. “ ooh, i love this color ! ” momentarily distracted by her nails, “ but nope, nothing, just checking something. ”
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martinaw
“Which one’s dating Noah?” Martina asked, still on the couple. The smile that absently grew on her lips was sweet, but not for the reasons Aylin may have expected. “Oh, yeah, I came with one of my fave cousins, Trinity. She’s —” Martina’s trance broke to look towards the bar, bouncing from head to head. “That’s her, in the red trench. We’re more like sisters, and we, um, made a pact for tonight. No boys allowed.” Haha. “What about you, Queen B? Did you bring someone?” Martina knew so little about Aylin’s love life, and that needed to change immediately. Her attention ricocheted from Aylin to the couple, who appeared sealed in a bubble that suspended Aylin and Martina’s intense stares weightless, as they didn’t notice the two girls staring. “Oh my god, I feel like they could? Like one of them def wants to kiss, but they both look kinda shy, I don’t know if….” Martina started. A gasp pulled air in her mouth as the couple’s sways slowed, leaning in for a lip-lock. “Oh my god!” Her clutch on Aylin’s arm tightened, a squeal held captive behind her pressed lips. “They’re kissing!” she stage-whispered, jumping up and down on her heels. “I’m gonna cry!”
– “CADEN’S DATING NOAH, levi’s dating...skylar ? ” aylin made that up, but she wonders if the rumor will take. sometimes she just says stuff. “ ohhh, wow, ” aylin glances across the room at trinity with martina’s direction, “ she looks hot, i’m obsessed with her coat. ” she does have to stare a LITTLE bit at trinity, because how can you not ? aylin’s gonna follow her on instagram. “ do those ever work ? every time i try to make a ‘no boys’ pact, i end up in a bigger mess than i started with, ” she thinks out loud, basically writing the plot. “ but yeah, i’m with julian ! he’s over there in that sexy white blazer, ” aylin points out, basically complimenting herself because she picked it. she’s a little less chatty about her love life than she used to be, mainly because of the way a lot of people reacted to the seb situation. “ oh my god ! ” hand claps over her mouth when she gasps, looking back from the couple toward martina, “ i can’t believe we just saw that. ”
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oofsebastian
“ alright , first thing i’m doing next year is flirting with ivan . ” he tells her like she’s just solved all his problems with such a tip but his smile will give away his subtle sarcasm , if it even is . . maybe he will actually flirt with ivan . but he’ll extinguish the barely - there - anymore joint , stubbing it against the railing on his own side , folding his arms across his chest before he focusses back to her . “ — did you know that if it’s italy day , and you tell luisa you like her meatballs , she’ll give you extra meatballs ? ” that was true , one of those myths that ended up working out . it’s the only thing of relevance he can throw back to her , because just acknowledging it isn’t enough when he doesn’t just simply want to speak to her but to have an actual conversation , even if it’s about ivan and luisa from the dining hall or wherever . “ who said we were doing turns ? ” seb questions , a playful little arch of his left brow . part of him thinks he can keep it light , fun , make her laugh and then it’s impossible for her to end up storming off with tears in her eyes . but they’ve always been in a cycle , and it always started with fun . but when aylin smiles , seb does , too . if it’s dangerous territory , he’s purposely ignored all the warning signs . “ it should be . ” seb chuckles as she’ll sigh , a soft nod in her direction as she continues and he doesn’t even think before it’s rolling off his tongue , a mischievous grin on his lips already . “ — like me beating your score on that quiz ? ” a genuine laugh . he’s so dead .
– IT’S SUCH LIGHTHEARTED, SIMPLE CONVERSATION. if you didn’t know either of them, viewed them from a distance without any notion of the history between them...you could very well believe they were friends, casual acquaintances, or even just two people, meeting for the first time. there’s nothing particular standout about it except for all the history behind them and everything that remains under the surface. “ good, you’ll have to let me know how it goes...if it doesn’t work, i guess i’ll just have to assume that he’s in love with me ! ” she sighs dramatically. “ well, i can’t eat the meatballs, ” she doesn’t eat pork, “ but that sounds weak ! only on italy day ? if you can score italian on greek day, then we’ll talk. ” it means a lot to her that they’re able to be like this, though – like they don’t hate each other, because she never has, never will. “ oh, trust me, you want to do turns. you don’t want me to have to get competitive over anything, even the terrace, ” she warns, once again, the conversation is light and her tone is playful, easily reminded how good he is at making her laugh. her gaze lingers on his smile, and though it seems like normal conversation, it’s anything but, and her expression softens momentarily. that’s probably why he’s managed to catch her off-guard for a second, straightening her posture at his statement. “ what ?! ” her jaw drops, eyes narrowing immediately, “ the best score on that quiz was YOU ? ” she looks genuinely enraged, like he’s lit a sudden fire behind her eyes and the wind blows back her hair at just the right time. here’s that competitive streak she mentioned. she steps forward as if a good look up and down can assess why his paper had a smiley face drawn in the corner and hers didn’t. “ wait...what was your overall grade in the class ? ”
#us: we can have a friendly thread for the final!#aylin: 🤬#pulls a thalia hall on him n gets him thrown out#int.#ft. sebastian
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julixneaton
“I’ll admit I’m somewhat curious to see what a scary Aylin looks like, because I think it’s just as cute,” he teases, tugging her even closer and pressing his forehead to hers as he gives her a dimpled smile before he gives her another twirl. He’s definitely not going to do it, because why would he piss her off? All he wants to do all the time is see her as happy as she is right now, bright smile and bright eyes! Honestly, he can’t take his eyes off of her. “Thank you. It’s not something I’d usually wear.” And she knows very well how basic his style is. But he did get out of his comfort zone with this jacket. He keeps her close, arms firm around her especially given she’s wearing those heels (not surprising but Julian can’t imagine they’re comfortable!) and she’s been drinking. “I don’t know it.” No one is surprised.
– “WELL, PISS ME OFF AND FIND OUT!” SHE DECLARES EMPHATICALLY, her index finger raised in his direction. it’s a CHALLENGE, but he’d be an idiot for taking it. he’s doing a pretty good job of the opposite anyway, beaming at her like that and being an excellent dancer. she spins in her heels and falls back against his chest, arms draped over his shoulders. “ yes, because you have a boring wardrobe, ” she remarks, “ but it’s good to get out of your comfort zone a little, right ? ” aylin teases, fingertips playing the the collar as she looks up at him. “ i knew you wouldn’t. so, i think it’s funny that you asked. ”
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venividavici
“You hardly look miserable, angel,” Vida grins, and she is glad to see that despite everything she’s heard, Aylin still looks lively and vibrant and perfect as ever. She follows Aylin’s line of sight to catch Julian and nods in return. “I gotta say, I did sort of see it leaning this way, but hey, he looks pretty good,” she says with a wink back to her friend, and then her smile grows softer. “What’s most important is that you’re happy. I know things have been really messy for you this last year, Aylin, but if you’re happy, that’s all that matters. Who gives a damn what got you there?”
– “WELL, I’M A GREAT ACTRESS,” AYLIN SAYS, “ and they’re no longer my roommates in twenty-four hours, so i’m just manifesting a better situation next year, although my standards are VERY high as a result of you ! ” she points this out playfully as if it’s vida’s fault, which it sort of is. “ well, you should’ve told me, before i spent half the year feeling confused. but...i’m doing well now, yes, ” or maybe she’s just adjusted to the new normal. loss and trauma sort of does that to a person. “ how about you ? wait. hold up your hands, ” she’s got to check and make sure emmett hasn’t proposed without telling her.
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“ for the last time . . NO , i don’t know the single ladies dance . ”
– “OKAY, THAT’S WHAT I’M SAYING. then i’ll SHOW you, ” aylin says, one hand on her hip. “ put your legs apart and then stand like this, ” she says, putting her other hand up, bent at the elbow and the wrist...you know what i mean. she looks at him indicatively with her eyebrows raised in a way that says ‘come on!’
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noahwxrd
“I can’t blame you, I think they’re the best cocktails tonight.” She didn’t try a lot of other stuff. She’s lowkey fixated on them because they’re so good! “We’re both perfect for the photo booth, it won’t know what’s coming,” she jokes and gets in, tugging Aylin behind her as she laughs. “We need a dramatic photo among the bunch.”
– “I CAN’T AGREE WITH YOU WITHOUT TRYING THEM ALL SO...” a mischievous smile on her lips, “ i’ll get back to you ! ” she doesn’t mean that. or does she ? either way, she’s a lightweight with a reputation for getting carried away at these things. “ what do you mean, a dramatic photo ? ” sounds like all of aylin’s photos.
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scottrileys
“ oh shit– ” he quickly runs outside, drying his hands on his pants. “ that could’ve been real bad and no, i’ve been looking for you. outside of the bathroom. ”
– SHE STILL HAS TO PEE BUT SHE FOLLOWS HIM ANYWAY. “ why ? ”
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venividavici
Aylin should know better than to cry emergency after the year Vida’s heard about, but Vida should in turn know better than to expect an actual emergency from Aylin when her voice is that high. Still, it’s in her nature now to be on higher alert until the younger girl finally drops the act. “God, please never change,” Vida laughs, squeezing her tight back, nostalgic for her dramatics. Wonder where she learned it from! “Yes, yes, absolutely, hello, you can totally borrow the shoes— okay, come on, tell me everything! Actually, cut to the chase real quick, who’s the date tonight?” she asks with a waggling brow.
– “I TRY NOT TO,” SHE SAYS, though she thinks she’s changed a lot this year, jury’s out on whether it’s been for the better or for the worse ! “ god, i miss sharing closets. none of my roommates this year have any fashion sense, that’s been the worst part, i’ve been MISERABLE, ” aylin whines, because it’s been her worst year for roommates yet. “ hmm, okay, you may or may not have seen this coming...i can’t remember what was going on last time we talked, but ! it’s julian, over there in the white blazer. ”
#aylin shouting emergency and giving traumatized students panic attacks :|#we hate to see it#int.#ft. vida
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noahwxrd
“Well, now I’m your sidekick! We need villain names, but I can’t think of anything at the top of my head, this needs serious thinking,” she claims and puts her empty glass on the counter next to Aylin’s before she lets her tug her towards the booth. She reaches to fix Aylin’s hair a bit. “Now it’s perfect! How’s mine?” She gives her best friend a quick and dramatic pose.
– “I THINK I’VE HAD TOO MANY OF THESE PINK THINGS TO THINK of a good villain name, ” aylin giggles, setting her glass down beside noah’s. aylin pouts because she wanted – or expected – noah to tell her that her hair was perfect, but alas. doesn’t mean she can’t pay it forward. “ YOU look perfect ! though maybe don’t pose like that in the picture. ”
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