#𝔟𝔞𝔰𝔥. ⸻ ft. parker davis

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"I'm sorry, Parker." Sebastian apologized, although he let out a huge puff of air out of relief that it had just been her. He wasn't sure how he would handle running or bumping into more people, his tremendous stature turning him somewhat into a walking disaster. "Are you alright?" he asked, taking in notice that her eyes were slightly puffy and her nose turning red, "Please, tell me you're alright?" He wasn't in any mean good at confrontations, obviously, but seeing her tear up like so made him want to hunt anyone down.

Parker was still trying to figure out how to navigate through life without Daniela. Her best friend, he one she would have called to tell all about Dylan and what happened with that. She wasn't sure what kind of advice her best friend would have given her but getting back together with Jackson was the one thing she was against. She didn't know how to even figure out what the next step was. Her thoughts were cut short when someone bumped into her. "Holy crap," she mutters, making sure to catch herself. She lifts her eyes up to see Bash, exhaling. "What the hell, buddy?"

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He didn't have to see her face to know the smirk that was plastered on it. Bash could hear it in the few words that she spoke, but he refused to acknowledge it. There wasn't anything to be told when it came to his - date. "It's not that I try to be... it just happens." he gave her a shrug. He only wished he could be calm, cool, and collected as she was; easy to communicate and social as she was, but that life had never been his. It wasn't something he fussed over though - Sebastian liked the life that he lived. Preferred it even. "Is he kind?" he asked, picking up his drink once more, "Is he worth your friendship? Your time? Your presence?"

Parker chuckles. "Fair point but you know what I meant," she gives him a little look as she brushes her hands across her dress, nodding her head at his words. "Cool," she smirks, raising her eyes up to him. "Cool is great word." She teases him, nudging him as she playfully rolls her eyes. "You know you don't have to be so awkward around me, Bash." She turns her head to look around, furrowing her brows when she can't spot him in the crowd. "He's one of my best friends. We work together," she smiles, glancing back to her cousin. "I think a stick would be better than you-know-who in your eyes."

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He wanted to believe her words, but nothing else made sense. Why was she crying if everything was alright? "Don't lie to be, Parker. I may not be exactly the best of communicators but I can spot your sadness from a mile away." Bash knew he should hug her, but he also didn't want to put pressure on her to be open with him. Specially if he had no idea of what he could do to help. "Come on. Come home with me okay? I'll let you - I don't know - do girly stuff. I got weed."

Parker knows it's been weeks since Daniela was murdered, that maybe she should be sucking it up and pushing through it. Most of the people around her don't even talk about the raven-haired woman anymore so why does it still make her cry? She nods her head as she shoves her hands into the pockets of her sweaters. "I'm fine, Bash. I'm fine." She's far from it but it feels wrong to get sympathy.

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"I feel like a clown, but other than that it's been positive I think." Sebastian replied, doing his best to not let his face show just how out of place he really felt. This entire thing wasn't him, but he wanted to come. Wanted to bring Juniper too, which was honestly the only reason he even bothered trying with the wardrove. "But I'm hoping I blend into the darkest area for as long as I possibly can." Bash said with a small smile, "But thanks for helping - you know - with this... you look really well." was he still talking?

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Parker can't stop the smile on her features when she sees her cousin wearing the attire she picked out for him. She shifts through some people to get to him, her eyes lifting up to him. "So... Tell me about all the compliments you got. I want details."

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The question itself wasn’t a problem. It was a natural follow up, but her insinuation made it harder for him to really focus on it. Made him stutter in his response, “Do- do you - do you go out with people you don’t like? I - she’s nic-” he had to press his lips because nice wasn’t a word he’d use to describe Juniper, of all people. “I just mean… I don’t know. She’s - cool.” If there was ever a time for the world to swallow him, this was it. Bash tried to seem as unbothered by her line of questioning as he could, even going as far as to reach for his drink and take a sip. “Good. Uh- who’s this Forrest? New friend?” Anyone would be better than that one. At least he could be satisfied knowing she wasn’t giving in.

"Is there a reason you decided to bring Juniper?" Parker muses, pressing her lips together as she places her hands behind her back. "Do you like herrr?" She teases, much like a little sister would instead of a cousin. She furrows her brows, a soft pout on her features. "I am smart," she teases. "I thought you were complimenting my abilities to dress you." She smirks before it fades away when he brings up the devil himself, her gaze drifts to him for a second. "I am trying, "she says softly, glancing over to him. "I'm here with Forrest and I know we have fun so it should be good."

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Sebastian blinked at her in obvious confusion. “What details?” He asked after a moment of silence, “I don’t think there’s really much to say.” It took a moment for him to realize what Parker meant, but he stayed true to his words. Juniper was as big a mystery to him and his private life probably was to his cousin. “I thought you were supposed to be the smart cousin, what’s happening right now?” Bash teased her, “Yes. You look nice, Parker. I hope I don’t get to see you with you-know-who.” He did his best to stay out of other people’s business. Avoiding even being near people all together, but he couldn’t help but feel protective over Parker. Her choice in partners wasn’t exactly the best.

Parker arches a brow. "Juniper? Hmm... Care to spill the details or are you keeping it hush hush?" She teases. She came with Forrest, someone who was quite the opposite of another man who was lurking around every corner so it felt. She swears every time she looks around, Jackson shows up in her sight. "Good." She laughs, nudging him as she turns her head to look over at him. "Wait, were you saying I look good? Like what I'm wearing?"

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Sebastian smiled at her, figuring that was the best thing he could really do in the situation. Looking liked one wasn't really a problem, it was feeling like one. "Uh - June-iper." he breathed out quietly, then nodded. It was still a surprise to him honestly. Never pegged her for someone who enjoyed these types of events, but maybe she was right and he really didn't know much about her - though he never claimed to. Except how small she was and the power of the voice she hosted. Bash laughed at her words, "Fine. Just cause you said it. Magically it's all gone." he teased her and bumping his shoulder into her. "Was that not good? How'd I mess that complement up?"

"You don't look like one." Parker is quick to say as she reaches out to flick off a piece of lint. "Who did you bring?" She asks, raising her eyes up to him again. She wasn't sure if she had seen him come in with anyone but again she had been avoiding one and accidentally avoiding more. "You shouldn't feel embarrassed, cousin. You look good." She tilts her head to the side as a smile curves her features. "Maybe don't doubt my ability so much, yeah?"

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