WIDE AWAKE ; ALEX

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[atrb=border,0,true][bg=eeeeee][atrb=width,500,true] [STYLE=width: 150px; height: 150px; border: 10px solid #111111; float: left; margin-top: 20px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 5px;][/style] [STYLE=text-align: left; font-size: 10px; font-family: arial; margin-top: -2px; width: 410px; color: #212121;]— HUNGOVER I THINK I'M BROKEN.[/style] [STYLE=text-align: left; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: -3px; width: 410px; color: #212121; letter-spacing: -1px;]YOU SAID THE FIX WAS A SHOT OF JACK[/style] [STYLE=text-align: justify; padding: 5px; border-left: 7px solid #111111; border-top: 5px solid #111111; background-color: #f3f3f3; width: 400px; font-size: 10px; color: #212121; margin-left: 20px;]Sliding down into the over sized arm chair, Aalina lifted the shades off her face, bracing herself for the light that poured into the coffee shop. It was her hangover ritual, to stumble into Starbucks and order her chai tea latte after a night of drinking. She was in typical 'morning after drinking' attire, sweats rolled up to right below her knee, with a loose fitting crop top, her hair pulled back into a messy bun, sitting at the top of her head. Waiting for her name to be called, she pulled her phone out, seeing how much damage she had done while intoxicated. It was her worst habit, drunk texting, or calling. She was notorious for calling up an ex and the next morning waking up next to them. She had been trying to work on it, but, it was honestly easier said than done. Luckily she had woken up in her own bed, alone that morning. Her phone held very little information of the night before, and it was hard for her to recall very many details that weren't clouded in her mind. Aalina shrugged it off as her name was called, pushing her small body off the chair as she went to collect her drink. "Thanks, love," She flirted with the barista behind the counter. He was cute, a boyish face, probably around seventeen. There was no way she was interested in him, but, she couldn't help herself. She was a flirt, whether intentionally or not. Taking a quick sip of her latte, she smiled as the warm liquid slid down her throat, instantly making her feel better. Aalina scanned the small coffee shop, as it started to pick up pace with people coming in for their daily fix. Deciding she'd fair better outside, she slipped through the side door to the patio, pushing her shades back over her eyes as she found an empty table. It was a warm morning, already in the low seventies, and it made her miss the cool summers of London. Taking another sip she tapped the screen of her phone a few times before holding the phone up to her ear, listening to the line ring. "Where you at? I'm at Starbucks," She announced into the phone, without giving much of a hello. Alex was her best friend, there was no need for hellos with her.[/style] [style=font-size: 10px; text-align: center;]TEMPLATE BY SAMARECARM OF OTE + BTN[/style]

[alex]

It didn't really matter what Alex did anymore, she always felt like she was either alone or not doing anything with her life. Sure, she had her success and she pretty much had anything money could buy, but it wasn't always about that. She wanted so much more out of life, even if she did reign in with the success, she wanted someone there at night and she wanted someone to hold. She sorta missed dating Jules, she always had the girl there and ready to comfort her when it was needed. Now, she did have a few close friends but she knew that they had their own lives to live. After Desi, Alex had been going in a downward spiral, going into the hospital for wounds that had long ago scabbed over. It just felt like everything was going wrong, heck she was happy to go on this tour. She wanted to get so far away from this place, and to maybe start somewhere fresh and new. But, the paparazzi would never allow that, and everyone she cared about lived in LA. So the tour was just going to be a relaxing adventure, and a good one at that. In a few days, she'd be in Vegas with everyone she wanted to be around, including Rae and Lina.

There were things that she probably shouldn't be doing, like drinking almost every day and partying almost every night. Yes, this was the downward spiral and now that she was on a tour bus without a care, it wasn't going to stop. Only time she sobered up was when she had a show to take care of, since she took her job very seriously. Everyone always said that she was married to her work, that's why nothing else ever worked. Sue her for wanting fame and success, sue her for actually getting what she wanted out of life. She normally didn't flaunt it, unless it was on her house, which she just loved doing. Alex was a people pleaser, so normally she'd spend the money on her friends as well. Most of them didn't really enjoy being spoiled, unless it was Rae, who she had learned to buy random gifts for. Every time she tried to do something for Aalina though, it seemed like a battle between the two of them. Alex liked the girl, but she was so darn stubborn sometimes.

Last night, was her last day in LA, and she was going to San Diego tomorrow morning, having this whole day to get everything she needed on the tour bus. Plus, for Naomi to get herself together too, she brought her PA everywhere, it was required. Hearing her phone ring, she whined a bit, rolling over and answering the phone. "Yeah? She asked with a heavy accent, having not even checked who it was. Oh, well... this was a surprise and she had to admit, she perked up a little. "Lee-lee? I'll be there in a few." With that, she hung up and got out of bed, pushing the kittens down the bed a bit so they could sleep peacefully. She had a few things to take care of, but it could be done later on today, she had to say goodbye to Aalina. It wasn't really a goodbye, since she told her blonde sexy friend that she could come to whatever show she wanted. Would she? Probably not, but it was an offer. Okay, Alex had a little crush, but she figured the girl was straight. Throwing on a few pieces of random clothing, she was out the door and on her way to starbucks, annoyed at the flashing of cameras. "Come on now." She grumbled, making it to the car and getting there quick. Stepping out, she looked both ways, not seeing any camera people just yet, but she knew they would be coming. Alex walked into Starbucks, walking in and smirking a bit. She walked over to Aalina, putting her hands around the girl's eyes. "Guess who?" She whispered into her ear, though by her accent, it was a dead giveaway. These were the little things she did to get closer to the girl though, to have an excuse nonetheless.

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[brie]

[atrb=border,0,true][bg=eeeeee][atrb=width,500,true] [STYLE=width: 150px; height: 150px; border: 10px solid #111111; float: left; margin-top: 20px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 5px;][/style] [STYLE=text-align: left; font-size: 10px; font-family: arial; margin-top: -2px; width: 410px; color: #212121;]— HUNGOVER I THINK I'M BROKEN.[/style] [STYLE=text-align: left; font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; margin-top: -6px; margin-bottom: -3px; width: 410px; color: #212121; letter-spacing: -1px;]YOU SAID THE FIX WAS A SHOT OF JACK[/style] [STYLE=text-align: justify; padding: 5px; border-left: 7px solid #111111; border-top: 5px solid #111111; background-color: #f3f3f3; width: 400px; font-size: 10px; color: #212121; margin-left: 20px;]Alex had been one of the first people she met when she moved to LA. They had grown inseparable over the past four years, becoming best friends. She had introduced Aalina to so many people, opened so many doors for her. She often pictured her life without meeting Alex, knowing that it wouldn't be able to hold a candle to her life now. She would probably be back in London, working at some dead end job, her dreams never becoming reality. She owed a lot to Alex, but she couldn't deny that her hard work had helped her a lot as well. It was a mixture of everything, and she was just thankful her life had worked out the way she wanted it to. That she had a dream and she was making it happen. Of course, it didn't happen over night as much as she wished it did. If it wasn't for her latest gig, she'd be trying to get a job at starbucks just to pay her rent. But, somehow, she didn't mind working for what she wanted. She didn't mind it taking hard work if the end result turned out how she liked. Taking a sip of her latte, she waited for Alex to arrive, knowing she lived just a few minutes away. She hadn't thought about needing to sit inside to avoid the paparazzi, but, if it was an issue once she arrived they could move inside. Aalina was used to having to do things a little different when with Alex, with her fame status through the roof. She was a little anxious, knowing that she had promised to make it to Vegas to see her preform there. But, she couldn't afford the last minute flight, and didn't want to seem like she was asking her to pay her way. Hopefully she could make up some excuse as to why she couldn't make it out, or even just not mention it. She jumped as she felt hands cover her eyes, fearing she was being kidnapped. Hearing the accent of her best friend calmed her, though, laughing at herself for being so foolish. "I thought I was being kidnapped," Aalina admitted, making a face at Alex. "Whatever happened to hello?" She asked, placing her latte down before giving the brunette a hug.[/style] [style=font-size: 10px; text-align: center;]TEMPLATE BY SAMARECARM OF OTE + BTN[/style]