𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓.

𝑰 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒊𝒕'𝒔 '𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒆.

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

ㅤㅤㅤ
ㅤㅤㅤㅤ‧₊˚ ⠀. . . 𝑩𝑹𝑨𝑫
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ𝑮𝑰𝑳𝑩𝑬𝑹𝑻 !!

ㅤㅤ𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘺 𝘴𝘢𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘦.
https://t.co/lmQJheMF4Y

[𝐂𝐘𝐑𝐔𝐒 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐄. @suitedsatan]

https://t.co/Jfj9YcNOlA

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

"Oh, I'd definitely make it worth your while."

His suave charm seems to have returned, much to his relief, and so he casually leans against the wall with his arms folding across his chest.

[❀ * — 𝓜𝓲𝓼𝓼 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚. @shewaitedforyou]

“Hm, yes.”

She pauses, tucking a piece of hair behind her ear.

“But only if it was worth my while, of course.”

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

@lovesomeingenue "I know men. I know what kind of bastards we can be." His shoulders roll casually in a shrug. "If he's treating you fine, that's good. But if the moment arises when he doesn't, Row? I ( will ) beat his ass... somehow."

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

/ I'm here, but barely and not for long <3

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

@lovesomeingenue There will be no next time!

"Yet." The word hangs dangerously in the air. He was never a true pessimist by any means, but when it came to those he cared about? Brad would never not worry about them.

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

God, if the ground could just swallow him up, that would be great.

Despite his embarrassing slip-up, his charming grin remains. "You'd learn a whole new language just to talk to me?"

[❀ * — 𝓜𝓲𝓼𝓼 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚. @shewaitedforyou]

She grins as she brushes a hand against his arms flirtatiously—and then he says . . . words.

“Uh . . .” Her hand drops, and she’s using it to cover the smile on her lips.

“Are you speaking English, or am I going to have to take up a new language?” She teases.

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

/ you're welcome

[❀ * — 𝓜𝓲𝓼𝓼 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚. @shewaitedforyou]

/. I’m crying

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

For once in his life, he isn't going to correct her for using his full name.

"Ariana." He's grinning, acting so casual and smooth, and then...

"How is your goes the day today?"

Internal facepalm.

[❀ * — 𝓜𝓲𝓼𝓼 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚. @shewaitedforyou]

Silently gasps in delight; flips her hair over her shoulder.

“Hello, Bradley.”

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

@lovesomeingenue Thank heavens she didn't!

He can tell her smile is forced. His shoulders roll in a defensive shrug. "It's a hard name! What is it? Luther? Liam? Leave-Row-Alone-So-I-Dont't-Have-To-Commit-Homicide?"

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

Spots @shewaitedforyou. Heads directly for her.

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

Brad purposefully never getting Logan's name right because he's still mad at the fact he's dating Row in secret? Absolutely.

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

@lovesomeingenue The flush dissipates. "Good. Because you weren't getting any details."

A moment passes before he continues with a question that is asked in such a distasteful tone (because he's a fool). "How's Lance?"

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

@lovesomeingenue . . . Blinks. Cheeks flushing.

"You're too nosy for your own good, you know that?"

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

@lovesomeingenue Magic, he can see that. His eyes narrow. 𝒀𝒐𝒈𝒂. Sure.

"Hm. Well. Keep it up."

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

@lovesomeingenue At least he knows he doesn't have to worry about her defending herself.

"Have you been to the gym recently, or something?"

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

@lovesomeingenue Sticks out his tongue... and then not so subtlety rubs where she punched him.

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

@lovesomeingenue Glares back at her.

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

@shewaitedforyou Well if they start talking and she starts falling, it isn't his fault.

Cue him sliding over to her a few moments later, two red cups in hand. "I was going to go for a cheesy line, but I'm too mature for that."

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

@shewaitedforyou Then he better not give her that drink he promised he'd save for her.

[𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓. @slaythemdead]

@shewaitedforyou Hasn't Rowan told her enough about his douchebag behaviour to prevent such happenings?