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          ‘     if  you’re  looking  for  an  apology ,  _{^{you’re  talking  to  the  wrong  person .     ’}}

_{‘   you   don’t}   think _{,   liam  !   you   didn’t   think !   someone   could’ve}   died   _{and   you’re   just   okay   with   that  ?  ‘} 

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                _{^{soft  blue  eyes  meet  the  other’s  lingering  gaze .  she  was  a  welcome  sight .  a  comfort .  he  didn’t realize  until  this  moment ,  but  HE  MISSED  HER .  ‘     yeah …  i  guess  it  has  been  a  while .  i’ll  have  to  do better .  there’s  so  much  i’ve  missed  about  mystic  falls ,  it’s  good  to  be  back .     ’  he  orders  drinks  for  the both  of  them ,  then  lets  out  a  scoff  at  her  comment .  ‘     oh  really  ?   you  won’t  WIN  so  easily  next  time . i’ve  stopped  caring  about  sparing  your  feelings .     ’   he  answers ,   a  smug  look  forming  on  his   face .   the drinks  come  and  liam  thanks  the  bartender  before  taking  a  swig .  ‘     okay ,  time  for  round  two .     ’}}

_{‘ since  when  did   you}   care   _{about   my   feelings  ? ‘   inquisition   accompanied   by   an   arched   brow  ,   reminiscent   of   times   long   passed   as   she   shakes   her  head.   a   mask   of   chocolate   brown   drapes   features  as   softened   vocals   fill    the  air   surrounding.  ‘  any   excuse   to   get   your   ass   handed   to  you . ‘   the   confidence  that   seeps   from   her   once   sheepish   tongue  reserved   solely   for   liam .   a   thorn   in   the   side   of   pallid   skin  , a   welcomed   distraction.   yet ,  elena’s   lips   coil   upwards   as   each   stride   through   the   grill  finds   itself   in   sync   with   that   of   the   man’s.   ‘  so   why  did   you}  leave  _{?  ‘     a    beat ,   lips   of   foolish   curiosity   get   the   best   of   her.  slender   neck   of    the   bottle   brought   up   as   she   manages   a   quick   swig.   ‘  i   mean  ,  where’d   you}   go _{?  ‘}

_{‘   do    you     even}   hear   _{what’s   coming   out   of   your   mouth   right   now  ?  ‘   @learncontrol}

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             _^‘     who  said  this  was  a  date  ?     _{^{’  he  can’t  help  but  tease  her ,  how  quickly  they fall  back  into  old  habits .  he  gladly  welcomes  her  company ,  making  his  way  over  to  the  bar .   ‘     so  how long  has  it  been  ?   it  feels  like  i  haven’t  been  back  here  in  a  really  long  time .     ’   liam’s   SMILE   doesn’t fade  the  whole  time  he’s  with  her .   ‘     you  know ,  caroline  is  going  to  be  so  pissed  if  she   finds   out   we didn’t  invite  her tonight .     ’}}

_{comments   greeted   with   nonchalance   as    footfalls   steady   against   that   of   his   own  .  light   chuckle   falls   from   liquor   loosened   lips  ,  brows   furrowing   at   his   words .   ‘} not   long   enough .  _{‘   blatant   lie  ,  yet   grin   never   ceases  .  in   place   of   their   once   childish   antics   lies   lingering}    what   if’s _{.  digits   push   back   a   coat   of   slick   russet   locks   before   she   continues  .   ‘  a   few}   years  _{,    give   or   take .   guess   you   didn’t   miss   home}   too   _{much  . ‘    doe   eyed   gaze   lingering   if   only    for   the   calm   before   the   storm   that   realization   brings.    ‘  yeah   well   when   she   asks ,   i’ll   just   blame   you .  although  ,  an   audience   to   watch   me   kick   your   ass  at   pool  would’ve    been   nice .   ‘} 

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                            _^‘     only  because  you  cheated .     _{^{’  eyes  light  up  with  a  smile .  despite  his  words  he’s  already  reaching  for  his  wallet .  ‘     ––––––––-  but  a  bet’s  a  BET .  okay ,  set  up  the  next  game  and  i’ll  be  back  with  the  DRINKS .     ’}}

_{‘   still   a}    sore   loser  _{. ‘    arms   fold   against   chest   as   sigh  ,  a   chesire   grin   inching   itself   unto    liquored   lips .    ‘   wait}  !   _{‘   digits   curl    around   forearm   before   he   can   take   a   step  ,   gaze   steadies   upon}   boy   _{she   once   knew  .    ‘}  nice   try  _{,   i’ll   come .  ‘   coy   words   drip   from   girls   tongue  as  she   continues .  steps  ,  light  ,   as   brisk   ease   washes   over   her  .   ‘  keep   playing   like   that   and   you’ll   be   the   cheapest   date   i’ve   ever   had .  ‘} 

_{‘   what  ?   ‘     words   tease   her   tongue   as   bodice  ,  slender   ,   sets   its   sights   upon   pool   table.    ‘   come   on  ,   i   won  .}   fair   and   square.  _{‘    lips   curl   ,   jest   comes   armed   with   an   elbow   to   his   side  .   ‘  next    rounds   all   you  ,  dunbar.  ‘   @learncontrol}