Je te veux (Mulette)

Chapter 4: Party

It was merely five p.m. with two hours until the scheduled time. Still, Herc haphazardly tore through his boxes and suitcases, leaving various articles of clothing strewn about the floor of the small room. He huffed, tugging his shirt up and off his head before grabbing one from the pile to replace it. As he yanked on the shirt on he heard the indistinct laughter that floated in through the doorway.

"Dude, are you ok?" inquired Alex, leaned tiredly against the doorframe.

"Not really," Herc replied "I'm just worried I'll fuck up the opportunity to have friends in college. That, if I'm not careful, I'll spend the year alone with nothing but my textbooks to keep me company." 

"Oh," Alex replied, his eyes turning solemn. Though it was not intended, Herc's casually spoken and honest words caused a pang in Alex's chest. "having friends must be nice huh?"

"What do you mean?" Herc asked.

"I've never had a group of friends before, so I don't know what it's like. " Alex responded dejectedly. It was true, Alex had never held a close companionship since he was very young. Since then, he drowned himself in his work and his studies. Finding comfort in the written word that had provided him solace in even the most devastating moments of his life. 

Herc's frantic search for a passable outfit was stalled by his desire to assist the troubled man standing before him. Alex's breath shaking and hitching noticeably. An indication of the man's near-silent cry. However, no tears rolled down Alex's cheeks and he even straightened his posture from its relaxed position against the frame of Herc's door.

"Hang on," Herc said pulling out his phone.

Now texting LaffyTaffy

TailorsApprentice: Hey, do you think Pegs would mind if brought my roommate.

LaffyTaffy: Not at all, how you say, the more the merrier.

Herc slid his phone into his pocket and turned to face Alex.

"Wanna go to a party?"

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(Time skip brought to you by my laziness)

After a little more clothes hunting, Alex and Herc drove to the Schuyler sister's apartment just off-campus. The sound of the GPS acting as the only voice they heard the entire drive. Herc and Alex reached a very expensive-looking building, and Herc parked the car. He and Alex climbed out and they headed up to the girls' apartment. When they reached the door and Herc gave it a gentle knock. It almost immediately swung open and he was practically tackled by a, slightly drunk, Lafayette.

"Your finally here mon ami." Laf said with a giggle.

"I said I would come didn't I?" Herc said shaking his head, while a grin found its way to his lips.

" Eh....whatever." Laf slurred. He grasped Herc's arm and pulled him inside, Alex followed close behind.

Once inside, Herc noticed everyone sitting in a circle in the living room. Some sat on couches & chairs, and others sat on the floor. Herc gestured to Alex with one hand, his other arm still captured by Laf.

" Hey everyone, this is my roommate Alex." He said

Alex stepped forward a bit and the group decided to introduce themselves before returning to their previous conversations.

Alex took a seat between Angie and Eliza on the largest couch and Burr sat with his girlfriend, Theo, on the slightly smaller couch beside it. John sat on the floor in front of Peggy, who was doing her best to tame his wild curly hair. Laf lead Herc to a large bean bag chair and they sat down on it together, Herc trying his best to not touch bodies with the other man. However, his effort was in vain, as the tipsy man uncontrollably leaned into him. They all talked amongst themselves, occasionally sipping from their red plastic cups, filled with some sort of cheap alcohol. Well except Peggy, who was as she said, elegantly wasted. Herc kept stealing glances of Lafayette, who leaned his head against Herc's shoulder. Laf was giggling over a joke told by Peggy which turned Eliza a shade of bright pink.

"Hey, you guys~." Peggy slurred "Let's play a game~."

Laf, who had a strong buzz going by now, was obviously excited and jumped up at the idea.

"Oui, I love American party games!" He exclaimed loudly. "What should we play?"

"How about truth or dare?" John suggested, knowing that if Peggy chose then things would get immediately sexual.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

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(Word count: 632)

(Edited Word Count: 681)

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I was feeling a creative spark so I updated a lot today. However, It will probably take a bit to make the next chapter so be patient with me.
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Updated: 11/6/17