Not always the sane one

Alec Martin 25 Bartender. "Don't waste your time on me / You're already / The voice inside my head"

[falcon-morden-x]

Solaris took a breath, using the time to shake his arms out. “Hoo, no, it’s okay,” he waved off, beginning to calm down. “You just scared the shit out of me.” A laugh left his lips, and he rubbed his own neck. “What gave you that idea?”

[alecthemartian-blog]

Alec laughed back, scratching the back of his neck in a learnt gesture, indicating he was pretty embarrassed, “Next time refrain from coming in the Woods at night,” Alec smirked, despite his actual feelings, “Well... I would say the violent suggestions, just to start off.” 

[alecthemartian-blog]

talliesaxton:

Tallulah smiled softly, “Decent.. I think it’s quite more kind than just decent, Alec.” She smiled softly, finding his kindness almost overwhleming. It was rare for her to be treated so kindly. She took another sip from the wine, humming softly as she did. “Enjoying a glass of wine, and speaking to the people who seem interesting enough to talk to.” She responded, a small smirk pullin gon her lips, “Alec, are you calling yourself a tipsy idiot?” She giggled. 

Alec opened his mouth to reply but decided against it, instead, giving her a cornered smile as if saying ‘whatever you think’. He copied her and brought his glass to lips, taking a small gulp, “Way to make a man feel special,” He chuckled lightheartedly, “Not yet on the tipsy part, although I can’t guarantee that won’t change with time and wine.”

[falcon-morden-x]

Solaris didn’t look like someone who should be messed with. He was 6′4, looked like a Hot Topic exploded, and was absolutely covered in ink. That didn’t stop the startled scream as the man jumped out at him. He moved like a spooked horse, ducking to the side, fist cocked. The man was lucky– Solaris had managed to hold back. “Chto yebesh,” he hissed. “I nearly broke your face in.”

[alecthemartian-blog]

Alec grimaced at the prospect, eyeing the man up and down. “Yeah... That was probably a bad idea,” He admitted, not sure that it if came down to it, Alec could take him, “My bad, mate.”

[alecthemartian-blog]

My bad? - Nikki & Alec

Nikki: No, you fucking weren't.

Nikki: I'll do whatever the fuck I want, Alec. You're being a god damn asshole even now in the middle of your fucking "apology"

Nikki: I KNOW I COULD'VE, BUT YOU WERE THE ONE GETTING FRUSTRATED! I WAS PERFECTLY FINE UNTIL YOU WERE BEING IN ASSHOLE! AT WHICH POINT I FUCKING WALKED AWAY!

Alec: I was joking...

Alec: Yeah well, you're dragging my mum into this shithole

Alec: Whatever, man. You need to get laid or something. Take a chill pill. I don't know.

[talliesaxton-blog]

“Pleasure,” she nodded in agreement, finding him quite sweet, and his grin lovely to look at, “I’ve had worse circumstances, trust me.” There had been many circumstances she’d hated in her past. Tallulah watched him leave, smiling softly. Part of her expected him to leave, most people did. Her smile widened as she watched him return. When he returned with the glasses of wine, she dunked her head in thanks, taking a sip. “it’s great, thank you…” she took another sip, “I appreciate your kindness, many wouldn’t do such.”

[alecthemartian-blog]

Alec replied with a lopsided grin and a tilt of his head, “I’m sorry that’s been the case for you, Tallie,” Once he returned and Tallie thanked him, Alec shrugged up one shoulder, the heat of the alcohol from the wine as it descended down  his throat making him all warm and comfortable inside, so a generous smile was on his lips, “Don’t mention it, I’m only being decent.” It was more of a defense mechanism for him to be so formal and nice, but explaining that would pretty much eliminate its purpose. “What is such a lovely lady like you doing all alone in the midst of all these tipsy idiots?”

[alecthemartian-blog]

My bad? - Nikki & Alec

Nikki: I gave you more than one fucking chance to leave, Alec. I told you that if you didn't want to leave you could just walk away, but you fucking didn't. You stayed, and you were an asshole.

Nikki: Just because you put no offense at the end doesn't make it any less offensive.

Nikki: You're a fucking prick and I hate every little thing about you. You're stupid as shit and you have a face that not even a mother could love.

Nikki: No offense.

Nikki: See?

Nikki: Lol? Go fuck yourself, Alec. You're really not good at this whole apology thing.

Alec: I just joking bloody hell!

Alec: don't bring my mother into this Nikki

Alec: the world doesn't orbit around you??? You can also walk away from shit??? I'm just being decent???

Alec: Shit i'm not doing great but at least I try

[sxrossi]

“Surprise me.”

[alecthemartian-blog]

“Well, I could just text you, let you know when the act of violence will take place,” Alec joked “For real, man: none of that violent shite.”

[elenacassadine-blog]

For the most part, Jaxon was drunk. He had one too many beers in his system and it was hard to tell what was going on in full. He had, however, found himself wandering off a bit.. his mind focused on a million things at once—distracting him from what was around him. It was because of that, Jaxon jumped the moment someone popped out in front of him and scream. “What the hell, mate!?” He began, furrowing his brows. “What was that for?”

[alecthemartian-blog]

Alec chuckled at him, taking a few steps in Jaxon direction “Sorry man, just having  bit of fun,” He shrugged, reaching out to the other man to make sure he was alright, “You doing good, there?”

[conrad-the-invisible-deactivate]

[faithplots-blog1]

Addison feigned a shocked expression at him mentioning her ‘tequila night’, trying to cover up for the fact that she was indeed embarrassed. Tequila was a very dangerous thing for Addie, and the idea of she saying anything to Alec on it’s effect was mortifying to say the least. “I’m not responsible for drunk Addie. She’s a very different person, especially on tequila.” She said, rolling her eyes and praying Alec was only messing with her. Addie opened an inevitable smile at his contact, gladly thinking about how natural that was for them. She was just happy the two of them were able to reach that level again even after years apart.

The girl hadn’t expected his reaction. Judgement, maybe. Even a little mockery, who knows. But that shocked, almost madden response – that she had definitely not seen it coming. “I… I did move out. My parents wouldn’t let me stay in our old place. So I’ve been staying at the Hotel. Is not a big deal, Alec, really!” Addie let out a laugh but had to move her eyes away from him – his blue eyes were so intense at his words she didn’t trust herself to holding it together. He didn’t need to know just how desperate she actually was about her living situation. “I didn’t want to worry you! I mean it’s fine I was just…” she stopped talking when his invitation sunk in, looking back at Alec and furrowing her eyebrows. “Us living together? Really?” she didn’t say it as if it’d be a horrible thing, but to make sure she was understanding it right. Addie hadn’t even thought about asking Alec to stay over for a while, and she wondered if that would be awkward or simply perfectly natural – like most things were for them. “For real?” she asked, already feeling relief from the very idea of leaving that goddamn hotel room. “I mean, god, Alec. That would help me out so much. Just until I can find a place for me, I swear! I’ll pay whatever much you need, really!”

That was such a weight out of her shoulders, Addison couldn’t even try to put in words how thankful she felt. She was still kind of numb of relief when Alec moved, completely distracted until his hands were on her shoulders. Addie looked up at him, surprised at the sudden approach. She let out a shaky laugh at his safe-word and nodded. “That will make us sound ridiculous. Therefore, totally us. So, yes. Popcorn sounds great.” Addie stared at him, this time not looking away. God, she had missed him. She had almost forgotten how much of a good man he was.

[alecthemartian-blog]

Alec’s eyes flicked between her shocked expression and the floor, trying not to be too obvious about his staring, just in case that would give him away, but the smile was still there, lopsided and bright. At her words, Alec gave a final laugh and bumped her shoulder with his, “I’m teasing you, nerd. Although I wish I had more visits from drunk Addie, she’s so nice.” He pondered out loud as he scratched his chin suggestively. Noticing Addie hadn’t moved away from him, Alec rested his arm between his torso and hers, just so that the back of his hand was laid out against her knee. It wasn’t much or particularly meaningful, but it was a big change to have someone so close to him again. 

As she resisted against his offer, and tried to provide explanations for her living arrangements, Alec remained almost still, eyebrows raised slightly, his free hand (as in the hand that wasn’t between them) tapping on his leg, which consequently tapped against the floor. When she paused, Alec sighed loudly, his shoulders slumping against the wall uncomfortably. Why was it that he couldn’t protect the few important people in his life? First his mother, now Addison? Sure, there had been more people along the way that life had decided to screw over, but why was it that the most important ones were the ones he couldn’t defend? “Do you really think you would be bothering me? Addie... I’m trying really hard, you know I’m not good at this thing, this...” He gestured with his hand, trying to find a way to describe his lack of communication skills, “being totally open thing. Ads... I’m trying, but you have to try with me. Tell me shit, okay?” Sighing, yet again, the hand that had tapped and gestured combed through his hair in frustration, “Yes, of course. I don’t see why not, people have roommates all the time. We should be roommates.” Alec replied, knowing fully well that their relationship would never be that simple; denying himself the scary pleasure of calling her his best friend instead. When she finally accepted, Alec’s grin came back lazily, his eyes finding hers, “Anytime, Addie. You know that,” He reassured, “And as long as you do some grocery shopping once in a while, maybe refrain from leaving your bras everywhere: we’re good.” Alec mumbled with a slightly playful tone to his voice. 

He definitely felt more secure about pretending to be her boyfriend with a safe word, and if it made them sound a bit odd, even better. Boring was never for them, anyway. Noticing how he was still grabbing on to her, her eyes on him, Alec nodded awkwardly, “Yeah, uhm... great.Fantastic, really,” He continued, distracted by her intense glare, “Are you alright?”

[alecthemartian-blog]

Alec hid behind the tree, taking advantage of the absence of light so that the person passing by couldn’t tell he was hiding. He heard the steps as the sound got louder and the movement of the leafs closer to him. Finally, in one swift movement, Alec jumped from behind the tree, making a loud, roaring sound, “Got ‘ya! Oh Bloody Hell you should have seen your face!” He bent over his knees, laughing loudly.

[alecthemartian-blog]

My bad? - Nikki & Alec

Nikki: For what? Being an asshole for literally no reason?

Nikki: I was just being how I normally am and I gave you the opportunity to leave because I could tell you were getting pissy. But you didn't. You stayed and let yourself get pissy.

Nikki: Don't apologize. Learn how to control your fucking emotions instead.

Alec: There were reasons

Alec: reasons like you were being yourself which I find particularly hard to deal with after midnight

Alec: no offense.

Alec: I'm on therapy, how about you give that a try lol

[talliesaxton-blog]

“Don’t worry about it,” she sighed, shaking her head. There was no use being a bitch. “I uh, okay, fine. A new drink. A red wine, would be great.” She responded, smiling gently. “I’m Tallulaj… Tallulah Saxton. You can call me Tallie.”

[alecthemartian-blog]

“I won’t anymore,” He promised with a grin, “One red wine on the way,” Alec nodded, “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Tallie, although I am afraid the circumstances haven’t been the best.” Alec said sheepishly, lifting one finger as if saying ‘One second.” He took a small sprint to the nearest stand and bought two glasses of their medium priced wine, flashing the gentleman serving a smile and returning to Tallie’s side. Without a word, Alec offered her the glass and took a gulp from his, “How’s that?”

[alliexburgess-blog1]

Allie laughed when Alec ruffled her hair but she quickly sighed and flattened it. “Hey cut it out, do you know how hard it is to stop my hair getting messy in this windy town?” she said playfully, before laughing harder at Alec returning the goat’s bleat. “I think you missed your vocation as a goat whisperer. You could’ve had your own tv show and everything.”

[alecthemartian-blog]

Alec snorted, then, dropping his hand from her scalp, “And Autumn has just begun. I would invest in some hats, if I were you,” Alec didn’t mind her laugh, he was being weird by interacting with a goat, anyway, “I seriously doubt that. It doesn’t seem too happy with my presence. Or maybe it’s just, you know, you?”

[jamesaderleen-blog]

She lounged on her back porch in the hammock, the chilled autumn air rolling off the ocean carrying the scent of beach and salt as she relaxed in the sunlight. Main street was buzzing with visitors and locals all clammering to get through to the festival and James just wanted a minute to relax on the beachfront before getting her feet wet with social activities.

When a shadow passed over her face, she frowned and peeked up at the other grumbling, “I didn’t work all week for you to come trespassing on my little piece of heaven, y’know. Can’t a girl get fifteen minutes to just breathe?”

[alecthemartian-blog]

Alec sighed to himself as he looked around trying to find help. It wasn’t his first year at the festival, not even close, but every single year he forgot where the bathrooms were, which after a beer of three, wasn’t a great idea. He tried to hold back on bothering anyone for a while, simply walking around and trying to find the restrooms, but thirty minutes and a very full bladder later, he was done investigating. 

Spotting a girl who was probably a local, what with the lounging on a back porch that he hoped was hers, Alec made his way to ask her for directions. He couldn’t help the little snort he gave at her words. “Right, sorry about that Miss. I just happen to be having a situation going on at the moment. You wouldn’t know where the facilities are, by any chance?” 

[talliesaxton-blog]

Tallie paused, giving him a small smile. “Uh, no don’t worry about it.” She cleared her throat, reminding herself to not be too nice to people. “Just … watch where you’re going next time.”

[alecthemartian-blog]

Alec sighed in relief once she answered. He wasn’t really in the mood to hear shouting, “Thank you, and again, I’m sorry,” Noticing her change of tone, Alec assumed the answer to his question was yes, “I did spill, right? Let me get you another one, or whatever drink you want. I’m Alec Martin, by the way.”

[alliexburgess-blog1]

“You’re still pretty cute, just strange-er.” Allie teased, looking down at the goat that let out a small bleating noise as if it was replying to Alec. Chuckling, Allie grinned. “I think you goat yourself a new friend.”

[alecthemartian-blog]

“Awn, so sweet. You too, Allie-cat,” Alec replied. He ruffled her hair at the top and chuckled, “See? Cute.” Turning back to the goat, Alec tried to copy the noise it made, eyeing it suspiciously, “I’m not even looking at you anymore, that was bloody awful.”