“mhm, ‘course i did,” he hummed in response, pleased she seemed just as delighted to see him. both of them were sociable to a similar extent and despite having been occupied entertaining other people, he somehow always found himself gravitating towards her at some point of the night. sure, he was having fun with everyone ( the smell of alcohol on him was evident of that ) but he sought-after her company in particular. setting his empty cup down on a nearby table, he rested his other hand on her waist and turned her around so they were facing each other. “you look beautiful, as always,” he complimented her with a grin, dark eyes meeting with hers. “yeah?” raising an eyebrow, he obeyed, “okay, i won’t ask you their names. but i’m glad to hear you’ve been having fun.” arms wrapped around her slim waist, holding her close to him as he answered her question, “just been here and there, taking shots with … oh god, i don’t even remember how many people i’ve taken shots with,” he let out a laugh at his own forgetfulness, the alcohol taking effect. one hand reached up to tuck a few wild strands of hair behind her ear, “but not with you … yet. you wanna take a shot with me?”
"oh, caleb, you’re too sweet,” eiley replied, gently pinching his chin between her index finger and thumb with a scrunched nose. her gaze lingered at his eyes, but reluctantly followed down to quickly glance at his outfit. “you don’t look so bad yourself, walsh. i like the fit,” she admired, tugging the hem of his blousy shirt. for a moment she forgot that she had been hanging with new people, but before she could even go back to acknowledging them, caleb turned her to face him and eiley couldn’t help but let out a light chuckle, instinctively letting her arms rest on his shoulders. “you’ve already lost count? damn, seems like you’ve passed me already. but i also haven’t been here very long,” she admitted with a shrug and a grin. her chocolate eyes studied his face as he fixed her hair for her, but his request for shots pulled her out of it. “yes, yes, totally. i need to get on your level, like, now.” slender fingers grabbed one of the hands around her waist, spinning out of his grasp. with their fingers laced together, eiley pulled caleb through the crowded frat house to the kitchen where she knew the good stuff was. “i’ll let you play bartender,” she stated, leaning against the counter. “fuck me... up.”