A typical night for Axel had him locked away in his apartment with his research. Nothing to distract him but his newest playlist blaring through the small space, and the occasional food delivery to keep him going. The night got weird when his phone rang, and the specific ringtone he’d set for the other interrupted the the ninties rap playlist he had going in his room. What confused him even more, was the fact that it’d been a little over a year since this particular person rang his line at all. The conversation was quick, nothing new than what he was used to with her and the next thing you knew, Axel was entering some stranger’s house to gather up an old friend who’d once again let herself get a little too loose. As if skipping a beat was the impossible, the scene continued as he picked up the girl, helping her out of the party (to her quickly forgotten wishes), and listening toher slurred complaints and lighthearted insults. He helped her into his car, using his music to drown her out the rest of the way back to the place she’d requested. He’d taken his time getting her inside, making sure she was okay and trying his best to leave a care package of water, some asprin and something to snack on next to her in bed. It wasn’t until he hit the doorway to leave, that she finally spoke up again, this time delivering a request. He turned back to look at her, a soft smile on his face as a dry chuckle left his lips, he walked back over toward the bed as he shook his head no. “I think it’s best for me if I don’t do that, Far.. But I’ll check in on you tomorrow, is that cool?” He told her, leaning down to press a sweet kiss to the top of her head. “You’ll probably be sleep when I call, so just make sure you ring me back so I know you’re okay.”
