just a number || s.s [editing]

[twenty-three] messaging/real life

sebastian and eloise

eloise
hey, seb, can we talk?

sebastian
i really don't think it's a good idea, 
especially after that comment you left on layla's post.
i don't know why you thought that was a good idea.

eloise
listen, I'm sorry, okay? but, seb...
i miss you. i can't help that i wish
that was you and i together. can you
blame me?

sebastian
but we're not together anymore, eloise. i love
layla and you need to understand that.

eloise
can we at least meet for coffee or
something? just one last time.
i need closure and i think
it'll be good for you and i put all
of this behind us. 
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sebastian
fine. one time. I'm giving you an hour.
meet me in half an hour, and don't
make me regret this.
closure and that's it, eloise.
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capsicle and winter soldier

capsicle
hey, dude. we're still on for today right?

winter soldier
actually, something came up,
but layla will still be at her apartment.
I've got to meet a work friend about an
upcoming project I'm doing, so I'll be there
just late. 
i already told layla, and she doesn't mind.

capsicle
alright sounds good.
see you guys later.
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bub and sweetheart

bub
I'm on my way now!
also, i guess mackie and liz
wanna come too???
they said they talked to you so
I'm on my way to get them now,
then getting you a tea,
and I'll be there <3 

sweetheart
haha yes! i told them they could join us
and i figured you and sebby won't mind?
also, have i told you how amazing you are?
heh <3

bub
only a little :)

sweetheart
do you know what project seb is working on?
he didn't tell me, but i figure since you two
are super close, he probably told you?

bub
I've got no idea, honestly. maybe just some new
movie with like a suuuuuper small
role? haha

sweetheart
hmm okay. see you guys soon <3
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Back in the Downey residence, Layla sat next to Sebastian on the couch, her legs placed over his lap. "Who's that?" She attempted to look over, assuming it was Chris as he had just texted her moments after. "Oh, uh, nothing, sweetheart," Sebastian spoke hurriedly, stuffing his phone inside of his jacket pocket. "I've just got to meet a colleague about a project." Layla looked at him warily before nodding. "Alright."

She and Sebastian were outside of his car as he was getting ready to leave just moments later. "How long will this take you?" She asked. "Probably not over an hour." Sebastian looked down at his girlfriend. "Alright, I'll see you soon." She said, standing on her tiptoes and placing a kiss against his lips. "I love you," Sebastian mumbled. "And I love you, Sebby." 

The knot in Sebastian's stomach got tighter as he looked down at his girlfriend once more before getting into his car and driving off. Half an hour later, Elizabeth, Chris, and Anthony arrived at the Downey residence. "Starbucks, thank goodness. You're a blessing, Evans!" Layla spoke excitedly, taking the cup of tea out of his hand. "So, how have you been?" Elizabeth asked. "Honestly? Really good -- Probably the happiest I've been in a while." She smiled softly. 

The four of them sat down on the couch, catching up all while laughing so hard, tears were coming out of their eyes. "No way!" Layla squealed as Anthony told the story of Tom's assistant and best friend, Harrison, actually having a whole backpack full of apple juice boxes. "I thought you were joking, Mack." She stifled a laugh, looking at her three best friends. "Oh! Let me put on some music." Layla grabbed the remote to her smart tv. She turned it on and her eyes widened as the sight of Sebastian and his ex-girlfriend, Eloise was on the screen. 

She tried convincing herself that they were old pictures, but she couldn't. The outfit Sebastian wore in the pictures was the same one she had seen him in just half an hour ago. She watched as the reporter showed videos that the supposed paparazzi got of the two laughing and smiling together, and then it switched to a picture of Sebastian's hand placed perfectly on Eloise's waist as she leaned into him. "Oh my god." Anthony's voice mumbled. The three other people in the room's eyes darted to the girl who sat on the couch speechless.

Layla stared straight at the television, her eyes never leaving the screen as one final picture showed up of the two looking pretty intimate. Someone in the room had started to speak, but all she could hear was ringing, and someone else had put their hand on her arm, but all she felt was numbness. Her eyes filled with tears, the tears quickly clouding her vision as the image of Sebastian and Eloise replayed in her mind. 

She brought one hand slowly to her lips, touching the soft skin with the pads of her fingers. He had just kissed her not even half an hour ago, and yet here he was -- his lips on another girl, and he didn't even look bothered. "Since when was he going to meet with Eloise?" Chris asked slowly, looking at the girl, breaking her out of her trance. "He wasn't." She spoke bitterly. "He told us he was going to meet with a colleague, remember?" Chris sighed, seeing Elizabeth and Anthony take the girl in between the two of them as they comforted her. 

"How could I be so stupid?" She mumbled, closing her eyes. "I should've known. He was acting so secretive this morning with his phone. I just assumed it was one of you guys sending him something weird." She shook her head, letting out a dry laugh. Elizabeth sighed, rubbing the girl's back comfortingly. "I'm sure it's a misunderstanding." Anthony looked at her as Chris looked at him, shock written all over his face. "How do you accidentally kiss a girl, Anthony? What about accidentally lying to your girlfriend about your whereabouts?" Chris spoke, kissing Layla's hair. As if fate were telling Layla things couldn't get any better, her phone pinged. 

She picked up the device, the screen glowing with a picture of her and Sebastian that she had taken a few days ago, just moments after waking up. Their hair was messy from sleeping and they had tired smiles. Layla had her face nuzzled against his neck, but clear enough to see her smiling as Sebastian held her, smiling straight into the camera. She looked down at the notification and more tears sprung to her eyes. 

my lovey
hey, layla. they want me to do
some screen testing, so i'll
be out later than i thought, 
but if it gets too late, 
I'll crash at my friends house.
love you!