𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐈𝐍 austin butler

eleven.

It's been a while! <333

"He did what?!"

Letha heard exactly what he had just said, although she wanted to believe that it wasn't true. Alex knew that biding their time had always been the plan, but of course he'd gone and messed everything up by acting so rashly.

In circumstances like this, she wouldn't even consider playing on her emotions unless she really had to. Over time, she'd come to learn that if she were to cry or complain at the right time, she could get whatever she wanted. But it was clear that Alex had let his feelings get the best of him.

"I-it's just that this whole situation was pissing me off.. I had to do something." He murmured, leaning back on the bed so that his head was just about propped up by the wooden headboard. She knew that she couldn't get too angry at Alex, he was fragile and who knew what the reckless thing he'd do next.

She rubbed his lightly freckled cheeks and gave him a seemingly warm smile. "It's alright baby.. but just keep your emotions in check alright?" One issue with Alex was that he was a bit too trusting for his own good, so trustful that he couldn't even see through the fake smile that was spreading across her lips.

Alex's gloomy apartment walls surrounded them, as he stared into Letha's vibrant eyes. Silently, he waited for her to say something, anything. "I want you to get some pictures of them." She eventually said, keeping her tone both vague and brief.

He stared at her in complete confusion. "Pictures of what exactly?"  In annoyance she rolled her eyes, as if what she had just said was quite obvious. Alex stared at her with furrowed brows, confused at her previous vague statement- waiting for her to elaborate.

"I mean.. pictures of them.. together. If we have images of a teacher and a student's relationship, it's like leverage!" As stupid as the plan sounded, Alex had to admit that it was a great way at getting back at his ex and her new boyfriend. Although, he didn't know if he was too comfortable with ruining both of their lives, he was more angry at Austin than he was at Natalie.

!-¡

It felt wonderful, so wonderful that she had completely forgotten about her earlier break up with Alex. The feeling of his lips pressing lustfully onto hers felt electric, her only regret was that the kiss didn't last longer.

"You should probably get that.." He sighed, pulling away from the kiss to indicate to the buzzing phone that was situated on the wooden coffee table. If she had her way she'd keep her lips pressed against his for eternity, but unfortunately that was an impossibility.

In no way, shape, or form did she want to answer it, although she knew that if she didn't it would just continue to ring. Her ringtone made the whole situation even more embarrassing as Jailhouse Rock carelessly blared from its speaker.

Awkwardly, she collected herself from his body and waddled over towards her cellphone, that was now looping again from the beginning of the song. She couldn't help but noticed the look of annoyance that had spread across his face- but he wasn't the only one, she was irritated too.

Dad.

The bold black font clouded her screen, his name burning holes into her eyes. It was a rare occurrence to see him in person, but for him to call her, that was even rarer. With a look of worry, she picked her phone up and turned it towards Austin so that he could see the name and the flashing screen.

"I should probably take that." She bluntly said, before closing the door behind her as she awkwardly strolled out of the room. It wasn't like she had something to hide, but even she appreciated privacy from time to time.