technically challenged

☤ chapter 03 ☤

Alyx was rummaging through her various drawers to look for something decent to wear, Chris was sitting on her bed scrolling through her phone, most likely on Tinder. That was something the two always did together, although Alyx didn't participate much she still loved watching Chris flirt. 

"Lynx, relax it's fine it's just a party at Deacon's you'll be fine." The long-haired woman groaned, rolling her eyes. She decided to just settle on cargo jeans, an army green tank, and a leather jacket.

Alyx had never really been to an event held by Deacon, or any member of SWAT besides Luca and Chris. She found parties to be suffocating, loud, and overstimulating. The two women left Alyx's apartment a mess, hopping into her Jeep the two turned the music to full blast.

"You excited?"

"Girl, I hate parties and people. You know that." Chris laughed at her.

"It'll be fine, Street and Luca are coming."

"Tan?" Chris shook her head.

"No, I don't think so."

The two exchanged short sentences, and apparently Luca decided he wanted to hand out a jackass of the year award to Hondo.

"You're kidding? That's a thing?"

"Yes Lynx, we've been doing it for a while. Maybe if you cameeeeeee." Alyx lightly shoved Chris, turning the music down a bit.

"Sorry, sorry. Cortez has me doing so much work, and don't get me started on Hicks." Chris looked at the woman.

"What do you mean?"

"I have been trying to get a friend of mine, an old buddy, to be my partner but he keeps rejecting my paperwork."

"Is he cute?"

"Chris. You don't even know if it is a he."

"You know I'd go for anything." 

Alyx rolled her eyes. 

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The two arrived at Deacon's a little late due to the traffic but immediately greeted Annie.

"Alyx! It's so good to see you! It feels like it's been forever!" Alyx awkwardly fumbled around with her tote bag.

"Oh, yes. Here you go!" Alyx handed the blonde a small box, it was a gift from both Chris and her.

"Oh thank you! Luca and Jim are out back!" The two women nodded, walking towards the backyard. When Alyx walked outside she was bombarded with overstimulation. Children were running around screaming, the splashes they made in the pool were loud and would sometimes reach the woman's feet. 

Her sense of smell was overwhelmed with the scent of coal and burnt meat, she turned to Chris who laughed at her expression. 

"Lynx, it is a party. What did you expect?" Peace and quiet I guess. 

"Chris! Lynxy!" The two women watched as Street and Luca approached the two. She gave Street a side hug and then accepted one of Luca's hugs. She wrapped her arms around his waist, connecting her hands at the small of his back. Luca had his long arms draped over Alyx's shoulders, loosely holding her. The two separated after a few seconds, and she stayed standing next to the tall man. "You guys have to see this."

The four of them watched Luca's phone idly while waiting for Hondo and Cortez to arrive. It wasn't longer before the two of them showed up. Luca grabbed his makeshift award and called for everyone to gather around. Alyx moved to stand by Street, while Luca gave his speech.