The Runaways - Kaylor

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Author's Note: As promised, the first of two chapters I'll be posting. Enjoy! 😉

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Karlie had her right where she wanted her. The blonde was caught off guard —nervous, even— she could tell. Though admittedly, she didn't like this idea much either. There was no room for error or letting things slip in this game.

She watches the blonde expertly pour their shots while she explains the game's rules.

"We take turns mentioning a situation or action and you down a shot if you've experienced it. Easy! You can go first if you want," Karlie offers.

"Uh...never have I ever had a relationship that lasted longer than a year."

Karlie takes the first of her many shots that night. She pauses before answering Taylor's questioning look who hadn't touched her glass.

"My ex. We lasted almost 5 years but she left...What about you?"

"Nothing ever serious, nobody ever stays," the blonde answers with a sad smile. "Your turn."

"Never have I ever...lived in another country."

She knows the only way to get answers out of Taylor was to get her comfortable enough and to ask the right questions. Then again, she had to account for the fact that the blonde could be lying. All she could hope for was to get even a sliver of the truth out of her.

The blonde drinks her shot, clearing her throat as the alcohol warms it up before speaking, "There's been so many...but I'd have to say my favorite was St. Lucia. I miss the island life."

"How long were you there for?"

"10 months? A year? Honestly, I barely remember. I never counted the days when I was there. I wish I could go back."

"Why'd you leave in the first place?"

Karlie knew she was pushing it. She could tell the blonde knew it too, but still she gave a curt answer.

"I couldn't stay away from my business. It's always been my mistress...You?"

"New York born and raised. I can't imagine myself living anywhere else really."

The blonde nods in understanding. She takes a minute before speaking again, "Never have I ever done drugs."

At this, both girls take a drink, much to their surprise.

Karlie moves to speak first, "I tried ecstasy once back in college and I smoke some pot here and there. You?" she asks with feigned surprise.

"I've tried everything at least once but it's not for me, I'd much rather a drink."

"Never have I ever had a fling with my co-worker," the brunette utters, looking over at Cara and back to Taylor as she does so.

The blonde doesn't even touch her glass. With a laugh she answers, "Cara's like a sister to me, nothing beyond that."

Karlie has to take a drink much to the blonde's surprise. "It was the 'almost 5 years' ex," the brunette explains sadly. "She was my partner, my best friend."