Thread: Chasing the High || Hikari-Koroki & PressHeart

Lauren wasnt sure how to react to what was happening, just watching silently as the scene played out in front of her. Something changed the moment El showed up, the dynamic of the group shifting into something unfamiliar. At least to her. As Maci stood up Lauren almost followed suit, thinking that maybe her friend was actually moving to leave...which would have been a bit of a relief. Of course all her hopes were dashed when the blue haired man took the seat, tugging Maci onto his lap. The physical closeness of the two making the blonde a bit uncomfortable. Not nearly as much as the conversation though. Vials? All she could do was furrow her brow inquisitively as El offered her a smile. Not sure what to make of him, or anything that was happening around her. It seemed to happen in a flash, Maci removing the vial and situating the tube between her lips. Laurens eyes widened in shock, even turning to see if anyone else was witnessing what was happening. As if someone would surely jump in at any moment and stop it. That didnt happen of course, and Ben and Zak seemed more concerned about when it would be their turn more than anything else. I have to go to the bathroom. It was all she could think to say, and her only idea of escape. Of course as soon as she said it...Zak chimed in. No you dont. You went before we left. The look he gave her was a knowing one, as if already three steps ahead of the blonde. Knowing she was uncomfortable, but wanting her to just...let go a little bit. Drink your drink. There was a wink, paired with a reassuring smile. Hoping that maybe it would be enough to ease Laurens obvious discomfort. At least a little. Who made you boss of the bathroom? Despite her words, Lauren didnt move, although there was bit of playfulness to her voice now and even a hint of a smile on her lips. Just as the sentence ended, Maci had finished her vial, a shudder running through her body as she let out a sigh...that was really more like a moan. Fuck, thats good. Leaning back against El she let out a euphoric little giggle, hands moving up and through her hair before falling at her sides limply. I love that weightless feeling, ya know? Maci wasnt talking to anyone in particular, in fact...she looked as though she was having a conversation with the ceiling at the moment. Even with that Zak and Ben nodded along in understanding, as Lauren simply took a sip of her drink through her straw. Hoping that maybe it would help make all of this a little less...bizarre. Me next! Ben stepped forward, trying to ignore that the woman he adored was currently draped over El like a blanket, breathing heavily and almost purring. What he wouldnt give to switch places right now, but it was a thought he would never say outloud. Having to watch Maci and El only pushing him to want his vial even more. Reaching over he pulled what Maci had been holding from her loose grip and moved back to his seat. Its supposed to be ladies first you know? Zak motioned his head in Laurens direction, the blonde instantly stiffening at the suggestion and shaking her head. Oh no, you know...I am allergic to.. Hands started moving, circling as she searched for a word that work in this situation. Blue? Zak immediately started laughing, shaking his head as he looked over at Ben. Maci would have been laughing too, if she werent as high as a kite at the moment. Blue? You are allergic...to a color? What? Its a thing! Lauren tried to stifle her own laugh, using her drink to aid her and taking a long deep gulp of the liquid in her glass. Seeing as how she never drank, and was now already halfway through the rather strong beverage, she was starting to feel a nice little warmth in her belly that she wasnt used to. That is not a thing. You just want it to be a thing because youre a good girl. Ben even moved his hands up, making quotation marks in the air as he playfully mocked his straight laced friend. You know, missionary gets boring after a while. You need to live a little. Hey! Maci was now back with them, at least partially. Missionary can be great! Legs up over the shoulders, headboard smacking against the wall- Maci! Laurens cheeks were flush, even in the dimly lit bar it was more than obvious. It wasnt so much what Maci was saying, but the fact that she was practically grinding against the man beneath her as she said it that had the blonde a bit taken aback. Calm down. It was the first time since he had smiled at her that Lauren looked at El. It hadn't been that she had been purposefully ignoring him, but something about him made her feel...weird. It was hard to explain, but it had her stomach doing summersaults. Quickly she looked away, and just as she did, Ben started to inhale his vial.