PHOENIX WOODS
xxxi know the world's a broken bone
xxxbut melt your headaches, call it home
xxxhey moon, please forget to fall down
xxxhey moon, don't you go down
xxx
xxx
The comment about the fact that Alex still wanted to be in sweatpants and had neglected a tie made Phoenix laugh. Honestly, he was impressed enough that he'd actually gotten Alex into a suit for something that wasn't work, so he'd take it, even if there wasn't a tie. His face broke into a big grin as he saw Alex. Their suits weren't exactly the same, but they were similar enough that it was clear it had been intentional. It was the grown-up version of every idle teenage dream Phoenix had had of showing up to prom in matching suits, looking dashing and handsome and not at all tacky. This was grown up and sophisticated and cute, and it felt perfect.
His smile softened as Alex "fixed" his tie. After everything that had happened in the past year, moments like this felt especially precious. Times like this reminded him that despite everything, despite how hard it had been and the darkness that had slunk in, he'd do it all again in a heartbeat, and that it would be worth it. It had been worth it all, and he knew that he'd go through it all again, and more. All for small moments just like this.
Phoenix raised an eyebrow as Alex asked if they had to stay for the whole thing. His first instinct was concern and to reassure Alex that they could leave whenever he wanted. Alex's actual follow up made Phoenix laugh, caught a little off guard. "Mmmm. I think we can leave early to facilitate that, seeing how wonderful you look tonight," he said, kissing Alex's cheek in response. "Come on, then. Sooner we leave, sooner we can come back," he said, taking Alex's hand.
People were still arriving as they reached the mansion. There were a range of masks, but plenty of people who had also chosen not to wear them, meaning that Alex and Phoenix didn't stand out too much. As they stepped into the central room, Phoenix spotted a familiar face. He took a moment to scan the room, looking for a different face. When he didn't see her, he pulled out his phone.
To: Jaiden
Are you here yet? :D
"Do you wanna go talk to Zoe?" Phoenix asked Alex. "Or get a drink first?"
His smile softened as Alex "fixed" his tie. After everything that had happened in the past year, moments like this felt especially precious. Times like this reminded him that despite everything, despite how hard it had been and the darkness that had slunk in, he'd do it all again in a heartbeat, and that it would be worth it. It had been worth it all, and he knew that he'd go through it all again, and more. All for small moments just like this.
Phoenix raised an eyebrow as Alex asked if they had to stay for the whole thing. His first instinct was concern and to reassure Alex that they could leave whenever he wanted. Alex's actual follow up made Phoenix laugh, caught a little off guard. "Mmmm. I think we can leave early to facilitate that, seeing how wonderful you look tonight," he said, kissing Alex's cheek in response. "Come on, then. Sooner we leave, sooner we can come back," he said, taking Alex's hand.
People were still arriving as they reached the mansion. There were a range of masks, but plenty of people who had also chosen not to wear them, meaning that Alex and Phoenix didn't stand out too much. As they stepped into the central room, Phoenix spotted a familiar face. He took a moment to scan the room, looking for a different face. When he didn't see her, he pulled out his phone.
To: Jaiden
Are you here yet? :D
"Do you wanna go talk to Zoe?" Phoenix asked Alex. "Or get a drink first?"