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Alex was having the time of his life. He couldn't speak for Aaron but for him, he couldn't have stopped smiling if his life depended on it.
It was just Netflix, nothing particularly exciting. Just some original shows, nostalgic movies and then go home. But then Aaron reluctantly turns on Elf and ten minutes into the movie he puts his arm on the top of the couch. Which wouldn't be that amazing except Alex was in front of that arm! He basically indirectly had his arm around Alex and Alex was beaming.
When asked why he was smiling so much Alex couldn't help but respond with a quote.
"I just like smiling. Smiling's my favorite."
"Yeah, sure." Aaron chuckled in response.
And every time Alex heard that chuckle he was afraid the world would end from such a perfect little laugh. And when Burr laughed his heart out, Alex couldn't help but laugh too, before wiping his sweaty palms on his jeans.
"Who's your favorite character?" Alex asked. He full on expected for him to respond with 'every character has their own perks, I like all of them' but was surprised with,
"I like Joanie, I like her voice."
Alex's head almost exploded.
When Aaron turned to look at him, silently asking him the same question, Alex stammered before answering.
"Uh I like the uh, umm. My favorite is probably the raccoon." He answered looking down to hold in his own laughter but couldn't when he heard Aaron's.
"I just wanted a hug!" He laughed and Alex felt infinitely warmer, or maybe it was because of the fact the Aaron's arm now was actually around Alex and the warmth immediately turned into an incinerator.
Once the movie ended and they decided to call it a night, Alex shut off his phone and stood from the couch. His back slightly ached from being curled up for so long but it felt good to stretch. Before he could get to the door Aaron's arms wrapped tightly around Alex and he was glad Aaron was behind him because he was sure his face was bright red.
"Text me when you get home, Kay?" He whispered and Alex was sure he would melt in his grasp.
"Sure." Was all he could get out before Aaron let go and opened the door for his friend.
With a smile, Alex left the house,
"Bye, Aaron."
"See you tomorrow, Alexander."
Alex would've skipped home if he didn't drive instead. His cheeks practically ached with the amount of smiling tonight but it didn't bother him one bit. How on earth was he supposed to sleep tonight?
The answer is; he couldn't. And he couldn't shut up either, after talking so much John locked him out of his room, Alex ran back to his own gave an attempt at sleep with no avail.
So naturally, Alex grabbed his phone and ranted on the group chat instead. He knew they were sleeping but he was just too excited. He finally put his phone down cause he knew all too well to never wake up Eliza after a workday. She loved kids but...he understood. Soon enough he finally fell asleep dreaming of a possible relationship.