There is a soft pout on his lips as the bottle is taken away from him, but he won’t start arguing, partly because Lambert’s willingness to argue minimises when he’s drunk, and partly because even he has to admit, they’ve been already having a pretty good time.
And just like that, the pout disappeared and was replaced by a small smirk as Layne scooched closer.
“ I think it depends, perhaps at times you like it if someone makes an effort for you, tries to woo you, but if the offer is enticing enough… “ Leaning in close his lips brush against Layne’s earlobe as he whispers. “ … I think that whisper will do. “ As he finishes his sentence he gently nips his lobe.
This game they were playing? It was interesting. Fun because Lambert was getting into it, and now that the man didn’t seem to be stumbling over himself trying to think of something, Layne could refrain from laughing. He watched the smirk tug at his lips and hummed softly when he felt lips brush against his ear. The nip was enough to get him started, heat spreading throughout his body.
“ I think you’re right… ” One of his hands moved to Lambert’s thigh, caressing it lightly before squeezing. “ Sometimes that’s all it takes. There’s a lot of fun to be had… but sometimes… ” He squeezed his leg again, his head turning so their lips ghosted against each other. “ Sometimes… it’s fun to make someone work.” And with that, Layne pulled his hand away and pulled back, putting a slight distance between them as he smirked. “ Makes the payoff in the end more intense. ”
“ Fine, I really hope I won’t need to stay drunk to keep myself in your good favours. “
Okay maybe he’s not good with holding back… that’s usually one of his issues… if Layne likes him drunk… well… His hand picks up the whiskey bottle to refill his glass and top up Layne’s.
“ Oh no, I won’t use any, crappy or not, see, I can tell you, with women, they definitely like it if you appear genuine, if you pay attention to what they’re saying, to have a good conversation with them before you ask them if they want to get out of there. With men… sure, some enjoy the chase, the idea that you’re paddling for them, but with some, you can see the impatience. With them, you just have to lean in a bit closer and whisper, ‘Do you wanna get out of here? ‘ and you already got them. “
“ You’re doing well so far, so I don’t think you need to have any more. ”
The bottle was snatched from Lambert’s hand and set aside, only drinking some of the whiskey that was poured in his glass before leaving it alone. He’d rather be sober to enjoy this. Listening, he raised a brow and moved a bit closer to Lambert.
“ And what kind of man do you see me as? You think I want you to chase me? Or that I’ll toss everything away for one little whisper?”
Even though Lambert too felt like kissing Layne, he preferred to keep up the rules… for now, though Layne was already not playing fair in his book… being all cute and giggly.
“ Already qualify as good company? You’ve barely met me. “
— A cheesy wink — “ I think my evening is steadily getting better, I’m also hoping for plus points if I COMPLETELY MANAGE TO AVOID crappy pick-up lines. “
“ You ARE. Just not like this. ”
This was something that made it difficult for him not to automatically wrap around the man and start kissing him. Not that he held himself back on a regular basis. The wink only had his grin broadening.
“ You’ll definitely get bonus points if they’re not crappy. Or overly cheesy. Because then I won’t be able to stop myself from laughing. ”
“ You kissing me… surely that should me I SUCCEEDED, you’re not even as drunk as me! But fine… so… I’m Lambert, what’s your name handsome and what’s your poison? “
It took everything he had not to outright laugh when Lambert started talking, having to cover his mouth with his hand and clear his throat before he could even think about responding.
“ Well, I’m Layne – ”god, it was really hard not to laugh “ – and my poison is whiskey. Might need quite a bit to catch up to you, though. ”
what is a place like you doing in a guy like this?
“ I think you might want to try that again if you want that line to work. ” It was honestly unfair how adorable Lambert was capable of being one minute and how weak he made him at the knees the next.
