#CARRY OUT THE CUSTOM WITH CASUAL#

ALEX'S POV

We were preparing the last car for Lester which was mostly done by Crate since I was just observing instead.

I squint my eyes at him being extra careful with Lester's one.

"Why so careful Crate?" I whisper coming behind him and leaning forward inspecting the annoying bubble he was getting rid of from the black and white coloured wrap.

"Just cold feet."

"From...?" I prod.

"Ugh. We have this custom; the guys and I. Just to let you know Jake came up with this. So, basically we head out to the most famous club the one currently holding the most people. Settle down with a Few drinks and then basically we have to take which ever woman we see walk into the club and if it was at the same time, no one could have her; though that rarely happened since we all have different tastes."

"Sounds like fun. Can I join?"

"Obviously not. I would be killed by their bare hands if they found out I told you but it's not like you have secrets from me so I don't have reason to hide it from you." Crate says as he gets up and turns to face me with a pointed look.

Oh shit.

"Or is there something?" He prompts me but I notice his gaze towards my stomach which hid comfortably behind one of my newly bought Red hoodie with a print of 2 marshmallows. The rest of my outfit consisted of ¾ black sweatpants and high-tops.

"I'm-" I begin but my lips fall into a straight line as his eyebrows slowly rise. I point at my tummy just so he could take the hint.

"Pregnant? You! What, please tell me I'm not the last one to know"

"Nope, but you're not the first either."

"Dammit." He states and then grants me a genuine smile.

"Can I have a hug?" I ask sheepishly and he cracks up which leaves me confused making this all the more entertaining for him.

"I would've never thought of a day where Alex would ask for hug instead of a wrench!" I shove him playfully until he quickly engulfs me in a brotherly hug.

I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding now finally relieved he was one less person to lie to.

"Hey Crate,"

"Yes?"

"What do you think Mythias would say?"

"I think you'd have to tell him, honestly anything is possible... he's definitely changed ever since you've made your presence in our lives."

"...and what was he like before?"

"pfttt. A stuck up brat." He chuckles and continues as we both settle on our bean bags. "He was all business and revenge. Hardly ever laid back but now, I think you've rubbed off on him... and us; the guys and I"

"Practically you're saying life sucked without me, aye!"

"I didn't say that but whatever Jelly belly!"

"Excuse me!" And that's when I actually chased him with my favourite weapon in hand; the wrench!

MYTHIAS' POV

"Redhead...12 'o' clock!" Lester yells above the rock music being played by a live band.

"Have a great one Mate!" Jake says as he clamps his younger brother's shoulder.

"Elaine." Buttercup mutters under his breath and so we stand back as she makes her way to buttercup and whisks him away.

"Fuck!" Jake, Crate and I hiss as we all coincidentally watch the next woman who entered illuminating the room with her gorgeous appearance.

Alex wore a black shirt over blue ripped jeans with thick rimmed shoes making her appear a little taller as she neared. Her lips were shining a nude colour while her nails were painted clear; Just like how it is almost every other day.

"I need to chat to buttercup and then I will be on my way..." before I could reply to Alex, Dan returns with our drinks and gives a hug to Alex while twirling her around.

"I got you something." She states as I take a swig of my drink and she hands Buttercup a... lollipop?

"Where's mine?"

"I got you some gum..." She states teasing me when she pops the gum in her mouth which my nose caught on to a swift of an apple flavoured bubble-gum.

"Mythias! 10 'o' Clock Mate!" Buttercup yells as everyone except for Alex gives a whistle.

I turn my head and find a hot brunette searching the place with wide curious eyes. Her bright lips pulled into a flirty smile as she places her hand on her hips and winks my way as I give her a once over.

Her black laced tank which insinuated her cleavage was neatly tucked under a skin tight, blood red skirt.

She wanders closer with her black heels highlighting her long, toned legs.

My head swivels around only to find Alex deep in the crowd headed away from me.

And when she turned her face scrunched and her baby blue eyes were glazed, reflecting hurt?

As I look down in my arms the woman eyes me like a piece of meat and throws herself towards me kissing me hungrily yet I stayed still...for the first time in my life I had no control over my actions.

But she was gone before she could see the real damage.

Caused by none other than yours truly...