whipandchill commented on alwaysontop's post in blueridgeschool:

After talking to Jenny, Charlie had grabbed the fullest bottle she could find and headed to the back porch. She had seen it coming, always had, but she had hoped that she might have been wrong. She had instantly wanted to run back to Alex, because Alex had always been there for her, but she had stopped herself. The shorter girl would surely give her a lengthy "I told you so" lecture, it was just who Alex was. It hurt even more because of her deep feelings for Alex. Charlie cared deeply for Jenny, and could have been truly happy with her, had been for the last month or so. She had hoped that she could drag herself out of the deep hole she was digging for herself in regards to her feelings for Alex. Their conversation at New Years had only confirmed her fears. Alex was Alex, and while Charlie loved her, she would never be what the blonde girl wanted her to mean to her.

Charlie didn't know what to do anymore, but for now, drinking three quarters of a fifth of tequila and looking at the stars seemed to be the only solution. She watched as Tatum flopped onto one of the patio chairs, and it took her a few moments to recognize her as Sera's older sister. Struggling drunkenly to her feet, she stumbled over to the redheaded girl and gave her a friendly smile.

"Mind if I join you?" she slurred, tilting her head in question. Tatum wasn't exactly her first choice for company tonight, especially with her mammoth girlfriend skulking about causing fights. Charlie was slightly desperate however, she didn't feel like sitting alone anymore. "I promise I don't bite too hard," she added with a wink.