Chapter Twelve: Drunk

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Luke:

"Who's DDing for you guys?" Aunt Mel asks, shooting a skeptical eyebrow in Darcy's direction as he, Sienna and I stand in the front foyer of their house, putting on our shoes and jackets.

"Michael," Darcy replies. "Should be back by... One? Two?"

Aunt Mel rolls her eyes and Darcy gives her a playful smirk, says "Love you, Mom," and plants a peck on her cheek. Her hard expression melts.

I hold back a knowing snort. I doubt Aunt Mel knows everything that Darcy and Sienna get up to when they go out, and honestly if she did know I think it'd send her into a coma.

I've been out for drinks with friends a couple times since I turned eighteen but honestly, it's not really my thing.

But it's a Friday night and they insisted I come out with them, so... I guess a drink or two won't hurt.

Ophelia's sitting in the living room watching TV. She gets up as I'm on my way out, walks over to me, gives me these pouty lips that really make me wanna kiss her.

"Don't be stupid like my brother," are her parting words to me. I chuckle, tug her against my chest for a quick hug.

I know she feels left out, because she can't go out with us or drink or party. Not that, I think, partying would really be her thing. Definitely isn't mine.

Darcy and Sienna, on the other hand, are a different story.

Darcy and his friends all take turns being the DD. Michael is some friend from Darcy's poli-sci program at U of T. I honestly dread for when it's my turn because babysitting Darcy and Sienna's drunk asses isn't exactly my definition of a good time.

When Justin and I go out, sometimes we'll rope Khaled into DDing for us but he understandably dislikes it, so.

Darcy glances out the window by the front door. "He's here."

"Be safe," Aunt Mel advises.

"Always, Mom," Darcy promises, although somehow that doesn't really reassure her. No surprises there.

It's a little after 8 PM as we pile into Michael's car on our way to some bar or club or other.

Apparently Darcy and Sienna have a couple places planned for tonight. Starting at some bar and then ending up at a house party later.

I can't wait until Ophelia is old enough to come out. It isn't as fun doing things like this without her.

We end up in a group of a dozen people or so, some of whom I know and others I don't.

I find myself sitting between Sienna and a guy named Sam who graduated in the same class as Sienna and I.

Apparently he's in his first year of eng at U of T, so we have something to talk about over a round of beer.

"If you get into Waterloo, man, you should definitely go. They have the best co-ops and internships next to U of T."

"I'm hoping to stick around Toronto. Don't wanna leave my family and friends, you know?"

He nods, flipping some of his shaggy blond bangs away from his face. "That's fair. You seeing anyone?"

"Yeah. Ophelia Stone? Dunno if you know her."

"Oh yeah. Wait, isn't she Darce's little sis?"

"Yeah."

He chuckles. "She isn't legal yet, though, is she?"

"Uh, she's sixteen."

Sienna throws her arm around me, giggles. "They are so cute, Sam. A little vanilla, but..."

"Are you even allowed to fuck a sixteen year old?" someone muses from across the table.

I nearly spit out my beer. "Uh, the age of consent is definitely sixteen but, uh..."

"They're not fucking," Sienna clarifies, leaning an elbow against Darcy's shoulder. She's already nearly finished her beer.

"Wait, are you guys talking about Ophelia Stone?" A girl who graduated in Darcy's year sits on opposite the side of the table from us. "She's friends with my little sis. Super pretty. Nice score, Luke." She winks at me. "Although... you probably aren't getting any, huh?"

I press my eyes shut, trying not to flush at the unfortunate topic of this conversation.

Sienna laughs, shakes her head at the girl who's talking. "Is that an offer, Sarah? Sorry but, Luke's very taken. He's in love..."

A chorus of oooohhhs sounds from around the crowded booth.

"In love with her without even banging her? What?"

Sienna leans towards us and whispers, sounding pretty tipsy already, "Not even head, apparently."

"Change the subject away from screwing my sister, assholes," Darcy calls. Well, thank God for that.

It's maybe half-an-hour later when I look over to find that Sienna and Darcy have moved onto a couple tequila shots each, licking salt off each other's palms, sucking lime from each other's mouths.

I honestly have no idea what the hell is going on with those two. They aren't dating, officially. Some kinda weird, open relationship in which they see other people but frequently hook up with each other.

Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen, but it's not really my business, so I try to stay out of it.

I'm working on my second beer when my phone starts buzzing. I pull it out from my pocket and smile when I read the message on my screen.

Just for the record, I am having SO
much fun without you tonight, loser

Oh really? That's funny bc i was just
thinking how miserable i am w/o u rn

Aww
I take it back
I'm bored

Trust me, watching Sienna n Darcy
suck each others faces off isnt so fun

Tbh I'd rather be busy sucking your face
off tonight, Luke

Damn, Feelz, ur gonna get me hard

Are you drunk?

Nah, just a little buzzed

I'm watching Gilmore Girls w Mom

Lame

You can't see me but I'm sticking
my tongue out at you

I like your tongue

Oh yeah? What else do you like about me?

Your brain
Your lips
Your boobs

You're such a turd

Your smile
Your laugh
Did i say everything?
I meant everything

Mom wants to know why I'm
smiling so big
Should I tell her it's bc you said
you like my boobs?

She'll murder me
Cut off my dick or something

Definitely can't let that happen
Very important body part

Very important
Also very hard if you don't stop
talking about it

Luke is it painful when it's hard?

Uhhhh not really? Just kinda
uncomfortable
Gets annoying if its like that for
too long without, yk

Without what

Stimlulation
However you spell it
Maybe im a little tipsy

You're texting pretty fine mostly
Send me a picture

Of my dick?
Jk jk

I'm blushing
Maybe the first time I see it
should be in person, not in a pic
Ngl I'm worried it's gonna be ugly
Like some pictures I've seen on
the internet by accident

By accident?

Mhm

It's not ugly
Maybe... idk.
At least, I don't think it's ugly

I guess someday I'll find out

Ok heres a pic of me n Sienna n Darce
*photo sent*

They look plastered

Yeah don't show your mom

Too late
Jk

But anyway we were talking about...
My dick. Yah, soooo im sure youll like it

Lol maybe you are a little drunk

Yeah ur rihjt
Gtg feelz, see u

Bye

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One of Darcy's friends apparently frequently hosts parties at their place. It's maybe half past ten when we end up there, where it's full of people drunk off their asses or high or both, dancing and playing drinking games and hooking up.

Again, would be more fun if my girlfriend was here with me.

Especially because then people might stop hitting on me. Within half-an-hour, I get three or four girls asking me to dance with them, and when I politely decline, I feel bad because they look so offended.

But oh well.

Darcy's smoking a joint when he finds me. He offers me a drag and I decline because I don't smoke, even recreationally, and because you should definitely not combine cannabis and alcohol, even if Darcy and Sienna insist a little is fine.

Someone has to keep an eye on their stupid drunk asses, I guess.

There's a table where people who are a little more sober are playing Texas Hold'em, using pretzels as cash. Now, this I can get behind. I'm pretty good at card games.

Darcy, Fee, Sienna and I grew up playing lots of card games and board games together, and we usually get very competitive.

I smile when I remember the last time we played poker together. Ophelia loves it except she's terrible at bluffing and her pokerface is crap. I can read her every time.

The game somehow morphs into strip poker and so I excuse myself.

I'm kinda over it. I'd probably have had more fun tonight if I stayed in watching a movie with Ophelia, sharing popcorn and playing Scrabble or something lame like that.

Sarah, the girl from the bar earlier, is kinda super drunk and giggly and flirty. She trips into me, steadies herself against my t-shirt, gets a little handsy as she tries to stay upright. "You're cute, Luke," she slurs, giggling. "Want me to suck your dick?"

I gently but firmly step away, feeling extremely uncomfortable. "No, thanks. I have a girlfriend, Sarah."

She sulks. "She isn't here. She doesn't have to know... Come ooonnnnn Luke."

"No thanks."

And I turn away from there real quick, not caring at this point if I hurt her feelings.

"Dance with me, Luke," Sienna bubbles, appearing out of nowhere and dragging me into the middle of the living room. Yeah, she's wasted. She's uncoordinated and sloppy and laughing her head off, and I manage to get through a single song with her before she's fallen back into Darcy's arms.

They have their hands all over each other, wander off somewhere probably to go screw each other.

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if one or both of them gets an STI one of these days.

Having fun?

No, i miss u

How drunk are you rn?

Not ghat drunk i thknk

Oh yeah?
How many digits of pi can you type?

3?1;;15)/6(3((

Uh, nice try

Im kidding
Honestly not that bad
Too bysy watching out for S n D

Ok, be safe ❤️

Luv you so much
Not having mych fun w/o u

Love you too
Maybe I should get a fake ID

Not gonna happen srry

:(

<3
This stuff is overrated anyway

I wouldn't know...

Tryst me u arent missing much
Tryst
Fuck trsur

Don't hurt yourself lol

Trust
There

You're definitely not gonna have
any fun in the morning
Are you playing basketball tmrow?

No thank god

I'm gonna go to bed
See you

Bue
*bye

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A/N:

Anyone here a crazy party animal?

Poor Luke.

XOXO Ami

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