"My head hurts...where am I?" Mimi sat up to discover herself naked in a bed that was not her own. The alarm clock on the beside table read 2:45 pm and she saw her clothes from last night on a pile in the corner of the room. She looked to the strange man peacefully sleeping next to her, his blond hair tousled in a way that it was covering his face. Nice shoulders, but who the hell is this guy? I hope he's cute and not some pyscho, Mimi thought to herself as she slinked back into the covers.
"Mmmnnm...," the mysterious guy began to stretch his arms and turned around. "AHHHHH!"
"Ahhhh!"
"What are you doing here?!" TK gasped.
"What are you doing here?!" Mimi shouted back.
"What are you talking about? I live here!" TK exclaimed.
"Right," Mimi blushed. "Sooo...how did we get here?"
"I don't know. Looks like we had some fun though," TK looked under the covers.
"Stop it," Mimi pressed the blankets against her sides.
"Sorry," TK cleared his throat. "Well, what can I say? Sorry, wish I was there to see it?"
"We must have been really drunk," Mimi nodded.
"Probably explains why it feels like two trains hit me on opposite sides of my head right now," TK groaned.
"Ugh...I'm just happy it was you and not some stranger. If you thought this was bad enough, you should have seen how I was like five minutes ago. I need to cut down on my liquor," Mimi said.
"Same... I can't hold as much as I claim to do. I think it's safe to say I can still make some good choices when I'm completely trashed though," TK winked.
"I don't know, I wouldn't trust you with a car," Mimi smirked.
"Fair enough. Okay, so I don't know if you want to hang here for the day or go home, it's up to you. I figured since we're both feeling like crap, we can just camp out here. I can give you a set of clothes so you can be comfortable," TK said.
"Okay. That sounds like a nice idea," Mimi smiled.
"Cool. If you want, you can take a shower and I'll have some stuff set aside for you," TK said.
"Alright. Sounds like a good idea. I think I sweated out all of the Hennessy I drank," Mimi wrinkled her nose.
"That stuff is garbage," TK laughed.
"Hey, it's the only thing I actually enjoy, okay?" Mimi playfully slapped him on the arm.
"Watch it, you want to make this round 15?" TK asked.
"Round 15?" Mimi raised an eyebrow.
"Like I said before, I guess I can make some good decisions when I'm drunk. At least we used protection...now it's the whole throwing them in the bin when you're done with it part. So watch your step," TK said.
"Lovely," Mimi laughed.
"Hey, don't judge... I was drunk. And so were you for that matter," TK teased.
"True," Mimi said.
"Alright, so get cleaned up and I'll straighten up here. Keep the door open so I can leave some stuff for you," TK said.
"Thank you," Mimi said.
"And don't take up all the hot water, otherwise I'll have to jump in with you if you don't get out in a reasonable amount of time. I'm not kidding," TK smirked.
"Aren't you a cheeky one this morning," Mimi raised her eyebrows.
"It's 3 in the afternoon. I've got some catching up to do," TK shrugged.
The next day...
"Yeah, and he was...I dunno, it kinda seemed like he was sorta coming on to me, but in a joking way, you know what I mean?" Mimi shrugged.
"Yeah, I think I get it," Sora nodded.
"But I just don't understand how we ended up hooking up that night," Mimi bit her lip.
"Hello? You guys don't remember that night at the club? You guys had your hands all over the place, and were dry humping against each other like you were trying to force yourselves into becoming one person," Yolei scoffed.
"It was quite disgusting to say the least," Kari made a face.
"That's because you're a prude. I thought it was hot to watch," Yolei grinned.
"Oh brother," Mimi groaned.
"You don't remember a thing?" Sora looked concerned.
"I remember meeting up with everyone at the club, and we were dancing, but I don't remember dry humping anyone..I took a couple of shots, but that's it," Mimi frowned.
"A couple? Girl, more like triple that!" Yolei laughed.
"We had to send you home because we thought you guys were literally going to have sex right there on the dance floor," Kari looked at Mimi disapprovingly.
"It couldn't have been that bad," Mimi looked at her right bad.
"Actually, it was...you guys were basically inseparable. We tried to pull you apart when we got to TK's place, but we gave up. Only reason we did was because you've known each other for so long. If you guys weren't friends, trust we'd never leave you guys alone together. That would have called for an even more difficult night for sure," Sora shook her head.
"We definitely didn't see that coming," Yolei said.
"We didn't either. We woke up and were totally surprised to see each other. But I couldn't think of anyone else I'd rather want to wake up next to," Mimi said.
"Why? Was the sex good? What's his dick like?" Yolei asked.
"Like I said, I don't remember anything from that night," Mimi shook her head.
"You sure you don't remember anything else?" Sora asked.
"Umm...," Mimi hesitated.
"Earth to Mimi," Kari giggled.
"Nope, don't remember anything else," Mimi shook her head.
Flashback...
"I'm so glad that you're here! I told everyone to meet us at the club. I just hope Joe comes along too. It's been so long since everyone's seen you," Sora said.
"Maybe we should have picked a place that would be more comfortable for him," Mimi giggled.
"Hey, but this welcome home party is about you. Putting aside his fear of crowded areas is the least he could do," Sora smirked. "Look, there goes everyone now! And speak of the devil, he actually showed up!"
"Hey Mimi! It's really you after all! You look like a doll as always," Tai said in an exaggerated tone.
"Thanks Tai!" Mimi hugged him.
"And I look like a doll as always too, right Meems?" Matt grinned.
"Oh Matt," Mimi sighed and hugged him. "Joe, totally happy to see you made it!"
"Yeah...had to see Mimi in the flesh. This place kind of creeps me out, with all the germs and people crawling everywhere...but this night is to celebrate your return here so I think I can deal with it for a couple of hours," Joe gulped.
"Hey sugar, how's it going!" Davis grinned Mimi.
"Missed you! You're happy as always! Hey TK and Kari-"
"MIMI! I TOTALLY MISSED YOU SO HARD, I'M THE HAPPIEST PERSON IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW!" Yolei ran up and hugged Mimi so hard.
"I missed you too, Yolei!" Mimi said.
"Hi, Izzy...," Mimi waved at Izzy.
"Hey Mimi. Good to see you again," Izzy blushed.
"Anything new go on since I was away?" Mimi asked.
"You know how everyone thought I was lying when I said I was an astronaut in training?" Matt grinned.
"He's not lying after all...we know, we know," Tai groaned.
"Well, congratulations...," Mimi blinked.
"Deadass, I've got a successful noodle cart, but I have plans to expand! Maybe get TWO noodle carts! Then maybe take over Tokyo... then Japan, then maybe the whole world!" Davis said.
"Slow your ropes, Gordon Ramsay," Kari giggled.
"Hey, I believe in you!" Mimi grinned.
"Thank you! That makes one person!" Davis said.
"I put together a manuscript for a book, and a publisher is really interested in it so I'm excited about that," TK shrugged.
"Wow! I'm so proud of you!" Mimi gushed.
"And me and Izzy are engaged," Kari extended her hand to show off a diamond ring.
"Wow, that's nice," Mimi forced a grin.
"Thanks. We've been together for two years, so this feels just right," Kari smiled.
"Anything new with you?" Joe asked.
"Nah. Just still exploring my didn't options. Don't wanna tie myself down to one path just yet," Mimi said.
"I understand," Yolei said.
"Alright, let's go inside! I wanna get a move on!" Sora ushered everyone towards the club.
"Wow, someone's hankering for a drink right now," Tai remarked.
"Shut up, I just wanna dance already!" Sora said.
"Wanna dance with me then?" Tai asked.
"Some things never change, am I right?" Matt smirked.
"Are they...?" Mimi raised an eyebrow.
"No, but I wish someone would make a move already. Like come on," Matt said. "Me on the other hand, I'm gonna see if I can find some pretty ladies to dance with and ditch," Matt rubbed his hands together.
"You're right. Some things never change," Mimi laughed and headed to the bar.
"What can I get you?" the bartender asked.
"Can I get a shot of Hennessy please?" Mimi said.
"Coming right up," the bartender said.
"Hey," Izzy walked up to Mimi.
"So you and Kari, huh?" Mimi smirked.
"Yeah...," Izzy blushed.
"We emailed each other a lot, and you never mentioned it. And for two years?" Mimi asked.
"Mimi, I know you're not exactly her biggest fan. You're neutral toward her at best. I didn't think it was worth mentioning," Izzy nervously said.
"I think it is. That's a big life event, especially when it's with someone else in the friend group," Mimi said.
"I'm sorry. I just didn't want to upset you. I had a feeling you wouldn't approve of the relationship because of who it was, and crazy to say but your opinion does matter to me a lot. But Kari and I, we just clicked. I've never felt that way with anyone else, you know? We just had a special connection," Izzy shrugged.
"That's good for you then. I hope you're happy," Mimi forced a smile.
"Here's your shot," the bartender said.
"Thank you," Mimi gulped it down. "Can I get another one please?"
"Sure thing," the bartender said.
"I'll see you on the floor. Don't spend too much time at the bar," Izzy knocked on the bar table.
"Hey, don't tell me what to do," Mimi coyly said.
"Here you go," the bartender placed the shot glass in front of Mimi.
"Thank you," Mimi said. "Another one please!"
"Hold up, let me get this straight. You seriously went all the way with her a bunch of times? And you didn't get whiskey dick?" Matt gasped.
"If you ask me, someone sounds a bit jealous," Tai snorted.
"Come on, you gotta admit! Everyone's thought about hooking up with Mimi at least once in their lifetime," Matt smirked.
"I haven't," Davis shook his head.
"That's because you had an unhealthy obsession with Kari, which you should let go of by the way. She's engaged to someone else, so if that's not a sign that she's not into you, I don't know what is," Matt said.
"Come on, do you have to be so harsh?" TK gasped.
"Seriously though, with the exception of Davis and possibly Tai, the rest of us have definitely fantasized about screwing her brains off, right?" Matt asked.
"I'll have to admit, just a tad bit...," Joe bit his lip.
"Izzy, that color on your face is telling us you've done it too. It's okay, we won't tell your fiancee," Matt heckled.
"Maybe as a teenager, but that's all over now," Izzy said.
"You sure? She was looking pretty fine that night," Matt smirked.
"Stop teasing him! He's gonna be marrying my sister! He's not a pig like you! Besides, why didn't you go after her then?" Tai asked.
"Eh, she's cute but I'm more of a boob guy anyways. What, she's probably a B cup at most?" Matt said.
"What? Are you a boobologist or something?" Davis laughed.
"Hey, that would be a cool job to have," Matt tapped his chin. "But look, TK's living the teenage dream right here! You gotta tell us, what's it like to fuck her?"
"Dude, I told you, I can't remember that night too well. I just woke up and she was in my bed next to me. Not gonna lie, I did want to sleep with her again because when you wake up with a bunch of used rubbers on the floor, and you have an attractive and naked girl in your bed, you're bound to get a bit curious. Also, I just forgot how much I missed Mimi as a person. She's so fun, friendly, playful, I can't get her out of my mind now," TK said.
"Gay!" Matt jeered.
"You're just jealous cause you didn't get to her first," Tai smirked.
"One medium coffee, black, no sugar, one hot chocolate with extra marshmallows. Have a nice day!" a barista handed Izzy a couple of drinks.
"Thanks. You too," Izzy said. "Here you go, Kari."
"Thank you," Kari smiled. "Oh my God, I can't help gossiping, but I just can't get this off of my chest. You know that night when we went to the club? Mimi and TK actually hooked up when they got to his place! How funny is that?" she nervously laughed.
"I fail to see what's funny about that," Izzy raised an eyebrow.
"Oh, nothing. I just can't stop thinking about it. Like it happened out of the blue! Like who knew those two would hook up with each other," Kari shrugged.
"That's true. The guys were talking about it too," Izzy said.
"Really? What did they say about the whole situation?" Kari gave him a look.
"Umm...," Izzy paused. "Can't remember everything, but the gist of it was pretty much the same- no one expected the two of them to hook up."
"That's it? You, who claims to be good at remembering everything, don't remember anything else from your conversation?" Kari asked.
"Hey, I don't waste brain space on petty matters," Izzy shrugged.
"Hmmm...okay. If you insist," Kari pursed her lips. "Well, what do you want to do today? Movie or dinner?"
"Up to you," Izzy shrugged.
"Okay," Kari said. She had a feeling there was more going on with the guys that Izzy was holding back on, and she wanted to find out what it was.