I finally got up and started writing. School has just been so exhausting lately, thank god there's only like a week before I graduate.
I decided to do a chapter in Komaeda's POV. Komaeda will be his usual happy-but-pessimistic self, but this is AU, so he doesn't have his luck cycle, obviously. This wasn't planned, but I thought it would be a nice addition to the plot.
Anyway, enjoy the story :)
START OF CHAPTER:
Since the party was on a Friday night, when Nagito woke up it was now Saturday morning. He was warm, and for once, content. He didn't want to get out of bed, so he just snuggled deeper into his blankets.
Last night seemed so surreal, he wasn't quite sure it was real. Did he really make a friend? Or did he imagine that? Looking at his phone, either option was likely. Nobody would want to get involved with him of all people would they? No, not him, he had friends and people he talked to, sure, but he never made any close best friends, and he doubted that would change anytime soon.
He turned on his phone to check it, and was briefly blinded by the light. Once he turned down the brightness, he was finally able to decipher what was written on his screen.
Just as he thought, nothing. Only the time was displayed at the top in white writing. He sighed and turned off the screen, fading it to black once more. He knew it, of course no one would want to-
As if sensing his thoughts, his phone buzzed.
He blinked in shock, not quite sure if he heard what he thought he did. He clicked the button on his phone, and to his surprise there was a message from an unknown number.
Unknown Number:
Hey Nagito, it's Hajime Hinata, from the party last night. I would have texted you sooner, but Soda was hungover and being an absolute child.
His brain was trying to process this. He actually texted, and this was actually real? He must be really lucky for this to happen. Nagito quickly saved the others number into his phone.
Me:
Aha, are you sure you want to talk to me Hajime?
It didn't take long for a response to come.
Hajime:
Of course I do, you seemed pretty cool last night. Besides, you asked for my number first didn't you?
He had a point there.
Me:
Well, yes, but I didn't think you would actually text back.
The reply was instant.
Hajime:
Why not? You don't think I'm that kind of person, do you?
Me:
Of course not! It's just…
Hajime:
Just what?
Me:
People don't usually text me back.
Hajime:
Well those people were assholes.
Me:
How do you know Hajime? I'm a pretty worthless person, you know.
Hajime:
Nagito, listen to me. Do you think I would have even bothered with you last night if you were a bad person? Let alone give you my number.
Me:
Hajime is just really nice. Even to someone like me.
Hajime:
Trust me Nagito, I'm not that tolerant, and definitely not that patient. Ask any of my friends, they can tell you stories about my tolerance levels.
Me:
See? Your seem pretty popular Hajime. I don't quite understand why you bother with me.
Hajime:
Do you really think that lowly of yourself?
Me:
I only say what's true.
Hajime:
Well I don't agree with that.
Me:
I don't see why not, most people do.
Hajime:
… this is going nowhere
Hajime:
Come over to my place later. We can watch the latest episode of the TV show.
Me:
Are you sure you want someone like me over your house?
Hajime:
You mean the most amazing person i've met in ages? Yes, yes I want someone like that over.
When the words sunk in, Nagito couldn't help but go a little pink in the face, burying his face in the pillow he was resting on.
Me:
Ah, your to kind Hajime.
Hajime:
I only say what's true.
He couldn't help but smile, knowing the other was using his earlier words.
Me:
Wouldn't Soda be upset?
Hajime:
He can deal with it. I had to drag the big baby all the way home last night, he can get as upset as he wants.
Me:
Well, if you're sure…
Hajime:
Definitely.
Me:
Alright then, if your sure he won't be mad?
Hajime:
He'll be to hungover to care anyway, the idiot spent to much time trying to impress Sonia with his 'badass drinking competition' skills.
Me:
Ahaha, really?
Hajime:
Yep. The idiot shouldn't have gone up against Kuzuryu, for a short guy he sure can hold his alcohol. The only one that's managed to drink him under the table is me.
Me:
Really? If you have such a high tolerance, then why weren't you drinking last night?
Hajime:
Didn't really feel like it. I'm not a big fan of alcohol.
Me:
But then how do you know you have a high tolerance?
Hajime:
Got duped into some drinking games with my friends one night ages ago.
Me:
Really? There were a lot of drinking games going on last night. You didn't want to join any of them?
Hajime:
Nope. All alcohol tastes like shit to me.
Me:
Really?
Hajime:
Yeah, if it wasn't for the sake of winning the games, I wouldn't have drunk as much as I did, or at all really.
Me:
Not even mixed drinks?
Hajime:
Nope, my friends have tried, but I can always taste it.
Me:
Wow, even if there's just a tiny bit of alcohol in it?
Hajime:
Yep, even then.
Me:
That's impressive Hajime.
From there, the two carried out a long and funny conversation that had both of them laughing. While this was happening, they also managed to make plans to have a TV marathon at Hajime's house later. The brunette assured him that he was okay to come over, regardless of Soda's opinion. He may have only met Hajime last night, but already he was feeling attached to the brunette, someone who actually seemed to like him, and he may or may not like back. It may have been quick, but Nagito was caught up in the giddiness from making a new friend to stop and think about exactly why he was so happy.
This was the happiest Nagito had been in a long time, and he was going to enjoy it to the fullest.
END OF CHAPTER:
That was all I could come up with for conversation, and I hope I portrayed both of their characters reasonably well.
It ended up being just mostly texting, oops. But I still think it turned out okay.
Hajime's drinking attitude was based off mine. I've tried alcohol, but nothing I've ever tasted is any good to me. The face I pull at tasting alcohol is like I just sucked on a lemon, even mixed drinks.
Cya next chapter :)
Tairulz