First Times

by Fafsernir

Chandler's parents were fighting - when were they not? - and he hated it. He hated the yelling, he hated being a reason why they fought, he hated that even after the divorce, nothing had changed. They still fought, and Chandler was still alone. He didn't know what to do anymore, except cover his ears and wait. (little scenes of Chandler's life after his parents' divorce)

14. FT he drank alcohol

first time he drank alcohol

Like everything he did, it was too young that he had his first drink. He had tried drinking his mother's alcohol, but just the smell of it had made him cough enough to put it back down. It was too strong, and she didn't really have beers in the fridge. For his birthday, he had asked if he could have the house. His mother had let him have it and had sent someone to bring stuff for the party. It included beers.

Chandler was sure he could have been the school King because he had beers at his birthday. But the thing was, he didn't have anyone he wanted to invite over. He had friends in high school – he was the class clown, that was something! – but no one he wanted to spend his birthday with. They didn't really know him, most thought he was that weird gay kid, through no fault of his own. But it was hard to prove you were attracted to girls when you were in an all-boys school. He had just wanted an excuse to be by himself on his birthday, which coincidentally was when he was at home.

With a lot of food, and some drinks, Chandler decided that he would still enjoy his birthday, in his own little way. He put on his comfiest PJs, put on some movie that he would never admit to liking, and ate. He eventually tried a beer, didn't hate it, but stopped after a couple, not able to swallow more. He felt rather sick after, and had to wait a couple more years and a couple more friends before he could appreciate a good beer.