-Flash back-
Once done with my explanation, I reached over and grabbed a champagne glass.
"I still had many more times in which they accidentally got me loopy", I said as I drank a few sips, it definitely was light in alcohol. "This really isn't much of an alcoholic drink. Well, not for me at least, I've had stronger."
(Rico POV)
I was fuming, how dare they get him drunk like that, to the point he crashes into a wall, even worse sick. I can't believe it! I know what alcohol can do to a human, i've seen my fair share of it in a lifetime of a penguin, but I never imagined Private being an alcoholic!
Then I realized what he said to one of his friends while drunk, 'Ronnie, you look handsome….'. How come he never tells any of us that? I've certainly never heard a compliment like that before, at least from Private. What did that guy have that I didn't?!
That twinge of jealousy and anger snapped as soon as I heard Private say he had some drinks worse than champagne. I stood up and slammed my and on the table, growling out clearly to make myself understood, "Private, you WILL NOT drink alcohol, if i have something to say about it."
He looked at me with a look of shock, but soon melted into caring understanding. "Okay Rico, if it makes you, all of you uncomfortable, I will not partake in any champagne drinking tonight.", He said as he set the cup aside and reached for a water glass, which I quickly assisted in handing it to him.
"Yeah private that's enough of the alkihol", Sean said while smiling in relief, having Private return the smile.
I was glad he didn't drink alcohol, but felt somewhat upset that he didn't do it just for me, quickly adding in everyone. What is going on with me?! First the handsome thing, the blushing, the drinks, ugh!
(Skipper POV)
We all kept talking for a bit as we ate, I still had the alcohol thing in mind. How and Why did Private hide this from us? Also, what was with the handsome thing? Clearly I had a fit figure and good facial features, why didn't I get that compliment?
I soon began to lose interest in the small talk and looked over at my teammates finding Rico stabbing into his food with a fork, seemingly mad or irritated. Best not to find out. And looking over to Kowalski, I saw him looking into his glass, fixing his hair, seeming slightly frustrated and throwing glance at Private, who didn't return them.
I them looked down at my food and saw myself crushing a bread piece in between my hand, squishing it to fit my palm. I guess we're all somewhat ticked off.
I then looked over to Private. He was so young, impressionable, still naive, he shouldn't be experiencing these types of things. Why couldn't we have kept him with us at the zoo? We could have taken care of him just fine, we were slightly older than Private, we could have… but we didn't. But no matter what happens tonight, Private will stay with us, I won't allow for any less.
"Hey Private", Benicio said, getting my partial attention. "We wanted to ask if you shall be able to attend and assist us in a few missions and cases in the next following years, now that we have the chance to ask you?" THAT got my attention.
"What case classification are they?", Private asked in a worried and hushed voice. What is going on?! He can't really be considering… going back to them?
My throat constricted and I took a few more sips of my water, attempting to calm my nerves. I threw some quick nervous glances to my teammates, Kowalski returning my glances with equal nervousness and Rico looked like he was ready to protest. I then looked at Nigel for reassurance, he looked back at me with a look of silent understanding, he knows we're upset.
"Z-3R0 classification", Frankie said in a hushed tone. Private eyes widened comically to the point of concern, but quickly shook it off with a smile and said, "Sure, I can help with that. I might also have a few files with corresponding info, back at the office."
"Splendid! Then we shall be contacting you soon", Frankie said with a happy smile. Contacting… I let out a breath I was holding and slumped my shoulders. Private was coming home with us, no need to worry…
"Hey, uncle bill- uh, Private?", Tanya, the little girl asked. "Will you get married soon?"
Now i'm worried…
Private choked on his water and cough wheeze as I patted his back, getting a close enough look to see his flushed cheeks. Looking up, everyone had gone eerily quiet, my team in confusion, the other in pure horror and shock.
"I think what my sister means is..", Zach intervened. "Have you found someone to your liking at the moment?"
"Yeah!", Luka said in excitement. "To get mawwied, have kids and be weally weally happy with!"
My face must have gotten really red, because I could feel my temperature rising. Where did that question come from?!
A/N- oof, well... this happened. Anyways, I hope you guys are enjoying this story, please leave a review, I would love to hear your thoughts on this, also if you are intrested, Check out my Young justice story. If you like the character Dick grayson, Grim reapers and Daddybats, than you might just like it... Any way, that's all for now and I will see you next time! BYE BYE!