Wowu...chapter 3 already? Phew....so as you can see, we found the copy of the page I was missing....and luckilly it was already typed, so I didn't have to retype this whole thing from 8pt font . I won't have internet access for a while, so it will be about midweek before I can update any more...unless I force myself to type up the next chapter tonight.

As the four arrived outside of one of Reno's favorite spots, Rude took up purchase just outside, standing under the awning as a slight drizzle began to fall. The other three walked in, Reno leading the group as he casually walked to the counter and ordered a round of drinks the girls had never heard of.

When the drinks made it to them, the girls each took a glass. Valena sat next to Reno on one of the stools while Yuki stood nearby, already placing her now empty glass back on the counter. Valena took a small sip but quickly spat it back into her glass.

"Oh yuck!" She proclaimed before shoving the offending glass away. Reno chuckled a bit at her reaction. During the commotion, Rude had arrived with a man in tow. Rude stepped up near Yuki, with the stranger in the middle.

"Vincent." Reno nodded at the newcomer. A few moments passed before Reno's quick laughter caused Valena to look at him. Reno simply pointed, not trusting himself to speak through the almost too-girly giggles. Valena followed his finger and soon learned the reason for his laughter.

Yuki stood next to Vincent, and though she was a great deal shorter than he, they stood exactly the same. The same trademark arm-cross, their feet slightly apart, perfect posture. The same stare, same scowl. The only difference other than their height was their hair and clothing. Even their eyes were the same deep red.

"Hey Yuki, why the game of copycat, ne?" Valena asked. Yuki only looked at her with an expression matching her confusion. Reno and Valena laughed. "You two look almost exactly alike!" She giggled, pointing to both of them as if offering for them to look.

"Like a mirror." Reno said and Valena laughed harder.

Vincent and Yuki both raised the same eyebrow, looked each other in the eye and then looked each other over. Perfectly synchronized. The both stared back at the two goofs laughing themselves into a frenzy.

"I don't see it." They said in unison.

"Riiight..." Valena laughed, leaning on Reno for support. Valena glanced around the bar for Rude, wanting his opinion on the two, but he was gone. Rude had wandered off sometime during the stupidity, mumbling something about hotels and tranquilizers. In Valena's search, she did spot an empty table and with a giddy "TABLE!" warcry, she sped through the crowd, dragging Reno with her.

As they all made their way to it, Reno and Valena wiped the tears of mirth from their eyes. Reno sat down first, sliding all the way to the wall and Valena dropped in next to him. Vincent and Yuki had stayed behind at the bar, but soon made their way over carrying their own respective drinks. Yuki slid in first, across from Reno. Vincent sat down and glared at his shot glass. It was a bright orange liquid that seemed to glow. He had no idea what it was, but he'd asked for the bar's strongest, and when the bartender noticed who he was with, he promised the drink would make Vincent's company a bit more...enjoyable. Yuki's was a frosty blue and smelled of berries.

A scantily clad woman came by and placed some kind of martini in front of Valena, alone with a napkin. Valena's eyes lit up and she quickly grabbed the napkin, nearly knocking over her drink. She unfolded it and spread it between her and Reno, guarding it with her free arm. She grabbed a pen from her coat pocket and began writing. Ever so often, the two would look up at Vincent and Yuki, laugh and then bend over their work once more to write something else.

Reno whispered something in Valena's ear and she smiled. "Ooo, that's a good one." She stated, scribbling some more down.

By this time, Yuki had two empty glasses in front of her and was a gulp away from three. Finally getting annoyed with Reno and Valena, she tried to start some form of a conversation. "So this is a nice location-" She was interrupted by Valena bursting into laughter, followed closely by Reno laughing loudly and slapping his knee. She sighed and noticed that Vincent was asking for yet another refill on his drink. The six empty shot glassed before him told of the huge tab he was currently creating. Laughter again. Yuki rolled her eyes.

"Those two are stho immature." Vincent stated, a slight slur in his speech. He glared a bit, seemingly mad at his own tongue. He was distracted by Yuki's nod.

"I agree, our company-" Another burst of giggles and she frowned deeply. Vincent only threw back another glass and raised the empty vessel at a passing waitress with a nod.

By this time, the room was extremely hot and was getting louder by the second. Every one was feeling a little more than impaired, especially Reno and Vincent. Even the stone-faced Yuki had cracked a smile. Valena sighed and leaned into Reno, who promptly wrapped an arm around her shoulders. He leaned down and whispered something in her ear. She blushed, but whispered something back, causing him to smirk. This caused Yuki to scowl.

"You know...you're not the only one wantin' some, Val." Yuki sat glaring at the girl, who had pulled her head from Reno's shoulder to look at the angry girl in confusion. Valena nearly missed the mumbled 'in your pants' from Reno

"What?" Valena asked with a laugh.

"You heard me. It's not fair that you get a sexy man all night (in your pants). Give me a chance, ne?" Yuki crossed her arms in a pout. Reno had noticed the fun of the 'in your pants' game and was now adding it to the end of everyone's sentences.

"Why do you want Reno? (in your pants)" Both girls stopped their argument and looked at Reno, Valena trying to hold back her laughter and Yuki was glaring at him for interrupting.

"All I'm saying is that I feel a little left out." Reno made no more to add on the three words at Yuki's glare.

Vincent glared at the trio before standing and grabbing on to the back of the booth seat for support, his other hand was flat on the table mid the many shot glasses. He leaned down close to Yuki, struggling to stay standing. She turned to face him, only to be met with his dilated eyes.

"What does that make me?! Hmm? DID LAST NIGHT MEAN NOTHING?!" The entire bar went silent at his outburst, therefore allowing everyone to hear Reno's 'in your pants.' Valena jumped in on the game and giggled 'bow chicka bow wow.' Reno smiled at her and gave her a hug coupled with a sloppy kiss on her temple. The rest of the bar resumed their previous level of rowdiness.

Vincent looked around before slumping back into his seat. His expression was one of shock and agitation. With a sigh and a few nervous taps on the table, he spoke. "So...about that weather..."

Yuki pulled him close in a very uncharacteristic hug and reached a hand up to ruffle his hair. "So what did happen last night?"

When Reno added 'in your pants,' Valena burst out in giggles, her entire body shaking with her mirth. The entire table joined in, laughing until they teared up, when the dark haired girl fell from the booth and landed roughly on the floor, her eyes darting around seemingly looking for the person who'd pushed her. The laughter increased and even some of the nearby tables were joining in on the fun before something interrupted.

"Teeheehee..."

The entire room stopped, even a random glass was dropped. Everyone turned to look at the source of the girly laugh. Yuki looked over, fear written on her face. Even Valena popped up above the table, though the only thing that was visible was from her eyes up. Vincent was attempting to slump into his cloak. He mumbled something but no one really caught it except for Yuki who leaned over and patted his hand and smiled warmly.

"He wants to know how we're getting home."

"What home...we're a day's travel from Midgar." Valena laughed while clambering into the booth.

"Looks like Rude's gonna be takin' us to a hotel." Reno stated while flipping open his phone.

After a few minutes, they were stumbling to the front door, stopping at the bar to pay their tabs. Valena was supporting Reno, while Yuki and Vincent were holding each other up. The girls started digging through their pockets but they started to panic when they realized they had no money. As Reno started to dig for his wallet (though he knew it was empty) Rude walked in and the red head launched himself at his partner.

"Rude ol' buddy, ol' pal! Lend us some cash, dazo to."

Rude sighed and pulled out his wallet before sauntering up to the bar to pay for the seemingly cheap bill. After all, he was paying for a bunch of lightweights. When the barkeep slid Rude the ticket, one could almost feel the anger swelling off of the bald man.

"Sixte-...sixteen Vincent? You're helping to pay for this."

Vincent started to pat himself down, searching for his wallet, but this action was interrupted by Yuki's laugh.

"Where would he keep his money, Rude? The lining of his coffin?" All the usually stoic girl received for her bad joke were blank stares from her companions. "You know...cause he looks like a vampire? And they sleep...in...coffins?" She started to nervously wring her hands. "Yeah...so that bill needs to be payed, ne?"

The trip home was quiet, mostly because Yuki and Vincent fell asleep on the way to the hotel Rude had found while the rest of them were making fools of themselves. Rude carried Vincent in, slung over his shoulder while Valena had roused Yuki enough to half drag her into the hotel. Rude roughly deposited Vincent in the first room they came to as the others filed in. He mumbled something about getting away from them before losing the rest of his brain cells and left, slamming the door rather loudly behind him.

Yuki had already passed back out and was laying next to Vincent on the large bed. Both Valena and Reno seemed to come to the same conclusion as they saw the two nearly cuddling on the plush blankets. With and evil grin and an over-exaggerated wink on Reno's part, they set to work. Valena pulled the covers back while Reno drug the two up closer to the headboard and sliding their feet beneath the sheets.

"So, ah...I get to undress Yuki, right?" Reno asked. Valena couldn't tell if he was joking or not, so she assumed he wasn't.

"No you can't. She's my friend, she's unconscious, you're a pervert and it's un-ethical." She explained while lifting the blankets partially off of her friend and carefully began to unzip her black jacket and slowly pull it and her white tank top off.

"I'm pretty sure the fact that I'm a pervert is un-ethical...therefore you can't use both against me. That's double jeopardy." He said as he started fumbling with the various clasps, cursing a bit as he finally was able to remove some of the man's garments.

"That reasoning is...just plain stupid. And that's NOT double jeopardy...double jeopardy is not being able to be tried for the same crime twice. Get your facts before you try and act smart, bakayarou." Throughout their arguing, they'd completely undressed both of their friends and arranged them haphazardly in the bed. Stepping back, they critiqued their work

"Something's still not right..." Reno mumbled and Valena nodded in agreement before gasping excitedly and dashing towards the bed. Grabbing the end of the thick comforter, she yanked it from the bed and discarded it on the floor. Reno joined in and pulled the sheets from their crisp hospital-corners, leaving the sheet to hang dangerously close to falling off, but still covering. Valena had taken to tossing their clothing about the room. Reno added his own touch by hanging Yuki's bra by the strap from the top of the open bathroom door. With a giggle, they both left the room, ready for sleep.

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