getting drunk and being blinded by a dozen of flashing, bright neon hues might happen to be atlas’ favorite night activity but he never expected this to happen during a club bonding session. there are probably more than twenty types of drunk personalities, atlas is the idiot that would do stupid things and say dumb shits that he would never do when he’s sober. and then there’s also the desire to kiss someone. thank god he has a high tolerance for alcohol though; it’s just dangerous and… disturbing, to go around kissing strangers.
that’s just one of the many reasons why he decides to just have one simple glass cocktail instead of picking heavier drinks. as the president of the art club, atlas is basically responsible for everything and everyone so he’s just here as a watchman. the senior obviously feels quite petty, a little bit of disappointment is added, too, that he doesn’t get to throw his arms in the air in the middle of the dance floor like them.
at least aza’s here to keep him company though it’s not promised that this is going to be as fun as the dance floor. well, how does he put this… ? atlas cherishes the art club in one way or another but aza and him aren’t that much close yet for the blonde to be throwing his arms around atlas, acting like a total blushing baby. years of being in the dating game have taught him how to take care of drunk girlfriends and boyfriends, even if they’re faking it, and atlas thinks he knows how to handle the “baby”.
he doesn’t move, shoulder’s rather stiff. let’s admit it, this is motherfucking awkward. can’t believe this is actually happening to him right now. “it’s not going to be hot anymore if you stop snuggling with me. are you listening to me right now, aza?” atlas’ eyebrows slightly furrow as he looks down at the blonde but can’t quite see what kind of face he’s making, all thanks to the stupid bucket hat blocking his vision.
“hey, do not get drunk right now.” instead of sounding furious, atlas is actually concerned. a useless command, by the way. “i don’t care if you need air, if you get drunk right now, i’m going to suffocate you.”
‘stop snuggling’ is the first phrase that filters through aza’s brain and it immediately brings a frown to his lips-- sounds preposterous. the logic just doesn’t make any sense to aza, because he was already feeling hot before he started hugging the club president. he really, really, does not want to let go because leaning against someone else feels very nice and comfortable and that’s all aza wanted to feel at the moment.
“’m listening,” he gets out, slowly-- and it’s not really a lie. “sort of.” aza is still somewhat coherent, but his usually sharp reflexes are considerably muted, and he’s far more sluggish, lethargic. reluctantly, he pulls himself back but immediately regrets it, and so he remedies it by holding onto the sleeve of atlas’ shirt, forehead now resting on the elder’s shoulder. “it’s,” he pauses, using his other hand to rub at his eyes. he was dizzy and really fucking sleepy at this point. “it’s kind of too late,” he states truthfully. “please don’t suffocate me.”
aza finally lifts his head, blinking through his snow blonde bangs as his lips curl into a pout. he blinks a few times to get his eyesight to focus, and has the decency and sanity left to shrink back when he realizes how close atlas’ face is. he ends up pulling atlas with him though-- which startles him enough to let go and fall right back against atlas’ shoulder. “okay, okay--” he mutters, “’m sorry,” and he means it because there’s some part of him that is extremely embarrassed at this point.
“i’ll just, i’ll...” he starts as he, with difficulty, pulls himself up into a sitting position again, hat falling completely off at this point. “i will,” he tries again, stating each word slowly and clearly, “get some air,” he says triumphantly, patting atlas’ leg as if for emphasis.