The Justice League play "Never have I ever" without knowing Batman's identity and start bringing up all the dumb and embarrassing shit one of the others have done in or out of costume
Flash: Never have I ever twerked in front of a politician
Green arrow: fuck you too barry [takes a shot]
Batman: [also takes a shot]
Green Lantern: Never have I ever faceplanted on life TV
[Flash, Superman and Green Arrow all take a shot]
[Batman takes a shot]
Superman: Never have I ever kissed another member of the Justice league
Summary: A drinking game at the House devolves into scandal when Cassian asks whoâs had their hands tied â and you take a sip.
A/N: Based on this ask, i was definitely not giggling to myself while writing this, send more asks in y'all this was so fun
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The River House glowed like someone had poured warm honey over it. Lamps low, windows cracked so the Sidra could shush at the edges. Orange peels and spiced nuts scattered across the table like confetti that refused to leave.
Cassian declared Game Night with the solemnity of a court decree and the reckless pour of a bartender who doesnât pay rent.
âRules are simple,â he says, shuffling a deck he doesnât intend to use. âI ask a question. If the answer is yes, you drink. No stories required.â He points the bottle at Rhys. âNo mind-speaking loopholes.â
Rhys smiles that innocent, absolutely guilty smile and reclines like a cat who knows which chair is the warmest. Feyre tucks bare feet under her, eyes bright. Mor stretches out on the rug with a cushion under her ribs and a grin that promises chaos. Nesta is sculpted indifference beside the hearth. Amren swirls her wine like it owes her interest. Azriel takes the end of the sofa, an elbow on his knee, glass balanced in long fingers, shadows soft as a scarf. You drop onto the armrest at his shoulder, knees brushing his thighâclaiming the only square of furniture that feels like yours.
They warmed up: âEver kissed someone you shouldnât haveâ (general groans; Mor saluted the ceiling), âStolen anything over a thousand marksâ (Amren sipped without blinking).
By the time the punch was half-gone, Cassian, pink with joy and terrible ideas, pulled a card and grinned. âAh. A classic. Drink if youâve ever had your hands tied.â
Groans, laughter, the universal clink of shameless cups. Cassian raises his like a trophy. âTo the Summer Court guardhouse, may they forget me again. Shackled after I allegedlyââa coughââmisread the structural integrity of a coastal residence.â
Rhys groaned. âPlease do not re-litigate the gazebo incident.â
âIt was a guest house,â Cassian protested, wounded. âAnd in my defense, the cells was nicer than the house.â
âBy what metric,â Nesta deadpans, âbars per window?â
âThe metric,â Cassian says, aggrieved, âof too many breakable things. I was saving them time.â
âBy going to jail,â Feyre says, sipping.
âBy choosing peace,â Cassian corrects, then launches into it with relish. âPicture itâballroom, seafoam upholsteryâchandelier hung so low even Rhysâs ego couldnât walk under itââ
Rhys, wounded: âUnprovoked.â
ââfollowed by an unfortunate misunderstanding about sword juggling and a marble bust,â Cassian continued. âThere were⊠consequences.â
âYou launched it into the bay,â Feyre said.
âBy accident,â he said, then, considering the physics, âmostly.â
Laughter rolled. Cassian wiped his mouth, lifted his glass in a little what can you do salute.
Rhys drinks. Cassian double-drinks on principle. Mor knocks one back and toasts no one. Amren takes a deliberate sip, eyes on some far-off felony. Nesta, smallest concession in history, lifts her glass.
You lift yours and take an unhurried drink.
For a beat, itâs just the clink of glass and the Sidra murmuring like gossip.
Then Morâs head tilts, cat-curious. âHold on,â she says, propping herself on an elbow. âWhen?â
You blink, the picture of pleasant confusion. âWhen what?â
âWhen were you arrested?â Mor clarified, scooting closer like a magpie. âYouâve never told us. We could have made themed snacks.â
Cassian beams. âNo shame here, sweetheart. Weâve all been dragged off at some point.â He gestures around like a proud disaster. âWeâre very supportive about crimes.â
âThat,â you said, deadpan, setting your cup down with a soft click, âwasnât the question.â
Silence folded over the room like a blanket that had opinions.
Feyre blinks. âWhat⊠was the question?â
âYou asked if Iâve ever had my hands tied,â you say mildly, âI answered the question.â
Silence landed soft and heavy. The nice kind of silence you get right before lightning remembers itself.
And then, as if the room had been operated by a pulley, six pairs of eyes swung to Azriel.
Az has not moved. Not a twitch. A treacherous muscle ticks in his jaw. His shadows execute a flawless retreat beneath the sofa. He looked at a point somewhere over Rhysâs left shoulder like it offered emergency egress. The tips of his ears had discovered a new shade of red. He did not blink. He absolutely did not make eye contact with the living.
Morâs mouth fell open. You could have put a grape in it and she wouldnât have noticed.
Feyre made a soft sound like a tea kettle about to boil. Nestaâs eyebrow climbed, slow and majestic, up to somewhere near her hairline. Rhys pressed two fingers to his lips, eyes very bright, the picture of a High Lord nobly attempting not to howl. Amren actually paused mid-sip. Cassian set his glass down so carefully it squeaked against the table.
Feyre covered her mouth, eyes very bright. âOh.â
You crack an almond with dainty precision. âNext question?â you suggest, as if Azriel wasnât suddenly the color of dusk.
Cassian points at you. Then at Azriel. Then at you. His mouth open; no sound arrives. He tries again. âNo. No - oh my gods. OHââ he looked at Az like heâd never seen him before in his life. âShadowsinger. Shadowsinger.â
Az dragged a palm slowly down his face like a man reassessing every decision he had ever made that led to this evening. âCassian,â he said, voice soft and murder-smooth.
Morâs chair screeched back with the indignity of celebration thwarted. She pointed, scandalized and thrilled. âAzriel!â
He pressed his lips together. It was almost a smile. It was also a prayer for the ground to open and swallow him until somewhere past winter.
Rhys was crying quiet tears, breathless with it, trying and failing to be dignified. âPleaseâpleaseâtell me there was a safe word.â Feyre smacked his shoulder, laughing helplessly. âWhat? Safety is important!â
Az studies the mantel with ferocious interest. The flush climbs his earâvisible only if you know where to look. His shadows go very still in that way that means they are absolutely not currently coiled around your wrist like a smug bracelet.
Mor rolls onto her back and kicks her feet like a child at Solstice. âOH MY GODS,â she sings, palms on her cheeks. âYou twoââ
Az clears his throat. It comes out a shade lower than intended. âThe prompt,â he says, immaculate, âspecified no stories.â
Feyre is biting her lip so hard it might bruise. âTo be fair,â she manages, voice bright with barely-contained laughter, âthat is an acceptable reading of the rules.â
âYouâre all insufferable,â Az mutters, which is not a denial.Â
Rhys has given up on adulthood. He leans forward, elbows on knees, eyes sparkling with weaponized mischief. âOut of academic curiosity,â he purrs, âis this a⊠standard Night Court knot or - â
âFinish that sentence,â Az said without looking at him, âand I will personally ensure your training regimen involves stairs you donât even know exist.â
Amren tilts her head. âFinally, a use for the extra curtain tiebacks in the library.â
âAmren,â Az says, pained.
You remain the picture of innocence. You pick up another almond, consider it, and note, âWeâre witnessing a lot of projection for a yes-or-no game.â
Cassian had not recovered. âI justâhands tiedâAzriel,â he repeated, as if trying to reconcile calculus with poetry. He pinched the bridge of his nose, then pointed between them again like an outraged uncle. âBut how - â
âAbsolutely not,â Azriel said, voice soft as a blade being returned to its sheath.
âSeconded,â you said, cheerful. âNo follow-ups.â
âThirded,â Feyre added, valiantly unhelpful.
Rhys put a benevolent hand on Cassianâs shoulder. âLet it go.â
Cassian stared at the ceiling like it owed him compensation. âI need to go lie down in the snow.â
âPlease donât,â Rhys said. âThe House just mopped.â
At last, Az looks at you full-on. There was no swagger in it, no smirk. Something rueful and wrecked and very, very fond moved through his face; just the soft, stunned thing he rarely let anyone see on purpose. He shook his head once, slow, a man surrendering to the sea heâd long since chosen to drown in.
You meet it, businesslike, as if taking inventory of a fire and declining to put it out. You nudged his knuckles under the table with the lightest touchâa tap, like a secret.
Cassian saw it. Of course he did. He slapped Rhysâs shoulder with the back of his hand, stage whispering âHEâS BLUSHING.â
âI am not,â Azriel says to the window.
 Mor ascends into a fresh orbit of delighted shrieking.
âNew rule,â Rhys gasps when he can breathe. âEuphemisms are banned.â
âNewer rule,â Az replies, finally looking at no one in particular (which is to say at you from the corner of his eye) âwe stop speaking forever.â
You pat his knee, compassionate. âTragic. Heâs shy.â
That does it. Mor folds over, howling. Feyre wipes tears. Nesta mutters, âCowards,â like a benediction.Â
Cassian leans close, âProud of you, you bat.â
Az stared ahead. âDie.â
Cassian patted his shoulder. âNever.â
Amren flicked her napkin onto the table like a verdict. âPlease move on before someoneâs definition of âhandsâ expands.â
Rhys waves a hand, giddy. âAlright, alright, next prompt,â he says, trying for control and tripping over it. He glances at the deck, at the ceiling, thenâbecause he is the devilâback to you. âHave you ever been blindfolded?â
Azriel, to his credit, doesnât move.
He silently reaches for the bottle.
You look at him, mouth tilted toward wickedness. âCareful,â you murmur. âTheyâll ask when.â
Az finds you looking at him like a secret and, just onceâjust for youâlets the smile happen, low and wrecked and tender. âThat wasnât the question,â he says, and the two of them laughed, quiet and complicit.Â
And the whole room absolutely falls apart all over again.
The Z-Team has been banned from every bar in the city, so the team decides to spend the evening at Robert's apartment instead. Someone suggests a drinking game and the team might find out a little more about their fearless leader.
Drinking Game - TheMaidenOfWords - Dispatch (Video Game) [Archive of Our Own]
"hi, I'm gojo, your favorite sorcerer, and I think shoko is gonna be the drunkest tonight."
if shoko ieiri has one undeniable talent, it's bringing people togetherâthough her plans often border on catastrophic. so when yaga steps out of class to take a call, you aren't surprised to see a sly grin spread menacingly across her face. turning in her seat, she wastes no time laying out this week's planâmeticulously crafted, as always.
she breaks it down into a comprehensive, four-step process:
convince her older cousin to buy her alcohol tomorrow during her familyâs visit
sneak said alcohol into the school and stash it under her bed
host a party in her dorm friday night while yaga is away overnight
blackout.
you and gojo exchange amused glances, already on board. shoko's plans are always a healthy mix of brilliance and disaster. geto, predictably, looks hesitant.
"is this really a good idea?" he asks, brow furrowing. "what if something goes wrong? most of the tokyo staff will be gone with yaga. no one will be here to help."
shoko leans back smugly, her arms crossed. "and that's why I'm a seasoned expert in reversed curse techniques. relax, geto. that's literally my whole thing."
geto rolls his eyes but doesn't argue further.
"don't fret, suguboo!" gojo interjects, puffing out his chest dramatically. "they call me the strongest for a reason. I'll take care of you when you inevitably get wasted." he flutters his snowy-white eyelashes for emphasis.
geto deadpans. "me?"
"you heard me. waaasteeâ" gojo drags out the word, but the sound of yagaâs approaching footsteps cuts him off.
you react instinctively, smacking the back of his head. "quiet, idiot."
by friday, the plan had unfolded without a hitch. well, almostâgojo got smacked up several more times for being oblivious, and shoko nearly had a heart attack when one of the shopping bags threatened to burst under the weight of the bottles on school grounds. still, by the time you helped her stash the loot, everything was ready for what she dubbed "operation blackout."
at 9:44 pm, shoko's message pops up in the group chat:
Ieiri Shoko | Today at 9:44 PM
evrybdy head over!! đ„
when you open the door to her dorm, youâre immediately struck by the startling transformation. the normally cluttered space was spotless, the floor gleaming as if polished. a low table sits in the center of the room, draped in a burgundy tablecloth and surrounded by eight matching cushions. twinkling lights crisscross the ceiling, and the scent of something delicious wafts from the kitchenette, where shoko is bent over the stove.
utahime stands at the counter, pouring drinks from a tall pitcher into glasses. an empty sake bottle sits beside her.
"wow, you aren't playing around, sho," you say, stepping closer.
shoko spins around, startled. "shit, don't sneak up on me like that! almost dropped a bowl."
you smirk, peeking at the tray she's prepared. perfectly arranged katsudon bowlsâcrispy fried pork over rice, garnished with scallions.
"well, don't just stand there," shoko says, snapping you out of your awe. "make yourself useful. operation blackout starts with a heavy meal and a sake cocktail to warm us up."
"yes, ma'am." you salute before obediently grabbing the tray carefully from her outstretched hands to place at the table.
the gang filters in one by one, each person reacting with impressed remarks at the eloquent setup.
"I thought this was going to be a trashy frat-party experience," mei mei said, sliding into the last open seat. "this actually warrants my attendance."
utahime scoffs, "backhanded compliments are your specialty, huh?"
"I mean," gojo chimes in, grinning, "considering shoko's goal of total blackout, I figured we'd be doing keg stands before forcing suguru to let us ride rainbow dragon to mcdonald's at three am."
"as if," geto mutters.
nanami raises an eyebrow. "keg stands, gojo really? this isn't some coming-of-age teen drama, you watch way too much tv."
gojo glares, a flush creeping up his cheeks. "you never know."
haibara jumps in, grinning brightly. "kento, hush! anyway, great job tonight, shoko! this is amazing."
"I second that," you say, pulling out your phone. "and to commemorate the night, let's make a bet. let's each record a video saying who we think will get the drunkest tonight. we'll review the footage later to see who was right. deal?"
with this group's competitive streak, everyone immediately agrees.
you prop your phone against the bathroom sink, angling it perfectly. with a satisfied nod, you return to the others in the dorm. "alright, who wants to start?"
"ME! ME! ME! ME!," gojo's hand shoots up, waving frantically.
you catch nanami's exaggerated eye roll and laugh, "alright, satoru, the floor is yours."
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gojo: "...and we're live! hi, I'm gojo, your favorite sorcerer, and I think shoko is gonna be the drunkest tonight. I mean, c'monâshe's literally an aspiring alcoholic!"
geto: "hello, viewers. geto suguru here. my prediction? gojo will be the drunkest. sure, he's got impressive stamina in combat, but let's be realâthat doesn't translate to drinking."
you: "hey, y'all! it's me. so, I know gojo's gonna be the drunkest tonight. he's giving strong lightweight energy."
nanami: "to whom it may concern, my name is nanami kento, and I believe yu haibara will be the drunkest tonight. right now, I confidently estimate my prediction to be of 70% certainty."
haibara: "haibara here! after careful consideration, I think our dear host, shoko ieiri, will be the drunkest tonight. she literally said she wants to black out!"
shoko: "the moment you've all been waiting forâieiri shoko: sorcerer, host, chef, and event planner extraordinaire. holding for applause... okay, I'm predicting utahime or gojo will be the drunkest tonight. they're both way too hot-headed and competitive."
utahime: "h-hi! I'm iori utahime, and I think gojo's gonna be the drunkest tonight. he's always bragging about being the strongest, but that can only get him so far. so I guarantee he'll be the weakest tonight."
mei mei: "they saved the best for last. I'm mei mei, and I think sweet utahime is going to be the drunkest tonight. low tolerance vibes. and with that, let's reconvene later for updates..."
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when mei mei returns your phone, shoko has already begun her toast to the evening. "here's to a messy, sloppy, drunken night," she says, raising her glass. "may I be passed out on the grass by four am!"
utahime doubles over laughing as everyone clinks glasses. the bitter, tangy scent of sake fills the air as the group shouts, "cheers!"
the conversation drifts into speculative territory as gojo leads a heated discussion about principal yaga's alleged secret love child. evidence cited includes muffled crying or squealing sounds overheard from his office and trashed crib packaging. the theory dies down as the meal takes center stage. the katsudon, perfectly seasoned and artfully plated, is a hitâa warm, savory comfort that pairs too well with the strong drinks.
plates empty and glasses drained, you observe the scene. gojo, is even chattier than usual, his words tumbling over each other at lightning speed. haibara's cheeks glow tomato red, and utahime twirls a braid around her finger, sneaking glances at shoko. very, very interesting.
meanwhile, shoko, geto, mei mei, and nanami seem relatively unaffectedâor are just better at hiding it. you decide it's time to turn up the chaos.
"guys!" you tap your glass with a pair of chopsticks, drawing their attention. "we still have four bottles of tequila to get through. who's up for a drinking game of truth or dare?"
the suggestion is met with enthusiastic cheers from shoko, gojo, mei mei, and utahime. haibara looks excited but hesitant, while geto and nanami exchange weary glances, clearly bracing for disaster.
"as host," shoko declares, waving her chopsticks like a wand, "I command full participation. let me pour some shots. who needs a mixed drink?"
shoko and utahime get to work. plates are cleared and replaced with a neat line of shots. utahime's heavy-handed pours prompt a dramatic gasp from mei mei.
"damn, 'hime," mei mei says, inspecting the shots. "you trying to kill us?"
shoko returns with two mixed drinks, sliding them toward haibara and nanami. "classiest of the group," you mutter with a grin.
you smooth your hands over your hair, leaning forward to begin the game. "alright, let's start this right. host shoâtruth or dare?"
"dare, duh," shoko replies instantly.
"hmmm..." you glance at gojo. "what did you bring as a chaser?"
with a flourish, gojo pulls a bottle from beneath the table. "strawberry ramune, my favorite~ why?"
"perfect. shoko, I dare you to drink gojo's chaser."
shoko grabs the bottle without hesitation, but just as she tilts it, you interrupt.
"oh, by the wayâgojo adds five packets of sugar to sweeten his ramune."
the table erupts in laughter. nanami smirks, and shoko sputters as she swallows the disgustingly sweet concoction.
"blegh!" shoko slams the bottle down, grimacing. "gojo, who does this shit?!"
reaching for a shot, she drowns it in one goâand then grabs another.
"two shots to chase ramune?" haibara asks, incredulous as he shrugs off his sweater. "that bad?"
"it was that bad," shoko confirms, her voice muffled as she pours herself another drink.
"let's..." shoko wipes her tongue with a napkin, grimacing. "let's just move on. I'm asking... geto. truth or dare?"
"after witnessing... whatever that was," geto gestures vaguely toward shoko's earlier tequila ordeal, "I'm gonna play it safe and go with truth."
shoko grins mischievously, tilting her head as she looks geto up and down. "okayyy," she drawls, clearly deep in thought. "hmm... got it! you're the only guy here with ear piercingsâsuch a bad boy," she teases, earning a visible cringe from geto. "so my question is: do you have any other piercings we don't know about?"
you press your lips together to stifle a laugh. as close as you are to geto, you already know the answer. he's going to drink.
sure enough, geto opens his mouth to respond but then, without a word, picks up a shot and downs it in one smooth motion.
"naughty," mei mei murmurs, leaning her chin into her palm, her smirk growing wider.
"sugu's such a tease. its just aâ" gojo starts, but you slam your hand over his mouth before he can spill the details.
"don't you dare," you hiss.
gojo bites your palm in retaliation, but you refuse to let go, glaring at him.
geto clears his throat, grimacing slightly at the tequila's burn. "and there's my cue to move on," he says, brushing past the topic. "since satoru seems eager to air out my businessâtruth or dare?"
you cautiously release your hand from gojo's mouth, glancing at the raw bite marks on your palm. gojo scratches his chin dramatically, as if pondering some great mystery, then grins, his azure eyes lighting up.
"dare! cuz I'm not a pussy".
geto laughs, unbothered by the jab. "alright, satoru. this one's easyâI dare you to eat all the scallions you picked off your food."
the table collectively turns to look at gojo's napkin, overflowing with at least twenty pieces of scallion he meticulously removed.
"suguruuuu," gojo whines, slumping in defeat.
geto merely slides him a shot, patting his fluffy white hair. gojo glares at the drink, nose wrinkling as he takes a tentative sip. he shudders visibly, sticking out his tongue. "so gross."
as he sets the glass down, his eyes narrow. he scans the group, zeroing in on utahime, who's laughing a little too hard at this expense.
"utahime," he announces, and her grin instantly vanishes. "yeah, not so funny now, huh? truth or dare?"
she groans. "ugh, truth"
gojo clasps his hands together like an evil mastermind, his grin nothing short of diabolic. "who here, out of all of us, would you say is the weakest link in jujutsu society?"
"uncalled for," you mutter, yanking on his ear like a scolding parent.
"stop picking on her, satoru." shoko adds, rolling her eyes.
but utahime surprises everyone by taking it in stride. she lifts a shot, downs it without hesitation, and wipes her chin with a satisfied smirk. "moving on. your turn," she says, turning to you with a pointed look. "truth or dare?"
"dare," you reply confidently. "give me a juicy one."
utahime exchanges a mischevious look with mei mei before whispering something in her ear.
"got it," mei mei says, sitting upright. "give us your phone. utahime and I get to send one text to anyone we wantâand you can't take it back until the end of the night."
you take a steadying breath, weighing your options. it's only utahime and mei mei, you reason. how bad could it be? if it were gojo, the tequila would already be halfway to your lips. finally, you unlock your phone and slide it across the table.
"go ahead. do your worst."
mei mei snatches it up gleefully, her fingers flying across the screen. you pointedly look away, unwilling to torture yourself by imagining what chaos they're unleashing.
"alright," you announce. "let's keep the game rolling. haibaraâtruth or dare?"
haibara flushes an even deeper shade of red than before, the color creeping onto his neck. "I'm a little nervous," he admits shyly. "truth."
"don't be nervous," you say with mock sincerity. "we're your closest friends! we'd never judge or be offended by anything you say or do. that said... who here is your least favorite person?"
haibara gasps, clutching his chest. "noooo! I can't answer thatâit's too mean! I love and respect you all equally!"
nanami, ever the calm voice of reason, places a gentle hand on haibara's and nudges it toward his drink. "take two sips, yu," he says simply.
you chuckle as geto flicks your forehead. "harsh, but fair."
haibara obeys, taking two large gulps. he sets his glass down, visibly tipsy now, and beaming at nanami.
"okay, nanamiiin~" haibara slurs slightly, drawing out the nickname, "truth or dare?"
nanami raises a brow but humors him with a small smile. "dare."
"alrighty," haibara begins, leaning in conspiratorially. "for some backstoryâI heard you singing in the shower a couple weeks ago when you thought no one was around."
the table collectively perks up.
"so," haibara continues, his voice dropping to a dramatic whisper that's still loud enough for everyone to hear, "I dare you to sing for us. don't be shy, ken. you have a beautiful voice."
the group falls into stunned silence. nanami's ears turn bright red as the color spreads across his cheeks. it's possibly the first time you've ever seen him blush.
after a pause, he clears his throat and picks up his glass. "you got me there, yu," he says smoothly, before chugging the rest of his drink in one go.
haibara's face falls, his disappointment palpable. "aww, but I really wanted to hear it!"
nanami leans over, resting an arm on haibara's shoulder. you catch a faint, "later," murmured under his breath.
and with that, he nods toward mei mei, signaling the game to continue.
"alright, mei mei, truth or dare?" nanami asks, his tone measured, as always.
"dare, of course," mei mei replies smoothly, tossing her ponytail over her shoulder.
nanami straightens his collar, clearly crafting something calculated. "I dare you to do your best impression of someone at this table. if we don't guess it right, you drink. no talking allowed."
"regulated and thorough," mei mei says with a smirk. "I would expect nothing less from you, nanami. very well, I'll begin."
she stands, her violet off-the-shoulder sweater swaying with her movement. turning her back to the group, she pauses for dramatic effect. then, with a sharp turn of her head, she flutters her eyelashes, blows an exaggerated kiss, sticks her tongue out, and pretends to push up invisible glasses.
haibara is the first to pipe up, "I got it! 's gojo-senpai, that's really g'd, mei mei!"
"how the actual fuck is that me?!" gojo exclaims, throwing his hands in the air.
mei mei curtsies, her smirk widening. "correct, haibara. it was an easy choiceâgojo's the most dramatic one here."
the group hums in agreement. shoko, sipping from her drink, adds dryly, "since we guessed it right away, shouldn't gojo drink? he's technically the loser."
"you can't just make up rules, sho!" gojo protests, looking around for support. his gaze lands on geto, who shrugs and slides him a shot.
"sounds fair to me, satoru. unless... you can't handle it?" geto teases, his grin lazy but pointed.
with a theatrical sigh, gojo downs the shot, grimacing as he does. nanami ever the thoughtful one, disappears into the kitchen, returning with a cocktail for himself and glasses of water for both gojo and haibara. gojo accepts his water with a reluctant nod, taking slow sips while you rub soothing circles on his back.
"your kindness is admirable," mei mei drawls, watching you with amused eyes. "but since you're being so tenderhearted, I'll send some chaos your way. truth or dare?"
you immediately withdraw your hand, straightening in your seat. "truth."
mei mei leans forward, violet eyes glinting mischievously. "Iâm feeling messy, so⊠who would you fuck, marry, and kill among your fellow third-years? choose wisely."
the table erupts into a mix of gasps and laughter. haibara nearly chokes on his drink, and nanami quietly hands him his water. all eyes turn to you, expectant.
you lean back, arms crossed. "alright, I'll answer with my whole chest. first, marry shokoâduh. sheâs special-grade wife material. she cooks, cleans, and nurses you back to health."
utahime's grin falters slightly, but you press on. "fuck suguruâ" you gesture toward him, "I mean, look at him. plus, we all know he swallows."
the table howls with laughter as shoko nearly falls out of her seat. geto arches an eyebrow at you, looking both flattered and mildly concerned.
"and I guess that leaves gojo, so... kill him." you shrug. "though honestly, I don't even know how I'd manage that."
gojo clutches his chest, aghast. "why me?!" you just admitted you can't even kill me yourself! and what, am I unattractive to you?!"
you roll your eyes. "relax, bookie. you're fine as hell, but you're more 'all-up-in-your-face' fine. suguru's more... nonchalant fine."
the group hums in agreement, fueling gojo's indignation. "what does that even mean?!" he whines, flailing.
geto places a calming hand on his arm, his voice even. "relax, satoru. I have my own concernsâ" his gaze flickers to you. "âabout the swallowing comment."
feigning nonchalance, you glance at your wrist as if checking an invisible watch. "oh would you look at the time? moving on. shoko, truth or dare?"
"dare," shoko says immediately, lifting the tequila bottles. "and as host, I declare a new rule: from now on everyone drinks every turn, no exceptions."
a collective groan rises from the trio of haibara, gojo, and utahime, all clearly tipsy. you, mei mei, geto, and nanami grunt or nod in agreement.
"lovinâ that energy sho, so to up the ante," you say, digging into your pocket, "I dare you to smoke this." you toss a poorly rolled, but fat blunt onto the table. "and take a shot after. getting crossed should help you reach tonight's goal."
shoko's eyes light up as she snatches it greedily. "the girls are really coming through tonight! you're a godsend."
gojo scoffs. "godsend? how? she brought literal drugs to your party! isn't it called the devil's lettuce?"
shoko snorts, rummaging for a lighter. "this, from the guy who probably can't even stand up straight."
"I just don't feel like standing right now," gojo mumbles, pouting.
shoko gives him a withering look. "fine. truth or dare, satoru?"
"well, now I know what the dare is, so... truth."
"alright. who at this table have you had a sex dream about?"
the table falls into stunned silence. nanami chokes on his drink, and gojo freezes, eyes wide as they dart around the group. his gaze lingers a bit too long on you and geto before he quickly looks down, blushing furiously.
shoko smirks, satisfied. "definitely tabling that reaction to circle back to later."
gojo groans, face hidden behind his hands. "'m drinking. everyone drink."
you clink your glass with geto's, smirking. he wasn't fooling anyone.
shoko makes her way to the sliding backdoor, tossing a casual remark over her shoulder. âI'll be back in a flashâjust gonna step outside to finish my dare. keep it going, and don't forget my shot when I get back." she winks before stepping out and taking a seat on the back steps.
inside, gojo hiccups, his high-pitched squeak drawing laughter around the table. his cheeks flush a shade brighter. you smirk, knowing your prediction about his tolerance was proving accurate.
clearing his throat, he wobbles a little before announcing, "who'd I wanna choose next... hmm... nanamin~! my dearesst kouhai, trussted friend, and blâ"
"I'm afraid to let you finish that sentence," nanami cuts him off dryly, already raising his glass. "so, I'll just drink. everybody?"
the table burst into laughter, raising their glasses to join him. haibara clunks his cup down a little too hard before slumping over, his head landing heavily on nanami's shoulder, some tequila dribbling from his lips onto nanami's sleeve.
nanami sighs, staring down at the mess before resigning himself. "haibara, maybe stick to mini-sips for your next few drinks. you can't even hold yourself up anymore."
haibara hums in drowsy agreement, leaning further into nanami, who chuckles heartilyâa rare sound that surprises everyone. turning to geto, nanami raises a brow. "geto-senpai, truth or dare?"
geto, looking unbothered as usual, undoes his bun, letting his inky-black hair spill over his shoulders. he tucks a loose strand behind his gauged ear with a casual flick. "dare, nanamin~."
nanami considers this, his words tumbling over each other as the alcohol dulls his normally precise tone. "how about I... you... okay, I dare you to ride your manta ray curse around the school right now."
geto blinks, waiting for a punchline that never comes. "wait, you're serious? now? like, right now?"
"I don't know how I could be any clearer."
"dick," gojo mutters.
geto shakes his head, airing out his shirt. "as much as I wouldâand have, by the wayâI think that might qualify as drunk driving. or, you know, drunk flying."
"or drunk swimming," you chime in.
"semantics." geto waves it off. "fine, everybody drink."
at this point, the alcohol is catching up with you. tilting your head back to take your shot makes the room swim a little. you fan yourself, suddenly flushed. gojo notices, leaning close to blow cool air onto your face like a fan.
you giggle, slurring, "satoru smells like str'berriesss~."
geto shakes his head at the chaos and turns his attention to utahime, whose head was face down on the table. "utahime, get up. truth or dare?"
utahime rolls her head sluggishly to the side, revealing a face flushed deep red. "fucking dare."
"language," geto teased with a mock pout. "there's no need to cuss. let's bring out that sweet side of yours. I dare you to kiss shoko when she comes back."
"that is what I said," geto replies, calm as ever.
mei mei nudges utahime, smirking. "do it, and I'll finish that paperwork for your mission on monday."
after a moment of hesitation, utahime grabs her shot, muttering, "fine. fuck it," before tossing it back. she slumps over dramatically.
the backdoor slides open just then, shoko reappearing with a dreamy sway. her eyes bloodshot and reeking of weed, she gives a languid nod when you ask, "damn, sho. you killed it, huh?"
she slumps into her chair, blinking slowly. "soooo, where are we?"
utahime stiffens but manages to squeak out, "my dare is... to kiss you."
"oh." shoko's lips curl into a lazy smile. "'kay. go ahead." she tilts her face. presenting her cheek.
utahime leans in, delivering the quickest peck possible.
"boo," geto jeers.
"yeah! boo!!!" gojo joins, cut off by another hiccup.
"tomato, tomato, tomato," you tease.
shoko blinks in confusion, looking one breath away from falling asleep. haibara's muffled voice comes from nanami's shoulder, "s'not the kiss we's looking f'r. try againâon th' lips." he clumsily raises his hands in a heart shape.
shoko turns back to utahime with a sleepy "'kay," puckering her lips and closing her eyes.
utahime hesitates, side-eyeing the group before her expression softens. smitten, she closes her eyes and leans in. their lips meet in a soft peck, but shoko isn't done. she grabs utahime's jaw, pulling her into a loud, smacking kiss.
"arrgh."
everyone turns to gojo, who is clutching his stomach. he gags loudly.
"what the fuâgojo, are you okay?!" geto asks, concerned.
"arrgh, aarghâ"
"are you seriously gagging?" you ask, wide-eyed.
he sputters, cheeks puffing up like a chipmunk before bolting for the bathroom. the door slams shut behind him, and moments later, the unmistakable sound of vomiting echoes.
the table sits frozen. shoko and utahime remains in their pose, hands still cradling each other's faces. the faint sound of retching fills the silence.
geto breaks the tension with a deadpan, "so, gojo's homophobic."
from the bathroom comes a strained yell, "'M NOT HOMOPHOBIC! it was just bad timing! I've never drunk beforâ"
he gags again.
nanami buries his face in his hands. "jesus."
geto stands. "I've got him." he slips into the bathroom after gojo.
you push yourself up, retrieving water and chips from the kitchen. "I'll give him a hand," you say, heading for the bathroom. "sounds like he needs it."
the fluorescent bathroom light buzzes faintly, its harsh glow making your head pound as you step inside. gojo is bent over the toilet, panting heavily, his white hair sticking out in a chaotic mess. geto is knelt beside him, one hand rubbing circles into his back, murmuring softly, "you're okay, satoru. just breathe."
you ease down onto the cold tile floor beside them, your hand brushing gojo's sweaty bangs off his forehead. "you'll feel better soon," you say gently.
after another minute, gojo finally stops heaving. he reaches up with a trembling hand to flush the toilet, the sound of rushing water echoing in the small space.
uncapping a water bottle, you tilt it to his lips, letting him take a few cautious gulps. then you nudge geto over slightly and lean your back against the base of the toilet. gojo groans before collapsing across your laps, his head resting on geto's thigh and his chest presses into yours.
"the room is spinning, guys," gojo mumbles, voice hoarse. "make it stop".
geto smooths his palm over gojo's cheek, his voice low and soothing. "I know, satoru. just close your eyes and focus on your breathing."
reaching down, you find gojo's hand and lace your fingers with his, pulling it to his chest. you trace small circles over his knuckles. "you're okay, satoru," you murmur. "this happens to everyone."
gradually, his body softens in your hold. his breathing evens out as his eyelids flutter shut. geto hums a low, calming tune, and you rest your head against his shoulder.
"I think he's out 'ru," you whisper.
geto's arm slips around your shoulders, pulling you closer to him. "always looking after you two," he says quietly. "you owe me."
you snort, muffled against his chest. "'m comple'ly fine though!" but your own head was spinning, and the warmth of geto's hand tracing your arm lulls you toward sleep.
outside the bathroom, nanami notices haibara ceasing all movement, slumping lifelessly against his shoulder. concerned, he asks shoko for permission to use her room. once inside, he gently lays haibara on the bed, propping him up with pillows. fetching a glass of water and some bread from the kitchen, nanami coaxes small bites and sips out of him.
by the time haibara's color returns and his glassy eyes gain some clarity, nanami feels his own nerves ease. haibara grabs his wrist, tugging him onto the bed. reluctantly, nanami allows it, settling beside him. haibara's breath evens out as he drifts off, his forehead presses into nanami's side. nanami sighs, resigning himself to the makeshift role of caretaker once again.
shoko and utahime decide the night isn't over and stumble toward shoko's small couch with utahime's speaker in hand. shoko fiddles with her ipod shuffle browsing through her music gallery. she settles on her indie playlist, and excitedly stands on the couch pulling utahime clumsily up with her. what starts as vibing out quickly ends with them passed out together, limbs tangled and mouths agape, soft snores punctuating the quiet.
as the only one remaining at the table, mei mei is busy with her usual mischief. having memorized your phone's passcode earlier, she unlocks it again and frowns at the failed transaction she made from your dare earlier. not one to be deterred, she fiddles with the wi-fi and tries resending the payment. her face lights up moments later when a notification buzzes on the screen.
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she smirks, scrolling through her personal wishlist for potential splurges. after adding a few items to her cart, she looks around the room, noting. the rhythmic snores of her friends. satisfied as the night's clear victor, she turns to your phone's camera and swipes to video, ready to document her triumph.
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mei mei (whispering): "once again, we have saved the best for last. everybody else just can't hangâit's quite unfortunate. as the rightful victor, I conclude that gojo satoru was the drunkest tonight, given his stint bent over the toilet. let's take a look, shall we?"
[the camera pans to the bathroom. gojo is sprawled across the laps of geto and you, his face pressed against geto's thigh. geto's head rests against yours as all three of you snooze peacefully.]
mei mei (whispering): "look at these cuties, snuggled up on the bathroom floor. gojo looks so peaceful, you would never know he was just expelling his entire stomach's contents barely an hour ago."
[the camera cuts to the couch, where shoko and utahime are tangled together in a chaotic sprawl, drooling and snoring loudly.]
mei mei (whispering): "and here are the lovebirds! snorting and drooling all over each other. utahime is definitely going to remember this tomorrow. shoko? I sure hope so, because I can't go back to those constant longing stares, ugh!"
[the shot moves to shoko's room, focusing on haibara clinging to nanami like a lifeline.]
mei mei (whispering): "and here's haibara, glued to his big, strong man who saved him from being gojo 2.0. nanami, ever the hero, still played babysitter. truly wholesome content."
[the video cuts back to mei mei, her face smug.]
mei mei: "and that's a wrap! should I keep sending myself money off everyone's phones? hmm... havenât I earned it? anyway, bye now!"
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