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5:45 PM

Chihiro started to get ready for the party. Sure Leon wouldn't be there for another hour or so, but she wanted to be ready in time at least. Even if it meant she got done early. She just wanted to make sure she looked nice. She pulled on a nice green dress and did her hair. By the time she was done, there was a knock on the dorm room door. Taka ended up being the one to open it while Chihiro stepped out of her room. Leon stepped in, looking over at Chihiro and smiling. She looked cute... though he always thought she was cute.

"You ready?" He asks. He wasn't super dressed up, but still more dressed up than usual. Chihiro nods, grabbing a small bag for her phone and such. "Ready as I'll ever be." She says with a small smile. Leon nods, holding out his hand. "Then lets go." Chihiro walked over, taking his hand, waving goodbye to Taka and leaving with Leon.

The place was too far to walk to so they called a cab. The entire way there, they talked about who would be there and what they'd probably do. Leon really made it sound like just a small party with friends, and arriving that is exactly what it looked like. Leon paid the driver, before getting out with Chihiro. He roped an arm around her and stepped up, walking right in. "Aye we're here!" He yells, getting the attention of the other players and whoever they brought. Already it felt like there were a lot of people even though Chihiro knew that really wasn't a lot. Especially for a college party.

Everyone looked back and gladly returned the excitement of Leon. A couple girls walked over to introduce themselves to Chihiro, a few calling her cute like one would say to a child. Already she was uncomfortable but kept it hidden. She was sure it was just because she wasn't used to the people yet. Leon grabbed her hand, pulling her to a table with drinks and snacks. One girl seemed to be, eyeing the two. A girl with dark blue hair and blue eyes, very pretty and clearly popular. No wonder she was there.. but Chihiro couldn't help but feel like she was, almost glaring at her.

Chihiro shrugged off the feeling as Leon handed her a cup. "Punch." He said when she gave him that confused look. She nodded, trusting him. Though the gut feeling she had said this night wouldn't be going to well.

At least things started out okay. Chihiro was getting used to the group, having to back away from the punch after the first sip, realizing it was definitely full of vodka. Chihiro was not a drinker, at all. She'd pass on that. Though now she just wished she'd brought her own drink. She mostly stayed close to Leon, not wanting to get separated. She didn't trust it. Especially not when more people started showing up. Leon told her they weren't invited to his knowledge... it was supposed to be just as small as it was before. He didn't want her thinking he lied to her.

Chihiro knew he probably wouldn't but this party was just starting to make her uncomfortable. With all the people talking, the loud music, plus everyone drinking. It was awful, she was not having a good time but also didn't want to disappoint Leon. So she kept it to herself. Though it didn't help that Leon was clearly drinking too. He'd probably had two cups of the spiked punch by then and was quite obviously tipsy. He got relatively touchy with her, in that he'd set his hand on her side or around her shoulders. Though not in the way he usually did that made her feel safe. This was... borderline flirty. No, it was flirty. He'd try to pull her closer but she'd tell him no. At least he didn't push too much and would stop when told to.

"Hey, Chihiro, come with me." Leon took her hand, heading to the backyard. Not many other people seemed to be out there so they were as alone as they could be. Leon pulled her to a hammock in the yard that was empty. He sat and pulled her down with him. "It's a little loud in there, isn't it?" He asks with a small laugh. As he spoke Chihiro could smell the alcohol on his breath. She just nodded in response to his question.

Leon hummed, putting his arms around her again and pulling her closer. "Who am I kidding? I didn't want to come out here because it was loud.." He started, grabbing her chin. "I just wanted to get you alone to do this," He leaned in, connecting their lips. As much as part of Chihiro wanted to pull away, for a moment she stayed. She didn't realize how much she'd wanted to kiss Leon previously.. but not like this.

Chihiro pressed on Leon's chest, getting him to pull away. It just... didn't feel right. As sweet as it was... she wished he was sober. "I need to go the bathroom.." She says quietly. "Do you want me to come with you?" Leon asks, considering she'd stuck with him the entire party. She shook her head. "It's okay.." She says, getting up and walking off before he could stop her. Getting inside she actually did walk to the bathroom, but not to actually use it. She pulled her phone out once she got inside.

Hey, what're you up to tomorrow?

As she typed Chihiro couldn't help but shake. She was too overwhelmed, and Leon wasn't helping. Getting the text back, she sent hers and stepped out of the bathroom so everything seemed normal. She'd peak out the kitchen window to see if Leon was still out there while waiting. He was still out there.. but that blue haired girl had taken her place next to him. Admittedly, she was a bit hurt. Though she didn't have to think about it for long. Her phone dinged, and she got to slip out the front, no one really even realizing she left. Or so she assumed.

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