Fallen Snow (Kita Shinsuke x OC)

[8]

After five minutes of walking, and Kenji pouting, the group arrived at the small local pub. They made there way to a booth in the back where it was quieter. Taking off their jackets, they hung them up on a nearby coat rack. Kita slid into one bench as Megumi slid into the other. Kenji groaned realizing he would not get to sit beside Saya, but figured sitting across from her was better than nothing. He sat on the bench beside his sister as Saya sat beside Kita.

Kenji tapped his fingers on the table along to the beat of the music as he looked at the drink menu, "So Ishida, what kind of drinks do ya like? I'm a sucker for mixed drinks."

Saya leaned forward a bit and looked at the menu with him as he turned it sideways so they could both see, "I actually don't drink too often, the occasional can of beer. I'll have whatever you get," she said as she smiled at him.

"Oh you are going to regret that," Megumi replied with a laugh, "He likes strong drinks."

Kenji grinned as the waitress came over to the table, ordering himself and Saya each a double gin and tonic. Megumi and Kita both ordered a pint glass of Sapporo, knowing one of them would end up being the designated driver. Kenji also placed an order for some various foods: pork buns, takoyaki, assorted sashimi, tempura, among others.

Megumi raised an eyebrow at her brother, "Splurgin', huh? What's the big occasion?"

"Well, it's not everyday a pretty lady joins us for drinks," he said as he winked at Saya, who blushed in response and played with the hem of her skirt.

Megumi flicked the side of his head, "What do ya mean? I have drinks with ya all the time."

Kenji turned and looked at her, sticking his tongue out at her, "I said pretty ladies," he emphasized.

Saya laughed lightly as the twins started to argue back and forth with each other. Typically Kita would step in and calm them down, but when he noticed Saya was amused with the banter, he let it continue.

The waitress brought over their drinks and they thanked her. Saya watched as everyone took a sip of their drinks. She brought the gin and tonic to her lips and took a sip, quickly putting the glass back down as her face scrunched in disgust. Kenji and Megumi let out boisterous laughs as Kita passed her a glass of water. She nodded to him in thanks and took a sip of the water before speaking, "That tastes exactly like nail polish remover, there is no difference!"

Kenji calmed down from laughing and wiped tears that had formed in his eyes, "It tastes better the drunker ya get, I promise."

"Don't feel the need to drink it if ya don't like it, we can order you another drink," Kita reassured her, not wanting her to feel pressured.

Saya shook her said and picked the glass back up. She pinched her nose and took another sip, shaking her head side to side rapidly to try and get past the taste.

The waitress set their food on the table and the four of them dug in, eating and drinking while making light conversation.

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[30 minutes later]

Saya had managed to finish her drink, and was starting to feel the slight effects from it. It was very noticeable to the trio she sat with. Usually someone who doesn't lead the conversation, she had started to speak up a bit more and her voice was louder than normal which they all preferred.

Kita and Megumi both ordered another beer each, as Kenji ordered Saya and himself a Scorpion Bowl drink to share. Kenji ate another chicken wing as he watched Saya eat her pork bun. Seeing as she was being more talkative he decided to take advantage of it.