Better Than Drugs - Dabi x Reader

Chapter 6

I closed my laptop and leaned back on the couch. I finished my assignments for the day and finally cooled down from my emotions. I looked over at Hawks who was watching tv. He already finished his assignments before me, but stayed by my side.

I put my laptop back in my backpack and zipped it up. Looking at the tv, I noticed that he was watching a show I've never even seen before.

"What are you watching?" I asked.

Hawks looked over at me then back at the tv. "I'm watching Euphoria. I just started it about 10 minutes ago. Wanna watch?"

I grabbed my phone and checked the time. I still had another three hours before I had to go home. "Yeah, I'll watch it."

As I watched the show, seeing the main character get high. The feeling returned. Honestly, I should give this feeling a name. It's always around and it bothers the hell out of me. It's like a demon, but the feeling of intoxication is like an angel.

I'll think of a name later.

Rue, the character in the show, sniffed some cocaine out of a baggie and walked out of the bathroom. Walking down the hallway of the party, the room started to turn upside down. The feeling got worse.

I want to be her. She looks so free, like the weight of the world is off her shoulders while she's intoxicated. That girl from the party the other night looked the same as Rue does.

I want to try it.

I need to try it.

"Do you know any parties this weekend?" I asked. No matter what, I was going to try something. Obviously not heroin or the hardcore stuff, but maybe weed or some kind of pill.

"Yeah, Phi Delta Theta is having a frat party on Friday. I'm not going since I have to work that day. Are you going with Zion?"

"No, she also has work on Friday. I'll just go with another friend."

"That doesn't sound like a good idea. Going by yourself with Zion is like having a child on the loose."

"You're soooo nice, Hawks." I rolled my eyes.

Hawks chuckled. "I'm messing with you. I'm sure you'll have fun with your friend."

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Wednesday morning rolled around and I sat in my Psychology class. The depression was pretty bad this morning. I had a pair of grey sweats and the yellow hoodie I took from the abandoned mall. I kept eyeing the door, waiting for Dabi to show up.

I wouldn't say I'm excited to see him, but I don't wanna exaggerate it. I've been a little antsy to talk with him ever since we parted ways on Monday. I wanted to at least text him to see how he's doing.

I saw Dabi walk in and I waved him over to sit next to me. He came over and set his bag down, taking a seat next to me.

"Hey, Princess," He said. "Why'd you wave me over?"

"Because I finally have a friend in this class. It's not as boring anymore." I smiled.

Dabi put his feet up on the table and leaned the chair back. "You'll fall if you lean back to far."

"I've never done that. People don't know how to balance themselves."

I don't know how many times I have fallen back as a kid. The teachers would always scold me for leaning back and falling. Eventually, I got the hang of it and I didn't fall back anymore. I guess I know how to balance myself pretty well.