"Please, don't drink a ton," Takeda begged.
"Alright, alright. Chill out Specs." Ukai mumbled. He lit a cigarette before immediately putting it out. "Forgot you can't breathe in that crap."
Takeda coughed. "It's okay."
Ukai pat his back. "You alright?"
"Mhmm."
Ukai nodded. He hummed. "If drinking with the teachers goes bad again I am giving myself alcohol poisoning."
"Keishin quit it." Takeda opened the door to the bar. "But please do not drink too much, you almost outed us last time."
"Sorry."
Both of them headed to the bar, taking a seat by the teachers. "Hi everyone!"
"Hey, Takeda!"
One of the male teachers looked over. "Ooh is the volleyball coach here to try to dance again."
Ukai eyed him before tapping Takeda's shoulder. "How about something small to eat so you don't get drunk."
"Oh yeah, good idea."
Ukai hummed, handing him his card. "Go pick something. You know the numbers for the thing."
Takeda slid off his stool and went to get something for them. He was going to struggle tonight to keep everything under wraps. It was so frustrating being with someone kind and loving and not being able to show others "Hey, look what I have. Look at how much I love him".
He got Karaage, which he knew Ukai would enjoy. He went back to the bar and gave Ukai the plate. "Thanks, Specs."
Takeda smiled. He picked at the food, keeping his eyes on the other teachers.
The first hour seemed fine. Takeda did drink, but not as much as he enjoyed.
"Hey, Specs, you feeling okay?"
"Mhmm."
Ukai noticed the teachers laughing at the other male and frowned. "The hell is their deal?"
"I-I uh… It's nothing." Takeda picked up his glass.
"Do we need to step out?"
"Please don't. They'll make fun of me for that. I'm so done with it."
Ukai frowned. "They makin fun of you?"
Takeda nodded.
Ukai noticed his flushed cheeks. He must have taken more drinks while Ukai wasn't paying attention. Whenever he was drunk he got sensitive and was easily able to cry if he was pushed too far. "Do you want to go home Specs?"
Takeda moved his stool, closer to Ukai. Other teachers snickered. "He looks like a sad puppy."
Ukai frowned. "Can you quit? What are you, fucking fifteen?"
Takeda grabbed his arm. "Stop."
"No, no let him finish. He thinks he can tell us what to do. He's probably a fag like you and is insecure."
Ukai stood. Takeda grabbed him, scared. "I want to go home! Stop! Stop!"
Ukai took a deep breath. He leaned down, picking up Takeda. Takeda cried against him, apologizing profusely. "It's okay baby, it's okay."
Takeda sniffled. Ukai paid around him, supporting him with ease. The other teachers stared as Takeda relaxed and was carried out of the bar.
Ukai sat in his car with the smaller male, kissing away his tears. "Man, I wish I could hurt them. I'm sorry."
