Certainty in the Uncertain

Chapter 2

**********Revisions were made to this chapter*********

The gang moved from their classroom once the exam was complete towards the hallway, stopping by the stairs. It was their only evening class and they typically went their separate ways after, since it ended so late.

"So, now that that's over with, how about we celebrate at P'Sol's bar? I seriously need a drink after that," said Por looking around to see who might be interested.

"Ugh, yes, please, I haven't been this stressed in forever," answered Sig.

Ple nodded, smiling at Rain and Sky as she threw her arms around their shoulders.

Sky was busy texting but hummed his agreement, leaving Rain to respond. He threw his arms in the air, "Party!"

Sky looked up from his phone and replied while shaking his head and pointing his finger in Rain's face, "Do not, I repeat, do not drink too much this time. You were a seriously sloppy drunk last time."

"Awwww, c'mon Sky. I wasn't that bad."

"Oh yes you were. And I'm sure everyone here would agree," Sky said while looking around as everyone shook their heads in agreement.

"Sorry Rain, but you were awful. Dancing on the chairs? Trigger any memories?" added Ple.

"What? They were playing my favorite song and I wasn't the only one dancing," said Rain, sounding offended.

"Yes, but you were the only one dancing on chairs," said Sig, imitating a dancing Rain.

Sky faced Rain and grabbed him by the shoulders. "Do I also need to remind you how unhappy P'Phayu was when I dragged your drunk ass in the door?" Sky shivered and continued, "I'm pretty sure you got punished the next morning considering you could barely sit down the next day."

"Sky!" Rain replied and smacked Sky in the shoulder. "Don't talk about that here," he mumbled just loud enough for Sky to hear.

"Punished?" Por shouted out.

"Kinky!" yelled Sig.

"Um, what? What do mean he got punished?" asked Ple.

"Sky, I'm gonna kill you," Rain yelled while chasing down the stairs after a quickly departing Sky.

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Rain started the evening swearing he would only have a few drinks. Sky would lean over periodically and whisper "spanking", "punished", "P'Phayu", "out drinking with Ple" to try and keep Rain in check. Every time he heard Sky in his ear, he would put his drink down and reach for water instead but he would inevitably end up with the fruity punch raised to his lips. He knew in the back of his mind that Phayu wouldn't like him to be out drinking again without him, especially if he was out with Ple.

Phayu still struggled with jealousy towards Ple and didn't really like for Rain to spend time socially with her outside of school and group studying. No matter how many times Rain had assured him that he had absolutely no feelings towards Ple and that maybe he never had, Phayu still got jealous when Rain spent time socially with Ple, sometimes sharing that he thought Rain still had a soft spot for Ple.

So, Rain knew that he was misbehaving on several levels, but he was entitled to a night of fun, right? He had been studying so hard lately as the semester neared its end and hadn't been out with his friends in ages. So, he ignored the little voice at the back of his mind and tipped his glass towards his mouth.

About two hours into their night, with the inebriated group laughing outrageously as they reminisced about how slow Rain had been to catch onto Sky dating Prapai, they heard Sky's phone ring.