Rika Seto x Male Reader

Everything But Sober

"Y/N? Is that you? I didn't even recognise you!"

Ah, shit.

I turned around and smiled back at the person standing there.
"Yup, it's me, I'll be going now."
"Wait! Y/N, don't you wanna catch up a little more?"
"Not at all."
"Aww, come on!"
"Listen, Yukina, I don't want to talk to you, okay? Stop being so persistent for once. This is why you fucked up in high school."
I walked away without looking back.
Yukina was that person I fell for ages ago, way back in high school.
I remember she used to always publicly call me out for things and tried to mess with everything I did. Looking back, I must've had some sort of humiliation fetish or something because I'm not sure how any sane person would like that.
Whatever, that's in the past, so it doesn't matter.

It was getting raining when I was heading back to my makeshift bed, so I decided to try and find some shelter or something. It turns out there's a pretty large ledge above it, so I didn't have to move anyway. I had some sort of roof, so that was good, I just needed walls.
I took a short nap, and when I woke up, it must've been like 2 or 3 am. because everything was quiet, and it was pitch black. The perfect time to find a pub. Maybe getting wasted first thing after waking up isn't good, but what about my current situation is good anyway?

Not long after, I found one that was still open. It looked pretty lively, so they probably did good drinks. Maybe I should go for something different this time? Nah, I think I'll stick with my tequila.

After I ordered my drink, I saw a poster on the wall talking about a 'live performer' or something. Maybe I'll stick around and watch for a while. It's better than sleeping in the cold, after all.
When it was time for the 'performers' to come out, I put down my drink to see what they'd do.
A girl with short purple hair came out from a door near the back, with a friend whose face and hair I couldn't see. They started playing some music, but I wasn't listening, I turned to take a sip from my drink, that ¥50000 really did come in handy.
When I turned back to watch the 'performers', I almost spat out my drink. They weren't ordinary pub singers. It was 2 of the members of Merm4id, the unit Rika was in. And believe it or not, Rika herself was up there singing.
Rika was wearing red short-shorts, with fishnets and a red crop top (if you could call it that) while shaking a bottle of something.
It was hard not to take my eyes off her for even a second, and I'm sure the others at the pub felt the same.

After a few minutes, the 2 Merm4id members left the DIY stage and went to the back, letting me finish my drink.
"Fill me up again!"
I slid the glass over to the opposite side of the table, and the bartender promptly filled it.
I started drinking it when a hand touched my shoulder.
"(Y/N), nice seeing you here! So, did you enjoy Saori and I singing? Did you?"
After a second, I reluctantly replied.
"Yeah, I guess."
"Yay!"
"Speaking of her, wasn't she with you?"
"She wanted to go home since she was tired, but I've still got a lot of energy in me!"
"I can tell."
She sat down next to me, and an awkward silence occurred between us.
"So, what're you ordering?"
"I'm not sure. What're you drinking? I'll get that, probably."
I waved at the bartender to come over here, I should pay this time.
"Get her some tequila, please."
The bartender nodded and passed her glass over.
"Thank you, (Y/N)!"
"Think of it as a favour for last time."
"So, about your... ahem"
She got closer to me and whispered
"Eviction."
"Oh, that? Yeah, I'm fine."
"Really?"
"Mhm."
"That's a relief, I was worrying, y'know!"
She was? That's surprising.
"Anyway, when we're both done here, can I head to yours for a bit?" She asked.
How was I gonna explain it, damn it.
"No, sorry, I haven't really moved much yet, and there's boxes everywhere."
"Okay, what about my place?"
"Yeah, that's fine."
Ah, another night with Rika and in a house, too.
Around 20 minutes later, I think? Rika carried me to her house as I was absolutely wasted. She was definitely a little drunk, too, but only a little.

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                      Rika POV
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I layed Y/N down on my couch before sitting on the chair next to it, I thought I should bring him home since it was obvious he didn't really have anywhere to stay.
"Hey, Rika, thanks for taking me here. Sleeping on the streets isn't fun at all!"
"Then, why didn't you stay here like I said?"
"Because I don't want to cause trouble for you. And I wouldn't be able to contain myself."
"Contain yourself?"
"You know, act like a normal person."
"I see."
I didn't know he thought of it like that. I guess I'll have to try to convince him I'm fine with him staying.
"I'll be going upstairs now, goodnight, (Y/N)."
"Goodnight."

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