Favorite Lesson

Chapter 3: Fireworks

TRIGGER WARNING: This chapter contains mature content. A viewer discretion is advised.

The loud music, colorful rave lightings, and the smell of different people filled the senses of a certain snow-haired woman who is busy roaming her eyes around while walking side by side with a certain tall man with slicked hair. The club is once again packed with people who are out here to party their night away in New Year. As usual, the man is catching meaningful gazes left and right. Or maybe, both Ran and Aeri.

A pair of violet eyes turned to the woman beside him. Yet instead of seeing someone intimidated or overwhelmed, all he saw was an awestruck lady; amused by everything she is seeing.

"Is it too bright or loud in here?" He asks comprehensively. She made an 'I'm ok' sign that made the man chuckle. "Follow me." He held her hand and guided her to the second floor where only a selected few are welcomed.

This place is none other than one of Ran Haitani's renowned clubs in Roppongi. It's where he usually brings the woman he wants to hook up with at the end of the night. As for the question whether Aeri Shirokami is aware of what tonight holds for her, it's for him to know and to find out. The more the night gets younger, the more he is convinced...that maybe she isn't as innocent as her first impression told him.

As soon as the two took their seats, three waitresses immediately approached their table and put liquors and chips for the two to enjoy.

"Thank you, ladies." Ran commended the three who winked at him with smirks on their faces. When he turned to his date, however, he couldn't help but let out a loud chuckle upon seeing her so unbothered. She even looks amazed with her surroundings.

"Well, Aeri-chan? Are you okay with this place?" She nodded to him and grabbed a few chips and started having her fill. He laughed. "You look like you're having fun. I thought you would be anxious." She chuckled back and replied with her phone.

"Music excites me, Haitani-san." His eyes widened for a bit before snickering. He grabbed a bottle of vodka and filled her glass.

"What about vodka? Does it excite you, too?" She snickered again and chugged the drink which kind of surprised the male. Then, she used her phone again.

"Vodka is water from where I grew up." The two laughed before she continued typing. "Just kidding. Don't worry about me, Haitani-san. I drink, too. I know my appearance could be deceiving." He laughed again before serving their glasses and they drank together.

The two continued drinking and laughing together while talking. Yes, only Ran was the one talking but her disability didn't hinder him one bit. In fact, the more time passed by, the more Aeri let loose. And yes, the man was a playboy, but he never did something that caused discomfort with her. Before they knew it, two whole hours have passed.

It was then that one song in particular took Aeri's attention. When it played at the background, she started vibing to its music and took her phone.

"I like this song, Haitani-san." Her eyes were glistening with the way she was showing her phone to him. Ran doesn't get drunk with vodka. But at that moment, all he could look at were her crimsons orbs with the same shade of flush as her lips. Intrusive thoughts ran in his head. He slowly leaned close to her face with half-lidded eyes with an intention. She didn't flinch nor did she avert her face away. She just stared at him.

But before anything touched, he decided to ask a question. "You wanna dance, Aeri-chan?"

She blinked twice before excitedly nodding. He smiled and held her hand up after leaving their glasses on their table. They walked towards the metal railings and started vibing to the song, We Found Love by Rihanna.