Untitled (Shizuo x Reader)

I've Got Friends

_______ poured more drinks for the two of them as Shizuo fumbled nervously for his pack of his cigarettes, despite already having one he just lit in his mouth. The girl next to him did everything but help how flustered he was when she reached to pluck the current cigarette he had from his lips and take a slow drag from it. If anybody else tried to do that, he would've been irritated... but as he watched her, lighting his new cigarette, he felt a twinge in his chest again. It was definitely time to text Celty, or maybe even Shinra for some medical advice. _______ ashed the cigarette while standing up to excuse herself for a moment.

Shizuo watched quietly as she dissapeared down the hallway and let out a breath he didn't realize he was holding in. He then took the opportunity to pull his phone out and shoot his friend a text.

"Hey Celty, I need your help real quick." He quickly typed out, but immediately regretted his choice of words after hitting send. His phone buzzed instantly.

"Shizuo, what's wrong? Where are you? Is everything alright??" Read her reply. Shizuo shook his head. Good 'ol Celty, worrying about him and his saftey... as always.

"Calm down." he pattered away on his keyboard, hearing _______ heading back down the hallway towards him. "I'm fine, I just needed some advice." He hit the send button again and quickly shoved his phone back into his pocket when ______ walked back into the living room. He gave the girl a small smile as she flopped down on the ground in front of him and began rummaging through a giant CD case.

"Hope you don't mind if I put some music on." She mumbled without looking up from the case. Shizuo shrugged as his phone buzzed again.

"It's your house Kid, do what you want." He replied, smiling wider when she chuckled. He pulled his phone out and read Celty's reply.

"Oh, okay. What do you need help with?" Shizuo thought for a moment, pondering how to even word the situation without her freaking out. He was far from the type of person who texted his friends for advice on girls at night. While he thought, _______ hd picked out a CD and was now pouring another drink for them while the music played softly in the background.

"It's about a new friend of mine..." Shizuo stared at the screen trying to figure out what to type next.

"Here ya go!" _______ chimed in, causing Shizuo to jump and accidentally hit send. He looked up and saw she was handing him his glass. "Shit..." he thought while taking the glass. "Now she's going to freak out again." He gratefully returned her cheers and gulped the drink down, needing all the courage he could get as she sat down on the couch again. She turned to face him and crossed her legs, opening her mouth to say something but stopped when his phone started going off like crazy. He tried to ignore the phone calls, figuring it was Shinra, by reaching to pour more drinks. Damn Celty for letting Shinra know what they were talking about.

"Uh... I think your friend is trying to call you. Shouldn't you answer it?" _______ tilted her head at him. "What if it's important?" The question made Shizuo scoff.

"With Shinra, it's hardly ever important." He said with a wave of relief when the phone finally stopped ringing.

"Oh." She shrugged, and he eyed her as she leaned to the coffee table to grab the ashtray and place it between them on the couch. He crossed a leg over the other and thought of an excuse.

"He probably wants me to come by, but I'm enjoying myself over here." He felt corny for saying that, but the way ______ perked up made him feel better... Until he was floored by the unexpected offer that came from her mouth afterwards.

"Well, didn't you say that Shinra and Celty are your best friends? If they want to see you, just invite them over!" Shizuo's jaw nearly dropped. Either she was really warming up to him, or the liquor threw her social awkwardness out the window! He was glad either way, but wasn't so sure she was ready to meet the overbearing Shinra. Let alone, the headless Celty. They could both be a bit much for someone to meet, even someone like _______. Just as he was about to make another excuse, his phone started vibrating again.

"Damnit."

"It could be fun." _______ egged him on. "Unless you're embarassed of me." She said, giving him a pout that made him feel like he was melting. Fuck it!

"Fine." He huffed while standing up. "Let me go talk to him." He sighed while heading to the balcony to answer his phone, leaving a grinning _______ to stretch out on the couch.

Once outside, Shizuo leaned against the balcony and groaned. He quietly cursed himself out loud for not waiting until he was home to text Celty, then cursed himself for agreeing to this. As he flipped his phone open and slowly dragged it to his ear, he thought for a split second that maybe it won't be so bad. Until he heard Shinra on the line.

"Oh Shizuo! Celty told me you needed some advice!" Shinra's voice rang out in an all too teasing tone that Shizuo didn't like. "I hope you're not busy?"

"As a matter of fact, I am." He grunted, shifting his weight uncomfortably. "I'm at _______'s place right now." He immediately pulled the phone from his ear when he heard Shinra exclaim and repeat his words to Celty. Shizuo cut in to the two's hushed conversation about him and ________ to hurry up and get the painful part over with. "_______ wants you two to come over for some drinks." He spat, awkwardly waiting for their reply. His heart almost sunk when they too eagerly agreed, and asked him for her address.

Shizuo shut his phone and stuffed his hands into his pockets, staring into the sliding glass door at _______ while she laid back on the couch and fiddled with the page of a book she was reading. He felt a small smile tug at his lips as he watched her for another moment. "What the hell have I gotten myself into..." he asked himself out loud before slowly reaching a hand towards the door to head back in.

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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE READING. I'M FINALLY BACK AND READY TO PUT MORE OUT! Just wanted to put a quick bit up while I finish moving and settling in.