At That moment

Chapter 6

"One Gin, and two Amsterdams!" The bartender calls three hands go up as soon as the order is yelled. "Those are ours thanks." "No problem." The three sit at the bar, drinks in front of them Virgil looks at his drink with a strict look in his eye before swirling his drink around.

"Ah a 1980 wine one of this color could only be found in Germany it's clear essence leaves a very strong smell and taste." He inquired before taking a sip. Coughing follows. "The first sip is always the hardest!" Laughter erupts from the two that occupy his left and right. "Alright emo nightmare one sip at a time and I still need to talk essays with you." Roman complains dragging Virgil's glass away from his lips.

"Aww that's cute you have nicknames!" Remy exclaims his hands entangled under his right cheek. "Remy shut up." Virgil scolds sending a glare to the other. Remy scoffs."it's not my fault that you have nicknames for each other!" Remy finishes looking at Roman. "No what, you're drunk just shut up!" Virgil practically shrieks. Remy rolls his eyes.

Roman looks between the two. "Ok?" "As I was saying I think it's important we talk about your essay." Virgil turns his attention back towards the teacher. "Yes about that what was the problem?" Virgil queries. Roman laughs. "What was wrong with it. Virgil you're a smart kid I'm going to hope there's an excuse for this-" Roman pauses looking for the right word. "Mess." He concludes.

Another sip goes up as Virgil throws his head back. A familiar fogginess fills his mind. "Woah calm down Buckaroo I only said that it was a mess not that you failed. Look you still have a week to finish it for real." Roman adds trying to make the younger feel better. "Do you wanna read it?" Roman ask. Virgil makes eye contact with squinted eyebrows ask. "Do I want to?" A soft chuckle escapes Romans lips. "Trick question you're going to." Roman state sassily.

A groan leaves Virgil as he watches Roman pull out a copy of his essay. He hasn't looked at it since that night in risk of hating himself even more.

Virgil looks at Roman who has a smile on his face. "Listen I was out of it okay I even wrote it. "fell asleep I was to tired." Virgil reads his sleep deprived self's essay. "Virgil you wrote feel asleep!" Roman laughs out. "Like I said I was tired." A defensive look on Virgil's face.

"Relax like I said you have another week to complete this I'm just showing you what you did. Despite how funny it is for I'm not going to let you fail so this-" Roman says referring to the paper. "Won't be your final grade."

Virgil collapses on the countertop. "Oh thank god I could not afford to have that on my record." Roman laughs though it comes to an abrupt stop. "Um where's your friends at.?" Virgil's eyes drift to Romans. "What?" "You're friend you know possibly drunk, loud, definitely has no filter." After a few seconds of thinking Virgil's eyes widen. "Remy!" A few seconds pass and  Remy walks towards he two stumbling. "What!"

"Maybe you should stay here and try to sober up." Roman suggest honestly worried for the youngers condition. "May-haps you're right." Remy hiccups. Virgil looks to his friend on his left and Roman on the right drunken thoughts fill his head as he down the entire glass. One after another glasses reach the boys hand. Six drinks in and he completely drunk.

"We've only been here for about ten minutes how are you two already past tipsy?!" Roman questions. Virgil and Remy look at him in unison. "You're telling me you don't go to a bar to get completely plastered?" Remy asks genuine shock showing through his face.

Roman shakes his head denying the drunks query. "I usually talk with my friends while so drink." A groan is heard. "You are so boring you know, I mean who comes to a bar and doesn't even get tpsy!" The two continue their debate but to Virgil it sounds like they were under water his ears clogged and unable to fully register sound.

Another drink

The sound of his pounding heart fills his ears as the world fades out his vision temporarily blurry, but he can still make out the figure of his Roman and best friend talking. Without another though he looks to his right once more his breathing a bit heavy and labored. " Virgil you okay." Roman waves his hand in front of Virgil's face dropping he conversation with Remy.

Virgil's head bobs in response. Boy was he wasted. He gets out of his seat and grabs the elders hand leading him to the dance floor. "Virgil what are you doing you shouldn't stand for this long is you're-." Roman gets cut off as the emo suddenly falls into his arms. A glaze can be seen over Virgil's eyes. "Cmon lets get you back to the bar top." Roman states almost dragging Virgil to his original seat.

A slurred voice emerges. "You know you're really p-." "Petty." A voice cuts off Virgil's and who other than Thomas. "Thomas you're here." The aforementioned raises his eyebrow. "Yeah and I brought some friends." Thomas moves to the side to reveal four more people. "Guys meet Joan, Talyn, Terrence, and Picani!" He introduces excitedly. "Sup." A drunk Virgil greets.

"Hey." The group responds. "Hey Virge do you think I would be able to fit an entire watermelon in my mouth!" The crowd of newcomers glance at each other confused at the sudden interruption. "Of course you could wrestle a bear!" Virgil supports his friend. The other look at him confused. "Ignore him he's just talking." Roman says grabbing the youngers shoulders chuckling.

Just then Remy notices the newcomers. "Hey names Remy and oh my god." His voice lowers and slurs when he meets eyes with Picani who was gently smiling at the drunk.

"Virge we have to go now!" Remy demands in a quite voice pulling on the younger arm. "Remy whats the rush we can't leave it'd be rude to Thomas and his friends." Virgil closes his statement, a look of disappointment on his face. Remy looks down flushed cheeks due to the alcohol. He lets go of Virgil's arm and sits down.

"Right so. Hi I'm Joan I go by they/them pronouns." They wave their hand nervously. Suddenly Virgil yells "come and crack open a cold one with me my non-binary pal!" Joan laughs. "Sure." "Uh Hello I'm Talyn and I also go by they/them pronouns." The trio sitting at the bar collectively say "Welcome." Sober Han later Talyn is being handed a drink. "Hi my name is Terrence I use he/him pronouns and yeah that's it." Terrence ends with a chuckle. Virgil gives a nod, Remy just waves with a smile, and Roman gives the latter a drink.

"Hi! My name is Picani and I have he/him pronouns." The three look at him but he only looks at Remy. "Sup dude." Picani looks at Virgil quickly nodded his head being unable to form words.

School is starting soon and I'm not ready. Let me just say this might be edited later I hope you enjoy the chapter.😊