Stardew Valley One Shots

Reader X DrunkenShane - The Drunken Rage

I was walking to the bar. It was about 8:00 PM when I got there. I went there to see if Shane would show up. I have been helping him try and sober up, but that man finds ANY way to get a drink. I tried getting it out of the fridge, so he just went to the bar more then usual. I tried personally telling Gus to get stop giving him beer, but then Shane offered him DOUBLE the price of normal beer. Today though, I was determined.

I walked inside of the bar. Yum, bar food. So greasy yet so good. The smell was also very nice. Seeming as it's the only place to get a decent meal without having to cook at home. Pam was there, Lewis was there, and Shane was there as well, sipping on some beer in the back.

I walked over to Shane. He quickly put the beer behind his back.

"Oh! H-heY fArMer GirL. W-WhY aRE yoU hERe?" He asked sluggishly.

"I'm here because yet again, you're drinking." I say in a stern voice.

"N-nAW. I'm pERfeCtLy soBeR. SeE!" He says. He then tries to walk in a straight line, but then falls flat on his face the moment he takes his first step.

It was odd. Shane doesn't normally get THIS drunk. He just has a couple beers and then passes out at home. It was odd. I decided to go to Gus about why he acted that way.

"Hey Gus. Do you know why Shane is drunker than usual?" I ask.

"Well...If I tell you, you won't like it very much." He says, cleaning the glass cups.

"Tell me! I need to know! The fact that you even gave him beer though I told you not to is enough!" I say.

"Well...when he came in, he said he wanted some of the strongest stuff that I got, and paid me extra to give it to him. That stuff is VERY strong. It is also very rage inducing." He says, looking down.

"WHAT!?! Why would you give that to him!?!" I ask.

"I already told you, he paid me extra. We've been over this." He responds.

I sighed and looked back at the spot Shane was at. He was gone. He must've ran out while I was talking to Gus. That sneaky snake!!!

I ran outside, looking for him. I yelled his name, but with no answer. I turned the corner, finding Shane and Alex talking. I quietly listen to their conversation. Because...why not?

"Y-YoU thINk yOU're sOooOoo toUGh. HuH? WaLKin' aLl oVeR ThE plACe liKE yoU oWN iT. F-fIghT mE!!!" He says drunkingly, putting up his fists.

"Hey, look man. I don't really know you, but I don't wanna pick a fight with a a random person. Ok? Just leave it at that." Alex says.

"Y-yEaH rIgHt! YoU arE jUSt scAReD! F-fIGhT mE!!!" He says.

I finally decide to step in. I walked over there and made my existence there in that place clear.

"Ok, Shane stop. I'm going to take you home." I said, walking over like an overprotective mom.

"Wh-wHaT!?! St-sTAp!!! I-I'm juST fINe, mOM!!!" Shane said, stomping his feet in anger.

Ok, now I REALLY felt like a mom.

"Oh. You gotta go? Too bad...you should stay awhile. Maybe we can...chat?" He says, putting his arm around me. Classic flirty Alex.

Shane then ran up and punched him in the jaw. I stared at him shocked.

"UgH...JeRK...C-C'mON (Y/N). LeT's gO." He says, walking off.

I quickly apologized to Alex before running off to catch him.

"Shane!!! What was that for!?!" I say in an angry tone.

"N-nOtHIng...hE jUsT gOT oN mT nERveS eaRlieR..." He says, drunkingly swaying from side to side.

"I'm pretty sure It's more than that..." I say, walking by his side.

I then hit a tree branch that was close to the ground, and fell over. Crap. My luck.

Shane looked at me, then looked at the branch.

"He-HEY!!! P-PuNK!!!" He said, trying to strangle the branch.

The branch then snapped and he fell to the ground. I sighed as I helped him up.

"Shane...you really need to calm down." I say.

"I-I'm f-FiNE!!! It'S noT MY FaULt ThAT ThE tREe lOOkeD aT yOU fUNnY!!!" Shane says.

We then continued to walk back home. When we finally arrived at his house, he stopped me at the front door.

"O-oK...Th-THanKs...FoR cOmiNG hOMe wITh mE...YoU cAN lEaVE nOw..." He sluggishly says.

"What? Sorry. I'm not going home until you are fast asleep." I say sternly.

"Q-qUIt beINg sT-StubB-" He says as I escort him to his room.

We then enter the room. I then tell him to go and lay down on the bed.

"Wh-whAT? I-i'M nOt tIreD...Y-yOu cUte...f-FaRmEr..." He then passes out straight onto his bed.

I'm just gonna pretend that didn't happen. After all, people say a lot of things that they don't mean when they're drunk. I then tuck him in the blankets, and leave. I don't know why, but I always get a feeling that I can help him. Some people don't change though. After tonight, I think I'll just let him do whatever he wants. I think I caused more damage to his stomach than before.

I arrive at my house, and go to sleep. I think I'm just gonna ignore him for a while.

I awake at the sound of knocking at my door. Seemingly, as I'm already dressed from sleeping in my clothes, I get up and walk to the door. Shane was at the door, holding his head.

"H-hey (Y/N)." Shane greets.

"Oh! Shane! What are you doing up so early?" I ask.

"I...wanted to get here early...the hangover is still hurting, but other than that, I'm ok." He says.

"Well, that's good. You scared me last night." I say.

"Yeah...I kinda scared myself...the worst thing is, I still remember last night like the back of my head." He tells.

"Oh...really? I'm suprised...most people usually forget when they get seriously drunk." I say.

"Ehh. It happens. I dunno why, but I usually don't forget things when I get drunk...It's as if my body is in full alert..." He explains.

"Oh...I see...well, why did you decide to come pay me a visit?" I ask.

"Well...I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for scaring you last night...You're very important to me, so I don't want you to think any less of me after what happened." He apologizes.

I then smile.
"Why would I think any less of you? We all make mistakes. I can't blame you because you're drunk." I say.

"Well...thanks. But before I go, not everything I said last night was the drunk talking." He says, smiling back.

I got confused at that point. What did he mean by that? I then realize the moment he waved goodbye.

Maybe I'll ask Gus to give him another bottle of that stuff tonight.

The end!!!

((Sorry I went on hyatus!!! :-:))