SBI family AU

Clubbing

Wilbur was impatiently waiting for Techno to get ready. Him and Fundy were visiting for the weekend and Wilbur wanted to go do something fun, so he forced Techno and Niki to go clubbing with him.

"Techno hurry up!" Wilbur started pounding on the door while Fundy gave him a look from the couch.

Techno opened the door, "Can't we just go to like, a normal bar?"

"You're so lame," Techno scoffed and pushed past him to get his jacket, "You live in New York City and you haven't gone to a single party."

"I didn't move here to become like you," Techno said as he double checked his pockets then stepped into Tubbo's room, "Have fun with Fundy, Tubs. Don't do anything crazy fun without me."

Tubbo looked up from his homework and gave him a smile, "Ok, fine.. Have fun."

"Don't stay up waiting," Techno checked his items again, "Fundy, make sure he's in bed by at least 11 and don't have anything sugar filled before bed and-"

"It'll be fine Uncle Techno, I got it," Fundy said as he scrolled through his phone.

"Right. Let's go get this over with Wil," Techno sighed as they left.

Techno and Wilbur were waiting in line when Niki joined them.

"Sorry I'm late, traffic was horrible," Niki said as Techno put his phone away.

"It's always horrible, that's why I walk everywhere," Techno said as he looked ahead, "We'll get in soon."

"Aren't you guys excited?" Wil looked at them, "It'll be fun, I promise."

"Doubtful," Techno said and earned a glare from Niki.

"I'm sure it'll be worthwhile if you have fun Wilbur," Niki gave him a smile.

Techno hated it as soon as they got in. It was loud, crowded, and distracting. He immediately lost Niki and Wilbur in the crowd and made his way to the bar. Taking a seat, he pulled out his phone while waiting for a drink. Before he knew it, someone was sitting next to him and a little bit too close for comfort.

"Hey there," Techno heard her say and he kept his eyes focused on his phone.

If I don't acknowledge her, she'll go away. Just keep your eyes on your phon- Techno silently panicked as she moved a little bit closer.

"Babe, come dance with me," Techno sighed in relief as Niki tugged at his arm and the lady backed off, "You're such a bore."

"Uh, sure," Techno let Niki lead him away and then it hit him, "Wait- Did you call me 'Babe'-"

"I didn't actually mean it, don't worry. She wouldn't have left you alone if I said 'Hey bestie, come dance with me!'" Niki looked up and paused at his red face, "Did you actually think I meant it?"

"I- Well no, it just- threw me off," Techno watched her turn slightly red, "Thank you."

Niki gave him a smile, "Of course. Now dance with me!"

As they danced, Techno couldn't help but notice eyes on them no matter how hard he tried to focus on Niki's smile.

Eventually he left her alone to go to find the restroom. As he walked, he felt as if more and more people were staring at him and he felt his anxiety rising. Suddenly, he realized that he was lost in a sea of people and his anxiety spiked.

Techno only felt more eyes on him as he forced his way to a corner and sat down, desperately trying to calm his breathing. He didn't realize he was shaking until he fumbled to get his phone out.

Wilbur saw Techno break down and stumbled his way over, "Techno? What's 'rong?"

Techno looked at Wilbur and took a shaky breath, "Can we go now?"

"Did you 'ave a panic attack?" Wilbur saw Techno nod and laughed in his face, "Just relax! No one 'ere cares about you!"

Techno knew he was drunk, but the words still stung a bit, "I think we're done."

"Ugh, you're sooo lamee. This is why you got no friends," Wilbur said as Techno stood.

Techno felt tears sting at his eyes, but he ignored them and dragged Wilbur out and sent a text to Niki.

When she came out, she found a drunk Wilbur and a jumpy Techno, "Are you two ok?"

"Techno just had a silly panic attack so he dragged us out," Wilbur giggled and leaned against her with his arm on her head, "How do people like you exist? You're so small... where your organs go?"

Niki shoved him off and placed a hand on Techno's arm, causing him to jump a bit, "Are you ok?"

Techno pulled away, "I'm fine. Just- just help me take him home."

Niki nodded and together they dragged him into a taxi. She kept glancing at Techno, his knee bouncing or drumming his fingers on the arm rest. She reached over Wil and placed a hand on his. She watched him take a deep breath and lean his head against the headrest, closing his eyes.

She didn't think they were going to go clubbing ever again.