The next morning you awoke not feeling too hungover, silently thanking the Gods for that. The last thing you needed to ruin your party-all-weekend plans was a crippling case of headaches and nausea following the first night. After showering you were quick to get the day started. Nakamura was in the living room playing on the Nintendo Switch with a few other friends that crashed at your place. Deciding to be nice to everyone, you came out and made brunch for everyone. Sustenance was going to be key for round two tonight. Plus mimosas were the perfect excuse to day drink and get your party started. Everyone gathered in the living room and ate their plates while watching a new release on Netflix. Once that was over, it was around 2 pm and you decided to get ready in anticipation of the arrival of more friends. Tonight your look was going to be cute, but on the casual side, to allow for maximum shenanigans. Black jean shorts and a loose-fitting forest green tank top. Checking yourself out in the mirror, you let your black lace bra stuck out slightly, just enough to look cute but not skanky. Completing your look was your minimal but fierce makeup and your hair thrown up in a messy but cute style, with random pieces falling out to frame your face perfectly. 

Nakamura had decided to barge in your room and sprawl out on the bed halfway through your makeup routine. If it were anyone else that stayed the night you probably would have been a little annoyed but no matter how annoying Nakamura could be, he was one of your best friends. The two of you often bickered like he was another brother of yours but your life wouldn't be the same without his friendship. Unfortunately, since the two of you have grown so close over the years, he often doesn't hold back what he wants to say to you and can read you like a book. 

"I can see your bra," he said sarcastically as he put a drink in front of you before making himself comfortable on your bed.

"Lucky you," you rolled your eyes and continued blending the powder on your face. "So did you come just to look or you actually need something?"

"I brought you a drink." he pointed out. "Don't be a bitch."

"Thank you, by the way!" you smiled back at him through the mirror. 

"That's more like it," he smirked. "So, have you talked to Bokuto today?"

"No. I Invited him in person last night." Reaching for your mascara you noticed him looking at you as if he had more to say. "Spit it out, Baka."

"I just think it's funny.." he began but you cut him off. 

"Oh here we go.." you laughed out, "What now?"

"I just think it's funny you act as if you weren't dying to text him all morning." Nakamura raised his brow in a challenging way and took a sip of his beer waiting for you to deny the claim. 

"And why would I be dying to text him?" you questioned as you put your mascara on like a pro. 

"Because you have been dying to see Akaashi again."

"What?" you almost smudged your mascara when he spat out that accusation. "I was not."

"Liar," he said matter of factly. 

"This mascara isn't waterproof," your remark came through pursed lips. "Don't make me laugh it off."

"Deny it all you want," he laughed to himself as he took another gulp of his beer. "I've known you for years. I can tell that you like him."

"I barely know him." you tried to reason as you put your mascara away and gave your face a final look over. "You're pretty cute when you're jealous though."

"Whatever," it was his turn to rolls his eyes. "Your secret is safe with me."

You gave your face a final spray down and then turned to your friend. Hand on your hip to get your point across, you repeated. "I barely know him. Therefore, I can't like him like that."

"Honestly, he's not that bad," Nakamura replied and your face showed just how surprised you were that he was sticking up for someone new. For such a great person, he was never the quick one to make friends. "I just feel bad for him because you're pretty stupid."

"Is that so?" you questioned as you laid down on the bed next to him up to him looking as innocent as you could manage. Tugging on his shirt slightly you leaned in close and looked up directly into his stare. "You mean that Neko-chan?"

"Get the fuck out of my face," he said trying to look as stern as he could, but you knew he didn't mean it. 

"Fine." you laughed as you got up to grab your drink he so generously made for you moments ago. "Ready to go get this party started?"

"You're changing the subject," he laughed as he stood up next to your bed. "I'll allow it for now, for the love of beer."

"Ok, Baka," you laughed back and reached for him to join you. Once the two of you were out of the doorway you took the key out of your pocket and locked your bedroom door. After you gave the knob a small shake to make sure it was locked, you put the key in the pot of succulents you kept in the hallway window sill. Turning around you noticed Nakamura looking at you concerned.

"You still do that?" he frowned.

"Not always." you defended yourself, knowing exactly what he was thinking. "It just makes me feel better when I know it's going to be a long night."

"I don't like that." he crossed his arms. "That means it's still bothering you."

"It doesn't!" you reassured your friend. His concern was appreciated but this wasn't up for discussion as far as you were concerned. "I don't want to start this party off thinking about that so can we please drop it?" 

He could tell this wasn't the time for a deep discussion so he gave you a smile of reassurance and led you downstairs to the rest of your friends. Most of the people you invited yourself had begun to arrive not too long later, allowing you to start this party a lot earlier than normal. This meant that undoubtedly that you would have a lot of people here by the end of the night and only time will tell if that is a good thing. By 5 pm you were feeling your drinks but were trying hard to pace yourself to last through the night. The house was buzzing with so many people you hadn't seen in a while and the catching up quickly began to occupy your time. 

When Akaashi and Bokuto walked in saying their greetings, you and your best friend were at the center of a group of girls in the kitchen, trying to concoct new shots. From what the boys gathered, the rule you were currently going by was no hands. Two by two the lot of you were bending over, hands behind your backs, taking the shot glass in your mouth, and then leaning back. Some were having no luck, spilling the liquor all over their chins, but you had mastered the skill quickly. After putting their beers in the fridge to stay cold, they opened one each and headed to the living room. 

The rest of the house was much calmer, since the party wasn't out of control yet, probably thanks to the earlier time than usual. Despite that, there were quite a few people that had already arrived. A lot of people Akaashi had never seen before seemed to be at this one, including the guy currently talking out his ass to them. 

"I know who I want to see underneath me tonight," the unknown male smiled cockily as he took a sip from his beer bottle. Akaashi wasn't sure who he was talking about, but he didn't care. He felt bad for the girl because this guy was treating her like a piece of meat, but it was none of his business. Nakamura and the rest of the guys were sporting expressions showing just how unamused they were at whatever he was talking about. "Don't give me that look. She looks good naked."

"You don't know that." another guy Akaashi had never seen before groaned out. "You have never even come close."

"Well no, but you can tell," he answered looking slightly embarrassed. "Plus, Tatsuo wouldn't have been with her for that long if not."

"The fact that you praise that jerk off is exactly why you will never find out," another newcomer spoke up. 

"Yeah man, you try every time and it never works." Bokuto laughed at the guy, shook his head, and took a sip from his bottle. "I'm sorry bud, but I think it's time to give it up."

"Nahhh." the guy shook out as his eyes scanned over the faces at the party. "She's just being complicated. It's not a lost cause."

"She is complicated," Nakamura arched his brow as he grumbled. "That's why it's never going to happen for someone as simple as you."

"Shut up, you're just mad she turned you down." the guy's response was laced with venom. Akaashi was starting to get the vibe that maybe this guy was more of an acquaintance than an actual friend to everyone. 

"I'm over that," Nakamura said defensively, leaning against the wall behind him. 

"Suuuuuuure you are." the guy challenged him with a cocked brow. "Don't worry man. I'll make sure to burn the image into my brain when I'm in-between those thighs at the end of the night. Just for you."

Nakamura looked disgusted for a moment, but once he made eye contact with Akaashi and Bokuto he began to smile cockily. "You really think you would get that far?" he questioned as he leaned off of the wall. Digging in his pocket, he pulled out a black leather wallet. "Would you put money on it?"

"How much are we talking?" the sleazy guy questioned skeptically. 

"I'll put 50 on it right now," Nakamura said confidently and took his wallet out to show he was serious. "If you're seriously going to shoot your shot."

"What makes you so sure I'll lose?" he questioned. Akaashi couldn't help it, now he was intrigued. He wanted to see this guy lose $50 so bad. It wasn't in Akaashi's nature to be so interested in petty drama but this guy had managed to rub him the wrong way in record timing.

"I have my reasons," he said confidently, his arm around Akaashi while he scoped the room, clearly looking for whoever this unfortunate girl was.

"I don't know what you're up to, but let's go," he replied, finishing off his drink. "Don't ask for forgiveness when it's time to pay up!"

"WAIT!" Bokuto yelled out, looking at Akaashi before fishing out his wallet. "Let's double it," Bokuto said as he took out fifty from his wallet. 

"Fine. Let's get this over with," he said as he turned around looking for the girl he was aiming for. "Where did she run off to? Oh, there! (Y/N)! Wait up! I have a crazy idea. Let's get everyone to do body shots!"

The guy ran off in your direction and Akaashi realized exactly who this guy wanted so badly. He couldn't blame him. You were cute and pretty fun from what he had experienced, but you didn't deserve a guy like that. Akaashi realized he was zoned out in your direction a little too late, thoughts overtaking him of what just happened. 

"He just pissed you off." Bokuto stated without looking for a reaction. He knew Akaashi well enough to know what he was thinking. "He won't get anywhere. Especially not when we go show him up. Why not make a little money off his failed attempts?" Bokuto slapped his best friend's back and headed towards the kitchen, "You coming?"

"I hope you two know what you're doing," Akaashi grumbled. In the kitchen, things were already getting loud. That fast you were already sitting on the kitchen island next to your best friend and another girl Akaashi thought he might have seen before, but he wasn't for sure. Chatting it up in front of you was the guy that was determined to get you out of your clothes. 

"AKAAAAASHI! You're finally here!" you yelled out excitedly and waved when you saw him enter the kitchen after everyone else. "We're doing body shots!"

"I heard." he tried to appear as enthusiastic as he responded to you. Akaashi was not looking forward to the shit show he was sure was about to take place.

 "Do I get to take one off of you?" you asked leaning back on your palms slightly, smirking that damn smirk he was starting to get way too used to. 

"You get to take one off me" Bokuto spoke up, trying to take the spotlight of his friend that he was certain would be uncomfortable with this idea. 

"And me." sleazy-no-name offered with a grin.

"Thanks, Kaito, but I have Bokuto. Have you seen his chest?! I'm not giving that up." you joked out. Well, half-joked. 

"Told you," he whispered as he passed by Akaashi on his way to the counter near you. Akaashi realized Kaito must be the jerk's name. He couldn't help but smirk at the growl Kaito made under his breath as Bokuto walked up and whispered something in your ear, causing you to erupt into a fit of giggles. Akaashi thought it was the cutest thing he had ever seen, you just looked so happy he couldn't help it. He was pulled from his thoughts when he noticed you and Bokuto staring at him. The two of you shared a look between each other and then broke out into more laughter. 

"What are you two up to?" he groaned out as he walked over to the fridge and grabbed himself another beer. Before he could twist the bottle open, Nakamura took him by surprise by snatching the bottle away from his hands. 

"You won't be needing that for a while," Nakamura smirked at Akaashi's confusion and put the beer back in the fridge. Once he closed the fridge he grabbed the stunned Akaashi and guided him over to you and Bokuto. He turned to the counter and began pouring shots for the two of them. "Here. Drink this." Nakamura said as he took the other shot. He didn't wait for Akaashi to finish before he started to pour another. "This one too."

Akaashi looked over his shoulder to you and Bokuto for a second. Realizing Bokuto was now shirtless as well, he downed his shot. "One more."

"That's the attitude, Champ." Nakamura snickered to himself as he poured the both of them one last shot before joining the craziness that was about to begin. Once they both downed the warm liquid, Nakamura took off his shirt. "Might as well take yours off too. I have a feeling (Y/n) isn't going to let you wear it for long."

Akaashi looked around the room taking in the actions of everyone in the now crowded kitchen. A bunch of girls had their shirts off now as well as most of Akaashi's friends and a few guys he had never seen before. He noticed Kaito had his off and was practically drooling in your direction, waiting for you to follow in suit. It was obvious he was trying to inch closer to you, but Bokuto's feet were planted firmly in front of you, making that anything but an easy task. Akaashi left his shirt on, for the time being, planning on just observing the chaos. 

As Akaashi was beginning to realize though, observing is easier said than done when you were around.