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When Jett proposed the idea of a party at her dorm during a lunch meeting, no one was against it. Sure, Sage and Sova were a bit sceptical about the whole ordeal, seeing it as a possible trap to spill secrets, but with a bit of convincing from the others, they agreed. Friday night after classes, they would gather in Jett's dorm and play a few games. Sova, who is the oldest of the group, was convinced into buying alcohol for everyone; with Sage complaining obviously.

Friday night rolls around and everyone was ready. First to arrive were Phoenix and Raze, who was racing to get there, shortly followed by Yoru, who convinced those two to race. Finally came Sova and Sage. Everyone gathered around on the floor, chatting about random things. Between the stress of part-time jobs, studying and other commitments, everyone was happy to finally relax. Jett had offered in advance that everyone could stay the night if they got too drunk. No one wanted to exactly drink and drive. They all sat around in a circle after a bit while Sova was grabbing the alcohol from the esky. He put an array of alcohol in the middle. He had called everyone earlier to ask what their preferences were.

Sova grabbed some Vodka for himself

Jett, Phoenix and Raze wanted some Vodka Cruisers

Yoru wanted just plain beer

Sage asked for Dessert Wine. She really liked it and didn't drink it often. So being the loyal boyfriend Sova was, he bought some, especially for her.

Everyone took their respective drinks and began to have some. They were having discussions on what was happening. The latest gossip, school work, how Neon is going to state championships for basketball (Which everyone was happy for her, including Yoru) ad so much more.

Then it came to the topic of crushes and who people were dating. Raze got super excited, as she always likes talking about this stuff. Sage got invested very quickly, putting down her wine glass and listening intently. 

"So raze... you like anyone?" Jett began smirking poking Raze and little and slightly giggling. Raze laughed a little. "Sorry to disappoint mi amigos, but I do not." Jett pouted, as well as Sage. Yoru and Sova rolled their eyes at their antics.

"Well, what about you Phoenix, you like anyone?" Raze asked. Phoenix laughed a little, took a swig of alcohol and continued to laugh. "Sorry bruv, I don't" Yoru looked at him challengingly.

"So who was the person that you were texting that was making you blush so much then, huh?" Yoru asked. Phoenix's face went even redder. Sova began to laugh. "So our firery friend does like someone, but won't admit it?" Sova asked quizzingly. Phoenix buried his face into his hands. Everyone began to laugh as Yoru slightly patted his back.

"So whos the lucky girl?" Jett asked. Phoenix shook his head. "I'm not saying, Jett." Jett pouted, which made Phoenix blush even more. No one noticed because everyone was laughing and he could blame the alcohol.

He would never admit he liked Jett because he was afraid of rejection. He always thought that Jett liked Yoru, but after he began dating Skye, he changed his mind. He just didn't know how to confess. He hoped he could soon before summer break, but he was feeling doubtful.

A few hours in and everyone was drunk to an extent. Yoru and Raze were having an arm-wrestling competition, which was going terribly since they were both drunk. Sova and Sage were chatting randomly, with Sage on Sova's lap and Jett and Phoenix were chatting on the couch. 

"Soooooooo, why won't chu say?" Jett asked, pouting, taking a swig from the bottle of cruiser they were sharing. Phoenix shrugged "BEcause they won't like ME back" Phoenix slurred, laughing after what he said. "Can you at least tell me who *hic* it isssss?" Jett asked innocently. Phoenix wasn't thinking straight and leaned in.

"It's you." Phoenix whispered. He pulled away and began laughing. Jett's whole face turned a lovely dark shade of red as she tried to process what Phoenix said.

"You are joking, r-right?" Jett asked, looking at Phoenix. Phoenix looked at her dead serious. "I won't be able to t-tell you when I'm *hic* sober, so I said it now so I can t-thank myself later.."

Jett said nothing, sitting there motionless. Then with a quick movement, Jett grabbed Phoenix's face and pulled him in for a kiss. There was cheering around them, but it was more blurred as they both got engrossed in the kiss. Jett moved to Phoenix's lap and sat on it, not breaking the kiss. They pulled away after they ran out of oxygen. Everyone was looking at them happily as Yoru was giving Raze some money.

They laughed at this, happy that everyone else was happy. Phoenix leaned against the back of the couch and put Jett in between his legs, pulling her back against his chest. He wrapped his arms around her shoulders as she relaxed against his chest. She slowly began to black out and he followed similarly. People began piling into blankets and on top of each other as they began to fall asleep, after a night of fun....

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When Jett woke up the next day, she didn't know where she was. She knew she was in her apartment, but that was as far as it went. She also knew that she was lying on top of something that was warm, and moving slightly. She slightly opened her eyes and recognised that jacket. She was lying on top of Phoenix. Phoenix had his warm arms wrapped around her waist and chest. It was a tight, but nice grip. She let out a sigh and relaxed into his chest. She began to fiddle with his jacket.

"Morning Wind girl" A kind of gruff voice murmured out. Jett look down and saw Phoenix looking straight back at her. Jett began blushing a little as Phoenix moved his hand, which was on her back, up to her hair. "M-morning pretty boy" She muttered out. She cursed herself for acting so strange. "How did you sleep?" Phoenix asked. "Good" She replied. Phoenix slowly sat up, leaning on the couch armrest. Jett sat in his lap, her hands in his hair, fiddling with it. Phoenix was leaning into Jett's shoulder, loving the feeling of his hair being slightly tugged.

"Ahem"

Both of the latters froze and looked over at the voice. Sage was standing there, hand on her hip, looking smugly at them. "Morning lovebirds~" Sage said, dragging her voice at. Both of their faces went bright red. Jett covered her face while Phoenix threw a pillow at the healer. It hit Sage and she just laughed. Sage was wearing a black top and some back bike pants. She also wore white socks. Jett got off Phoenix's lap and Phoenix felt sad seeing the wind girl off his lap. He sat up properly and leaned back into the couch, sinking back into the couch cushions. Yoru walked out of the bedroom and yawned, stretching his arms and back. "What did I miss?" he asked sleepily. Sage looked at the couple slyly before looking at the confused Japanese man. "Nothing at all." 

Yoru shrugged before grabbing a rubbish bin. "let's clean this place out before we leave." Everyone nodded in agreement. The university students spend the next 10 minutes cleaning up the evidence from the night before.

Bottles, cans and other recyclables were put into a box and sent to the dorm's recycling bin. All other waste they put into the normal bin in their dorms. After chatting around for a while, people began to leave. Yoru left first, claiming he had 'important assignments' to do. Liar. He wanted to hang out with Skye but didn't know how to admit it. Sova and Sage left next. They had some cloth shopping to do and they needed groceries. 

After they left, it was only Jett and Phoenix left in the dorms. They were sitting on the couch awkwardly, not knowing what to say to one another. "Soooo, you watch 'The Office'?" Phoenix asked, trying to break the silence. Jett looked over at him, smiling slightly. "I have never watched it before, but I want to." Phoenix grabbed the tv remote and leaned back on the couch. Jett moved over slightly and leaned against phoenix slightly. Phoenix casually draped his arm around Jett's shoulder. he looked away embarrassed. The latter found it sweet that he did this. She leaned in closer to him, laying her head against his chest and fully relaxing.

The show began and they both began watching, happy to be with each other and in each other's arms.