Chapter 2. Can I?

TW: contains alcohol

Time Skipping..

Friday [2:03]

"Hey Monika!" Sayori waves at her.

"Oh, hey! See you at the party?" Monika smiles. Sayori nodded. Then they went back to the classes they're heading.

Sayori low-keyed squealed in excitement and went into her class.

[4:19]

At the lockers...

"Hey, Monika?.." Sayori asked her."Hm? What is it?" Monika gave a curious look, Sayori paused and stared between her emerald eyes. "Um.. I just wanna say.. Thank you for accepting the invite..""Oh! No problem, at least I'm not as busy as usual so..""Ah.. I see, well, cya later.." Sayori left."Y-Yeah!... S-see you-..." Monika stuttered again. She became quiet. She took a step, then kept on walking home.

[7:58]

Sayori's house was big, but it's mostly not a mansion. It's like your friendly neighbor's home but a little bigger than theirs.Monika was wearing a white shirt with green sweat shorts, and a black zip up jacket. Her hair was still tied but she didn't bring her white bow with her. Natsuki wore her favorite Parfait Girls T-Shirt she bought from Christmas and pink flannel shorts. She was also holding a batch of cupcakes for the party. Yuri wore a navy blue tee with grey sweatpants. She was holding tea, but also something secretly behind her back."..What's taking her so long?.." Natsuki asked impatiently."Come on, It's 7:59. At least we can just wait for one minute." Yuri said. Then they heard the doorknob open. Sayori was here.

She was wearing a black cat t-shirt with blue shorts, and her favorite red bow clip of course. And the room was blasting music too in the background."Hey guys! Come on in!" She excitedly told everyone. They all went to the living room and sat down."I bought the cupcakes as you promised!" Natsuki chuckled as she showed the cupcakes."Oooo.. They all look delicious! And what about you Yuri?" Sayori was curious."Well I bought some tea and uh.." Yuri started to flush."..Something else...""Is it alcohol?" Natsuki questioned."Natsuki!!!" Sayori turned to her."Actually.. Yes." Yuri answered without hesitation.The room became silent as Natsuki, Sayori, and Monika stared at her in shock."WHAT?!" The three yelled. Then Natsuki started laughing because she didn't know she was into that stuff too."Would you like some wine? It's a little strong but don't worry." Then Yuri started to show the drink to everyone. It's red wine."This wine may be really dry, but it's got a very good flavor to it."Natsuki was still laughing as Yuri joined in."Y-Yuri?!.." Sayori was confused."We should move on to the party." Monika suggested.Sayori sighs. "Okay then, shall we get started?""Heck yeah!" Natsuki shouts as she is holding a wine glass from Yuri.

Sleepover Party Montage!

They played UNO for 40 minutes, Natsuki was rage quitting as everyone laughed. Then they did each other's makeup for 20 minutes, hung out and ate snacks for 10 minutes, and yes Sayori ate almost all of the snacks as always. And karaoke night for 30 minutes. Sayori thought Monika's voice was amazing, as Natsuki really drank a lot of Yuri's wine.

"Ughhhh..." Natsuki's stomach wasn't feeling good."Is she gonna be okay?" Monika asked."She'll be fine, she must've drank a lot so.." Yuri was patting Natsuki's shoulder."C'mon guys!.. hic I'm al—..al-.." Natsuki said in a drunken voice.Yuri realized that Natsuki was about to get sick."I.. I HAVE TO GO-" Natsuki covers her mouth and instantly rushes to the bathroom."You guys stay here! I'll get Natsuki!" Yuri runs to the bathroom too."Wow, no wonder why Natsuki loves her wine. Hah." Sayori giggled."Yeah." Monika chuckled as she ate one of Natsuki's cupcakes."..I wonder what's in that red wine?" She would grab a glass and pour the wine on the glass."Yuri said it's really good so why not?.." Sayori took a sip. She was quite impressed that her friend was right."Woah.." Sayori said with her eyes wide open."How did it taste?" Monika raised her brow."Kinda funky.. But it's actually pretty good!" She turned to her. And hands her the glass she drank. Monika was flustered, she was blushing because thinks it's an indirect kiss.

"O-Oh! Um.. Imma get another glass." Monika grabs another glass and pours the wine. Sayori was confused but thought it's cool. She turned away and took another sip. Monika on the other hand drank the wine. "You're right.. This is good.." Monika took another sip again. "I know right?" They both chuckled."..Imma go check on Yuri and Natsuki, ok?" Monika stood up. She left her glass on the coffee table."Okay!" Sayori gave her a thumbs up.As Monika walked to the bathroom, the door was closed.. She was overhearing something..

"I ruined it.. And it's all my fault." Natsuki sobbed and sniffled."No you didn't. And it's not your fault at all!" Yuri tried to comfort her."Come on Nats. You didn't do anything wrong.." Yuri gave Natsuki a very good hug. She hugged her back and gave a warm embrace."You're beautiful." Natsuki said when she looked down.Yuri smiled and kissed her forehead.Monika gently opened the door.. "Uh.. Sorry to interrupt but.." Natsuki and Yuri turned to Monika. They saw them hugging.

"O-Oh! Monika!" Yuri lets go of her."Uh.. I see you guys are almost done." She was thinking about leaving them alone.."Actually we aren't, but we'll be back in a minute or two." Natsuki spoke as was still clinging to Yuri."Oh.. Okay. Take your time." She closed the door.

Monika's P.O.V

I walked back into the living room, looking for Sayori.. Then I removed my hair tie to let my hair down.I didn't see Sayori.. Maybe she went upstairs.. I kept on looking. She was probably up in her bedroom. I knocked."..Sayori? It's me.." I knocked again. But immediately opened up after I knocked."Oh!.. Hey.." Sayori responded with what seemed like a forceful smile on her face. And her bow was gone.. We went inside, and she sat down on her bed."Did you drink too much?" I would sit down next to her."Oh no, I was just spacing out ehehe.."I don't think she was spacing out."Oh, are you sure?" I questioned her again."Mhm! Of course." She nodded. We both turned away."So, Monika.." Sayori asked me something now.."Hm? Is there something Sayori?" I felt curious."I have a feeling.. Do you have a crush on anyone at the moment?.." Why would Sayori say this..?"Erm.. Well I mean.. Yeah.. But why are you asking this?""..Oh, that was because people thought you had a.. Thing.. On MC and.. I was wondering.. Is it true?.."My eyes widened, so.. Confused.."What?.. No! Of course not, besides we've only met for a little and that's it. Besides, I think what they're saying is just a silly little theory."

"Oh.." Sayori looked down again.

Sayori's P.O.V

I thought she did.. I guess I was wrong.. Maybe I should keep on asking instead.

"..So you didn't have a.. Crush on MC?""Yes." She nodded at me. I'm quite concerned about who made Monika fall in love with.. Like.. There's no way that person is me, is it?

"Wait.. If you didn't like him.. Then who did you have a crush on?.."Monika looked surprised and laughed. Was she joking?.. Was she making fun of me? Did I have something in my face or.....

"..You were gonna admit that it's a he, correct?.." She raised a brow....Then there was silence.. Dead silence.. I think I paused my playlist on my phone on accident.. Am I dreaming? Or am I really that drunk? Or was it.. Real?.."Ah.." My voice croaked a little. I was thinking about what I'm gonna say.."Would—.." ...Crap.. Now she's gonna think that I'm such a loser.. "Would you.. ask.. Someone who wasn't a guy..?"Monika thinks.. "I... Have no idea.. But.." her voice froze.. "I guess?.. Y-Yeah.." I was surprised... I felt my heart beat more and more.. "Alright then.. Uhm.." I would scoot in a little closer.. "Have you ever...-" Come on, think!.. "Wanted to kiss someone.... That's.. A girl..?" It became silent again.. But I still can hear my heart beat.

No One's P.O.V."..I don't know.." Monika shrugged. "I never.. Kissed anyone before.." She looked away from Sayori. Sayori was astonished that she might be her first kiss.. Then she kept on thinking what to say until..

"...Can I kiss you?.."

Monika turned to Sayori who blushed more than ever. She got really embarrassed."W-We don't have to!.. I-I didn't mean to!- I forgot what I was gonna s-say and-"

"..Yes." Monika said it without any hesitation. Sayori started to calm down too.

"Well I mean.. Do you?.." She asked Sayori.. Sayori's lips start to shake so suddenly. Then she shyly inclined her head. The two of them stare, as they slowly shut their eyes each time they get closer.. Their eyes were closed, Sayori was the first one to make the move. Sayori and Monika finally decided to share their first kiss.. Monika pulled away.. Sayori paused.. Both of them were almost unable to function.. They looked at each other again. Monika would then cup her face on both hands as Sayori would hold Monika's shoulders. Then they decided to kiss again. And this time it was a little longer. Just two girls.. Freeing their minds.. Like a dandelion's petals flying away from the wind.. Until that's when they let go to take a breath.. Hardly blushing at each other.. "..Monika..?" Sayori looked at her.

Monika was trembling.. "I-...." She froze.

"I-..I'm sorry.."

She got up and left the room. "..Monika wai-" The door was closed.. Sayori tried reaching her but it was too late.. She started curling up like a ball, then thought to herself that this was her fault.. She shedded a tear. Though this wasn't her fault.