>Be Anon
>You were driving to your favorite bar in town, you were meeting a friend there
>Her name was Aria, you had been a friend with her since high school
>Well... When you say friend, you mean sometimes she'd stop making fun of you and actually hang out sometimes
>You might actually be the closest thing to a friend she has, other than those two other girls she hangs out with
>Well maybe not even them, they treat each other like shit
>They only live together because they have to

>Anyway, you were nearing the bar
>Aria said she wanted to get a drink with you and get some stuff off her mind
>She must've had a rough day
>You find a decent place to park just across the street
>You make sure to lock your car before heading inside
>It was quiet when you stepped inside, but that's why Aria and you like this bar so much
>Usually there aren't any loud drunk people to bother you

>You see that familiar minty-purple hair
>She's sitting at the counter of the bar
>Looks like she started without you
>You walk up to her, and sit on the stool next to her
>She doesn't say anything, but just continues nurturing her glass
>You're usually the talker anyway, when she isn't mocking you
"Hey..."
>"Hey..."
>Her focus is still on her glass

>You give a wave to the bartender
>You ask for the same thing she's having
>While he brings you a glass, you're attention shifts back to Aria
"You aren't usually the one that asks for this, is everything alright?"
>It was true, usually you're the one that invites her to everything, this was strange for her
>"Yeah... Everything's fine. Don't worry. I just didn't want to drink alone."
>Ha, yeah right
>Like you believe that
>You probably shouldn't press the matter though
>Maybe she just needs some loosening up?
>The bartender brings you back your drink, and you thank him
>You start taking small drinks of it

>Maybe some small talk?
"So... How are Adagio and Sonata?"
>When you mention them, she seems a little... Sad? 
>You can't really tell with her
>"They're fine, Anon"
>Okay?
>She's really not giving you anything to work with here

>Well, might as well drink if she doesn't want to talk
>You continue to drink, Aria finishes her glass before you can
>She just sits for a moment, with her fingers on her temples
>She already has a small blush on her cheeks
>She was never really a strong drinker
>After a moment she waves to the bartender, and orders another glass
>You soon follow suit, you quickly drink your glass so you can catch up with her
>You order another

>Maybe she'll talk now?
"Why did you want to come here?"
>She puts down her glass before responding
>"To drink, obviously. Why else?"
>That's not what you meant
"No, I mean why did you bring me here?"
>"Because, you're the only person who would do this with me"
>Well, that was kinda rude
"Fine then."
>You continue drinking

>You and her finish another glass
>The bartender was ready, and already has another waiting for you both
>He was cool
>You just thank him, and continue your silent drinking
>Aria stops halfway through her glass
>She puts her fingers back to her temples
>She had a pretty good blush going on now
>You finish your glass, and put it down on the counter
>You don't wave to the tender just yet, you'll wait for Aria

>She finally looks at you
>She looks pretty sad, even with the heavy blush she was sporting
>"Im sorry, I shouldn't have said that..."
>She was.... Apologizing?
>That's a first
"It's OK Aria. I know you didn't mean it"
>You give her a reassuring rub on the shoulder
>You don't really expect it when she leans into you, laying her head on your shoulder
>"Thank you..."
>Okay. Apologizing AND thanking you?
>She was definitely drunk
"You're welcome?"
>She was really blushing now, but you couldn't tell if it was from the alcohol

>She gets back to her glass, and finished it in a couple of moments
>She waves the tender to bring you both more drinks
>After they arrive, you wait to start on it
"Are you sure that you're alright?"
>You were a little tipsy yourself, but you aren't going to let this go
>Aria takes a big swig of her drink before returning it to the counter
>"N-not really..."
"Do you want to talk about it?"
>...
>She was actually thinking about it
>That's a good thing, right?
>"Not here..."
>Okay
"Well... Then where?"
>"Could... Could we go back to your house?"
>What
"Umm..."
>"I'm not very welcome at mine right now..."
>Well, shit
>You know this kinda situation
"Yeah, okay. Lets go."
>You wave the tender over and get ready to pay for the drinks
>He's a friend though, and tells you that they're on the house
>You love this guy
>You take Aria out to your car, she gets into the passenger, with you in the driver
>"Are you okay to drive?"
>...
>Is she serious right now?
"Yeah, yeah I'm good."

>She nods, sitting back a little in the seat
>You start the car, and begin the ride home

>The car ride was a little bit long, Aria was quiet most of the way
>She would occasionally nod off, but she wouldn't really fall asleep
>She was pretty drunk
>It was cute
>Eventually you pull up to your home
>Well... Apartment complex
>You didn't have enough money to afford a real house at the moment, but these apartments were actually pretty nice
>You get out of the car, and walk around to Aria's door before opening it
>Aria was almost asleep in your passenger seat
>You poke her a couple of times to get her attention
>She groggily looks to you
>"Hmmm...? What?"
>You can't help but chuckle a little
"We're here, Aria."
>She looks around
>"Oh... Right..."
>She undo's her seat belt, but she doesn't get out of the car
>"Can... Can you carry me? Please?"
>Are you fucking serious right now?
>She looks at you with those drunken, pleading, purple eyes
>Ahhhggg
"Yeah. Yeah I can carry you."
>She reaches an arm out and you lean down to pick her up
>She puts her arm around your neck, and grabs your shoulder with the other
>You grab her under her thighs, just below her butt and put a hand around her lower back
>She kicks the door shut after you pull her out
>You start walking to your apartment, with Aria wrapped in your arms

>It was slightly awkward getting the key into your door
>Aria was too tired to do anything or even concentrate
>Finally you were able to get the door open
>The apartment was a decent size
>Two bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen, a small living area with a couch and TV
>Everything you really need
>You walk into the apartment, closing the door behind you
>Aria just looks at you with sleepy, half closed eyes
>You should probably put her to bed
"I'm going to put you in bed, okay Aria?"
>"Mmmmmm...."
>You'll take that as an "Okay"
>You bring her to your bed, it was more comfortable anyway than the guest bed
>You pull back the covers, and gently lay her down onto the mattress
>You pull the blankets up to just below her head, making sure not to smother her
>You make sure her head is comfortable on her pillow as well
>Everything seems good
>You start to walk out of the room
>You were in the doorway
>"...Anon, come back"
>You turn your head back to the bed
>"Anon..?"
>You walk back to the bed
>Aria was still awake, she seemed more awake than earlier
>More sobbed too
"Yeah?"
>"I didn't tell you what was going on, did I?"
>No. She didn't
"No, you didn't."
>"Okay, you should know then."
>This should be interesting
>You sit at the foot of the bed, listening to Aria

>"I... I got into a big fight with Adagio and Sonata"
>Well, that explains some things
>But not all of them
"Okay... But why did you invite me to the bar?"
>She looks at you, she seems very sad
>"It was partially to have a drink with you, and partially to ask you if I could stay with you for a while... You're kinda my only friend other than Dagi and Sonata..."
>Huh...
>Yeah, that does explain things
>"I'm so sorry, Anon... I should've just told you... I'm so stupid..."
>She starts to cry
>Oh no, you hate to cute see girls cry
>It's your one weakness
"Shhhhh... It's okay Aria, I forgive you. It's okay."
>You rub her thigh a little bit to try and calm her
>Her sobbing dies down a little, but doesn't stop
>"Y-you're... The nicest... Person... I've ever... K-known..."
>She's talking in little bursts, to catch her breath through the tears
"It's OK, Aria. Just let it out."
>She has at this point, sat up
>She had grabbed you in a tight hug
>You try to comfort her, and rub her back, stroking it in circular motions

>Eventually she calms down
>Her sobs and tears turn to whimpers as you hold her in your arms, her head buried in your chest
>Her breathing has become softer, you can feel the warm air as it blows against your skin
>She nuzzles into you slightly
>You rub her back some more, trying to get the last of her stress out
>She gives a sigh
>Time to speak up
"Better?"
>She giggles a little
>"Yeah, better."
>She doesn't release you from her grasp
>Neither do you
>You glance at the clock
>1:05
>You look down at Aria
"Hey... We should get to bed, it's late"
>She looks up at you
>"Could you do me one last favor, Anon?"
>Huh, what this time?
"Sure, what's up?"
>She seems a little embarrassed
>She's blushing, definitely not from alcohol
>"Can you... Sleep with me tonight?"
>Well then, that was unexpected
>But not disliked
"Of course"
>She seems very happy with your answer
>You both settle down, into the covers
>You didn't spoon, just cuddles
>She was still snuggled warmly into your chest
>You could easily fall asleep like this
>In fact....
>You just might....
>The End <3