(Help me, I'm holding on for dear life.)

Yesterday was Satoru's birthday, which you missed due to being away on a mission. That one was rather tiring, leaving you completely drained and wishing for nothing but for some peace. However, even though you struggled to find a part of you that wasn't hurting, you wanted to congratulate Gojo still.

Today you decide to pay him an unannounced visit, ringing the bell on the front door of his apartment.

You put on a happy smile, preparing to greet and congratulate him, carrying a plastic bag with some sweets for him and a gift that you bought while being away. Some clinks and shuffles are heard from inside the apartment, a clear sign that Satoru's coming to see who's there.

When the door eventually opens, you're surprised to see a visibly tired Satoru with his hair messy and eyes reddened. His skin looks paler than usual, dark shades on his face, making him look like he had no sleep in days. But what surprises you the most, is that the moment he steps out, you're hit with such a heavy scent of alcohol coming from him that your breathing almost hitches.

For a minute or so, you both look at each other in silence, not knowing what to say. Gojo, however, quickly composes himself and puts on a fake smile.