[ there's some miscommunication here, but— he didn't bother to explain the drinks aren't for him, only hizen. the truth is: he didn't mind drinking alcohol; he simply couldn't bring himself to try it out yet and there's no rush to it. ]

We're the same age ..... ?

[ what. did he miss out on something? is hizen supposed to be in his early twenties instead of a teenager? their age didn't matter anyway and yuuji relaxed a bit; his own expression growing soft. ]

But I'm worried about you. [ let's try this in another way. he then steps closer, reaching out for the other's shoulder; squeezing gently. ] I'll just keep stressing about whether you made it home safe or not. I won't be able to sleep, so what's the point of going home?

... how can we resolve this?