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Mini Scene: Greta And Arinx.

Ended up writing slightly more than expected
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"really Greta, it's fine, I can pay for my own coffee." Arinx said, having to check three pockets before remembering where she stuck her wallet.

"You paid last week when I forgot my card. I have a part time job, remember? I'll buy."

"It's fine-"

"I insist." Greta knew Arinx was stubborn but she could be too. Besides, a small coffee wasn't very expensive.

Arinx sighed but decide to let it go. If Greta wanted to pay that badly she'd allow it. She'd just pay her back next week or slip a few bills in her backpack.

It had taken a while but Arinx was back on her feet. She finally bought herself a phone. She has limited minutes and data but it's a phone. Greta knew only to call her in emergencies. However, they decided to meet up once a month to just talk about things.  Arinx walked to Gretas school to "pick her up" after classes and they'd get coffee and chat for a while.

"Oh! You moved into your apartment after our last meeting, right?" Greta asked.

"Yeah, I did. Did you want to see it some time?"

"Definitely!"

"Alright. Tell you what. Get your mom's permission first but we can have a movie night at my apartment this weekend. I have Friday off so I'll get you at school and you can drive us there."

Greta felt butterflies at hearing she could come see the apartment and spend more time alone with Arinx. She knew it was a silly crush but she really liked spending time with Arinx. She could talk to her about anything and she knew she'd be accepted.

"Anyways, tell me about Biology. You said you were doing a class trip, right? Was it fun?" Arinx changed the topic onto something a bit more interesting. That's how these days usually went. Greta talking about her life and Arinx occasionally telling her own stories.

. . . .

"This one?" Greta asked when Arinx told her to turn into a parking lot.

"Yeah. I know it's not the nicest on the outside but it gets better." Arinx assured Greta. She knew she didn't live in the nicest area or anything but it was good for what she was used to.

You had to use a code to get into the building at least. Arinx also kept her door locked so she felt safe. Greta stuck close when walking to the apartment.

Once they got inside both kicked off their shoes and Greta set her backpack down. It was a small, one bedroom apartment. However it came fully furnished (arinx made that a priority in choosing her apartment) and she'd put up a few decorations of her own. It was cozy but it was clean.

"What do you think?" Arinx asked, looking over at Greta.

"It suits your style." Greta smiled. "Can I look around?"

"Go ahead. I'm going to pop a pizza in the oven then we can watch a movie. I recorded Harry Potter for you, you said you like that series didn't you?"

"It's one of my favorites!"

"I'll trust your judgement." Arinx then excused herself to go preheat the oven and change into some comfortable clothes.

Once the pizza was ready the two settled on the couch and turned on the movie. One movie became two, them talking, before they knew it it was late.

"It's almost 11." Arinx realized, looking at the clock.

"Oh, shoot I should go." Greta said.

"You shouldn't be driving this late at night. Why don't you call your mom and tell her you're staying the night." Arinx said. "if you're comfortable here, that is."

"I didn't bring clothes..."

"You can wear my shirt to bed or something. My clothes will fit you, a bit big is all." Arinx didn't seem to have any issues with this while Greta was struggling to keep a straight head.  "I've only got the one bed but it's a queen. You can share with me."

Wearing Arinxs clothes and cuddling with her? Calm down Greta, it's just a friendly overnight. She'd had sleepovers before.

"Okay! Let me call mom." Greta said, pulling out her phone.

"You do that. Ill go find your something to wear. You're welcome to use the shower too." Arinx ruffled Gretas hair before walking back to her room to grab pajamas.

Greta had to look away from her to hide her blush. Wouldn't it be great if they shared the shower too?