You Can't Hurry Love

27| Date Night

"One week and you guys tie the knot," FP says to the engaged couple. He drapes an arm over Alice's shoulders. "They grow up so fast, don't they, honey?"

Alice rests her head on FP. "It was nice of your mom to watch Charles tonight. I've missed our little date nights together."

"You think Pop is getting déjà vu?" Fred turns around to look at the man in the kitchen.

"He could never get rid of us. We're his best customers," FP chuckles.

"He likes to keep you around because you have a big appetite. Brings in the revenue."

Alice grabs FP's chin. "Who wouldn't want to see this pretty face?"

FP puckers up and steals a kiss from his girlfriend.

"We get it. You're in love," Hermione teases the two.

FP pulls away from Alice's lips. "Says the bride to be. This is your last chance, Freddie. Tell her you secretly want me." He winks. "It's okay."

"Our kids would look funny," Fred scrunches his nose.

"I did my fair share of making Charles. You can't say no to that little face."

"Maybe we could if he had a silly name like Forsythe or Forsythia," Hermione says.

"Forsythia?" FP sits with that thought.

"No," Alice shakes her head. She doesn't want him getting any ideas.

"Hello, hello." Pop swings by their table with their tray of food. "It's lovely to see you four."

"Back at ya, Pop." FP smiles. Pop hands him his orange freeze. "You still remember my favorite."

"You have always been a loyal customer."

"Milkshakes for the ladies. Alice, vanilla. Hermione, strawberry." He gently places down the glasses. "And for you, Fred, chocolate."

"Thanks," Fred immediately takes a sip.

Pop finishes up with the plates and excuses himself.

"So where are you guys honeymooning?" Alice asks.

"We're taking a trip to the west coast," Hermione answers. "The beach, shopping, going to dinner. There's so much to do."

"That's if we even leave the hotel," Fred smirks.

Hermione elbows him. "We're going to California. We're taking in as much sunshine as we can."

"I'll charm you with my sexiness. You'll see." He says. "I'm not opposed to sex on the beach."

"You better be talking about the drink," She gives him a look but a blush takes over her cheeks.

FP looks over at Alice. "That means we get the house to ourselves for a week."

"Yeah? What do you have in mind?"

"I don't know. What do you want to do?" He peppers kisses down her neck. "I'll be good for you."

Alice giggles. His stubble tickles her.

"Hey, we expect you two to behave while we're gone," Fred interrupts them. "Charlie is in charge."

"We'll play with him all day and he'll knock out early for bed. Easy as that." FP shrugs. "Then we can have our own play date. Right, Al?"

"You would love that, wouldn't you?" Alice cheekily smiles. "Maybe you should behave and we'll see."

"Yes ma'am."

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Alice holds onto FP's arms wrapped around her as they walk out of the diner. She's starting to get cold.