Beyond Logic

X. I'll Take Advantage of You

Since Sebastian had a few beers, it was decided that Alexandra and him would drive his car while he sober up. She didn't really bother arguing since it seemed like everyone partnered up already.

She had a really good time hanging out with his friends. It might have been awkward at first but Sebastian's friends made her comfortable enough that she got to laugh and joke around with them. Anna instantly took her under her wing and made sure that she wasn't left out of the conversation. She felt bad that they all paid for her food and drinks and constantly decline when she offers her share.

She also kept an eye on Sebastian who was sitting opposite from her. Seeing him around his friends had brought her a new perspective on how he is as a person. Every now and then she glances at his direction and she couldn't help but smile seeing how genuinely happy he was and how he was the person that constantly settled his friends' arguments. She caught him glancing at her a couple of times and she just smiled at him as if to assure him that she was okay and wasn't planning on running away. 

"Did you have a good time?" Sebastian asked when they were in the car.

"Yeah. Thank you for inviting me. You're friends are amazing."

"I'm really happy that you came."

"Me too." As they drove in silence, Alexandra couldn't help but think about what Anna said about giving Sebastian a chance. She couldn't help but analyze how her friendship with him changed in the past few weeks. She didn't have any intention to have anything to do with him let alone explore something more than that. 

"So, how about I'll drive you home and then I'll just take the bus from there." Alex said as she glanced at Sebastian's direction.

"There's no way in hell I'll let you take the bus." Sebastian said.

She smiled briefly, "There's no way in hell I'll let you drive this car knowing that you've had a few drinks."

"I only had a shot of tequila and two bottles of beer. It would take more than that to get me drunk."

"Yeah, I don't really care. If you want me to continue hanging out with you, you will not be driving this car tonight. Not unless I know you're sober enough."

Sebastian smiled, "okay, I'll sleep over at your place then."

Alexandra blushed, "Nice try, but no."

"Fine. How about we grab coffee in that coffee shop near your place and then I'm pretty sure I'll be able to drive after half an hour or so." Sebastian suggested.

It was her turn to sigh, "fine." 

She could just easily tell him that she'd grab a cab. But the truth is, she wasn't ready to end the night just yet. Not when she knew she'd be going home in her empty apartment and would spent the entire night hoping that she wouldn't have any episodes.