They arrived at the restaurant, ordered food and as they were eating, Larry noticed Ben watching him. Only problem was that to notice him watching, he had to watch as well.
So Larry caught himself staring at Ben time to time and awkwardly looked down every time, hoping that Ben wouldn’t notice.
Ben finished eating and placed his cutlery down. He took a sip of wine that he ordered and said: “Do you…drink wine?”, seeing that Larry hasn’t touched the glass he poured for him yet. Larry said: “Well, not a fan really. But that’s okay.” Ben smiled and said: “What do you drink then?” Larry said: “Wine’s good.” Ben smiled even more and said: “No, it’s not. Only the best for you. What do you like? Scotch? Martini? Punch? Bloody Mary?” Ben raised his eyebrow and added: “Sex on the beach?”, which caught Larry’s glance and he said: “I love Sex on the beach.”, and Ben grinned again.
The waiter came for Ben’s plate and said: “Everything alright, here?” Ben said: “Yes. Can I order Sex on the beach, please.” Larry said: “No, it’s fine, I…” Ben said: “I’m paying. Please.”
The waiter nodded and left.
Larry said: “Are you crazy?! You know how much it costs?” Ben smiled and said: “I already told you. Only the best for you.”, and Larry blushed. Ben said: “And we could continue at mine tonight. You have to try my cocktails. You’re gonna love them.” Larry looked at Ben and Ben added: “If you want to, of course.”
Larry finished his food and the waiter brought the drink. Larry said: “The wine would be just fine.” Ben giggled and said: “You won’t stop this, will you?”
Larry said: “We will pay separately.” Ben smiled and said: “They already have my card, so…” and Larry slumped back into the chair. He said: “Well…thank you.”, and Ben smiled once again.
They were quiet for a while and Ben then said: “You know…I think I want this to continue at mine. Perhaps we could…”
He touched Larry’s leg with his under the table and Larry flinched. Ben got quiet and retrieved the leg back. He said: “Or…not then. Sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable or something. I just…I haven’t done this in a while.”
“Done what?” Larry asked and Ben said: “Taken someone out. You know…on a date.” Larry’s eyes widened. He said: “This…this is a…a date?” Ben said: “Well…no. I mean…yes, but…only if you want it to be. I thought…well…they said you’re into men and I thought…you know…like…” Ben stuttered and Larry said: “I think…we should take a little more time before I go to your house.”
Ben nodded, looking down and Larry said: “But I’d love to, at some point.”
Ben smiled and nodded.
Ben paid and they left the restaurant.
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Love class 101
FanfictionA new teacher comes to the school. He soon finds out, that the public secret about his colleague, Mr. Rickard, being gay is not actually so straightforward. But he also has secrets of his own...
