Chapter 3: Crossing the Threshold

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After spending the night getting to know each other at the pool and having a fun time, Sophia wakes up in her room with her roommate, Jakie, on her own bed reading a book. Sophia rubs her head as she tries to piece together the events of the previous night.

"What happened last night?" Sophia asks, her voice groggy.

"You and the guy got a little too drunk and hooked up. It was quite interesting," Jakie responds with a knowing smirk.

Sophia's eyes widen with a mixture of embarrassment and surprise. "You didn't see anything, did you?"

"No, but you guys got quite heated. I walked away when I noticed you guys going at it," Jakie chuckles.

Sophia falls back into her bed, her head pounding with the remnants of a headache. "It was the first time we met and that already happened? What is wrong with me? Am I going to be in trouble with Astaroth? What does Gabriel think of me?" Sophia's mind races with questions and concerns.

"Astaroth doesn't care. Nothing bad happens. Hookups don't result in anything bad anyway down here, so don't worry about any scares," Jakie reassures her, bringing over a cup of water for Sophia and helping her sit up.

It was a long day for Sophia, filled with lingering thoughts about the previous night. She decides to distract herself by going back to the pool for a swim. Gabriel joins her, and they share a smile of recognition.

"I figured you'd be here," Gabriel says with a warm smile.

"So, we hooked up last night?" Sophia asks, feeling a mix of awkwardness and amusement.

"Yeah. It was... interesting for both of us. I don't remember much," Gabriel admits with a chuckle.

"Neither do I," Sophia laughs, feeling a bit more at ease.

"How are you feeling?" Gabriel asks, genuinely concerned.

"Dare I say embarrassed?" Sophia replies, feeling a blush creeping up her cheeks.

They both share a laugh and continue swimming.

"So, what plans do you have after this?" Gabriel inquires, swimming closer to her.

"Dinner," Sophia responds with a smile.

Gabriel grins. "You want me to join you? We don't have to get drunk like we did last night."

"I'd like that. Do you know any good spots?" Sophia asks, genuinely curious.

"I know a few," Gabriel winks at her, causing Sophia's heart to flutter.

Sophia can't help but feel a rush of excitement. I can't believe I'm going on a date in hell. This is going to be wild. Hopefully, we will have a great dinner and get to know each other better tonight.

As they get out of the pool, Gabriel's eyes linger on Sophia's figure, admiring her in her swimsuit. "I didn't know a girl like you could look so good with a six-pack," he comments, causing Sophia to blush even more.

Gabriel laughs softly and gives her a kiss on the cheek. "I'll see you tonight, beautiful."

Sophia rushes to get ready for their date, feeling a mix of nervousness and excitement. She picks out a dress and does her hair, wanting to make a good impression on Gabriel. As she walks up to the doors of the restaurant, she sees Gabriel fall to his knees in a mock gesture of admiration.

"Get up. We need to go inside," Sophia says, trying to suppress her laughter.

"Right, sorry. You are absolutely stunning in that dress," Gabriel says, his eyes filled with genuine admiration.

"Thank you. Let's go inside now," Sophia smiles, feeling a flutter of excitement in her stomach.

They enter the restaurant and have a delightful dinner, filled with laughter and easy conversation. Throughout the evening, Sophia finds herself drawn to Gabriel's charm and warmth. Could this night lead to something more?

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