Cupid (DNF + Karlnap)

Chapter 12: Restaurant

Karl POV.

They were both overdressed. We'd met Dream and George downstairs alongside their friend Technoblade. The pink haired man was fine, but the other two were both in suits, seemingly attempting to outcompete one another with their professionalism. I exchanged a glance with Sapnap, but neither of us spoke.

"I told them they were overdressed." Techno scoffed as he looked over our outfits. Both of us were dressed in clean pressed shirts and black pants.
"Well I figured if it was a fancy restaurant then I should dress fancy." George defended, and Dream murmured about trusting George's judgement.

"Well it's fine." I smiled. "You both look lovely, like a pair." I noticed the way Techno rolled his eyes and I looked away from him. It seemed that he either didn't understand or didn't care about the significance of their actions.

"So where exactly did you book for us to go for dinner?" The blond asked, looking towards me and Sapnap. He seemed quite eager to go, which I guess made sense. A few people were glancing at us, mainly seeming to mutter about the strange smugness that Dream and George's outfits happened to possess.

"Oh, it's about a five minute walk." Sapnap explained. "It's a place called Schwules Essen. They have good quality food apparently, and a nightly band." I was happy. Having a band meant having a chance to dance.

Sapnap gave me a smile which showed he knew that as we walked out of the door. George, Dream, and Techno were all in front of us, chatting with one another as we stepped silently behind us. I looked over at the ravenette. "Thank you for finding a place to dance."
“I wanted you to dance. Give you a chance to spread your wings.”

My eyes widened and I glanced around, worried that someone had heard me. Then I looked back at him. “You can’t go around saying that. Humans could hear you.”
“It’s a human expression, sweetheart.” He chuckled lovingly. “You don’t have to be worried about me exposing anything.”

Despite his reassurances I definitely saw Techno glance at us. Perhaps it was a sign that he had heard what Sapnap said to me and was suspicious. Perhaps that meant he knew that we were not humans. But as quickly as I could get that guess, he turned away. I cautiously looked back at Sapnap who seemed to sense my anxiousness.

I didn’t dare say another word just in case it turned out Techno was spying and Sapnap did the same. We all walked, following directions that came from Dream’s phone. George was glancing at Dream’s screen occasionally before turning to Techno, chuckling, and looking away. That caught the attention of all of us, yet it was Techno who spoke up first.

“George? What are you laughing about?” The pinkette asked, brows furrowing, seeming concerned about the way his friend had looked at him.
“I just think it’s funny that we need Google maps when you used to live here in California.” The brunette said, British accent flaring at the word ‘California’.

Dream began chuckling alongside the brunette at that, but Sapnap and I couldn't see the humour. “Seriously?” Techno questioned, his brows furrowing. “California is over 160,000 miles square, and you think I know every inch of this place?”
“Well you are smart.” George shrugged, but quickly Techno began to laugh.

The blond continued to laugh and Sapnap and I exchanged another glance. We had seen many strange interactions with humans, yet the fact they were teasing each other and then laughing was interesting. We studied them as we walked, finally giving up as we reached the restaurant, looking up to study the sign which was lit up with neon lights.

There was a crowd of people inside, some eating at the candle-lit tables around the room, others creating an ocean of fabric with swirling dresses on the dance floor. We took a few moments to be bathed in the bright light pouring from the window before Techno headed to the door,

“This place looks nice.” I commented, proud of Sapnap’s decision skills when it came to booking a reservation at this place. “Thank you so much Sapnap.”
“Anything for you, darling.” He said, with him being able to butter me up with sweet names as the three others were not here. “And for the job, of course.”

He took my hand, pulling me into a kiss which I melted into. “This is all under the condition that you save me a dance, okay?” I nodded, giggling at him. I only just pulled my hand away in time as George stepped outside.
“Guys, we are waiting for you. The reservation is under Sapnap’s name.”

“Oh, of course.” Sapnap nodded, stepping away from me. George allowed him to pass, waiting for me instead. When I was walking with him I noticed the way that he looked over at me. It felt strange and so I just looked towards my boyfriend.

“Reservation for five.” Sapnap said to the hostess before giving his name. She turned to the group and stopped, watching the trio of humans. Based on her expression it seemed that she recognised them, yet she didn’t say anything to confirm it.
“Your table is this way.” She smiled, leading us to a table for six in the corner.

We thanked her as we sat down. I was sitting on one side of the table with Sapnap on the other, opposite was Dream, George, and Techno. We all waited patiently as the hostess explained the specials for the evening before looking down at the drinks menu. I kept examining the menu, however the others began to talk.

“This place is beautiful.” George smiled. “It’s so sweet of you both to invite us here.” Both Techno and Dream murmured in agreement.
“Of course.” Sapnap was proud, puffing out his chest. Although angels were supposed to be humble, he did have a habit of showing pride when it came to providing for others.

“So what are you guys wanting to order?” Techno asked. “I was thinking a bottle of vodka.”
“To split?” Sapnap asked. “Amongst the five of us?”
“Oh… you guys wanted some as well?” The pinkette seemed shocked, and it admittedly shocked me too.

Angels are barely able to handle alcohol, so the idea that a single man could handle it was shocking. A waitress approached our table. “Are you guys ready to order?”
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