"'Ferre, why do I have to do this?" Enjolras complained as he buttoned up his shirt.
"Because you're single and lonely and so is your date." Combeferre replied with a sigh.
"You do realise that you're single?"
"Yes, but I'm not moping around because of it."
Enjolras rolled his eyes. He had been down in the dumps since his last break up, which was over four months ago. He did the last button up on his shirt and turned to face Combeferre. "How do I look?"
"Better than usual." Combeferre teased.
"Watch it, 'Ferre, or I won't do this."
"Fiiiine. Now come on, hurry up and go or you're going to be late."
And with that, Combeferre ushered his friend out of the door.
~*~
Enjolras arrived at the restaurant and waited for the waiter to come and take him to his table. He saw no sign of his date, who Combeferre had described as tall, blonde and freckled.
"Can I help you, sir?" said a waiter with dark curls and green eyes.
"Ah, yes, I booked a table for two, should be under 'Enjolras'." he replied.
"Is that you?"
"Yeah."
"Nice. If you would follow me please, sir."
The waiter led Enjolras to a table in the corner of the restaurant and placed to menu's on the table. "Can I get you a drink while you wait?" he asked.
"I'll have a Coke, please."
"One Coke, it is. I'm Grantaire, by the way." he said before walking off to get Enjolras' drink. He returned two minutes later and placed the glass of Coke onto the table. "I'll take your order when your date arrives."
Enjolras sipped on his drink as he waited for his date. Five minutes. Ten minutes. Fifteen minutes. Twenty minutes. Still no sign of his date.
After half an hour, Grantaire walked over to him.
"Pulled a no-show, huh?" he said.
"Certainly looks like it." Enjolras sighed.
"Look, I don't know if this is the best time, but I finish work in about ten minutes. How about you pay for that Coke and I'll take you out for coffee?"
Enjolras looked up at Grantaire. He did find him rather attractive.
"I'll have the bill, please." he smiled. Grantaire smiled back.
~*~
Later that night, Combeferre heard the door open and rushed into the hallway to greet his friend.
"Enjolras, how did -" he began, but stopped when he saw what was in front of him.
The front door was still wide open and Enjolras was pressing a boy against the wall, kissing him roughly. A boy with dark, curly hair. A boy that wasn't Enjolras' date.
Combeferre gave a slight cough and the two boys turned around to look at him. "I take it the date didn't go too well." he said with a smirk.
"I think it went perfectly." Enjolras blushed.
Combeferre smiled. "Close the door, its freezing outside." he said, before going back into the living room and leaving the two boys (who continued where they left off) alone.
Thanks to superwholockedmizzie for the idea for this. Hope you guys enjoyed!
