Ass(ets)

what are we?

The morning after consisted of mostly sleep, a little cuddling and talking about how they would never drink again.

They greet the outside world around 2pm. (this only being because they are far too hungry and the fridge far too empty)

They stand outside a local deli and look knowingly to each other when they realise just which deli it is.

Noah teases Ella about a certain ass and ass(ets) comment he'd heard her say in this very place.

Ella blushes furiously and denies it wholly. But she knows it to be true.

The chime of the bell above the door signals their entrance. A group of people already seated look up, smile in surprise upon recognising them and wave them over. They're not close friends, and so Ella is more than inclined not to go over. Food before friends is a motto she cherishes.

"Do we actually have to socialise? I just want to pick up our food." Ella mutters to Noah.

"Let's say hi and I'll fake a mysterious illness in five minutes." Noah says quietly back.

Reaching the table Noah forces a brightened smile on his face. Ella is too busy thinking about how hungry she is to bother.

They greet and exchange pleasantries.

One of the girls asks "Oh, so are the two of you... like... a couple now?"

Suddenly, Ella is conscious of Noah's arm wrapped around her waist.

Suddenly, Ella is conscious of Noah's old hoodie wrapped around her.

Noah and Ella, after a moments pause, open their mouths to speak.

Noah nods to let Ella speak first and he remains silent.

"I'm not really sure what we are." Ella tells the girl.

Noah sniggers slightly and leans over whispering to Ella in a sarcastic, fake, American, and girly accent "What are we?"

Ella rolls her eyes and elbows Noah lightly (ish) in the stomach.

Taking the hint Noah says he's not feeling too well and that him and Ella were just going going to grab a takeout before heading home.

A chorus of "feel better" and "get well soon" respond.

Until a girl (the nosy one from earlier) asks what's wrong with him.

Noah pauses for a second too long while trying to come up with a believable illness.

Ella decides Noah is taking too long, and that the girl is really far too nosy for her own good, so she says sarcastically "Diarrhoea."

Those seated at the table don't quite understand her sarcasm, and they look pityingly at Noah. However, much to Ella's delight the nosy girl looks slightly disgusted.

Ella drags a slightly shocked Noah to the counter to pick up their order.

"Did you have to say diarrhoea?" Noah exclaims.

"Look on the positive side I could have said you had gonorrhoea." Ella jokes.

"My reputation is being dragged through the mud."

"Dragged through the shit more like."

"Firstly, ew. Secondly, that was actually quite witty."