A Stolen Minute

Chapter Four: Sat, Day 8

Normani and Lauren were walking haphazardly around the area they had just finished having dinner at, mainly just to waste time. Earlier they were planning on doing something more tourist like, but once Lauren found out that Normani didn't bother mentioning that her birthday had not only passed but was the day she last saw her, she felt obligated to at least take her to dinner. It passed all too quickly for Lauren though and she didn't want to end their little date just yet.

Lauren, mostly just wanting to touch Normani, had her arm around her shoulders, hooking it slightly so the only way Normani could walk along side her comfortably was if she in turn had her arm around Lauren's waist.

For the most part, their walk was silent. They were both just taking in the different things of the busy night life of the weekend. Normani loved affection but could never get close enough to anybody to experience it without it seeming weird. So, having Lauren always touching her someway while they were together made her warm inside. Especially when periodically Lauren would turn her head and kiss the side of her face.

"Did you enjoy this?"

Normani asked randomly causing Lauren to scoff.

"That's something I'm supposed to ask you."

"It's just usually I'd have to beg you to be quiet and now—"

Lauren hooked her arm more making Normani have no other choice but to turn so she was standing in front of her. She squealed at the sudden change, mostly because she was tripping over her own feet since Lauren had yet to stop walking; instead just spreading her legs and leaning forward making Normani lose her balance even more.

Normani laughed, holding tightly onto Lauren's waist since she had nothing else to hold. Lauren laughed as well, stopping herself from walking and helping her stand up after only a couple steps.

"You're such a child."

Normani said pushing Lauren back off and then hitting her. Lauren laughed again, lazily folding into herself trying to avoid Normani's hits.

"Maybe but I'm so close to getting to that real laugh. Gotta take every opportunity I'm handed."

Normani rolled her eyes and walked ahead. Lauren chuckled softly before running to catch up with her.

"But anyways, yes I did enjoy this. I wish I could've taken you out on your actual birthday though..."

"For the hundredth time I'm sorry."

"Yeah. I know, I know. But did you? You know... enjoy this?"

"A lot actually."

Lauren looked at her like she didn't believe her. Once Normani noticed the look she giggled and brought both of her hands to hold onto Lauren's closest one.

"I'm serious. My friends always make me have these big celebrations and stuff. But I really want to do something like this. And even us going to the beach. Just small things with people I care about."

"Aww. So you must care about me then huh?"

Lauren laughed at the face Normani made, putting her other hand up as a surrender.