The Cure || Adrian Kempe

Thirty Four

Sabina's POV- December 2018

Just as I was about to take a sip of my coffee, I heard Adrian chuckle. It was a tired chuckle, but nonetheless, a chuckle.

"Pretty sure that fancy cafe has coffee"

I took one last gulp before handing him my mug over. He opened the fridge and pulled out his creamer. Once the coffee was no longer black and filled with sugar he took a sip of it.

"I figured you'd need it" I noted.

"And you are right"

I reached over and scruffed his cheek.

"I'm sure you'd rather be in bed," I told him.

He chuckled.

"Yeah, but my dumbass said yes to the invitation and it'd be rude to not show up"

I smiled.

"Is it too late to back down?" I asked.

He smiled.

"Kinda, you should have brought this up when we were still in bed"

"It'd be rude not to show up" I joked using his own words against him.

He sighed.

"Why are we so nice?"

"Cause our parent's raised us well" I answered as he finished his coffee.

He placed the mug in the kitchen sink.

"Let's go"

As we made our way out, I grabbed my purse and phone.

"Does Salem have food?"

"Yes," I replied.

"Ladies first"

He grabbed his car keys on our way out and even opened the passenger door for me. As I put on my seatbelt, he took a seat and yawned.

"So how long do we have to be there?" 

I smiled.

"He thinks I have a final to study for" I answered.

Technically, I was not lying to him. I had a presentation tomorrow, and the paper due for the class had already been submitted. 

"Smart"

"I need to start wrapping gifts," I told him.

"Fuck"

"What?" I asked.

"I need to get a gift for the secret Santa and I need your help"

"You got Lauren?" I guessed.

He nodded.

"We can go to Sephora after," I said.

"Thanks, Bebs"

He glanced at me.

"So where am I driving towards?"

"As if you were going to Staples" I replied.

"Okay"

15 minutes later, we were making our way into the cafe. 

"They're not here yet," I told him as I checked my phone.

"Okay, I'm gonna get a menu"

"I'll get us a table," I said.

I found us a table, and Adrian got 4 menus.

"So is this like a double date?"

Kinda.

"If this isn't awkward, I'd prefer lunch next time"