Nikolaj opened the passenger door for Gwen, she gave a nod as a thank you and got in. Nik jogged around and got into the driver's seat.
"Oh god, you haven't driven us anywhere in a long time." She buckled her seat belt and pulled it tight.
He laughed. "Don't you trust me?"
"Not when you don't keep your eyes on the road."
He looked over at her, that love-stricken look again. "Maybe if I didn't have a beautiful woman distracting me."
Gwen simply chuckled. "Come on, let's get out of here before people start figuring out who we are."
Nik gave a little nod and took off down the street. She couldn't play into his sappiness, she just wasn't like that. She could be soft and tender when she wanted to be, but the ooey gooey nonsense wasn't her forte. Nik knew what Gwen was like, that's why he liked her. Though Gwen realized sometimes she has to compromise the tiniest bit.
She gently grabbed his hand. "You look very dashing tonight, I don't know if I told you that."
She watched a smile spread across his face, but he didn't take his eyes off the road. "Thank you."
Gwen's phone let off a quiet ding . She hesitantly took her hand from Nik's and grabbed the device from her purse.
Giles: You're wearing your cute underwear.
Gwen: Did you need to borrow them?
I can run them back to you! Let me just get these pesky fingers out of me.
*Suggestive emojis followed*
The red lace ones are still in my bag!
Giles: *Vomiting emoji*
I think I'll pass this time.
Gwen: Are you sure? I think HE will like them.
*Prayer hands, so many prayer hands*
Giles: I'll think about the red ones.
*A winky face*
They make me feel powerful.
Gwen: Feel it bitch!
Gwen smiled softly and put her phone away, grabbing Nik's hand again and holding it firmly in her lap.
Nikolaj drove them in silence. But their silence was comfortable, it was hardly ever tense or awkward. They communicated in small touches, looks, body language. They had entire conversations in front of their co-stars without ever speaking a single word. Oftentimes Nik would brush his hand along her back when he was about to leave, that was usually her cue to follow a few minutes later. Those were by far the most riveting moments in their relationship, sneaking around their close friends and co-workers to be perverted, immodest... unscrupulous. Even now it was exciting to keep it a secret, though they were nowhere near subtle.
Nik pulled up to the restaurant, then hopped out and opened Gwen's door for her, offering his hand. She took it and carefully stepped out, very strategically holding her purse at her thighs to keep from flashing the people outside. Luckily, for once, no paparazzi. Hopefully no one would tip them off to where they were. Nik handed off his keys to the valet driver and walked her inside.
"Reservations for Gwendoline."
The cute, brunette hostess grabbed two menus and smiled. "Right this way." She gave Nik an up and down glance before leading them towards the back of the restaurant.
