A more modern sort of date

[adifferentlife]

Not every night can be spent at restaurants or the theatre, especially when Sybil understands the frustrations of living on a budget now. This doesn't mean she wants to spend any less time with Henri, so she plans a night in, after consulting with Katie and a few of the girls at work as to just what she should do. They spoke of plans and ideas, and there was some giggling on the part of the other girls when Sybil mentioned her concerns with being alone in her home with a suitor. Eventually she was won over to the idea, trusting both in Henri's honour and the knowledge that this wouldn't cause a scandal here in Darrow.

Now she has everything ready; wine and beer in the refrigerator, a few movies that were suggested and an electric popcorn machine she hopes she can master. The only thing missing is her date himself. She pours herself a glass of the crisp white, breathing in the fruitiness of it before taking a sip and settling in with a book to wait.

Comments

[adifferentlife]

"Yes, I think that we shall." Her agreement is shy and almost tentative but it is heartfelt. Her smile grows at the touch, just as it does each and every time he touches her so. "I have had a good night, honestly."

[jaimemieux]

"As have I." He dropped her hands with a certain reluctance, though he was smiling. "But I should depart. I shall telephone you? Or- well, yes, I suppose that would be simplest, wouldn't it?"

[adifferentlife]

"It would." She lets her fingers drift past his as they pull away, smiling at him as he does at her. "I would like it very much if you did. Especially if it means you use the telephone more often."

[jaimemieux]

Combeferre chuckled softly. “Then you should expect my call.” He kissed her temple lightly - again, with careful chasteness. “Goodnight, cherie."

[adifferentlife]

"Good night," she says softly, finally letting him leave and shutting the door quietly between them. The night was good but also a challenge to her, in ways that were completely unexpected.