[F/F] IV - Predding - Page 1

“Oh, again, thank you very much for coming out here at such short notice. I honestly didn’t expect you to have the time for something such as this.” She gave me a light smile as she lapped at the last few drops of her drink.

“Oh! No, no. Really. It was my pleasure. It was certainly a bit unexpected of you to call me, of all others, at that time, but I suppose we both needed a break from work. Is that not right?” I waved my hand dismissively and followed suit, finishing my drink.

“Of course. Especially you, Miss Head of Diagnostic Medicine, talk about a workaholic.” I wasn’t too sure if that was jealousy or arousal I heard. I could see her ear twitch.

“Please. We were doing so well. Let us not bring work into this.” I scoffed and gestured with my hand in a dismissive manner again.

“We were supposed to be taking a break from all that, right? Believe me, I know I push too much, but there is not really that much of a downside… Aside from having virtually no social life.” I said with a shrug and light smirk as she cracked up.

“Hah! Angel, my darling. If you wanted someone to go out with you could have called me, dear.” She placed her glass down, the rim of which caught my attention. The slightest bit of transparent-blue residue was left on it, a few loose speckles of silver glitter in it.

“I mean, I wouldn’t mind doing this in the future. Quite in fact, I’d love it. You are rather nice to be around, outside of work at least.” And she broke it. I rolled my eyes slightly.

“And.. Well… I’ve actually been meaning to ask you out for a while now-“ She covered her nose with two fingers just before I cut her off.

“But. Let me guess. You were ‘too shy’ and I was way too intimidating.” I crossed my arms and leaned back.

“Now, don’t bloat your ego~… Well, alright, that was true.”

“But?”

“But… But it wasn’t really ‘intimidation’ the problem. Let’s just say, at work at least, you never give off the feeling as though you ‘needed anything’ or ‘anyone’ for that matter. You never showed interest in socializing, but in a way that suggested you already had more than enough.”

“Well, weren’t you surprised then?”

“I was.” She smirked slightly, re-crossing her legs.

“Yes, well, I suppose I understand what you are trying to say. I did not know I gave off that sort of vibe. But, believe me, if it is not work, then I am probably free to come by and spend time with you.” I gave her a light smile.

“Oh, I will keep that in mind… It’s a shame, though, that this night seems to be coming to an end.” She sighed softly as she leaned her cheek in her hand. Her elbow leaned on the edge of the table as she glanced up at the waiter.

“Your bill.”

“Thank you.”

“Thank you…” I glanced down at the bill for a moment before back at her. “It does not really have to end, you know?”

“Hmm?” She looked up at me, her ears perking up a bit. I took the bill before she could.

“You still have free time, do you not? We could go back to my home. And I will gladly show you those records I mentioned.” I smiled as I leaned back, opening the dark-colored leather bill cover.

“Oh… Well… I really shouldn’t.” She hesitated. I placed some money in the bill cover before it on the table. Opened, so that she could see I paid for everything.

“… I’ll make sure you wake up in time.” I said softly after a moment of silence. A bit of a gamble, but, when I saw her eyes raise up to me again, I knew I had her.

“... Alright. I’m taking your word for it~” I smiled as she gave me a playful smirk.

Her ear twitched again.