You didn't know to expect anything different that night. Friday night dinner and drinks with Harry and Leo were a regular occurrence, even more so following Leo's split from Janet. This week - Harry's choice. Surprisingly, it's a quiet restaurant come bar with a small dance floor.
Halfway through the meal, Leo is called away to a scene . "A simple RTA," he says . "No need for anyone else to help out" as you both half-rise to your feet. He flicks an inscrutable look at you both as he leaves. From Harry to you and back again as a curious half-smile plays on his lips. "Enjoy yourselves." Nothing more. Nothing less.
Thinking back, how did you not see the signs?
You sit there for hours. Eating, talking, drinking. Laughing.
A song starts and Harry's pulling you to your feet. Normally you would resist but not tonight. You're tired. It's been a long day, a long week, a long month. And you've missed his company since he moved out. You relax and lean into him. You relish rediscovering that closeness you had when 'living together.' You lean softly against him. Only with him can you feel such a comfortable silence.
You smile, thinking nothing will destroy this feeling you're feeling…
Then suddenly, "You haven't dated any unsuitables in a while… what's happened"
You blush, look down, "I haven't… I mean, there's… no, I haven't."