It had been a few days since Kanaya had seen the beautiful face of Vriska Serket. Beautiful? I shouldn't be thinking that. She found herself hoping that her former best friend would pop in to the store again unexpectedly.
She twisted her engagement ring on her finger thoughtfully. She decided that she probably better eat something before going down to open the store. Kanaya was about to make a bowl of cereal when the lights dimmed. Rose must be awake and hung-over. She only dimmed the lights then.
Kanaya wished she wouldn't drink so much. Rose began drinking when her mother passed away. It had started with a shot in memory of her. Rose had begun drinking more and more from then on. They had only been friends then, but even so, Kanaya would make sure she got home safely and she would tuck her into bed.
Their first date, Rose had been more drunk than usual. She had surprised Kanaya by taking her to a rather expensive restaurant; however, she had forgotten to inform Kanaya of the dress code necessary for this date. Then, at the end of the date, she had gone for a kiss. Kanaya had felt the briefest light touch of her lips, before Rose went tumbling down the stairs. Kanaya had been so shocked, that she had not reached out to catch the other woman. She had helped Rose up and took her to bed kissing her forehead.
She blushed at that moment remembering when she had tried to walk away, and Rose had grabbed her wrist pulling her into a kiss that that tasted of the spice of alcohol. Rose nearly pulled her into bed but Kanaya had refused. The alcohol was obviously clouding the normally level headed woman's judgment. Besides, she had higher standards and better morals. She didn't want to end up being friends with benefits or a drunken fling.
Kanaya ceased daydreaming when Rose slipped her arms around her waist from behind.
"Morning." Rose mumbled, resting her head on Kanaya's shoulder.
"Hungry?" Kanaya asked.
Kanaya felt Rose shake her head against her shoulder.
"You know you'll feel worse if you don't eat anything." Kanaya frowned. She heard a sigh behind her and knew Rose had given in.