A/N: So I'm worse today! Connor really needs to control those sick germs of his. But I might possibly post another chapter later today, just because you guys are awesome and because I've got nothing better to do. Now excuse me as I go watch Primeval on Netflix. Enjoy!
1 P.M.
They were waiting for their debit card to be returned when another couple was escorted out on the deck by the same rude hostess they had, though she didn't come off quite as disgusted.
"The waiter will be right out, have a nice meal." The hostess kindly said and walked off, Connor and Abby in awe. As they unknowingly stared at the couple, the woman sooner or later spoke up from across the deck.
"Can we help you?" both their eyes fluttered and they turned a bit red.
"No, sorry! We didn't mean to… We're so sorry." Abby said embarrassed, the couple laughed and the man turned around to face them.
"It's my astounding good looks and radiant date, isn't it?" the man teased. Abby and Connor laughed and the woman spoke again.
"Was it to do with the hostess? She seemed a little too nice to be honest. People gave us weird looks also."
"Actually, yeah." Abby gave a laugh, Connor with her. "She was a bit…"
"We got less of the bidding a nice meal routine and more of the sort of walkin' off without a word routine." Connor finished for her, Abby's thoughts going straight to another evident reason of why people see them as married. The couple laughed again and nodded.
"Well, there is actually a reason for her acting polite toward us." The woman said, the man ready to explain.
"I told her if she wanted an actual tip today she should learn some manners." Connor and Abby couldn't help but crack up at that, they could just see the hostess' face when the man said those exact words. "It was a bit harsh, but we came to have a nice meal." He looked at his wife or perhaps girlfriend.
"Not a meal with rude servers all day." She ended for him. "I'm Marie, this is Connor."
"Really?" Connor said with a grin. "Nice to meet you mate, me names Connor as well. And my stunning companion is Abby." Abby smiled at him, hiding her blush, and gave a wave – too far away to shake hands.
"Is your real name Abigail?" the woman wondered.
"Yeah, why?"
"Our little girl, just two last month, her names Abigail." She said with a glow, clearly proud of having a child. "I just love the name."
"It is a beautiful name, I always have gone by Abby just 'cause Abigail never quite suited me." She answered and they shared a nod.
"Are you two on date night - or I guess afternoon, then?" Connor went on, Marie smiling and her husband squeezing her hand.
"Celebrating six years of marriage." Connor and Abby looked at each other, not sure if in surprise or even envy, and then looked back with congratulations. "What 'bout you two? Date afternoon as well?"
Then the surprise sunk through. Connor and Abby noticed their hands had been touching, and their positions were rather close to each other, and the way they acted! No wonder people assumed. Abby quickly pulled her hand away from his and leaned back in the seat, rather embarrassed.
"Just two mates having lunch is all." Connor said with a sincere smile, though helping the situation, the couple was a tad embarrassed themselves.
"Oh, we're sorry- we just thought…"
"It's fine," Abby spoke back up. "People tend to think that a lot, we're used to it." And on that the waiter finally came back out with their debit card, and they were able to leave. The couple said goodbye, though it was obvious they were happy to be alone, and Connor and Abby walked to the car.
"Back to the flat?" Abby asked as they buckled up, Connor once again driving. She wasn't even sure why she let him drive her car, but she did.
"Why go back now? We had a nice lunch, now we can go find something to do, Abs!"
"Like?" Abby said with a curious look on her face. Connor thought about it, then shrugged.
"Somewhere you love most. Bit far out, but we'll be fine."
"What-? Where?" she said as she hid away her excitement until he revealed it. Connor put the keys in the ignition and started it up. He'd wanted to take that bold move and tell Abby how he felt, or just kiss her, or something! But he couldn't find the courage. Maybe there he would.
"The zoo of course!"
Connor sure is determined to make this day amazing for Abby! You think he'll have the guts to tell her?
I got a lot of Reviews yesterday, after I posted 12 P.M., and I thank those who Reviewed! You guys rock!
