Everybody was at Phil's house to watch the Superbowl game. He had never been to these "Game Parties", as whenever really watched sports. He would get invited to watch sports with his friends in college, but would make up excuses not to go, as he'd much rather be on his computer instead. When Phil had called him to ask if he wanted to come, his immediate thought was to create another excuse. Phil mentioned that Lindsay, Matty, Kevin and other people were going to be there. Still didn't really interest him.. Then he heard Justine was going to be there. He instantly changed his mind. Thinking back to last week, and how much fun he had with Justine, he actually couldn't wait to go.
Toby watched Justine from across the room. She was getting so into the game on the TV, he thought it was adorable. He averted his eyes from her for a few seconds to try and pay attention to what was happening in the game. He still had no clue. Hell, even Lindsey had a better idea of what was going on than him. Toby decided that he was going to judge what was happening from Justine's reaction. And judging from her putting her head in her hands and muttering, it wasn't going her way.
The game had finished. Phil was cheering; Justine was sulking. Toby could guess what the outcome of the game was.
"Hey, do you wanna go out somewhere?" Toby questioned Justine.
"Huh?"
"You look a bit down.. Could I help cheer you up?"
Justine smiled, "Sure, I could use a coffee right now!"
Justine and Toby walked together into town. During this walk, multiple guys, most of them highly intoxicated, shouted and booed at Justine. Suddenly, realisation hit her.
"I'm still wearing my Steeler shirt." She commented, looking down at the bright yellow and black material. Just then, another tall man sniggered at her. Justine felt something on her shoulders.
"Cover yourself with this." Toby said, draping his jacket over her. As Justine received it, she couldn't help taking in its smell. She smiled as the strong scent reached her nose. It smelled exactly like him.
"Thanks Tobes." she said, smiling up at him.
Soon enough, they found a small little cafe in town. It seemed to be the only place not showing the results of the game, which also made it one of the least busy places at the moment.
Hours passed, Toby and Justine laughed and talked and joked until they had completely lost track of time.
"Excuse me, we need to close up now, its past 11." The waiter said as politely as possible.
"Holy crap," Justine replied, "Have we been in here that long?" She glanced over at Toby for confirmation, but he simply shrugged.
The pair then got up and walked outside. Justine looked over at Toby while he was distracted looking at the displays in the shop windows. She hoped that he hadn't noticed that she was still covered by his jacket. There were no football fanatics in the streets anymore, so Justine had no need to hide her Steeler shirt, but in all honesty, she just loved wearing the jacket.
Toby caught Justine looking at him from the corner of his eye and smiled internally. Of course he noticed that she was still wearing his jacked, but he didn't mind at all.
They arrived outside Justine's apartment. Justine stopped in front of the door as she searched through her bag to find her keys. When she finally opened the door, she took one step inside, then turned around. She reluctantly removed the jacket from around her and handed it back to Toby. As he received the coat, he leaned against the doorframe, still facing Justine.
"Thanks again Toby. For everything." Justine started. "Thanks for taking me out. Thanks for the jacket. Thanks for pretending you knew what was happening in the game.." Toby chuckled.
The two were standing much closer than they usually did, as if personal space no longer existed. They stared at each other for a while, unsure of what to do. Then, Toby slowly leaned down, as Justine tilted her head up. Their lips collided for the first time. The kiss started softly, both getting accustomed to their surroundings. Justine wrapped her arms tightly around Toby's neck, which helped him to place his hands around Justine's waist and pull her closer. After a while, the two broke apart. They beamed at each other, at a loss for words. Justine bowed her head and giggled as she started to blush.
"So I'll.. um.. call you tomorrow?" Toby said hurriedly, ruffling his hair, as he often did when he was nervous.
"Yeah, sure." Justine replied, still slightly dazed from what had just happened. Toby began to turn around and walk away.
"Wait!" Justine called from behind. Toby turned again to face her.
"So does this make us.."
"Yes." Toby replied without any hesitation. Justine beamed a wide smile, as did Toby.
"Great."
"Good night, Jus."
"Night, Tobes."
