"Sa-brina," Prudence cooed, elongating the syllables into a sultry tone as she slinked down the stairs of the Academy of the Unseen arts.
Sabrina, smirking, watched as Prudence approached with a mix of happiness and caution. She still was unsure exactly where she stood with this weird sister.
"Hi Prudence. And how are you?"
"I'm fine Sabrina," Prudence replied with a big grin, "and…yourself?"
Sabrina gave a curt nod.
"Where's your little...boy toy?" Prudence asked teasingly.
"Well…I-,"
Sabrina was interrupted by Nick appearing before the two.
"Well speak of the Angel," Prudence said eyeing up Nick.
"Hey Prudence-" Nick looked to Sabrina and a smile spread across his face, "-hey Sabrina."
Nick pulled Sabrina into a close embrace and pecked her on the lips.
"Well…that's my cue…" Prudence said slipping away.
"Nick…I've missed you," Sabrina said breathily, still in his embrace.
Nick chuckled, "It's only been like a day since we've seen each other."
Sabrina smiled, "I know…"
"You ready to grab a bite to eat?"
Sabrina grabbed Nick's hand and nodded.
Later at Cerberus's bookstore Sabrina and Nick cuddled close in a booth. They both sipped their drinks as chatter from other patrons mixed with the holiday music playing over the speakers. Christmas lights crisscrossed through the booths giving the place a cheery ambiance.
"So how is the Krampus ball coming along," Nick asked.
"It's going well. I'm actually thinking of joining the events committee so I can be involved in all the school events."
"That would be awesome Sabrina."
The couple shared a smile when Harvey, noticing them when passing by, stopped in surprise.
"Harvey," Sabrina spat out in an octave higher than she wanted.
"Bri-…Sabrina. What's up? Didn't expect you here."
"Yeah me and Nick were just grabbing a bite to eat."
Nick gave a small wave, "Hey Garvey."
Harvey furrowed his brow. "Hey…Nick….Well it was nice seein-,"
"Why don't you join us Garvey?" Nick interjected.
"It's Harvey…." Harvey replied.
Sabrina and Harvey gave each other tight smiles.
"Sure…if it's okay with Sabrina."
"Yes, of course," Sabrina said making an unbothered face.
Harvey sat down on the opposite side of the booth. A nearby waiter came up and took an order from him.
"So. I hear you, a human, are actually involved in the Krampus ball this year," Nick said looking at Harvey.
"Yea…uh, sort of. Me and Ambrose are building a Krampus statue."
Nick nodded his head with an impressed look. Sabrina smiled.
"We're actually almost done with it. Just the head left," Harvey said gesturing a circle to indicate a head.
"Cool, I'm sure it will be the talk of the ball," Nick said.
Silence fell over the table. Harvey fiddled with his straw.
"And Ambrose? Has he been a help?" Sabrina said searching for a topic.
Harvey gave a deep nod, "Totally. Ambrose is a quick learner. I'm impressed."
"Well Warlocks have to be quick learners. The Academy can be grueling sometimes," Nick said while placing an arm around Sabrina.
Harvey flinched at the sight of Nick's arm around Sabrina but quickly recovered with a sip of his soda.
Sabrina bit her lip as she looked over Harvey. A Waiter appeared and set down a large order of onion rings.
"Thank you," Harvey said.
"No problem. Call me if you need me," the Waiter said and quickly went to take another table.
"It's so cool that you and Sabrina can still be friends," Nick said with an eyebrow slightly raised, "I mean after being a couple and all."
Harvey and Sabrina smiled. Harvey shuffled in his seat a bit.
"Yeah…well Sabrina is a cool one. So why not?" Harvey began.
"Just because we didn't work out romantically doesn't mean I stopped caring about her."
Sabrina sat still, drinking in Harvey's word. A ping of emotion washed over her.
"Yeah…exactly. I mean….I'm glad to still have Harvey as a friend."
They all smiled and continued with their meals.
"Here's your check," the waiter said placing it on the table.
All three grabbed for it and chuckled when they caught each other.
"Let me take care of it," Nick said reaching for it again.
"No it's okay. We ate separately."
Nick touched the check for a fleeting moment but shrugged and let it go. Soon they were up and ready.
"Well okay Harvey, it was cool hanging out," Nick said, his arm around Sabrina.
Harvey smiled. Sabrina wondered if it was forced or genuine.
"Thanks for letting me join. I'll see you guys later," Harvey said heading for the exit.
"Bye Harvey," Sabrina said turning her head to watch him go.
Sabrina was gently tugged into an embrace by Nick. A firm kiss settled on her lips. Warmth washed over her.
"You ready Sabrina?" Nick said, his eyes sparkling.
"….I'm ready Nick." Sabrina replied as she felt like she was floating on air.
