Title: Date Night Obliviousness
Word Count: 500
Note: I don't own Community or The Avengers. Future!fic. The prompt was from genevieveisme: "Jeff and Annie (finally) go out on a date, and all's going well... until they run into Chang/Kevin, and he won't take the hint to leave." Hope you enjoy! As always, feedback and constructive criticism is appreciated.


"… and that was the last time I mixed Bacardi 151 and Oxy." Jeff winced as Chang finished up his story about… something. To be fair, he tuned out his former teacher once the man had started talking. Old habits, and all. He glanced over to where Annie was talking on the phone and silently cursed her for leaving him alone with the maniac. He pulled his keys out of his pocket and began fiddling with them.

"Look, Ben, it's been great-" Jeff began.

"I know, right? What a coincidence, running into you at your favorite date-night restaurant? Been almost six months since I've seen you here, though."

Jeff glared at him. "Stalking aside, we do have a movie to catch so-"

"Ooh, what movie? Are you seeing Avengers 4? I've been dying to see it. It's supposed to be awesome!"

Jeff sighed. "Yes, we are. And actually, it starts in about fifteen minutes, so we really need to be going."

"Dude, no problem. We can continue the conversation in the car."

"That's not-"

"I'll drive. You're worried about getting the movie, right? I can get you there in two minutes top. I didn't get my license suspended for nothing, you know," Chang laughed.

"But-"

"Seriously, though, you guys finish up here. I'll go bring the car around. You mind getting the tickets and popcorn, though? I'm a little short on cash. Now, if you'll just give me the keys…"

As Chang grabbed for the keys, Jeff finally lost it. "Under no circumstances are ever allowed to drive the Lexus!" he shouted. The restaurant went silent as everyone turned and stared at him. "Sorry," Jeff muttered.

"Alright, bro, no need to get testy." Chang gave Jeff back the keys. "I was just trying to help."

"Oh, you've already helped plenty." Jeff slumped back in his chair. "Can Annie and I please just have some time alone? It's been ages since we've been out."

"No, I get it," Chang said. "You and your lady want some privacy. Tell you what, I'll meet you at the car. You're parked on Jefferson, right?" Before Jeff could answer, he ran off.

"Wait… that's not… Ben, get back here! Chang!" Jeff called after him, but it was no use. He let out a frustrated sigh.

"Did Ben finally leave?" Annie asked, walking back over.

"No. He's invited himself to the movie," Jeff replied. Annie stared at him. "I'm not joking. He's waiting by the car."

"Seriously?"

Jeff nodded, and Annie plopped down into her chair. The two sat in silence. "Everything okay at home?" he asked, changing the subject.

"Hm? Oh, yeah. Shirley was just about to put Lizzy to bed."

Jeff smiled. "Told you so." He reached out and gave her hand a squeeze. She smiled back at him and pulled out her phone. "Who are you calling?" he asked.

"A cab," she replied. "Our first night out since our daughter was born is not going to be spent taking care of another child."