Sabrina got home as Seth was preparing dinner. He looked over and smiled.
"Hey you're home early. I thought you said you were going to the library", Seth said.
"Yeah, I decided to just check out the books and work from home. The question is, what are you doing home?", she asked.
He shrugged.
"Wanted to get a head start on this. Since your home early, how about we make this together", he said.
"I've actually got a lot of work to get done. I'm sorry, I really want to though", she said.
"Its ok, school is more important and I don't want you falling behind", he said.
She smiled and watched him walk around the kitchen. She knew she loved him. So many times she wanted to tell him he was right about what he said, about how she was going to want to experience college life. She walked into their room and pulled out the books. She left them there and tied her hair up. Walking back into the kitchen, she washed her hands and Seth smiled.
"Changed your mind babe", he said.
"Yeah, I can spare a few minutes. My work isn't due till Friday", she said.
"You sure, I don't mind doing this alone", he said.
"We hardly see each other during the day. Being able to cook dinner with you is special", she said.
He closed the space between them and kissed her.
"Maybe I can take a day off and work from home. We can do something during the day and I'll get the work done at night.", he suggested.
She smiled.
"That sounds wonderful babe", she said.
He nodded.
"Just tell me when", he said.
This was the feeling she told Serena about. Coming home and knowing she doesn't want to be without him. Knowing he was the one and that she wanted to spend the rest of her life with him. Still, there was that feeling of wanting to be able to do things without upsetting him, without losing him. She wanted to experience college life.
She knew she had a lot to think about.
The next day at school, she met up with some of the girls in her class. Kathan was with them and she waved.
"Hey, you made it", Kaye said.
"Yeah, I almost didn't though. I had to finish this assignment and I forgot to charge my laptop.", Sabrina said.
"That's happened to me before", Charly said.
"Why didn't you just work on it last night?", Renee asked, taking a sip of her coffee.
"I was making dinner with my boyfriend. Then we started binge watching this new show on netflix", Sabrina said.
"That's code for having sex", Dasha said.
Charly nudged her and the other girls giggled. Sabrina smiled.
"That was after the show", Sabrina said.
"My girl", Renee said, high fiving with her.
"Oh shoot, Kayla we have to go or we'll be late for class. See you all at the party tonight", Cathy said.
The girls said bye to Cathy and Kayla.
"What party?", Sabrina asked.
"A friend of ours is throwing a party at his house. His name's Mike Rome", JoJo said.
"His parties are always crazy fun", Renee said.
"His house? His parents pay for it?", Kathan asked.
"No, he and a bunch of other guys put their money together to rent it.", Dasha said.
Kathan and Sabrina nodded.
"So you two in?", Renee asked.
"I'll have to let my fiancé know first. Maybe he can take our daughter to the movies or something. Fridays are usually our family nights you know", Kathan said.
"Its still crazy to me that you have a kid and a fiancé. I need to meet both", Charly said.
"Me too. When can we?", Renee said.
"I want to meet him too", Dasha said.
Kathan smiled.
"I'll figure out a day. Usually we are both home on weekends, so it might be on a Saturday or Sunday. I'll let you girls know", Kaye said.
They nodded. They looked at Sabrina.
"What about you girl? You know, you can bring your man to the party or do you two also have a kid we don't know about", Renee said.
"I'm in for sure. I'll have to check with Seth before I can say yes for him", Sabrina said.
They nodded.
"Well, I have to go. My acting class starts in a few and I want to make sure I get a front row seat", Renee said.
"And I've got a class too. See you girls tonight, hopefully", Dasha said.
"And I might not have school today, but my rent isn't going to pay itself. Time to pour coffee for ungrateful visitors", Charly said.
"Hey I drink coffee from that shop", Sabrina said.
"I stand by what I said", Charly said.
Kaye laughed as Charly left. She looked back at Sabrina.
"So I got this strange call from Serena.", Kaye said.
Sabrina sighed.
"She's worried about you, don't be mad at her", Kaye said.
"I'm not. I guess I sort of knew she might call you. She's not here and she just wants to know that I'm ok", Sabrina said.
Kaye nodded.
"So talk. I've still got a few minutes", Kaye said.
Sabrina told her everything she told her sister. Kaye understood what Sabrina was feeling, but she knew that when the time came, she wouldn't regret choosing Mark and Alana.
"So he's not letting you go to parties or spend time with friends?", Kaye asked.
"No, he would never say that, but I guess I feel", she stopped.
"Like he's holding you back", Kaye filled in.
"No, no never. I don't know what I feel. This is why I'm so confused.", Sabrina said.
"I agree with your sister. Talk to Seth and ask him for a break. You don't want to do something you're going to regret and lose him for good", Kaye said.
"And what if I realize I made a huge mistake in asking him for space and he meets someone else and falls madly in love with her? Then what do I do? I lose him for good too", Sabrina said.
"I don't think so. He's already madly in love with you Brina. Just explain it to him, I know its going to hurt but tell him he was right", Kaye said.
Sabrina knew that her sister and Kaye were right. She had to talk to Seth and soon.
"I'll talk to him when I get home. After dinner", Sabrina said.
Kaye almost choked on her coffee.
"Wait, you can't talk to him now", Kaye said.
"Why?", Sabrina asked.
"Do you have any idea how awkward Nala's wedding is going to be if you tell him now. We can't do that to Nala. With everything her and Roman are going through, they deserve one day where everything goes right for once", Kaye said.
Sabrina nodded and had to agree with Kaye.
"Ok, after", Sabrina said.
"Can I ask you something?", Kaye asked.
Sabrina nodded.
"Are you planning on dating while your on your break? I mean, is that why your afraid you might do something you are going to regret?", Kaye asked.
"No, of course not. I love Seth, I know I want to be with him, but I also want to have fun without having to let him know. Without worrying that I'm going to hurt him or embarrass him. I can also say I'm not going to cheat on him, but even I don't know if I can resist it. How many people have said that and then something happens and they end up cheating. Drunken kisses happen all the time", Sabrina said.
Kaye reached over and squeezed her hand.
"I don't want to cheat on him, I would lose him for good", Sabrina said.
"I know and he will understand when you tell him", Kaye said.
Seth had agreed to going to the party with her. He was standing in a corner with Kaye, who looked like she wasn't having fun.
"I feel old around everyone", Seth said.
Kaye laughed softly.
"But Sabrina appreciates it", Kaye said.
He nodded.
"Anything to make her happy", Seth said.
Kaye looked at her phone.
"Get out of here. I think you would rather be with Mark and Alana. Go", he said.
Kaye smiled.
"Try to have some fun", Kaye said before leaving.
He walked around a bit, he stopped when he saw Sabrina laughing and talking with her friends. He felt so out of place in this part of her life. He looked at his beer.
"Seth", she called to him.
He walked over and she introduced him to her friends.
"Man, how old are you?", Mike asked chuckling.
"Old enough to drink, unlike you", Seth said.
He had noticed that Mike had taken a particular interest in Sabrina from the second she stepped through the door.
"Going to call the cops on me old man", Mike said.
Everyone else laughed. Sabrina nudged Seth.
"Please be nice", she whispered.
Seth nodded.
"How about a game off pool grandpa?", Mike asked.
"Alright, enough Mike. Leave him alone", Sabrina said.
"No, its ok Sabrina. Listen, how about I leave and let you enjoy your time with your friends. If I stick around I'm going to just end up ruining this for you. I don't want to do that", he said.
"No, mi amor, stay and enjoy the party. I promise I'm ok with it. I'll see you at home babe", he said.
She nodded. She watched him walk out the door.
"You need to ask your dad before going out. Wow, never took you for that kind of girl.", Mike said.
"I'm not. Its called respect, I don't ask him anyway. I just need to let him know", Sabrina said.
"Still have to report to daddy though", Mike said.
Everyone laughed.