Coffee Shop Romance

Chapter 11

By the time we'd found our luggage and made it out to Dom’s waiting rental car, it was already late in the morning. I was tired, but happy to be in a new area full of excitement...not to mention entertainment. With Dom and Billy, Elijah was as hilarious as ever. It didn't seem that there could be a dull moment if they were together. I was maneuvered into the front seat, so that my foot could be outstretched and not cramped in the back. While Billy and Elijah made small talk, Dom asked me questions about how I liked LA...stuff of that nature. Then out of the blue..."So are you and 'Lij there a couple now?"

"Um..." I felt my face get really red. "Well I'm not sure. It's very complicated, our situation and all." I had thought that maybe Elijah had told them about my dream...but I guess he didn't know if he should or not. I saw Dom’s searching stare, and smiled at him to put him off. "I'll explain it later...but...I don't know...I wouldn't mind being a couple."

"He's a great guy Luv. And I can tell that he likes you a lot." He smiled and patted my leg. "He doesn't go through all this trouble for some acquaintance."

"What are you talking about?" Elijah's voice broke in.

"Bra sizes." I replied with out a pause. I looked behind me to see him blush.

"Were ye really?" Billy quipped. He pretended to look me over, he held up a hand to Elijah's chest. "I'd say..."

"Don't you even begin to measure my girlfriends breasts Billy" Elijah laughed. "Or you Dom for that matter." He said turning to the driver.

Dom glanced at me and winked. I grinned back and watched the streets go by. "How 'bout after we get you two to the house we'll show you around Wellington? We can take you to all the hot spots...get a round at the pub."

"I laughed. Well the tour I can handle, but I'm not allowed to drink Dom."

"Why on Earth not?" Billy exclaimed from behind.

"Cause I'm not quite 21...I have to wait until January before I can purchase alcohol."

"You're not 21 yet?" Dom asked. "Wow. You look so much older than that. Well...that doesn't matter, you're in New Zealand now. And the drinking age is 18 here."

"Ye've never had a drink before lass?" Billy whispered...almost in disbelief.

I laughed and turned to face him, "I didn't say that. My family is Italian and Scottish...my grandfather makes his own wine, and my mother uses whiskey for cold medicine."

"Whiskey did you say?" Billy perked up, "I must meet your mom some day darlin'."

I laughed, "Well maybe someday..." I felt Elijah's hand on my shoulder, he gave it a gentle squeeze and I reached to cover his hand with mine.

"Well kids here we are." Dom said, turning the car off in front of a cute little house. "This is where we always stay when we come here. I think we should just outright buy the place someday, what do you think Bills?"

"Yeah, you're probably right mate." Billy got out of the car and went to the trunk to get Elijah's and my bags while Elijah helped me out of the car. "So lass, how much longer do you have to use those crutches?"

"Only a few more days...but even after I'll have to be careful. I've always had bad ankles, I had to quit ballet because of it."

"That's a shame..." Billy unlocked the door and ushered us inside, "So how 'bout we grab a quick brunch before we head back out. Pete wants to meet with us later this afternoon 'Lij, so we've got to be at his place at three."

"Okay no problem. Sarah, do you want to tag along?" He'd helped me to the couch, and I was feeling my body start to shut down to sleep. When I opened my mouth to answer I let out a yawn. "On second thought...why don't you just stay right where you are." He laughed, "If you fall asleep at his house you are at the mercy of his children."

Billy laughed and sat down, "Dom decided to nap there once, and ended up covered in makeup."