Come As You Are (An Anne With An E/Sebastian 'Bash' Lacroix Fanfic)

08. First Date

I woke up with a sigh. I got up slowly, letting my tired limps wake up along with me. I started getting ready for the day and went downstairs when I was ready. Bash was already making breakfast. He greeted me by pulling me close and kissed me on the temple.

I smiled. "Goodmorning."

"How did you sleep?" Bash asked.

I leaned against a counter. "Well. What about you?"

Bash placed a hand on my hip, his body pressing against me. "Very well, my angel."

I pushed him away, laughing. "I love the compliments. Keep them coming."

Bash pulled away. "Of course, my angel."

I brushed my hair behind both of my ears. "What's for breakfast?"

"Potatoes and eggs," Bash replied. "It's all that I could find."

"That's fine," I said. "I like both of those. Though I must admit that I don't particularly like scrambled eggs."

"That's fine," Bash said. "I made another type of eggs. You don't have many spices. I wanted to give you a Trinidad special but I only found these."

"We can go to town sometime," I suggested. "We could try and find something there."

Bash brushed my hair away from my face. "That would be nice. I haven't made it into the town."

I started getting plates. "I don't think I'll be much of a tour guide. We might have to bring Gilbert."

A pot scraped across the stovetop. "That's fine. Any time with you is a good time."

I smiled as I sat down. "Thank you. You compliment me."

I felt his eyes on me for a second. "I like you a lot, Aria."

I bit my lip, trying not to smile but failing to blush. "Thank you, Bash. I like you too. You are an enjoyable presence to share my days with me."

"Speaking of which, would you join me for a walk after breakfast?" Bash asked. "I want to see more of the property."

I tapped his hand. "I know just the way. If my memory serves me right, there's a path off the main road that leads to a lake. Gilbert and I used to swim in it when we were younger. I even swam it in when I first became blind."

"Do you swim it in now?" Bash asked.

I smiled teasing mischievously. "I may have skinny-dipped a little bit but you didn't hear it from me."

"You got there yourself?" Bash asked with surprise. "And skinny dipped? By yourself?"

I smiled wider. "Of course. I'm a rebel with a cause. I'm a blind woman and I wouldn't - and won't - let that get in the way of having fun."

Bash laughed a little. "You are one interesting person. We have to clean up before we go out. Do you want to pack a lunch in case we are out late?"

I tapped my plate for any more food. "Sure. I'll pack the food while you wash the plates."

"That's a plan, sweetheart."

I got up and started packing everything. I listened to the sounds of Bash cleaning the dishes as I put a lot of stuff in the basket I had found. I smiled a little. It felt like Bash and I were married, being domestic and all.

Bash grabbed my arm. "Are you ready?"

I nodded. "Almost. Can you grab the water for me? I forgot where I set it."

I was of course lying. It was right beside me. Bash pressed against me to grab the water. I placed a hand on his hip and I felt a brush of his lips against my forehead.