The Nexus

The night had finally come! After several outings as dates, Bjorn had invited Gabby back to his apartment for a more intimate setting. She'd been over before to meet his babies, the goats, but it hadn't been for long. Tonight, Bjorn was planning on a home made dinner, a roast of some kind from his home country and some veggies. He was awaiting her arrival, setting out the dinner layout as Sirius taught him how to in order to make everything look nice and pretty!

He was wearing slacks and a white button down for the evening. The top few were undone to reveal a leather necklace close to his throat holding up what looked to be carved stone with an odd symbol. His long blond hair was brushed until it shined and braided loosely to bounce along his back or over his shoulder. Bjorn rolled up his shirt sleeves to make sure he didn't get anything on them and just waited for Gabby to buzz into the building!

Gabby had been so nervous at the idea of going to Bjorn's that for once she wasn't early! She'd been there before but tonight just felt different than before. She'd raided her sister's closet again though since her sister wasn't home she figured she'd just tell her later. Plus the dress she ended up borrowing had to of been too small for her sister! So she only felt slightly guilty for digging the beautiful deep blue dress out of the back of her sister's closet. It was a little shorter than she was used to but she had to admit it hugged what little curves she had rather well.

She took the time to actually style her hair, which resulted in a couple little burns from the curling iron. Obviously she wasn't very good at this! A little eyeliner made it's way along her eyes and a dash of mascara to highlight her eyes. Last thing was a little lipstick, though it had been hard finding the perfect shade in her sisters things. Really the two were way too different sometimes!

Feeling kind of silly she looked in the mirror one last time as she slid her feet into a pair of small black heels she'd bought that day. "Okay. You got this. It's not like he doesn't already like you. You're just going to his house is all" Pep talk done she'd snatch up her backpack, which of course had two books in it just in case, and head out the door. She'd decided to get a taxi to Bjorn's so she wouldn't have to walk far in heels..she was still growing accustomed to the torture devices.

Bjorn kept running to the windows out front to see if she was there yet. He lived in a two floor penthouse on top of some shared apartments. Mostly his other band mates or other people who worked with the record label lived there so Gabby needed to be buzzed into the building. There was a gate out front housing a nicely kept lawn, swimming pool and rec area and a walkway into the building itself. When Gabby buzzed, Bjorn ran to the machine to let her in. Two other guys would shoulder in behind her to keep from needing to buzz themselves.

The big blond man was a buzz with excitement for her arrival, already at the door with it open, the goats penned up in another room so they couldn't escape! At lease for now; they could jump that baby gate any time.

Gabby was so nervous she barely paid any attention to the guys behind her. She'd head right for Bjorn's door only knowing where it was because of the last time he'd shown her to his place to meet his pets. However it appeared she didn't even have to knock when she got there because his door was already open waiting for her. Her cheeks would turn a little red as she headed for the open door.

"Good evening, Gabriella." He waved her into the room, shutting the door behind her. His apartment was vast, yes, but moderately decorated. He leaned down to kiss her cheek hello, "How are you tonight?"

She was still trying to get used to someone calling her by her full name. But when he said it at least it sounded nice and not like she was in trouble! Her cheeks would redden a little more at the kiss on her cheek. "Oh I am doing really good. I actually was able to get a taxi without barely trying. Normally they kind of ignore me" It was the dress..she just didn't know it. "It smells really good in here!"

Bjorn was a bundle of energy as usual. If she had a coat with her, he'd take it to go hang, but otherwise he was leading her to a small hand carved wooden table all decked out by the fireplace. The fireplace that had the big bear skin rug with the head and an antler sculpture over the mantle.

"You got here in good time, I think. The roast should be done very soon. You may sit and make yourself comfortable!" Bjorn ran in circles around the table arranging things and pulling her chair out for her. "Would you like a drink?"

Gabby wasn't used to such treatment! He was all over the place. If she'd tried to follow she would of ended up dizzy and confused. So instead she'd go where he lead her and happily took a seat. Her bag was all she had to offer him to..put elsewhere. She'd take in her surroundings as she settled in the offered chair "Yes please. I'll take whatever you have cold, please"

"I have the ale you liked... Or wine?" He'd be pleased with the ale, having gotten the name and purchased it since their first date out. He'd come back with whatever she chose, pouring it for her and then flitting off to the kitchen again. Bjorn came back with the food this time, a pork roast with baked vegetable roasted around it. he got it all set to go, carving it up and heaping food onto a plate for her, humming to himself.

Gabby chose the ale. It touched her that he'd bought something that she liked. And that he remembered she liked it. He was such a thoughtful person! "Thank you very much Bjorn. Oh that smells amazing" When the food was in front of her she was practically salivating. She hadn't realized how hungry she was till that specific moment. Her belly would grumble in agreement. "Who taught you how to cook?"

Bjorn grinned wide, showing off those pearly whites. He'd sit himself down after placing a plate in front of her. "My mother. She taught us all to cook. It's a good skill to have!" He took a chug from his ale and took in a deep breath as he placed it down. "Shall we? I hope you like it." So long as Gabby was good to start eating, he'd dig in.

Gabby found herself liking him even more than she had before. She'd pick up Her silverware and nod her head "yes please this smells too good to wait!" After she said that she would dig in 'mmmmm'ing with her first couple bites. "You are an amazing cook. You will have to teach me your secrets"

Bjorn grinned harder, digging in after Gabby had. "Mm, they are not that many. I cook rather simplistic." He was glad she enjoyed it though and ate hardily. "But I will teach you whatever you'd like to know. Do you cook often?"

Gabby shoveled a few more bites in before shrugging her shoulders "Sometimes it isn't worth cooking just for me so I'll just microwave something. But I like to cook when people are coming over. Or if my sister is actually there." Gabby would reach for her drink and with surprise to no one ended up knocking it over spilling it mostly on herself and the table. "Oh crap!"

Bjorn couldn't remember if Gabby had mentioned her sister much before, "Does she not come home often?" But then Gabs was knocking the drink over ever so gracefully and Bjorn was on his feet in moments, crossing the distance, napkin in hand. He righted the glass to keep anything else from spilling and dabbed at her dress, pulling her seat from the table to keep it from absorbing more liquid!

Gabby wanted to just walk away. Instead she sat there red faced as Bjorn tried to help her with the mess she'd made. "Bjorn...I am so..sorry I hope I didn't ruin anything.. Oh gosh.. " She was just realizing this was her sisters dress..hopefully she would never know!

Bjorn shook his head, sending his braid flying. "No, no, no. It's alright! I can't tell you what I have spilled on this rug!" The pelt rug didn't look like it was all splotched with random things, but it was hard to tell given it was fur. He just smiled and dabbed at her clothes, trying to reassure her. of course, if the drink had spilled on anything... sensitive.. he wasn't shying away from cleaning it up.

Gabby figured Bjorn was just trying to make her feel better about her mess but she'd smile at him anyway. Well until he started blotting more than just her legs. She'd reach out to try and grab the napkin "Oh um thanks I can uh..I can do that. " Her face was likely ten shades redder than it had been a moment ago.

Bjorn looked up from what he was doing when his hand was stopped. He looked confused, like he didn't understand why she wouldn't want to be cleaned! He just blinked up at her for a long moment, searching her eyes. "Are you sure? I do not mind."

Gabby offered him a sweet red faced smile "I appreciate it uh..but you know kind of spilled things..everywhere.. Where is the bathroom again? I need to go put some cold water on this..if it stains I'll have a very mad sister on my hands."