Drive home!

I finish up my drink, and I decide to obey her orders and leave, my evening ruined. As I get up, she downs the rest of her drink and gets up as well. I decided not to say anything, I just let it happen. As we walk outside, the cool night air hits us, and I realize that it's raining heavily. I grimace, not looking forward to driving in this weather, but just as I'm about to say something, Miss Adams speaks up. "Oh, just my luck. I have to walk home in this rain."

"Don't be silly," I say, gesturing towards my car. "Let me give you a lift." She hesitates for a moment, but I can tell that she's cold and tired and eventually she nods her head.

We both get into the car and I start driving, the wipers working overtime to clear the windshield. We drive for a few minutes in silence before Miss Adams speaks up. "You know, your driving isn't half bad."

I can feel a flicker of pride at her compliment, but I brush it off. "Thanks," I say gruffly. I glance over at her and notice that she's shivering slightly, the cold rain having soaked through her coat.

"You're shivering," I say before I can stop myself. "Are you cold?" She looks over at me and nods slightly. I hesitate for a moment before reaching out and turning up the heat in the car.

"So... where am I actually going?" She points to a road. "Just folloe that one right down to the bottom, second house on the left."

We drive on for a few more minutes, the only sound being the rain beating down on the windshield. I can feel the tension in the car, and I'm not sure if it's just me or if she's feeling it too.

We turn onto her street, and I start looking for a parking spot. Miss Adams points to a spot in front of her house, and I park the car. Before I can turn off the engine, she puts her hand on my arm.

"Wait," she says, her voice soft. "Could you come inside with me for a moment?" I look at her, surprised by her request.

"Uhm... why? Look, I know that something happened between us but it can't happen again."

Miss Adams hesitates for a moment before speaking. "I just... I need someone to keep me warm, just for a little while."

Her voice is soft and vulnerable, and I can tell she's not used to asking for help like this.

I sigh... fuck. This request it too good to turn down. I find myself nodding and being led into her house.