They stopped at a deli for sandwiches and desserts before going on to Neil’s apartment.
Neil was nervous by the time they got there. For as long as they’d been friends, they hadn’t visited each other’s apartments—which surprised him when he thought about it. We’d always meet somewhere, do whatever, then head our separate ways afterward.
He resisted smiling in relief when Kev said, “Nice place, what I can see of it. Did it come with the teal and gold walls or is that your addition?”
“Mine. I like contrasts.”
“I’d say so.”
“Let me get plates and do you want coffee or a beer?”
“Coffee, please.” Kev put the bag with the desserts on the coffee table—while Neil did the same with the bag of sandwiches—and then sat at one end of the sofa.
“You can see if there’s anything on TV if you want,”
