Once a month, I treat myself to a nice dinner and dress up. Some people have said it's pathetic, so I don't share this side of me much. My best friend decided that was cool and asked where I went; I wouldn't tell.
I went home to shower and change, and arrived at the Italian place. The hostess was frazzled. "We're chock-a-block, can you wait in the bar?"
I agreed, though I'd be waiting for ages.
I ordered a drink and stared at my phone.
A hand on my lower back and a deep voice made me jump.
"Well you look mighty handsome. "
Standing in tight slacks and laid back glory was my best friend! My mouth dried up as I took in this visage; he was clearly pretending to be a stranger.
"Uh...good evening, sir."
He laughed at my nerves and leaned in to speak in my ear. I smelled spices on his neck.
"Buy me a drink and I might stick around. "
I signaled to the bartender for another round as I made eye contact with this intoxicating man. I began to sweat.
#strangers
1/3
I went home to shower and change, and arrived at the Italian place. The hostess was frazzled. "We're chock-a-block, can you wait in the bar?"
I agreed, though I'd be waiting for ages.
I ordered a drink and stared at my phone.
A hand on my lower back and a deep voice made me jump.
"Well you look mighty handsome. "
Standing in tight slacks and laid back glory was my best friend! My mouth dried up as I took in this visage; he was clearly pretending to be a stranger.
"Uh...good evening, sir."
He laughed at my nerves and leaned in to speak in my ear. I smelled spices on his neck.
"Buy me a drink and I might stick around. "
I signaled to the bartender for another round as I made eye contact with this intoxicating man. I began to sweat.
#strangers
1/3