Page 85 of The Disasters of Dating
He offered. But I already had an extra set of clothes with me. So be nice about him. He’s a good guy.
My shoulders relax. She didn’t declare any undying love or anything. But she didn’t throw me under the bus either. So maybe there is still hope.
Keaton’s phone buzzes, and I grab for it.
Poppy
I was wondering why I hadn’t seen you! Flight came in late?
Yes! So aggravating!
Poppy
Your lot in life is so hard.
It really is. Thanks for noticing.
Poppy
Do you think you can crawl out of your pit of despair long enough to meet for ice cream?
I suppose…
I actually rented a car this time. Can I pick you up?
It feels like a bold ask. Although I’m not sure why. It doesn’t seem like such a foreign concept for a guy to pick a girl up for a date. Unless she still isn’t considering this a date…
I switch back to my other phone. I need to terminate one of these conversations before I say the wrong thing in the wrong thread.
I suppose I should let you get back to work. Sorry you had such a bad day. I wish we had been friends then, so you could have had someone to talk it out with. At least I’m here now! Have a great night!
I don’t want to dissuade her from telling me anything about myself in the future.
Poppy
Thanks, Lincoln. I’m glad we’re friends, too. I hope your night improves!
Why am I slightly disappointed that she just relegated Lincoln to the friend zone? Wasn’t I jealous of him only a few days ago? I shake my head. Oh. My. Heck! Do I need psychiatric help? Surely no one else is jealous of their own alter-ego. Although do many people actually have alter-egos?
I take Lincoln’s phone over and put it on the charger so I don’t pick it up and text inadvertently.
Lying back on the bed, I pick up Keaton’s phone.
Poppy
Sure. But if it’s too much trouble, we can meet there.
Does she want to meet there? Is she still not sure about me? Ugh! This is nothing like riding a bike!
If you’re not comfortable with that, we can meet there. I’m fine with whatever.
Poppy
Me, too.
How about I text you tomorrow afternoon, and we’ll see how both our days end up. We can make a plan then?
Poppy
